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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Default Diamondback Cables versus Chromite
Just ordered Carlini bars and am now debating between the diamondback and chromite cables. Can anyone shed some light on the major differences or preferences?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Chromite are far nicer. They look better and hold their color much longer. Not to mention they are less expensive. I can get them for you at a discount too.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Diamondbacks are exspensive! learned that the hardway.
 
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You should try using the search function, there have been several threads on this.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...discovery.html

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The website for Magnum Sterling Chromite II states that they never discolor.
 
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magnum all the way bro
 
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Magnum's are the chit. Diamonds are grayish compared to chromite II's.

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