2008 Archive
7 March 2011
Dec 4th 2008
Vampire is no longer manufacturing bulk cables or hook-up wire. We have put stock control on all the Vampire cables and hook-up wire that we list on our site. This will show you how many feet are left in stock of the individual products. These cables and hook-up wire were one of the best kept secrets in audio.
Nov 27th 2008
Take Five Audio has removed the Eichmann product line from our catalogue. We feel the latest price increase, Nov 1st 2008, places these products at a price point where they no longer represent a good balance between cost and performance. Any remaining Eichmann products are in our Clearance Centre.
Oct 8th 2008
Our server will be upgraded on October 8/9th between the hours of 10pm and 2:30am. The upgrade requires a reboot which means our website may be unavailable for a period of between 30 and 60 minutes during this period of time. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Oct 7th 2008
We have added the recipe for the TFA-SB UPOCC bi-wire speaker cables to our recipe page. All you DIYer's out there that are looking into speaker cables should take a look at this one!
Sept 2nd 2008
We have added the Neotech 24 awg UPOCC to our DIY catalogue.
Aug 25th 2008
We have added a used AQVOX Phono 2 CI to our used/demo section. Unit is a trade-in in excellent condition.
Aug 18th 2008
Vampire is no longer manufacturing bulk cables or hook-up wire. We have put stock control on all the Vampire cables and hook-up wire that we list on our site. This will show you how many feet are left in stock of the individual products. These cables and hook-up wire were one of the best kept secrets in audio.
Nov 27th 2008
Take Five Audio has removed the Eichmann product line from our catalogue. We feel the latest price increase, Nov 1st 2008, places these products at a price point where they no longer represent a good balance between cost and performance. Any remaining Eichmann products are in our Clearance Centre.
Oct 8th 2008
Our server will be upgraded on October 8/9th between the hours of 10pm and 2:30am. The upgrade requires a reboot which means our website may be unavailable for a period of between 30 and 60 minutes during this period of time. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Oct 7th 2008
We have added the recipe for the TFA-SB UPOCC bi-wire speaker cables to our recipe page. All you DIYer's out there that are looking into speaker cables should take a look at this one!
Sept 2nd 2008
We have added the Neotech 24 awg UPOCC to our DIY catalogue.
Aug 25th 2008
We have added a used AQVOX Phono 2 CI to our used/demo section. Unit is a trade-in in excellent condition.
Aug 18th 2008
The Jupiter 28 awg cotton insulated Silver wire is now back in stock.
Aug 14th 2008
We have added the Neotech M001 Male Plug, IEC001, and IEC003 IEC Connectors to our catalogue. These power connectors are using UPOCC as base metal, these connectors are the perfect compliment to the Neotech UPOCC hookup wire.
Jun 17th 2008
For those of you looking for Silver plated, OFC bananas and spades, we are now stocking the Xhadow Reference Bananas and Xhadow Reference Spades.
May 23rd 2008
The Neotech UPOCC 24 AWG silver and UPOCC 24 AWG copper hookup wires with Teflon insulation have been added to our catalogue.
May 22nd 2008
The legenburg MCRPC (Mono-Crystal Rectangular Pure Copper) hookup wire has been added to our catalogue. Continuous cast, rectangular core with Teflon FEP insulation in 20 AWG, 22 AWG and 24 AWG. Take your DIY project to the next level with these outstanding conductors.
May 2nd 2008
We have added a recipe for a phono cable burn-in adapter to our how to section. This adapter allows you to burn in your DIN - RCA phono cable using a CD player or other line level source.
April 29th 2008
We have slashed the prices on all remaining Oyaide stock! We have drastically reduced the prices on the cord mounted AC connectors, outlets and spade connectors. Supply is very limited and we will not be restocking.
April 25th 2008
The non-Cryo version of the Mogami 2534 is now back in stock.
April 23rd 2008
We have added a recipe for a C7 type powercord. The purpose of this recipe is to show how a C7 adapter can be used as a plug. To view the recipe go to our DIY Recipe section.
April 10th 2008
The Neutrik Pro-Fi male RCA's, Neutrik NYS227 3.5 - 1/4" stereo headphone adapter and the Neutrik NYS373 male RCA's have been added to the catalogue. The NYS373's are an outstanding buy, a quality connector for a great price!
April 3rd 2008
We have added the Multi-Contact LS4 Banana, Switchcraft 3502A Male RCA's, Neutrik NYS-226BG 3.5 Mono and Neutrik NYS-240BG 3.5 Stereo Female Cord Mounted connectors to the product catalog.
March 26th 2008
All remaining Grado, Creek, Beyerdynamic and Vibrapod stock has been discounted and added to our clearance section.
March 24th 2008
Major site updates are complete. Our visitors and registered customers will notice improved navigation and features. Updates to the site will continue through the next 2 weeks with product and recipe additions.
January 25th 2008
We have added the Neotech M001 Male Plug, IEC001, and IEC003 IEC Connectors to our catalogue. These power connectors are using UPOCC as base metal, these connectors are the perfect compliment to the Neotech UPOCC hookup wire.
Jun 17th 2008
For those of you looking for Silver plated, OFC bananas and spades, we are now stocking the Xhadow Reference Bananas and Xhadow Reference Spades.
May 23rd 2008
The Neotech UPOCC 24 AWG silver and UPOCC 24 AWG copper hookup wires with Teflon insulation have been added to our catalogue.
May 22nd 2008
The legenburg MCRPC (Mono-Crystal Rectangular Pure Copper) hookup wire has been added to our catalogue. Continuous cast, rectangular core with Teflon FEP insulation in 20 AWG, 22 AWG and 24 AWG. Take your DIY project to the next level with these outstanding conductors.
May 2nd 2008
We have added a recipe for a phono cable burn-in adapter to our how to section. This adapter allows you to burn in your DIN - RCA phono cable using a CD player or other line level source.
April 29th 2008
We have slashed the prices on all remaining Oyaide stock! We have drastically reduced the prices on the cord mounted AC connectors, outlets and spade connectors. Supply is very limited and we will not be restocking.
April 25th 2008
The non-Cryo version of the Mogami 2534 is now back in stock.
April 23rd 2008
We have added a recipe for a C7 type powercord. The purpose of this recipe is to show how a C7 adapter can be used as a plug. To view the recipe go to our DIY Recipe section.
April 10th 2008
The Neutrik Pro-Fi male RCA's, Neutrik NYS227 3.5 - 1/4" stereo headphone adapter and the Neutrik NYS373 male RCA's have been added to the catalogue. The NYS373's are an outstanding buy, a quality connector for a great price!
April 3rd 2008
We have added the Multi-Contact LS4 Banana, Switchcraft 3502A Male RCA's, Neutrik NYS-226BG 3.5 Mono and Neutrik NYS-240BG 3.5 Stereo Female Cord Mounted connectors to the product catalog.
March 26th 2008
All remaining Grado, Creek, Beyerdynamic and Vibrapod stock has been discounted and added to our clearance section.
March 24th 2008
Major site updates are complete. Our visitors and registered customers will notice improved navigation and features. Updates to the site will continue through the next 2 weeks with product and recipe additions.
January 25th 2008
Site delays due to upgrades between Jan 27/08 and Jan 30/08.
