DUNU Q-Lock PLUS Quick-Switch Modular Plug Cables - Discussion Thread

[bland125]

While it is not a review, here is a brief video showing up the Blanche with a very brief opinion of it. A lot of people where asking about this cable so here it goes:

 

[kefs]

They have never sounded like this, and folks say cables make no difference (no, not looking for a cable fight thanks).
# 1.5m would be better than 1.2m
#2 straight connectors please. I am going to scratch my Sony amp as they touch the case work.

 

[Victory112]

Hello, do any of the Dunu cables have a notch in the 2-pin connector housing for the iSine 10/LCD-i4? It's on the right side of the port, in the image below.

 

[bachankas]

How does Dunu DUW-02 perform against Satin Audio Griffin or Gaia? I really like my Dunu cable and love the aidea of quick-switch.
However, I prefer straight plug in my daily usage.

Are there other IEM cables (prefered balanced) in sub 125 EUR price range which can be comparable with DUW-02 and have straight plug?

 

[kefs]

How does Dunu DUW-02 perform against Satin Audio Griffin or Gaia? I really like my DUnu cable and love the aidea of quick-switch.
However, I prefer straight plug in my daily usage.

Are there other IEM cables (prefere balanced) in sub 125 EUR price range which can be comparable with DUW-02 and have straight plug?

Dunu need to listen regarding straight connectors i agree

 

[bachankas]

If I could get straight Quick-Switch connector I would nefer think about changing the cable. But as there is no possibility I need a change.

 

[kefs]

If I could get straight Quick-Switch connector I would nefer think about changing the cable. But as there is no possibility I need a change.

Straight connectors should be an option when new, and as an accessory to purchase after. I personally would pay for them

 

[DUNU-Topsound]

The reason we do not provide straight connectors is a commercial rights issue. When we designed the modular plug system, we reached an agreement with the company that manufactures the plugs for us that they would have the rights to sell straight and/or 45 degree plugs as third-party accessories. We would retain all rights for 90 degree plugs. To date, there have been 45 degree plugs sold on the market in Asia, but no straight plugs. We could end up as a reseller for their plugs, and have long let them know there is a substantial international demand for straight plugs, but we're unable to compel them to put out straight plugs, nor can we circumvent them and release them ourselves.

 

[kefs]

The reason we do not provide straight connectors is a commercial rights issue. When we designed the modular plug system, we reached an agreement with the company that manufactures the plugs for us that they would have the rights to sell straight and/or 45 degree plugs as third-party accessories. We would retain all rights for 90 degree plugs. To date, there have been 45 degree plugs sold on the market in Asia, but no straight plugs. We could end up as a reseller for their plugs, and have long let them know there is a substantial international demand for straight plugs, but we're unable to compel them to put out straight plugs, nor can we circumvent them and release them ourselves.

Thank you very much for your reply, very kind of you. Lets hope one way or another they find their way to the market.

 

[bachankas]

The reason we do not provide straight connectors is a commercial rights issue. When we designed the modular plug system, we reached an agreement with the company that manufactures the plugs for us that they would have the rights to sell straight and/or 45 degree plugs as third-party accessories. We would retain all rights for 90 degree plugs. To date, there have been 45 degree plugs sold on the market in Asia, but no straight plugs. We could end up as a reseller for their plugs, and have long let them know there is a substantial international demand for straight plugs, but we're unable to compel them to put out straight plugs, nor can we circumvent them and release them ourselves.

Can you discover which company or is it confidential?
Anyway, thanks for clarification!

 

[kefs]

Can you discover which company or is it confidential?
Anyway, thanks for clarificati

The reason we do not provide straight connectors is a commercial rights issue. When we designed the modular plug system, we reached an agreement with the company that manufactures the plugs for us that they would have the rights to sell straight and/or 45 degree plugs as third-party accessories. We would retain all rights for 90 degree plugs. To date, there have been 45 degree plugs sold on the market in Asia, but no straight plugs. We could end up as a reseller for their plugs, and have long let them know there is a substantial international demand for straight plugs, but we're unable to compel them to put out straight plugs, nor can we circumvent them and release them ourselves.

The reason we do not provide straight connectors is a commercial rights issue. When we designed the modular plug system, we reached an agreement with the company that manufactures the plugs for us that they would have the rights to sell straight and/or 45 degree plugs as third-party accessories. We would retain all rights for 90 degree plugs. To date, there have been 45 degree plugs sold on the market in Asia, but no straight plugs. We could end up as a reseller for their plugs, and have long let them know there is a substantial international demand for straight plugs, but we're unable to compel them to put out straight plugs, nor can we circumvent them and release them ourselves.

Maybe you could contact them on our behalf and gently nudge them, otherwise its an opportunity missed ! Thank you

 

[DUNU-Topsound]

Thank you very much for your reply, very kind of you. Lets hope one way or another they find their way to the market.

We hope so too!

Can you discover which company or is it confidential?
Anyway, thanks for clarification!

Sorry, we cannot disclose company details. They also do not have any consumer-facing presence. Just for clarification --- the design and patent of the quick-switch system (we now refer to it as Q-Lock Plus) belong to DUNU; we subcontract the company in question to produce the parts for us. As part of the arrangement, we have only reserved rights to sell and package right-angled plugs (not the male connector end, which is exclusive to us) in our products.

Maybe you could contact them on our behalf and gently nudge them, otherwise its an opportunity missed ! Thank you

Yes, it's what we've been doing, but it's a process.

 

[Victory112]

Hello, has anyone compared the durability of the Dunu cables to those of the Linum BaX and SuperBaX cables? Thank you, in advance.

 

[Wallian]

Does anyone have any experience with the Dunu Blanche and the MEST MKII? My source is the Hiby R8, and I'd like to brighten the sound up just a little bit. Would this be a good addition? And is there any issue with the 2pin fit and the MEST? Thanks.

 

[SGarfinkle]

I might have missed it; but, I never saw a reply to the question about qdc connectors. Even leaving aside the debate about polarity, I don't see ANY of the cables for sale currently with a qdc connector. I love my 2-pin duw-03; but, I have a Thieaudio Voyager 14 that tends to just fall off 2-pin connectors. It really wants the hood.