I have my proof of purchase, my original CD and CD case with serial number, all the original packaging, and the original receipt.

It is Ikarus themselves (Ikarus USA specifically) that have advised me that, despite these things, they REFUSE to provide a replacement cable, EVEN if I am willing to purchase same.

I'm really not being unreasonable here...as I've said in another post, as a software developer, I understand their desire and right to protect their work.

I'm not even arguing that what they're doing is "wrong". They have every right to say "this component is critical to our system, and we won't replace it if lost."

It's just really lousy business is all.