Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
Nov 9, 2020 at 9:15 PM Post #241 of 1,002
Let me just throw this out there.. If u thought the signum+ were good, wait till u try the palladium. *grin

You know I considered the palladium briefly, but I just couldn't bring myself to purchase cable that's almost half the cost of headphones... idk, maybe in the future but for now I feel the money's better spend on an amp.
 
Nov 9, 2020 at 9:25 PM Post #242 of 1,002
You know I considered the palladium briefly, but I just couldn't bring myself to purchase cable that's almost half the cost of headphones... idk, maybe in the future but for now I feel the money's better spend on an amp.

Yep I do agree. Perhaps it's the feeling when you think you have sorted out most of your system/chain and just want the icing on the cake. Between a new component and a cable, I'd rather the new component. When the time comes and funding is more suitable, revisit the palladium.
 
Nov 9, 2020 at 9:31 PM Post #243 of 1,002
So here is my response from Arctic Cables
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 choices. I aslo asked if there was a difference in sonics between the three solders and if they had a recommendation for solder choice for the Signum+. Website says allow 24-48 hours for a reply. I will post their reply here when received.
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 matter which braid you choose. The round braid is slightly more flexible than the other two. That's pretty much it."

"All three solders are top-notch silver-based solders with an ultra-high conductivity. We personally can't hear any difference between the three. Technically there's no practical reason to have all three. These are simply the most requested solders by our customers. So we offer all the three options to choose from. You can't go wrong with either."
 
Nov 23, 2020 at 12:24 PM Post #245 of 1,002
I want to upgrade cable on my audioquest nightowl which . Currently looking at arctic cables and Ted Allen's headphone lounge . My budget is up to 200€ . I wonder if I should take the ion or prisma series from arctic cables which are copper , or take silver cable from Ted . My source is audioquest dragonfly red but I've read some reviews about earmen sparrow portable dac/amp with balanced output and it's another level according to them so likely I will buy one. I will appreciate any suggestions on which cable will improve the sound more.
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 8:42 AM Post #246 of 1,002
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!
Enjoy. It was exactly what my Stellia needed
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 1:20 PM Post #247 of 1,002
I want to upgrade cable on my audioquest nightowl which . Currently looking at arctic cables and Ted Allen's headphone lounge . My budget is up to 200€ . I wonder if I should take the ion or prisma series from arctic cables which are copper , or take silver cable from Ted . My source is audioquest dragonfly red but I've read some reviews about earmen sparrow portable dac/amp with balanced output and it's another level according to them so likely I will buy one. I will appreciate any suggestions on which cable will improve the sound more.
I'm not familiar with Ted Allen but € 200 sounds really cheap for silver cable. Are you sure it's not silver plated cable?

You can email Artic Cable and they definitely will help you out with a recommendation.
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 2:49 PM Post #248 of 1,002
I'm not familiar with Ted Allen but € 200 sounds really cheap for silver cable. Are you sure it's not silver plated cable?

You can email Artic Cable and they definitely will help you out with a recommendation.
I think I go with copper arctic cables , just curious which series to get . There is only 20$ difference . I've emailed them , but still waiting for response .
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 6:12 PM Post #249 of 1,002
I think I go with copper arctic cables , just curious which series to get . There is only 20$ difference . I've emailed them , but still waiting for response .
What 2 series are you trying to decide between?
 
Nov 24, 2020 at 7:33 PM Post #252 of 1,002
Prisma and Ion
I like the Ion cable choice...but the Cardas is a good cable. I haven't heard either, so I can't say anything about the comfort or ergonomics.
 
Nov 29, 2020 at 2:06 PM Post #255 of 1,002
Ordered SIGNUM+ 1.5m with Oyaide 6.3mm today for my HD800S to replace the stock cable. Thanks guys for all the posts. It helps!! This is the place for HP 'endgame' cable. No more searching. Done all the DSG's tube rolling and get bored. Cable is the only thing i can think of doing to comfort my audiophile syndrome. With WA6SE 2nd Gen and WE422a rectifier, I believe i already reached musical 'bliss' even without the new cable.
 

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