Heads up for anyone looking for a top notch (ES 9038Q2M) dongle with balanced output: Fiio KA3 is selling for $70 on 11.11 in AliExpress. It's this price only on the JadeAudio Official Store. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN8ScMK I'm stuck wondering whether to get this, the UA2 or to cough up a...

Sorry man, I could quickly do the ASF based on that one store because I always check NiceHCK for good deals. Lemme have a look and see if anything comes to me.. Takes a while because you literally have to check each store, their coupon price ranges and the Select amounts they accept. Seeing...

Yep, that's why I pointed out that it takes effort to save big money on 11.11. I know the coins will be a chore, but the coupons are just there for the taking. It's low hanging fruit, man... You just gotta follow some stores, share some links, play some games and you'll get some nice coupons...

Bruv, you gotta learn to use coupons.. Sometimes you gotta spend more money to save more money. Here's an example how.. I know that store (NiceHCK Audio Store) you screenshotted - it's literally the only store selling the ASF at $51. Everyone else is selling it at $58. Anyway, if you bought it...

You're showing us your Select Coupon balance. No, you won't be able to use them even if you wait for 11.11 because the store selling the DAP you linked is not participating in the sale. On the very same page in the top right hand corner there's a link explaining how to use the coupons - aptly...

100% agree - Coupon Fu is an art... Heads up to whoever hasn't noticed yet - but if you open the 11.11 Gameland coupon centre and check in for 6 days straight, you can get a coupon for $15 off of min $100. This is AMAZING for Ali standards.. I know it isn't an IEM, but I'm planning to get...

Nice! Happy to help a fellow Head-Fi'er save some money!

Flexible and soft, yes. As flexible and soft as a 16 core cable? No, it's got a bit of stiffness and tries to retain its shape - which suits me fine because it seems like it's far less prone to tangling compared to the uber-flexible 16 core cousins. Heavy, no.. It has heft... I like it, makes...

I take it you haven't gotten yours yet - yes, they're this beautiful and brilliant IN sunlight... In lowlight, very meh.

Shoutout to Dsnuts for recommending this cable... Man, they are even more gorgeous in person! Can't comment on any sonic changes, I already messed up a pair of ZS10 Pro's pin slots doing lots of A-B'ing so I'm just going to keep these sexy babies right where they belong.

Just wondering, how many of you guys listen from a balanced output with your nm2/+? I'm considering to get a BTR5 + balanced cables for bluetooth+usb balanced goodness, but for that kind of money (a bit more on top) I could also get a Hifiman HE400i... I guess i'm asking is it worth it to get...

Man, that's not a good look... How long has it been since you reached out? Do update us on how long it takes for them to get back to you on this

I think the Litz structure of the Faaeal's is what makes it heavier - cant find any info for the wire gauge so just a guessing game unless someone wants to perform exploratory surgery :)

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Aaaaaahhhhh that explains it... Yep, I do my buying on the phone app. Love me them coupons!

Heyooo I just bought the same cables too! Strange thing tho, how come yours is 39.99? I got mine for 38.99 and I think it's only that one store selling at this price. Tested adding 2.5mm mmcx to my cart and it's 38.99 too

I just noticed a good deal on Aliexpress https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqtbRkf You have to follow the store (one simple tap/click) to get the Fans Exclusive Discount - selling for $120! The store has a $5 coupon for purchases over $109 and an extra 10% off if you have enough coins (575 to be...

Not that great of a deal tbh, I can get it on Aliexpress for $129 (but you need some coins)... If I add some coupon-fu, I can get it down to $120 https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0oJT1t Edit: Thanks for sharing, though. I don't live in the States so drop wouldn't really make a difference with...

Been having a look at the XD-05 Basic too, thinking of upgrading from my Fiio Q1. Apart from the supposed bluetooth 5.0 connectivity (highly doubtful), seems to me it's almost 90% the same as the old XD-05 (only difference is the XMOS chip and OP Amps (BUF634 in original, unknown in the Basic)...

Haha yeah, I only listen at full volume in spurts. Ever since I got married I haven't really had the time to sit down for a long music listening session - perks of having a wife, she saves your ears :beyersmile:

Wholeheartedly second this... I got mine 5 days ago and all I can say is "Wow" and "Damn, this site is gonna burn a hole through my wallet." It's a W shaped iem with a really natural, coherent sound. Detailed highs and vocals with well controlled bass (if you love boomy bass, stay away)...

16 core cable with 3 button mic? I think you're looking for a unicorn, man.. You probably need to order it custom. Can try asking Chitty or Cema Electro Acousti or Lunashops.. These stores all do custom stuff. Chitty's Store https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMcPZSP CEMA Electro acousti Store Store...

Been looking for .75 mm cable upgrades since my ZS10 Pro's cracked... Nice choice of colors from black+blue, silver+blue, and silver. https://a.aliexpress.com/_BSBncM

I'll have to check with the store.. Hope they won't need me to send it back because shipping will cost the same as a new pair (local postal service is completely unreliable)

Aww man, I was just reading this stuff last week and was hoping the 'bug' wouldn't bite me - tried to cable swap with some new iem's and got a good look at my ZS10 Pro's pin slots. *sigh* Admittedly, a month ago I had been doing some A-B testing between TRN T4 cables and my 16 core silver...