[isquirrel]

To me, at least, the mids are more engaging with the aftermarket cables.

Sounds good, big difference ?

 

[Fririce0003]

To me, at least, the mids are more engaging with the aftermarket cables.

That sounds very promising, does it still retain the same speed though?
They look very striking in red as well which is a plus for me Always been wanting to try some after market cables since my Abyss cable has a kink at the headphone connector. Seems like they cut one wire longer when they were soldering it and the slack is blushing a bit making the kink.
The DHC Silver Spore looks pretty interesting as well, but at that price with almost no reviews in English, I'm a tad hesitant.
Thanks for getting back on that

 

[Kiats]

Chaps, let's just say that Tralucent's Uber cable retains the speed while improving the microdetails and dynamic range. And the mids are more engaging. The bass is very tight.

Toxic Cable Copper Venom probably is a bit slower but more mellow and has deeper sub bass.

Basically, I have both because they bring different things to the table. But both are very enjoyable.

 

[Kiats]

By the way, I have the LCD 3C and I use it with the new toxic cables SW22 (it's a loaner), Carda Clear balanced, and tralucent Uber cables. Very engaging mids. But once the Abyss is paired with the copper venom or Uber, the game is up.

 

[Fririce0003]

By the way, I have the LCD 3C and I use it with the new toxic cables SW22 (it's a loaner), Carda Clear balanced, and tralucent Uber cables. Very engaging mids. But once the Abyss is paired with the copper venom or Uber, the game is up.

Cool, thanks for the heads up. Sounds like I'll have to give some after market cables a go... Once my bank account recovers a bit. :S
Where did you order the uber's from? Can't find them on tralucents site.

 

[Kiats]

Cool, thanks for the heads up. Sounds like I'll have to give some after market cables a go... Once my bank account recovers a bit. :S
Where did you order the uber's from? Can't find them on tralucents site.

Gavin, who owns Tralucent, and uses the Uber for his Abyss as well, goes by Spkrs01 in head-fi: drop him a PM.

 

[subtle]

Got some food in me, so here are my findings comparing my Abyss with the LCD3F.
 

 
Excellent feedback Fririce.
Thank you very much for sharing your impressions and saving me a large chunk of change in the process. 

 

 

[bmichels]

I'm currently using the Abyss with Toxic Cables' Copper Venom. I also use the Abyss with Tralucent's Uber cable.

 
 
GORGEOUS !  This Red Cable "almost" makes the ABYSS look good !

   Congratulation...

 

[Fririce0003]

Excellent feedback Fririce.
Thank you very much for sharing your impressions and saving me a large chunk of change in the process.   

No worries, glad I could help. While I love the sound of the abyss I know it's not for everyone, especially at that price.
I've heard from a friend that a good middle ground between the 3F and the Abyss is the LCD X. It still has most of the warmth but backs of some immediacy for more instrumental deprecation which allows you to hear details more clearly. I haven't been able to confirm it myself but I do trust his ears. Though the X's don't like bright gear, accordingly studio 6, Hugo, don't even think of pairing the phones with them.

 

[Nomax]

Here some Pics from our Meeting in Vienna with some other ABYSS OWNERS!(PLAKAT,MYSELF)








REGARDS NOMAX

 

[Trance_Gott]

My dream combo is now complete. What a sound ... simply amazing!!!
 

 

[mulder01]

Ah the moon neo.  I wonder if Nomax had anything to do with that  Are you or Nomax using the on board DAC with this?  Nice to think an endgame amp+dac could be in the same box...

 

[metalboss]

  My dream combo is now complete. What a sound ... simply amazing!!!
 

Very nice mah man... I'm getting mine soon... 

 

[JustinS]

Well, I've gawn an dun it!! Agreed with my dealer today a deal to p/x my speakers for a pair of Abyss and HD800 headphones to pair with my Mcintosh MHA100. There at the shop waiting for me to collect - hopefully Thursday. M-U-S-T K-E-E-P C-A-L-M.......

 

[pearljam50000]

Please post a comparison between the Abyss and the HD800 , thanks.