[Louisiana]

Beautifully coiled hehe.

8x23AWG silver/copper hybrid.

How does it compares to stock?

I don't believe in cable sound, I only buy custom cables because they are nicer than the stock cables - and because I needed a 4.4 Pentagon plug
But it sounds great

I have the Artic Cables Talos but I never really use it often as I prefer the 1/4 connection on the HA-3A and that cable is a 4.4 balanced but its the most beautiful cable I have.

Arctic Cable makes beautiful cables, but if I configure one to my liking, I'm almost at 1000€ - and that's just too much.
Customs of course comes on top of it...

 

[Lokust]

I prefer the cables from Forza Audioworks, well made and decently priced.

 

[PierreHPfan]

Doesn't the Woo Audio WA33 push the Abyss 1266 to it's potential better than any SS amps?

Yes you need a high end tube amp IMO to get the full potential of the Abyss, and being a bit harder to drive is also a factor. Abyss off the Bartok was very flat / lifeless, which to me shows a lack of current / drive in the Bartok amp. No better off the DAVE either. LCD4 is great out the DAVE. My point if the LCD4 really needs a leg up in the transparency / speed area, so some warm and slower tube amps (or SS amp) will not work IMO.

 

[dfiled]

Since cables make no difference to sound, and I prefer light and flexible cables, Periapt cables are the only sensible option imho — you can get a custom 10-ft for $100.

 

[ansel1]

Anyone try the LCD-4 with the ampsandsound zmf pendant?

 

[doze off]

New cable day:



And while we were at it:
I can only repeat, LCD4 & HA-3A are a perfect match.
Best tubes for my taste are 6V6G Fivre & E80CC Phillips/Valvo.

This Fivre 6V6G tube, would it be this exact model?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3115745877...T3MP/6u01qW2yVYApd/gPn9w==|tkp:Bk9SR4b5wZf1YQ

Searching here, there are some Fivre ranging from $50 and $250. This one on ebay has a great price and the seller has already sold almost 1000 units.

 

[Pappas3278]

New cable day:



And while we were at it:
I can only repeat, LCD4 & HA-3A are a perfect match.
Best tubes for my taste are 6V6G Fivre & E80CC Phillips/Valvo.

What's up with that Audio-GD amp? Master 19?

I would highly recommend Audio-GD as a fantastic pairing with the LCD-4

 

[marcan]

What's up with that Audio-GD amp? Master 19?

I would highly recommend Audio-GD as a fantastic pairing with the LCD-4

HE-9 here and very satisfied. Bass on LCD4 are really something on it.

 

[steve468]

Anyone try the LCD-4 with the ampsandsound zmf pendant?

Yes! A fantastic pairing in my opinion. The speed, extension on both ends, and midrange texture of the Pendant really play to the strengths of the LCD-4.

 

[Kozwoz]

Since cables make no difference to sound, and I prefer light and flexible cables, Periapt cables are the only sensible option imho — you can get a custom 10-ft for $100.

I have the normal stock black cable that comes with LCD2 and I hear a difference between that and the stock cable that comes with the LCD4.

I encourage you to try the stock black and tell me you don’t hear a difference with your LCD4.

 

[LowBeat91]

Since cables make no difference to sound, and I prefer light and flexible cables, Periapt cables are the only sensible option imho — you can get a custom 10-ft for $100.

It does

 

[Fibre101]

It does

The difference is pretty subtle. Usually thicker cables/ higher guage sounds better. I use a silver plated balanced cable for my LCD 4 and its good enough for me.

 

[PierreHPfan]

Usually IMO some silver content can increase low level treble details and air. If thick enough, bass don't suffer. Copper is good for taming the highs, add some warmth. On the cables I have tried. YMMV.

 

[Kozwoz]

With so many diminishing gains to be had in audio at this level I’ll happily take every little bit of subtle improvement I can get. I consider a 5% improvement to be worthwhile at every point of the signal chain.

 

[Fibre101]

New cable day:



And while we were at it:
I can only repeat, LCD4 & HA-3A are a perfect match.
Best tubes for my taste are 6V6G Fivre & E80CC Phillips/Valvo.

Was just wondering. Are you using the M19 as a preamp to the Cayin? How does the M19 standalone differ as an SS amp as apposed to the Cayin amp standalone without the M19 the in chain?