What brand adapter did you purchase? I have the 99 Classics and even Meze does not carry an adapter that stays balanced on the male end. Their balanced cables sell for $99, $149, & $199. Only the to higher priced ones come with the adapter but it is TRRS to TRS on a balanced cable. Why would...

If you haven’t ordered an adapter from 2.5 TRRS to 3.5 TRRS be careful there are many out there that go from 2.5 TRRS female to 3.5 TRS male. I did find one on eBay with some searching. It is made by Fidue. They carry several adapter combos all balanced in and out.

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The adapter is a TRS connection not TRRS. Already checked. Thanks anyway. I think I found one on eBay here https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidue-2-5mm-TRRS-Balanced-Female-4-pole-Adapter-for-HIFI-Audiophile-Earphone-AMP-/292197582759

Sounds like you have all the answers. Re-read what I posted. I guess when you made this statement above, you did ALL your homework as well and contacted Meze about the $150 & $200 cables to see what kind of adapter ships with these cables. I did. I struggle with ignorant opinionated people...

All the adapters I have found in my searches are 2.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRS, balanced to unbalanced. All balanced cables from Meze are terminated at 2.5mm. I think that Meze didn't think outside the box making the balanced cables. No options available ie.. 3.5mm, 6.3mm, or XLR. Either you buy a...

I was considering that cable as well, but it terminates with a 2.5mm. If you use the adapter to 3.5mm it is not balanced anymore. The headphone plug on each side is very small. It's not easy to find something that will fit. What is the sense of selling cables (all three) if you MUST have a...

3.5mm is what is on my MacBook Pro and iPad

Is that cable you have from Meze? I had one given to me that I can't use because it has the 2.5mm TRRS end and I need a 3.5mm. I haven't found an adapter that still gives me a balanced connection. I have seen them on Amazon that will fit the 99 Classics that is balanced but can't seem to...

I see you are using a tube amp with the 99 Classics. I read several reviews on here that wasn't good for them. How do they sound? Does it warm them up like a tube amp? What do the mounts the tubes are on do? Thanks. I will see you later today.

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You are right up the road from me. Yes, I am looking for balanced cables for my 99 Classics.

Koover I am in Arizona also. Where are you located? I am in Avondale I have been searching for about 3 months on and off looking for a TRRS for my 99 Classics. The one that comes with them is really short. Since you buy a lot of head gear maybe you can point me in the right direction. Yes...

Phronesis: I don't understand why you keep comparing the 99 Classic to your LCD-3. I get that the sound stage is bigger and better with richer tones. Also the comfort of wearing them for a long time doesn't hurt your ears. But I don't understand how you can compare a $300 headphone to a $2000...

Would it be safe to say to go solid state per your reply?

I am in the market for a set of the 99 Classics. My question is, what amp if any are you driving these with? Does a tube amp warm these up or is it overkill? A solid state does not sound like the direction I want to go. Mind you I have neither amps right now. I am basing this off everything...

It's also on their website www.mezeaudio.com

I have submitted my request to Beta Test these beauties. I have owned many a Aiwa products over my life time. I grew up with an Aiwa bedroom stereo and a portable stereo with detachable speakers. I used that carry around one everywhere until it died about 6 years later.

What a great site you have here. I have been researching and reading articles about headphones, amps, & DAC's on here for about 2 months now. I currently have a used up 9 yr old set of wired Sony headphones that have seen better days and the active noise cancelling has stopped working. That's...