I’ve had my Utopia for 3 years now and my 009s for almost 10. When I first heard the 009s in the Woo Audio room at an early CAF, I was mesmerized by their sound. I immediately bought a pair. Even though they cost >$5K at the time, they are the best value audio purchase I have ever made. They...

Smooth as silk purchase from Jan. Cable EXACTLY as advertized. Shipped immediately with great communication throughout process. A+++ rating!!!

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Had same issue with a Mac power tube go hissy on me. Agree that the Mac JJ tubes are extensively defective. Did not want any more bad Mac tubes so did not opt for warranty replacement. Instead, I replaced with a match pair of new production EH BH7a's. Only $42 delivered. No issue since and I...

The 009 with BHSE is my favorite listening combo. The frequency extention, speed, transparency and air are great. And the soundstage is the best of all my headphones. They excel with large classical pieces but are very nice with most all genres. If I desire more impact with rock albums I...

Hi, I once owned a preamp with a 1 dB stepped attenuator. I did not like the quantum jumps in volume as there were many times when the lower step was just a bit too soft and the higher step was just a bit too aggressive. So I then decided that I would not purchase any dact-type volume...

For me, during the first fifty hours or so my Signum+ exhibited the typical up/down sound vacillations. After that the performance must have stabilized or improved in such small increments that I did not notice. But I must confess that I have used it in various combinations with two different...

Congratulations! You made a great choice!! I love my 2.5mm balanced Signum+ which I purchased for use with my Stellia headphones and A&K SR25 DAP. It significantly improved my enjoyment of that combination over the stock unbalanced Stellia cable. Unfortunately, the Stellia has seen only...

They must be improving their cable construction as my square braid from splitter to headphones is very tight, equal in tighness (but of course not OD) as the main cable run. greenfielda2 - please report on the tightness of your braid construction when your cables arrives. Curious if their...

Yes square braid. It took exactly 3 weeks from order date to delivery date. Hope you enjoy your cable as much as I do mine. Relatively expensive but worth it to me based on many disappointing past experiences with cables, i.e., anticipated versus realized performance.

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I will post some photos when I get some more time tomorrow. Has the standard square braid and is quite tight. Fortunately all 4 phones I mentioned use the same 3.5mm headphone connections so comparisons no problem with this same cable.

Finally received my Signum+ cables yesterday. Initial impression all very favorable. I can’t yet delineate the many good things that I hear since 24 hours is not enough time on ears to yield valid conclusions IMO. But I will state that the following characteristics have been noted thus far...

Just ordered the Signum+ for my Stellia. Will give it a go on my HE1000se too, but really need it for my Stellia/A&K SR25 combo. I ordered it with the square braid and the standard Cardas silver solder. Looking forward to hearing how it improves my Stellia's performance!

So here is my response from Arctic Cables So here is the response from Arctic Cables. It appears neither braid nor solder choice makes any difference as one would hope: "The Signum cable has very little microphonics, if any at all. You have nothing to worry about in that regard; it doesn't...

Thanks for all your replies. I thought I would pose my same questions to the manufacturer just to see what they have to say. I could not find a telephone contact for Arctic Cables, so I used their on-line contact form to inquire if there is a difference in microphonics among their braid...

Guess I need to call and ask the experts at Arctic Cables if there is any correlation between braid style and cable microphonics. And have them explain to me the differences between the solder choices and potential impact (if any) upon cable sound signature.

Ok. Thanks. I like the way the square braid looks better than the round and flat options. However, I wonder if susceptibility to microphonics varies among the different styles of braid?

Nice to hear they made such an impact on your listening pleasure. You have convinced me to give them a try. I'll place an order tomorrow for a Signum+ for my Stellia. Any advice on the options I should consider when ordering, such as the type of weave or solder? Thanks!

I have not read thru many of the threads here relating to the Stellia, but since I've received mine several weeks go, I have been dissapointed with what I had thought was "shoutiness in the upper mids". Boy am I glad to read that someone else has that same impression. I need to use the Stellia...

I currently have the Pass HPA-1 with HE1000se, Utopia and Stellia. I think I understand each combo's strengths and weaknesses. As such I pick my headphones according to the type of music I am listening to as I suppose most people do. But I too am still looking for that magic can that will...

I concur with your comment on complex music performance. In a large orchestral cresendo my 009/BHSE lays it all out in the open closer to a symphony hall experience than any other amp/HP combo I have yet heard. So how can it not excell in emotional excitement. There have been many times when...

My 009/BHSE combo provides a more frequent and normally better emotional connection to a recording, especially in the classical genre. What is your opininion on your TC/amp combo's listening satisfaction compared to your 009S/BHSE? I inquire because I am considring a TC purchase.

Thanks for your great explanation. Your statement “any headphone with a tradional 2 pole per cup stucture can have a balanced cable made for them.” amswers my question. I use an Astell & Kern sr25 DAP and want to use its 2.5mm trrs balanced output with my Stellia. I have a 2.5mm trrs to 4-pin...

Thanks for the illustrated explanation. I appreciate your patience in trying to get my thick skull to absorb the info provided. You state that the Stellia can operate balanced if used with a balanced cable. The balanced cable would then need to have the three pole headphone connector for left...