[goldwerger]

Never used iems except my galaxy earbuds but would like to try at canjam. Any advice on what to bring for tips? Or can I just pick some up there?

Make sure to try some of Noble's IEMs... purely my bias...

 

[hifixman]

Make sure to try some of Noble's IEMs... purely my bias...

I tried their Sultan of various shells at Canjam whose sound differ noticable from each other even their inner structure is exactly the same according to the engineer.

 

[goldwerger]

I tried their Sultan of various shells at Canjam whose sound differ noticable from each other even their inner structure is exactly the same according to the engineer.

funny as I have the Sultan in my ears as I type

I found that a cable change made a difference (and I'm not someone who is terribly perceptive about cables beyond their esthetics and ergonomics). I demo-ed the Sultan at CanJam NYC in February, and loved their resolution as well as their insane bass, but found them a touch too warm. Jim suggested I try a cable that he has in very rare supply called "Quorum" (12-core silver OCC mixed with palladium, platinum, and gold). It's rare enough they don't list it on their website, but he had it for the show. I actually heard the treble open up a touch and it made the world of differnce. An very expensive cable, I got it as part of a last min of CanJam closing deal... Any event, Jim and Fumie are super nice couple and, assuming they're back, will let anyone patiently demo to your heart's content... and yea, they have bunch of custom designs (reminiscient of ZMF craftsmanship to me), but I stuck to the stock design (which I loved)

 

[LoryWiv]

So, coming twice to NYC from California definitely gets me a hardcore badge! Cool

I've done the same, and even had the pleasure of meeting Zachik in person at this year's CanJam NYC. He is better looking in person, and will be missed in the Windy City!

 

[Zachik]

I've done the same, and even had the pleasure of meeting Zachik in person at this year's CanJam NYC. He is better looking in person, and will be missed in the Windy City!

The pleasure was mine, my friend!
I hope to see you in SoCal in 3 short months

 

[warrenpchi]

Make sure to try some of Noble's IEMs... purely my bias...

Kublai Khan. That is all.

 

[Python002]

I’m interested in some high end daps and was wondering what my chances of a booth having some to audition. Wm1z, aks&p2000. Lotto touch titanium or non titanium. I would of course like to listen to the top dogs from other brands as well, but I’m really leaning to a non android dap, maybe the exception being the AK.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I’m interested in some high end daps and was wondering what my chances of a booth having some to audition. Wm1z, aks&p2000. Lotto touch titanium or non titanium. I would of course like to listen to the top dogs from other brands as well, but I’m really leaning to a non android dap, maybe the exception being the AK.

Between Bloom and Musicteck, you will have plenty of alternatives for DAPs. Bloom carries A&K and iBasso. Musicteck carries L&P, Cayin, Hiby, Shanling and Lotoo.

I think the only DAP not sold by either of these vendors is Sony.

 

[joe]

I’m interested in some high end daps and was wondering what my chances of a booth having some to audition. Wm1z, aks&p2000. Lotto touch titanium or non titanium. I would of course like to listen to the top dogs from other brands as well, but I’m really leaning to a non android dap, maybe the exception being the AK.

I'm sure you could always ask @Andrew DiMarcangelo or @MusicTeck which ones they might have on hand at CanJam Chicago.

 

[chesebert]

Does anyone know if any vendor is offering cable retermination service?

 

[Dellwolf]

Does anyone know if Fiio will have any representation at the show? I've been wanting to get a bit more time listening to an M17 DAP.

 

[third_eye]

Here's the current list of Show Specials for CanJam Chicago! We'll be providing a printed handout of the final list of Show Specials, at the Registration Desk. Can't wait to see everyone this weekend!

1MORE	10% off on all headphones during the show and available until 6/30 from the US website https://usa.1more.com
64 Audio	20% off IEMs (excluding A2e and A3e)
Atlas Cables	10% off Atlas products purchased at show
Benchmark Media Systems	Visit booth to register for a chance to win a DAC3B ($1699 value) digital-to-analog converter
Bloom Audio	10% off Burson Audio products (not including the Soloist GT or Conductor GT)
Eksonic	10% off the Aeras and 5% off the T2 if purchased at show
Empire Ears	20% off sale during show
Ferrum Audio	10% off Ferrum Audio products purchased at show
Jerry Harvey Audio	15% off IEM Orders + Free Ear Impressions
Linear Tube Audio	10% off sale during show
MusicTeck	20% off Unique Melody products
	Visit booth for other show discounts , including TOTL DAPs
Noble Audio	20% off all IEMs
RME	$300 off ADI-2 DAC FS ($999 instead of $1299)
Rupert Neve	coupon code (CANJAM10) for 10% off the RAD X RND Bundle
ZMFheadpones	auteur classic - special CanJam release sale $1499.99 with possible prototype units available at a discount as well. Visit room for more details!

 

[chesebert]

Well, if I were to be so lucky to win the DAC3, I’m going to donate it to a most deserving Headfier - that would be fun.

 

[joe]

Well, if I were to be so lucky to win the DAC3, I’m going to donate it to a most deserving Headfier - that would be fun.

You are pretty deserving. But all jokes aside, if you won and chose to donate it, that's pretty cool.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I'm sure you could always ask @Andrew DiMarcangelo or @MusicTeck which ones they might have on hand at CanJam Chicago.

In other words, either talk to Andrew or Andrew. If you work in this industry, you need to have at least one Andrew on your team to be considered legit. If you have two of them, you are elite.