[nymz]

Aliexpress is now taxing VAT. Adds 23% on my country. RIP

 

[iFi audio]

Most folks underestimated or avoided earbuds until they tried them and then became permanent members of this thread

Will give this a try one day, just to know what you speak of

If you are looking a bit more serious candidate for Diablo this pair will probably shine with it https://penonaudio.com/earphones/earbuds/ty-hi-z-hp-650.html

Thanks, I guess it's time to look at earbuds more seriously now.

 

[digititus]

Thanks, I guess it's time to look at earbuds more seriously now.

Welcome to the party

 

[ian91]

Just received my Faaeal Rosemary and Iris. Impressed with both but absolutely loving the Rosemary out of the C9. Perfect expression of strings and wind instruments. I'm in love!

 

[iFi audio]

Welcome to the party

 

[RikudouGoku]

Thanks, I'll investigate these earbuds. Just took a look at their price and was like, wow. As for looks, with Diablo this would look awesome, but I don't think that many folks would aim for this pairing

Well, I am using the X6 with the Schiit Asgard 3. The amp is 20x more expensive than the transducer here.

 

[furyossa]

Well, I am using the X6 with the Schiit Asgard 3. The amp is 20x more expensive than the transducer here.

If that combo bringing you a joy then the price difference is not important.
But it is sad when the situation is another way around, I mean when you are not satisfied and when you use expensive buds on a cheap mp3 player

 

[rprodrigues]

Just received my Faaeal Rosemary and Iris. Impressed with both but absolutely loving the Rosemary out of the C9. Perfect expression of strings and wind instruments. I'm in love!

Faaeal Rosemary is a keeper!

 

[iFi audio]

Well, I am using the X6 with the Schiit Asgard 3. The amp is 20x more expensive than the transducer here.

I'm on the same page with @furyossa as far as such marriages go. If it sounds good, it sounds good

 

[furyossa]

I'm on the same page with @furyossa as far as such marriages go. If it sounds good, it sounds good

Let's to that!
I have a question. Most of the buds use non-detachable cable (mostly 3.5mm SE or 2.5mm balanced). Is it safe to use an adapter cable for iFi devices (iFi Zen DAC in this case)?
I tried only 6.35mm to 3.5mm and works fine, but what about 4.4mm to 2.5mm or 4.4mm to 3.5mm SE?

 

[RikudouGoku]

Let's to that!
I have a question. Most of the buds use non-detachable cable (mostly 3.5mm SE or 2.5mm balanced). Is it safe to use an adapter cable for iFi devices (iFi Zen DAC in this case)?
I tried only 6.35mm to 3.5mm and works fine, but what about 4.4mm to 2.5mm or 4.4mm to 3.5mm SE?

Balanced -> SE fine

Balanced (2.5) -> Balanced (4.4) or vice versa fine

SE -> Balanced DONT DO THIS!!!!

 

[furyossa]

SE -> Balanced DONT DO THIS!!!!

Why would anyone do that.
It's like putting out a fire with gasoline
Even Balanced (2.5) -> Balanced (4.4)I don't see fine, vice versa is ok

 

[baskingshark]

Why would anyone do that.
It's like putting out a fire with gasoline
Even Balanced (2.5) -> Balanced (4.4)I don't see fine, vice versa is ok

I see some unscrupulous shops selling this single ended to balanced adapters actually. I think those who are new to the hobby will end up spoiling their sources with it.

 

[furyossa]

I see some unscrupulous shops selling this single ended to balanced adapters actually. I think those who are new to the hobby will end up spoiling their sources with it.

I just remembered I had one like that. I'm guilty, arrest me


I got this as a gratis when I bought some cables and I will use a female 3.5mm plug for DIY SE extension cable, probably.
BTW I tried this with S.M.S.L IQ and the noise is unbearable.

 

[HombreCangrejo]

Aliexpress is now taxing VAT. Adds 23% on my country. RIP

They're trying to sweeten the transition, with coupons equivalent to the VAT for small purchases (5, 10 €), but for EU citizens this is a drastic change, no doubt.