Trying to get some sense of why the Solv X (silver cores) sounds so different from the stock cables (which are OFC). Is it simply a matter of faster transients?

Speaking of HE 400is, I have a pair of those too, as does my brother in law. I want to get Norne cables for my brother in law but I wonder what would be best for Hifiman planars: Solv X, Draug, Vanquish, Zoetic? Ether Flows are my dream phones. But that price though.

So the Solv X. When I ordered these I expected a marginal improvement, maybe even barely perceptible. I had tried some other (less expensive) custom cables and that was my experience. And I know there's folks who say expensive cables are not worth it. But these Solv X cables, the improvement in...

Just got my Solv X cables for Alpha Primes. This completes my wonderful mid fi setup: Stoner Acoustics EGD, Cavalli Liquid Carbon, Norne Audio Solv X, MrSpeakers Alpha Primes. I love the attention to detail, like how the logo on the connectors faces outward at a nice angle perfectly mirrored...

This really is a Massdrop then. Well I suppose there will be a Christmas in 2018 too.

Does v2 even have a lifetime warranty? That's what I have and I don't think it does.

Respect for the feelings of all, but I'm not understanding the ire. Is the proposition being put forward that the prices of products you buy, should never go down? I have an LC2 btw. Bought it less than a year ago at $800. I love this thing and I'm all for a price drop that allows more folks to...

    Yup they already are. I sent them the email late yesterday, reply was in my box when I woke up, with link to Fed Ex label to send it back. Very nice.

    Brand new 2.0, $799. Yeah, not happy. I understand this is their cheap offering but for $800 I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a volume knob that doesn't grind. Still waiting to hear back from Cavalli.

Question for LC owners:   I just got mine and the volume knob is a bit wonky. It starts out turning smoothly, and then at about 11 o clock there's a lot of resistance, like the knob is off-center and starting to grind against something. I just want to confirm that this is a manufacturing...

Samtech Audio has HE 400i for $229 shipped. http://samtechonline.com/hiheheopbox.html. I got mine from Samtech. It says "demo model," that just means these are HE 400i's that were upgraded to 2.5mm connectors; they are not used in any way, they ship sealed and double boxed from Hifiman. Mike is...

Gustard X12: can you connect both RCA and balanced outs, and then toggle between them with an output switch? Can X20 do this?

I too am       I finally got around to trying 24 bit 192khz, and the higher res really improves the sound. It's still too bright with both of my phones (Primes and HE 400i), but far more tolerable.   One thing about MM2U though, it's fantastic for gaming. I'll probably keep the stack...

So I finally downloaded some 24 bit 192 khz tracks.   WHOA   I'm guessing now that the Primes are unforgiving of inferior source material, and that explains the uneven performance I was getting before. Because I didn't experience any of the weird effects I sometimes get off CD sources...

What headphones use the same connectors as the Alpha Primes? Both MrSpeakers as well as other brands.       Quote:     I imagine recording quality is a big issue, but it also seems like there are blocks of frequency ranges where my Primes are registering in a wrong way maybe. I'm not...

What headphones use the same 2.5mm connectors as the (upgraded) HE 400i? Do the 560, Edition X, and 1000 V2 use the 2.5mm? Interested in other brands also, I think Oppo PM 1/2 also use the same connectors?       Quote:     Give the Micca Origen+ a look. Big and heavy compared to E10K...

    I have the Magni/Modi 2 Uber stack. I don't like the pairing with Alpha Primes for music.   With regard to your comment on vocals, I find the Primes quite odd, with some tracks, the sound is off, sometimes totally off, almost like the drivers are broken, I mean that bad, like "splat...

I'm blown away by how good the HE 400i's are. I think I like these as much as my Alpha Primes. I'm debating right now whether I can possibly justify getting cables for the HE 400i that are more expensive than the headphones themselves. Anyone here using cables that cost more than the HE 400i?  ...

    It won't, not by enough. (I don't think the unit settles down; I think your head gets used to the unit.) I have a Magni 2 Uber, and after a few months of it I just ordered a Liquid Carbon. I'll try it with the Modi 2 Uber while I shop for a new DAC. But yeah, I hear you brother, I think...

Could I get comments from Norne users who opted for a mini-xlr connector termination, with series adapter tails to connect to devices?   How is the mini xlr working for you, any regrets? How is the weight of the mini xlr once you mate a male and female? How secure is the connection? Etc.  ...

Dam one thing I just realized is, no volume pot. That might be a deal breaker for me.

Thanks guys. So GOV2 and *not* GOV2+. This will do then I assume?   https://www.amazon.com/LH-Labs-GeekOut-V2-Headphone/dp/B013KX2R9A   So that's $299.   For Around $50 more I can pick up a GOV2+ Infinity off the forum here, what am I giving up by going with V2 rather than V2+? Iirc there...

Thinking of getting a GOV2 and I need some advice.   This would not be for portable use; I want it to pair with a laptop that's used strictly at home, but moves from room to room.   So I want something I can just keep plugged in and power with a wall wart, vs charging the battery all the...

oops wrong thread sorry

So I just ordered a SYS to use with my stack so I can more easily switch between speakers and headphones.   Order received by Schiit at 9:32AM.   Order shipped 9:54AM.   !!   That's the fastest fulfill ever. Restaurants take longer to bring you your meal.       Also, wow am I loving...