[henryxiao]

Hi everyone, now i have to make  a decision between six wires, and I am in dilemma.
 
 
 
I plan to upgrade my AMP to eddie current 2a3x4 or 445, the problem is that these two machine only have 4pin XLR output, so I have to choose the wire which has 4pin XLR..... 
 
 
Personally, I prefer more smooth and transparent sound, like nordost and crystal audio.  I've already tried Cardas clear, and I don't like it because it is too worm and not transparent to me. 
 
 
 
 
 
here are my six options:
 
1. nordost  4pin XLR

2.Siltech Duchess Crown 

3. acoustic revive 

4.ALO reference16 4pin  xlr

5.DHC Complement4 4PIN  XLR

6.DHC Molecule Extreme 18awg OCC 4pin  XLR
 
 
 
 
 
2 is too expensive for me, but if Siltech is much better than 1,3,4,5,6, I will consider buying it.
 
 
 
 
2 and 3 only have double 3 pin XLR, so it is inconvenient for me to use.... because i have to find a adapter, which may destruct the sound quality.
 
 
 
 
my friend told me that ALO reference 16 is just like Cardas clear, so I may not like it. Is that true??
 
 
 
 
what is the difference between 5 and 6?  
 
 
 
suggestions please!

 

[henryxiao]

5 and 6 should be the same OCC copper, which is used in the 

Complement3's Fusion silver/copper OCC litz wire, but why ​

Complement4 is much more expensive than Molecule Extreme?

 

[Jamppa]

I think you should add the Norne audio Draug 2 to your list. It is supposed to be a great match for the HD800.
I'm considering ordering one myself. It is also cheaper than the others and Trevor the owner of Norne audio is a great guy to do business with.

 

[henryxiao]

thanks！

 

[Sweden]

Or you could contact someone in the DIY community here on head-fi and get a cable with good components for a lot less.

 

[icebear]

I have a 14ft Norne Vanquish.
http://www.head-fi.org/g/i/1125812/norne-vanquish-hd800-dual-xlr-3-pin-adapter-furutech-xx-oyaide-1-4/u/387155/flat/1/
You can have it configured to your needs (4-pin XLR).
Compared to others it's a good value for money (seeing your list of contenders, I guess that's not a major concern)... but more importantly I am absolutly happy with the HD800 sound.

 

[henryxiao]

Thank you guys! I wil consider  Norne audio. Is it good at LCD3 or LCD2 too ?

 

[henryxiao]

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[Jamppa]

Yes they should sound great with Audeze headphones also. Just email them and tell what kind of sound you're looking for.