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Sound difference between ALO Cryo dock and ALO Vampire dock?

post #1 of 16
1/3/07 at 8:07pm
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I am debating between the ALO Cryo and Vampire docks. I see that the Cryo uses 22ga wire and the Vampire uses 20ga. I wonder what the sound impact is here. I'm guessing the Cryo is still more durable for portable usage than the Vampire, right? Anyone moved from one to the other?

On a related note, I've heard a few comments that the Jumbo Cryo sounds better, but I've never really seen anyone describe the perceived difference in further detail.
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post #2 of 16
1/4/07 at 5:04pm
BUMP.. can someone please answer his question.. I'm about to take the plunge!
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post #3 of 16
1/4/07 at 5:30pm
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BUMP.. can someone please answer his question.. I'm about to take the plunge!
Hey Morph,

I Vampire wired stuff is pretty new and I doubt that many if any folks have both to compare. To me the Cryo stuff is a tiny bit tighter than the Vamp stuff, and the Vampire wire is physically stiffer. However the Vampire wire sound is a very full, warm and robust with a fantastic range and crispness. I doubt that anyone would be disappointed with either.

I am sure folks will report out soon as the Vampire Docks have been going out the door.

Ken
Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #4 of 16
1/4/07 at 5:42pm
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Hey Morph,

I Vampire wired stuff is pretty new and I doubt that many if any folks have both to compare. To me the Cryo stuff is a tiny bit tighter than the Vamp stuff, and the Vampire wire is physically stiffer. However the Vampire wire sound is a very full, warm and robust with a fantastic range and crispness. I doubt that anyone would be disappointed with either.

I am sure folks will report out soon as the Vampire Docks have been going out the door.

Ken
Ken, would you mind posting a cryo wire right next to a vampire wire? I want to compare them aesthetically.
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post #5 of 16
1/4/07 at 5:48pm
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Originally Posted by JLai View Post
Ken, would you mind posting a cryo wire right next to a vampire wire? I want to compare them aesthetically.
I will take some photos later tonight and post them, good idea.

By the way I am going to be sharing a table with TTVJ at the international meet in CA and am going to have everything for trial. I am also looking to get made a LOD "Taster Platter" or "Arc of LOD’s" (one of everything) that folks can rotate in a mailer. Problem is I have like 25 good ideas and 25 new cables but need a 48 hour day every day. Whhhaa and boo hoo, but I promise to get the "Arc or LOD’s" together soon. I want to have total transparency with what I make.

Kb
Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #6 of 16
1/4/07 at 8:52pm
Thats a good idea. I had a similar one with IEMs that could get passed around. (would have make a cleaning/sanitation policy to go with it). I think this would be a much cheaper method of allowing others to try out portable equipment, rather than purchasing, selling, purchasing, trading, selling, etc.

I'm about to make a purchase Ken, but I'm waiting for my friend to get his Super.fi 5 in the mail. Then I'll decide if I like the Shure or Super.fi, if I like the Shures then I'll be ready to go, if not I'll have to worry about switching IEMs.
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post #7 of 16
1/4/07 at 9:32pm
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Originally Posted by KB View Post
Hey Morph,

I Vampire wired stuff is pretty new and I doubt that many if any folks have both to compare. To me the Cryo stuff is a tiny bit tighter than the Vamp stuff, and the Vampire wire is physically stiffer. However the Vampire wire sound is a very full, warm and robust with a fantastic range and crispness. I doubt that anyone would be disappointed with either.

I am sure folks will report out soon as the Vampire Docks have been going out the door.

Ken
Thanks for the quick reply... payday is tomorrow, so I wanna be sure I pick the correct one when I order... Although I'm running a GoVibe V5 (and not a hornet\tomahawk yet.. due to the fact that I blew money on xmas gifts! Bah HUMBUG!) I wanna maximize the SQ while still being able to use the ALO for nicer gear in the very near future!!
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post #8 of 16
1/4/07 at 11:08pm
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Originally Posted by KB View Post
I will take some photos later tonight and post them, good idea.

By the way I am going to be sharing a table with TTVJ at the international meet in CA and am going to have everything for trial. I am also looking to get made a LOD "Taster Platter" or "Arc of LOD’s" (one of everything) that folks can rotate in a mailer. Problem is I have like 25 good ideas and 25 new cables but need a 48 hour day every day. Whhhaa and boo hoo, but I promise to get the "Arc or LOD’s" together soon. I want to have total transparency with what I make.

Kb

did you say that you'll mail a cable sampler package for us to try out? that would be absolutely awesome!!! can i be the first??
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post #9 of 16
1/4/07 at 11:26pm
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did you say that you'll mail a cable sampler package for us to try out? that would be absolutely awesome!!! can i be the first??
Agreed, a sampler would be very nice!
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post #10 of 16
1/4/07 at 11:33pm
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did you say that you'll mail a cable sampler package for us to try out? that would be absolutely awesome!!! can i be the first??
Indeed you can my friend, but sadly I am trying to catch up and on top of that trying to recable and woody about 20 pairs of Grados for resale, but when the Arc-O-LOD's is done I will send to you. can you email me your address.

Thx

Ken
Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #11 of 16
1/5/07 at 1:13am
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Originally Posted by JLai View Post
Ken, would you mind posting a cryo wire right next to a vampire wire? I want to compare them aesthetically.

Here ya go... Cryo on the Left , Vampire Right



Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #12 of 16
1/5/07 at 1:45am
hello all, this is my first post!!! Im kind of new to the headphone thing, its so addictive. I just got the ALO Vampire dock yesterday and so far it sounds great. I have a 30G ipod and headroom mico amp with the desktop module and Grado SR80s. It sure sounds alot better than running thru the headphone jack. I also have some senn. HD650s on the way to try out.
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post #13 of 16
1/5/07 at 2:42am
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Originally Posted by KB View Post
Here ya go... Cryo on the Left , Vampire Right
Very nice. Thank you Ken, I appreciate it.
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post #14 of 16
1/5/07 at 5:37pm
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Ken, thanks for the feedback and pics.
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post #15 of 16
1/6/07 at 12:11am
If I sampler package ends up being sent around please put me on the list. It would make picking which cable to get a lot easier.
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