Effect Audio cables thread

[theveterans]

Finally got to hear the Pilgrim Noir! These have the Elysian DNA staging and Elysian general house sound indeed . Refined sound throughout the frequency range reminds me of more laid-back baby Annihilator 2023 indeed

Thanks @Sebastien Chiu for providing the Pilgrim Noir for the local meet up!

 

[GiullianSN]

Alright!!!! Time to report back on some first impressions of Ares S II with Elysian Pilgrim OG.


I’m glad to say the synergy between these two pieces is truly remarkable, for my tastes and I will develop that more… I tried Ares S/8W with Pilgrim previously and I was particularly intrigued by how the Ares S II would enhance the Pilgrim's performance.

The Pilgrim is known for its detailed and clear sound signature, especially in its OG version, which is slightly bright but exceptionally precise in its detail retrieval, a true performance master at its price. The Ares S II complements these qualities beautifully. One of the first things I noticed was the warmth of the copper, which was expected, but it also brought an improved openness in the mids and treble, together with a wider soundstage compared to the Ares S 8W. This openness is something that immediately stood out, making the Pilgrim sound more expansive and giving the mids a touch of sweetness without losing their natural tone.

The Ares S II manages to add body and warmth to the Pilgrim's sound without overshadowing its inherent detail and clarity. The cable’s flexibility and lightness also make it much more user-friendly compared to the Ares S 8W, which could feel a bit bulky at times. In many ways, the Ares S II feels like a thinner, more flexible version of the Code 23, which is known for its robust and dynamic sound. The Ares S II relatively retains that incredible dynamic range but in a more portable package, which pairs excellently with the Pilgrim's precise tuning, especially the airy treble which gains more body and, in some way, more extension with Ares S II.

When comparing it to the older Ares S 8W, the Ares S II offers a more balanced sound, enhancing the Pilgrim's bass without overpowering it. The mids, as mentioned, gain a bit more warmth and texture, making vocals and instruments sound more lifelike. The treble remains clear and detailed, but with a touch more air, which helps to prevent fatigue during longer listening sessions. This is particularly beneficial when using the Pilgrim, as its detailed nature can sometimes become overwhelming with the wrong pairing. Which Ares S II is quite a good synergy compared to old S 8W, which added more warmth than I would like if I wanted to maintain Pilgrim’s mains characteristics.

Wrapping up this post, the Ares S II is an excellent match for the Elysian Labs Pilgrim, bringing out the soul of these IEMs by adding warmth and openness while maintaining clarity and detail.

PS.: I will report back later on how it pairs with Noir.
PS.2: The Hardware in this is not final. But I can't resist of taking pictures...

Some Tunes of this week:

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

Hi guys, I would also share some of my thoughts/impressions on the prototype of the Ares S II, and thank EA and Lim Rui of EA for providing this prototype for review:

To begin with, I think the obvious comparison candidates would be the original Ares S and then the Ares S 8W.
So just like the Ares S and the Ares S 8W, the SII has this classic foundation of a copper cable, all having a warm lower end yet still capable of delivering a lot of the upper end spectrum. However they all still have different distinctive characters and it is especially hard to simply call the Ares S II a direct upgrade of the Ares S as I think they all compliment each other very well here.

The more obvious side of things...
Unlike the Ares S but like the Ares S 8W, the Ares S II will be an eight-core cable. Since it is still a prototype so as a sneak peek, please take the following few lines with a grain of salt, just a little. I noticed that the SII is actually made of two different wires rather than just one, of which one being slightly thinner. And measurements suggest that the amount of conductor sits right between the Ares S and the Ares S 8W. However, the wire sleeve has not been finalized so let's wait for the final.

Similar to the Ares S, the prototype of the Ares S II comes with a Rhodium plated plug rather than a Gold plated plug like the Ares S 8W and this gives the tail sound in the mids a slightly slower speed, thus giving more emotion which is most recognizable when listening to vocals.

Staging and Resolution
In terms of staging, the 8-core brothers, including the Ares S II of the original S definitely have an edge here. In fact the stage size of the Ares S II is pretty close to that of the Ares S 8W, giving a pretty wide scene of sound. However, the shape of the stage is rendered a little different here, with the SII being slightly less tall due to it having a slightly more focus in the lower end of the spectrum.

Resolution-wise, the Ares S II is an obvious upgrade over the original Ares S. When compared to the Ares S 8W, although I still find the 8W more resolving due to it being more capable of rendering more background detail, the foreground detail of the Ares S II is in fact rendered in a cleaner and clearer manner here. In addition, the Ares S II has a more linear and smoother rendition of sound compared to the other two.

Bass
While the bass depends on the track sometimes, I find the Ares S II to have more bass rumble than the other two but a slightly less strong attack. The attack spreads over a larger spectrum when compared to the sharper attack of the other two. In terms of extension I find it to be better than the Ares S but very similar to the the Ares S 8W but the Ares S 8W might be slightly more extended here. Overall, I find the Ares S II to have a very good bass presence that fills the space of the bottom end spectrum very well which creates a very nice atmospheric foundation for the music to come through.

Mids
As mentioned, the Ares S II has a slightly slower sound in the mids, and as supported by the stronger bass rumble, the overall sound is thicker yet still clearer than the Ares S as it is more resolving overall. Comparing to the Ares S 8W, the 8W is cleaner and faster. What's really interesting here is that I find the Ares S II to be a bit more resolving in the mids than the 8W which make the Ares S II a very good cable for female vocal, such as Diana Panton and Laufey IMO.

Treble
The treble of the Ares S II is rendered quite differently here compared to the other two. It's more forward, direct and energetic especially in the upper treble, which makes sounds like the texture of a brass trumpet and the bowing of a violin very captivating. The approach of the rendition definitely took rather differently here compared to the Ares S and Ares S 8W. The other two are slightly softer but more elevated in space and more holographic which can be heard very easily with a more complex studio recording.

Mini Conclusion
The new Ares S II definitely will provide yet another hard-to-resist choice for a pure copper cable lover like myself, the Ares S, Ares S 8W and then this Ares S II all give their distinctive sound signature which will still complement each other very well. The Ares S is holographic, spacious sounding despite having the smallest stage size of the 3; the Ares S 8W while also being holographic, provides a lot of background detail and good extensions and being very resolving; and then the Ares S II will provide a linear sound with very good resolution especially in the foreground and the mids, as well as this energetic captivating ear-catching treble.

Hope this is somewhat helpful. Any new thoughts/change in the impressions will be updated.

Oh and here is my playlist:

Thanks very much for the excellent detailed writeup.

Hello I bought a Fusion 1 cable but the carton box is missing and I’m a collector
If someone want to sell it feel free to pm, thanks

Hope you get it sorted soon/

Simgot EA1000 https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ea1000-fermat-in-ear-monitor.26790/review/32334/

Its an excellent refined single dyanmic IEM with passive radiator. Highly modable due to uning tuning nozzles. Best synergy with ARES S II

Can be had a little as $149 on aliexpress. Which is a steal for the sonics you get from it.

Thanks! I'll put it on the to listen list!

Finally got to hear the Pilgrim Noir! These have the Elysian DNA staging and Elysian general house sound indeed . Refined sound throughout the frequency range reminds me of more laid-back baby Annihilator 2023 indeed

Thanks @Sebastien Chiu for providing the Pilgrim Noir for the local meet up!

Thanks for coming to the meet and sharing your impressions on the Noir. Glad you loved it.

Alright!!!! Time to report back on some first impressions of Ares S II with Elysian Pilgrim OG.


I’m glad to say the synergy between these two pieces is truly remarkable, for my tastes and I will develop that more… I tried Ares S/8W with Pilgrim previously and I was particularly intrigued by how the Ares S II would enhance the Pilgrim's performance.

The Pilgrim is known for its detailed and clear sound signature, especially in its OG version, which is slightly bright but exceptionally precise in its detail retrieval, a true performance master at its price. The Ares S II complements these qualities beautifully. One of the first things I noticed was the warmth of the copper, which was expected, but it also brought an improved openness in the mids and treble, together with a wider soundstage compared to the Ares S 8W. This openness is something that immediately stood out, making the Pilgrim sound more expansive and giving the mids a touch of sweetness without losing their natural tone.

The Ares S II manages to add body and warmth to the Pilgrim's sound without overshadowing its inherent detail and clarity. The cable’s flexibility and lightness also make it much more user-friendly compared to the Ares S 8W, which could feel a bit bulky at times. In many ways, the Ares S II feels like a thinner, more flexible version of the Code 23, which is known for its robust and dynamic sound. The Ares S II relatively retains that incredible dynamic range but in a more portable package, which pairs excellently with the Pilgrim's precise tuning, especially the airy treble which gains more body and, in some way, more extension with Ares S II.

When comparing it to the older Ares S 8W, the Ares S II offers a more balanced sound, enhancing the Pilgrim's bass without overpowering it. The mids, as mentioned, gain a bit more warmth and texture, making vocals and instruments sound more lifelike. The treble remains clear and detailed, but with a touch more air, which helps to prevent fatigue during longer listening sessions. This is particularly beneficial when using the Pilgrim, as its detailed nature can sometimes become overwhelming with the wrong pairing. Which Ares S II is quite a good synergy compared to old S 8W, which added more warmth than I would like if I wanted to maintain Pilgrim’s mains characteristics.

Wrapping up this post, the Ares S II is an excellent match for the Elysian Labs Pilgrim, bringing out the soul of these IEMs by adding warmth and openness while maintaining clarity and detail.

PS.: I will report back later on how it pairs with Noir.
PS.2: The Hardware in this is not final. But I can't resist of taking pictures...



Some Tunes of this week:

Thank you! This comparison will be super helpful for Pilgrim owners in the future.

 

[pawdiophile]

Saw a preview video of the SS II on Youtube.

 

[EffectAudio]

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[saldsald]

Just found a good match here - Penon Fan 3 and Ares S II
The Fan 3 is not perfect (and switching on the BCD degrades the sound...) but it's decent enough. Sound-wise I find it just lacking some forwardness in the mids relatively to the treble. The Ares S II is able to push the mids energy to the max and deemphasize the a bit annoying peak around 6khz to make the sound more full-bodied. And as expected there's a very good amount of mids detail. Mid-bass impact is also very satisfying.

Edit: this whole album is so good:

 

[Dsnuts]

Effect Audio ARES S II

I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of an early preview of what will essentially be the new ARES S II. The signature series of cables were popular for Effect Audio for several reasons. One of which brought value to their higher end IEM cables. Today I will be shedding light on some extremely good news for the masses as Effect Audio is at it again, but this time the update in the signature series of cables seems to be not only an update and in some aspects is an upgrade in performance.

The tried a true UPOCC. This material is among the very best for audio transmission and if you're a believer in what a good cable does for your sound. A real UPOCC cable brings some of the best natural tonal character as well as a clean black background for your IEMs to excel. The Signature series uses this copper material as a foundation for a lot of their cables.

I mention real as I know for a fact that many of the so-called UPOCC cables sold on the express say they are UPOCC but. Are they really? Of course they are as long as you believe it. Truth is I happened to own a few cables that claim they are actual UPOCC. I don’t think so. The performance is not what Effect Audio brings. It is their word and their word only right? The only way of knowing it is, is when I compare these cables with the performance of the ARES S. In a way I use the ARES S as a litmus for what's real and what isn’t. My so-called UPOCC also cost a lot less than the ARES S but manufacturers claim it is UPOCC.

In any case this reader is not about the ARES S it is about the II revision. A revision is only good if you plan on upgrading a few things. I suppose there is no rule for what a revision should be about but at the same time. You can’t bring out the same stuff and call it a MKII. Can you? The good news is the ARES S II in my view is an upgrade and it comes with some trickle down advancements from the Code series of cables. Specifically the Code23 and the Code24c.

If you have ever used any of these two cables you will clearly understand why I feel the ARES S II is a nice update in its performance. As good as the ARES S was. The price of them vs something like the Code23 is a good indicator how Effect Audio feels about the level of cable you're dealing with. I think they probably realize just how much competition they have, especially if you shop on the express. Including vendors that claim they sell UPOCC copper cables at a fragment of what Effect Audio sells the ARES S for. In any case it is always good to see our friends at Effect Audio pushing the envelope as they say. The new revision includes a few things to take note of.

What was interesting on the very first listen using my Penon Voltage with the ARES S II was that it immediately reminded me of the Code24c and to a bit lesser extent the Code23 of all cables. The depth of sound was tremendous and the imaging that stood out even more so than using the ARES S. It was its layering and imaging that reminded me of the Code series. It was shortly after testing it for the first time I got a mailer from Effect Audio telling me what was on the new ARES S II and lo n behold it is using some tech from the Code series of cables. It's solid core tech? Which means different geometry from the prior ARES S and something cable fans should rejoice in. The new ARES S II now has an imaging capability that is more enhanced, a bit more nuanced and seems to have greater depth of sound. Many reviews of the Code series bring out the word holographic and sound layering elements to how the cables perform for IEMs and I am getting some of these aspects for the ARES S II.

I had to dig deep but it was interesting to see the evolution of the ARES series of cable. I also happen to own circa 2018 the OG Ares II 8w. Which if you know anything about these older cables was not only received well in the community but the cables was highly recommended as the first higher end cables you should be looking at for an upgrade. I used the ARES II 8w with my EE Zeus back in the day and that IEM was about the most finicky as it got for cable match ups.

The great thing about good cables in general is that they will last the test of time and can be used on any IEM with predictable performance. IEMS comes and goes but a good performing cable can be a constant in an enthusiasts collection of IEMs. I have used the ARES II 8w on too many IEMs to count; and they still perform as good as the day I got them. Compared to the newer signature series ARES S 4w. I can tell the newer cables are an evolution of the copper sound by Effect Audio. Due to the 4w being very close in performance if not a bit cleaner sounding vs the old ARES II 8w and generally 8w variants give a fuller note weight and an enhancement of stage but the differences of these factors are negligible in comparison the the newer ARES S. Considering the old ARES II 8w was sold at a price almost double that of the 4w ARES S. This shows me that Effect Audio has been bringing out more advancements with the same great sounding cables in the price range since.

Not to be confused with the upcoming ARES S II. Which also happens to be an 8w variant and I am all too happy to report these will once again up the sound game for the ARES series of copper cables. In comparison going from the ARES II 8w to the ARES S II I can clearly tell there is an increase of height and depth of sound vs the old ARES II 8w. The old ARES II 8w was more neutral in performance than being a more traditional warmer musical copper infused cable.

Can’t mention exactly how much the new ARES S II will cost just yet but let's just say not only are you getting an upgrade in copper cable performance but they will also conform to what you would expect the pricing to be, perhaps a bit cheaper?. And upgrade for a lower cost?? Well yes!

I did this comparison with a more detailed neutral harmon monitor in the EA1000 by Simgot, one of the IEMs recommended by EA to try out with the ARES S II. There is no question which cable the EA1000 likes better of the 3. The mids get a boost here in comparison to the old ARES II 8w. Better sound separation and imaging. I also noticed an increase of note weight for the IEM sound altogether. The ARES II 8w sounds a bit brighter and more neutral vs the ARES S II. The new ARES S II enhances dimensional character due to it enhancing imaging for the mids. They sound like a clear upgrade, a more expensive cable to my ears and that is what is exciting about these new cables.

The 4w ARES S performs on a very similar level to the ARES II 8w but once again the new ARES S II presents with that enhanced imaging, a smooth yet better separated layering with a more natural slightly warmer tonal character that will match extremely well with modern day harmonish tuned IEMs. It basically makes the EA1000 I tested them on sound like a much higher end IEM the other two cables do not. It's not that they don't make the EA1000 sound bad per se but that greater note weight and enhanced imaging with a more natural tonal character is what really sets the ARES S II apart from the other two. While the other two are clearly a more resolving copper cable, the ARES S II brings a refined slight natural warmth to its presentation that the other two are kind of lacking in.
I wish I had the Code cables to compare these with as I feel they clearly share some DNA here.
I got to preview both the Code23 and Code24c prototypes but if memory serves me correct these ARES S II brings some of what made those cables stand out but will not cost as much and not to mention won't be nearly as rigid in form from either cables especially the Code23. If you see the prices of the Code cable and what the prices will be for the ARES S II will be. I will tell you these have value written all over them. I have already recommended a few of the fellas on the threads that was asking me for cable advice. I am gonna tell you exactly what I told him. Wait for these new ARES S II cables. I don't think there will be too many copper cables if at all that will touch these at the price EA will be asking for a set let me put it that way.

Value, classic copper looks and feel, pliable and highly flexible, EAs UPOCC cable with Code infusion and a good price to go with them? Yes, two very enthusiastic thumbs up from me. Whatever IEM cables you was thinking of upgrading to. Wait for these and they will be released just around the corner. As surprised as I am with these. I am also looking forward to the other signature series cables as well. If the ARES S II is any indication. I think we are all in for a treat.

Pros
-Bass enhanced, brings excellent texture, definition and impact to bass notes
-Mids enhanced, brings upgraded imaging, better sound separation and note weight.
-Slightly warmer natural tonal character which synergizes better with highly detailed monitors.
-Treble enhanced. Solid weighty clean trebles w no enhancement of brightness.
-Solid stage, height, depth and width of stage are enhanced.
-Code trickle down tech involved.
-Much more flexible compared to the Code cables.
-Workmanship. High quality materials and craftsmanship by EA
-Value as it will bring something new for the price level asked.

Cons
-Hush nature of prototypes, what can be said and what can't. I am confused.
-Current owners of prior ARES S cables will be peanut butter and jealous!
-The wait for the final release.

 

[Mangodango369]

Effect Audio ARES S II

I consider myself very fortunate to be a part of an early preview of what will essentially be the new ARES S II. The signature series of cables were popular for Effect Audio for several reasons. One of which brought value to their higher end IEM cables. Today I will be shedding light on some extremely good news for the masses as Effect Audio is at it again, but this time the update in the signature series of cables seems to be not only an update and in some aspects is an upgrade in performance.

The tried a true UPOCC. This material is among the very best for audio transmission and if you're a believer in what a good cable does for your sound. A real UPOCC cable brings some of the best natural tonal character as well as a clean black background for your IEMs to excel. The Signature series uses this copper material as a foundation for a lot of their cables.

I mention real as I know for a fact that many of the so-called UPOCC cables sold on the express say they are UPOCC but. Are they really? Of course they are as long as you believe it. Truth is I happened to own a few cables that claim they are actual UPOCC. I don’t think so. The performance is not what Effect Audio brings. It is their word and their word only right? The only way of knowing it is, is when I compare these cables with the performance of the ARES S. In a way I use the ARES S as a litmus for what's real and what isn’t. My so-called UPOCC also cost a lot less than the ARES S but manufacturers claim it is UPOCC.

In any case this reader is not about the ARES S it is about the II revision. A revision is only good if you plan on upgrading a few things. I suppose there is no rule for what a revision should be about but at the same time. You can’t bring out the same stuff and call it a MKII. Can you? The good news is the ARES S II in my view is an upgrade and it comes with some trickle down advancements from the Code series of cables. Specifically the Code23 and the Code24c.

If you have ever used any of these two cables you will clearly understand why I feel the ARES S II is a nice update in its performance. As good as the ARES S was. The price of them vs something like the Code23 is a good indicator how Effect Audio feels about the level of cable you're dealing with. I think they probably realize just how much competition they have, especially if you shop on the express. Including vendors that claim they sell UPOCC copper cables at a fragment of what Effect Audio sells the ARES S for. In any case it is always good to see our friends at Effect Audio pushing the envelope as they say. The new revision includes a few things to take note of.

What was interesting on the very first listen using my Penon Voltage with the ARES S II was that it immediately reminded me of the Code24c and to a bit lesser extent the Code23 of all cables. The depth of sound was tremendous and the imaging that stood out even more so than using the ARES S. It was its layering and imaging that reminded me of the Code series. It was shortly after testing it for the first time I got a mailer from Effect Audio telling me what was on the new ARES S II and lo n behold it is using some tech from the Code series of cables. It's solid core tech? Which means different geometry from the prior ARES S and something cable fans should rejoice in. The new ARES S II now has an imaging capability that is more enhanced, a bit more nuanced and seems to have greater depth of sound. Many reviews of the Code series bring out the word holographic and sound layering elements to how the cables perform for IEMs and I am getting some of these aspects for the ARES S II.

I had to dig deep but it was interesting to see the evolution of the ARES series of cable. I also happen to own circa 2018 the OG Ares II 8w. Which if you know anything about these older cables was not only received well in the community but the cables was highly recommended as the first higher end cables you should be looking at for an upgrade. I used the ARES II 8w with my EE Zeus back in the day and that IEM was about the most finicky as it got for cable match ups.

The great thing about good cables in general is that they will last the test of time and can be used on any IEM with predictable performance. IEMS comes and goes but a good performing cable can be a constant in an enthusiasts collection of IEMs. I have used the ARES II 8w on too many IEMs to count; and they still perform as good as the day I got them. Compared to the newer signature series ARES S 4w. I can tell the newer cables are an evolution of the copper sound by Effect Audio. Due to the 4w being very close in performance if not a bit cleaner sounding vs the old ARES II 8w and generally 8w variants give a fuller note weight and an enhancement of stage but the differences of these factors are negligible in comparison the the newer ARES S. Considering the old ARES II 8w was sold at a price almost double that of the 4w ARES S. This shows me that Effect Audio has been bringing out more advancements with the same great sounding cables in the price range since.

Not to be confused with the upcoming ARES S II. Which also happens to be an 8w variant and I am all too happy to report these will once again up the sound game for the ARES series of copper cables. In comparison going from the ARES II 8w to the ARES S II I can clearly tell there is an increase of height and depth of sound vs the old ARES II 8w. The old ARES II 8w was more neutral in performance than being a more traditional warmer musical copper infused cable.

Can’t mention exactly how much the new ARES S II will cost just yet but let's just say not only are you getting an upgrade in copper cable performance but they will also conform to what you would expect the pricing to be, perhaps a bit cheaper?. And upgrade for a lower cost?? Well yes!

I did this comparison with a more detailed neutral harmon monitor in the EA1000 by Simgot, one of the IEMs recommended by EA to try out with the ARES S II. There is no question which cable the EA1000 likes better of the 3. The mids get a boost here in comparison to the old ARES II 8w. Better sound separation and imaging. I also noticed an increase of note weight for the IEM sound altogether. The ARES II 8w sounds a bit brighter and more neutral vs the ARES S II. The new ARES S II enhances dimensional character due to it enhancing imaging for the mids. They sound like a clear upgrade, a more expensive cable to my ears and that is what is exciting about these new cables.

The 4w ARES S performs on a very similar level to the ARES II 8w but once again the new ARES S II presents with that enhanced imaging, a smooth yet better separated layering with a more natural slightly warmer tonal character that will match extremely well with modern day harmonish tuned IEMs. It basically makes the EA1000 I tested them on sound like a much higher end IEM the other two cables do not. It's not that they don't make the EA1000 sound bad per se but that greater note weight and enhanced imaging with a more natural tonal character is what really sets the ARES S II apart from the other two. While the other two are clearly a more resolving copper cable, the ARES S II brings a refined slight natural warmth to its presentation that the other two are kind of lacking in.
I wish I had the Code cables to compare these with as I feel they clearly share some DNA here.
I got to preview both the Code23 and Code24c prototypes but if memory serves me correct these ARES S II brings some of what made those cables stand out but will not cost as much and not to mention won't be nearly as rigid in form from either cables especially the Code23. If you see the prices of the Code cable and what the prices will be for the ARES S II will be. I will tell you these have value written all over them. I have already recommended a few of the fellas on the threads that was asking me for cable advice. I am gonna tell you exactly what I told him. Wait for these new ARES S II cables. I don't think there will be too many copper cables if at all that will touch these at the price EA will be asking for a set let me put it that way.

Value, classic copper looks and feel, pliable and highly flexible, EAs UPOCC cable with Code infusion and a good price to go with them? Yes, two very enthusiastic thumbs up from me. Whatever IEM cables you was thinking of upgrading to. Wait for these and they will be released just around the corner. As surprised as I am with these. I am also looking forward to the other signature series cables as well. If the ARES S II is any indication. I think we are all in for a treat.

Pros
-Bass enhanced, brings excellent texture, definition and impact to bass notes
-Mids enhanced, brings upgraded imaging, better sound separation and note weight.
-Slightly warmer natural tonal character which synergizes better with highly detailed monitors.
-Treble enhanced. Solid weighty clean trebles w no enhancement of brightness.
-Solid stage, height, depth and width of stage are enhanced.
-Code trickle down tech involved.
-Much more flexible compared to the Code cables.
-Workmanship. High quality materials and craftsmanship by EA
-Value as it will bring something new for the price level asked.

Cons
-Hush nature of prototypes, what can be said and what can't. I am confused.
-Current owners of prior ARES S cables will be peanut butter and jealous!
-The wait for the final release.

did you try the new Cadmus? maybe its time for me to upgrade my old cadmus

 

[Dsnuts]

did you try the new Cadmus? maybe its time for me to upgrade my old cadmus

Got some insight into the new Cadmus II. The entire signature series will get a nice update. I am sure there will be impressions of the Cadmus II and EROS S II soon.

 

[sunnyslhf]

it is really a very good cable... just need more time to burn-in it

 

[Mangodango369]

it is really a very good cable... just need more time to burn-in it

wait what is that! looks dope

 

[10DeeQ]

Hi there
Thinking to get a replacement cable for my U12T
As the stock cable are very uncomfortable and i needed 4.4mm balance jack anyway

Thinking tonget either the Eros or Code
Which one give better synergy to u12T ?
Oh and im using AK SP3000 as the source, thank you.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Eros S = good choice

 

[GiullianSN]

Hi there
Thinking to get a replacement cable for my U12T
As the stock cable are very uncomfortable and i needed 4.4mm balance jack anyway

Thinking tonget either the Eros or Code
Which one give better synergy to u12T ?
Oh and im using AK SP3000 as the source, thank you.

Another vote for Eros S. It is a really versatile cable. Maybe wait a couple weeks for the Signature series II version of it to start getting reviews.

 

[energie]

Simeone comprare Cleopatra II 4 wires vs 8 wires?