Ahhh, that is a bummer, but what I expected. I was really hoping I could use a new revision Hulk on my IE 900. Oh well, guess I'll need to look at Effect for a solution as their MMCX connectors fit in the IE 900 sockets. Thanks for the confirmation.
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And here is how Dunu assistance ended, this is my email in response to their repeated request to receive the cable (at my expense and risk of losing it in the shipment) before sending another one. Basically we have to trust them, but they don't trust us even after we have paid for their defective products.
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I knew it would end like this, you are well aware of the problem your cables have and you have admitted it on HeadFi too, so you know that the cable is defective and that I would have no interest in returning a working cable to you. As for the other companies that change at the same time as the return, the first that comes to mind is Ifi (it happened to me personally with an iCan Micro power supply) and there are many others so find out. But the thing I regret most is how you repay the trust of your customers, but there is a remedy for this, as long as you no longer have faith in you. Then the explanations on Headfi that the cable does not have a good connection due to the tropical or subtropical climate is just a fairy tale for children, a connection if done well is a connection in all parts of the world and in any climate. You told me that only once a shipment of your customer who asked for a repair / replacement was lost (should I believe it?), I guess you made him lose all the money (given the trust you have in your customers), I don't I want to be the second if it's only one. Here the matter is clear, the cable was badly done and the servicing is worse than the cable. Also on Aliexpress and on cables of 10 euros there is better assistance. I'll keep the faulty cable to remind me of your company, I don't get lost for $ 329 as you do. Remember that facts matter, not words.
Anyway, thanks for the trust and to never resent us.
Email:
I knew it would end like this, you are well aware of the problem your cables have and you have admitted it on HeadFi too, so you know that the cable is defective and that I would have no interest in returning a working cable to you. As for the other companies that change at the same time as the return, the first that comes to mind is Ifi (it happened to me personally with an iCan Micro power supply) and there are many others so find out. But the thing I regret most is how you repay the trust of your customers, but there is a remedy for this, as long as you no longer have faith in you. Then the explanations on Headfi that the cable does not have a good connection due to the tropical or subtropical climate is just a fairy tale for children, a connection if done well is a connection in all parts of the world and in any climate. You told me that only once a shipment of your customer who asked for a repair / replacement was lost (should I believe it?), I guess you made him lose all the money (given the trust you have in your customers), I don't I want to be the second if it's only one. Here the matter is clear, the cable was badly done and the servicing is worse than the cable. Also on Aliexpress and on cables of 10 euros there is better assistance. I'll keep the faulty cable to remind me of your company, I don't get lost for $ 329 as you do. Remember that facts matter, not words.
Anyway, thanks for the trust and to never resent us.
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Thanks for the clarification. Makes me less worried now.
SGarfinkle
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I'm very happy so far with my duw-03. I suppose I'd be even happier if I could afford a Blanche; but the "Hulk Pro" seems like it might be kind of bulky for every day use!
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deafenears
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Is that thicker than the Dunu Hulk given its now a type 4 litz with a fiber core. Any chance of pics of the two side by side?We're in the process of taking orders from dealers. It's also available factory direct now: https://www.dunu-topsound.com/product-page/hulk-pro
The short summary is that HULK PRO uses 22 AWG monocrystalline copper wire in a hand-braided, four conductor design, but with additional structural and metallurgic enhancements over its predecessor. Although it is not advertised as such, the new cable structure of the HULK PRO is combination of a Type 2 & 4 Litz configuration, with:
The added shielding and enhanced Litz structure all serve to further improve crosstalk characteristics and minimize signal interference.
- Aramid (Kevlar) Fiber Core
- Furukawa Electric OCC Copper, further purified via secondary fire refinement (similar to the process employed with the wires in the LYRE cable), 6 discrete insulated bundles of which are arranged around the fiber core
- Dielectric Insulating Layer
- Aluminum Shielding Layer
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All cables produced since January 2021 have been redesigned to avoid any intermittent signal issue. The full explanation can be found in our previous post.
@Polky74 Your concerns have been escalated to the proper channels and replied to in full via e-mail.
Indeed, the HULK PRO is a large, thick cable. It is certainly not for the faint of heart. However, it has proven to be a popular choice in certain markets. It would not be our recommendation for a portable, on-the-go cable, however.
No side by side pictures, but 22 AWG is 22 AWG --- same as the HULK. It's not thicker in any way, shape, or form.
ERRATA: Our cable guy just let us know that the cable itself is not strictly Type 4, as a true Type 4 structure requires bundles of Type 2 wire encircling the fiber core. We use Type 1 bundles encircling the fiber core, so it's more like a Type 2 wire, but with a Type 4 style layout, and doesn't fit within the predefined categories of Litz wire. Thus, we're removing our references to 'Type 4' from all our promotional posts and materials. Pardon our mistake.
Indeed, the HULK PRO is a large, thick cable. It is certainly not for the faint of heart. However, it has proven to be a popular choice in certain markets. It would not be our recommendation for a portable, on-the-go cable, however.
No side by side pictures, but 22 AWG is 22 AWG --- same as the HULK. It's not thicker in any way, shape, or form.
ERRATA: Our cable guy just let us know that the cable itself is not strictly Type 4, as a true Type 4 structure requires bundles of Type 2 wire encircling the fiber core. We use Type 1 bundles encircling the fiber core, so it's more like a Type 2 wire, but with a Type 4 style layout, and doesn't fit within the predefined categories of Litz wire. Thus, we're removing our references to 'Type 4' from all our promotional posts and materials. Pardon our mistake.
Verificateur
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Hi everyone — is Dunu Blanche a good/light enough cable to be used on the go? Primary concern is ergonomics and flexibility/non-kinky-ness.
@DUNU-Topsound are you still planning on releasing an Apple-lightning modular connector, and if so - do you have an estimated ETA?
@DUNU-Topsound are you still planning on releasing an Apple-lightning modular connector, and if so - do you have an estimated ETA?
Most users have given us very positive feedback on the flexibility and weight of the BLANCHE, despite its being an 8-core cable. It is definitely lighter and more flexible than the DUW-03 or HULK PRO. It is a tad bit heavier than the NOBLE, but substantially more flexible. However, other users here will probably give you a fuller picture.
At the moment, there is no concrete ETA on the Apple Lightning modular connector, unfortunately. We know it's something a good number of people have been waiting for, so we'll be sure to let everyone know as soon as there's good news.
Yeah it is light, not the lightest you can get but quite light for an 8 core. The Y splitter has some weight to it. As for flexibility, it doesn’t get better than that really. Its doesnt kink or bend or hold its shape even if you roll it up. I mean its VERY flexible. Does not transmit physical noises either. Ergonomics of this cable are incredible really.
I agree with everything bland125 has written.
By the way, this is the cable I've been using every day in the gym for four months.
Absolutely recommended cable with excellent value for money.
SGarfinkle
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Your table on page one of this thread says the the Blanche is 26AWG wire; but the product description on https://www.dunu-topsound.com/product-page/blanche says it's 27AWG. Which one is correct? Also, is there any difference between the duw-02 and Blanche apart from being pure Silver vs Silver-coated OCC and also that Blanche comes with all the tips?
It is 26 AWG. We made a typo on the website --- will find some time to correct it in the near future. A few weeks back, we addressed another user with the same question here:
It is 26 AWG. We made a typo during the localization process. Here's the original specs image:
SGarfinkle
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Didn't see the other part of the discussion - but, then, searching for that isn't that easy and it's a long thread...
How about the question about the comparison between Blanche and DUW-02? Or, did I miss that in the thread, too?
Totally understandable that you did not see the post. Our reply was not intended to imply that you didn't make an effort, so we apologize if it came off that way. It is indeed our mistake that we accidentally labeled the BLANCHE as 27 AWG on the website. We'll make the correction ASAP.
The BLANCHE and DUW-02 are two very different cables. BLANCHE is 8-core and pure silver (sourced from Neotech). DUW-02 is 4-core and silver-plated copper (SPC). Both cables have wire strands that are Type 1 Litz (each strand is enamel insulated) and both are 26 AWG in gauge thickness.
There's a significant price difference between the two cables, and the major reason why is the material. Silver cabling is significantly more expensive per foot than SPC. Coupled with the fact that each BLANCHE cable has double the number of strands than a 4-core cable, it makes sense. Because we understand that only a subset of listeners will be enthusiastic about a silver speciality cable, we've differentiated its aesthetics with chrome plating for the modular plugs and palladium for the plating on the tip/ring/sleeve signal conduction portions.
If your goal is to use a cable that "does the job" without regard for any exploration into what differing materials may or may not impart on sound, the clear choice is the DUW-02/02S. It's our most affordable modular cable and by far the most popular.
SGarfinkle
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Thanks for the helpful reply! Not to push too hard, I hope, but is there any difference other than the chrome and Palladium in the cables from an external perspective -- i.e. the exterior diameter, construction, etc,?
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