I find the Stellia to have a great balance. I drive it with a Chord Mojo right now (and stock cables). I don't hear any muddy bass - in fact it is very articulate. More so than on my LCD2 which are known for their bass. Highs are not harsh to me either. I get crystalline bells, good shimmer on cymbals, etc. To each his or her own, but this is definitely a best of class closed headphone. The detail is amazing.
I find the Stellia to have a great balance. I drive it with a Chord Mojo right now (and stock cables). I don't hear any muddy bass - in fact it is very articulate. More so than on my LCD2 which are known for their bass. Highs are not harsh to me either. I get crystalline bells, good shimmer on cymbals, etc. To each his or her own, but this is definitely a best of class closed headphone. The detail is amazing.
Seems like a lot of people like the Arctics cables on eBay. He makes a custom one for the Stella - 8 core Neotech POCC cable with balanced or normal termination. I will most likely end up going there over time. I too find the stock cables too stiff.
Seems like a lot of people like the Arctics cables on eBay. He makes a custom one for the Stella - 8 core Neotech POCC cable with balanced or normal termination. I will most likely end up going there over time. I too find the stock cables too stiff.
I find the Stellia to have a great balance. I drive it with a Chord Mojo right now (and stock cables). I don't hear any muddy bass - in fact it is very articulate. More so than on my LCD2 which are known for their bass. Highs are not harsh to me either. I get crystalline bells, good shimmer on cymbals, etc. To each his or her own, but this is definitely a best of class closed headphone. The detail is amazing.
Seems like a lot of people like the Arctics cables on eBay. He makes a custom one for the Stella - 8 core Neotech POCC cable with balanced or normal termination. I will most likely end up going there over time. I too find the stock cables too stiff.
I made myself a 4 core 24-AWG Neotech for a fraction of the cost and can add more as I wish later, extremely easy to solder.
And I would say it make the already smooth bass and lush trebles even more appealing brings out the true potential of Steilla a definite upgrade to the stock cable without a doubt.
I'm running these with dx220 with amp9 nu-tube and it's probably one of the best portable combos out there.
I made myself a 4 core 24-AWG Neotech for a fraction of the cost and can add more as I wish later, extremely easy to solder.
And I would say it make the smooth bass and lush trebles even more appealing bring out the true potential of steilla a definite upgrade to the stock cable without a doubt.
I am pretty handy, so I would love to go this route. What were your sources for the cable, the yoke? Also what are the correct plugs for the headphone terminations? I will happily roll my own for a fraction of the cost if you would not mind pointing me in the right direction.
I am pretty handy, so I would love to go this route. What were your sources for the cable, the yoke? Also what are the correct plugs for the headphone terminations? I will happily roll my own for a fraction of the cost if you would not mind pointing me in the right direction.
And depends on what termination I purchased some cheap 2.5mm balanced connectors from ebay that were easy to solder. or you can purchase 3.5mm switchcraft connector.
BTW all the credit here goes to @teknorob23 , hope he doesn't mind me spreading he's trade secrets
Seems like a lot of people like the Arctics cables on eBay. He makes a custom one for the Stella - 8 core Neotech POCC cable with balanced or normal termination. I will most likely end up going there over time. I too find the stock cables too stiff.
I can +1 Arctic cables and their cable for the Stellia. Compared to stock their cable is ultra flexible and almost no microphonics. I enjoy the Stellia a lot more without the stock cables.
I can +1 Arctic cables and their cable for the Stellia. Compared to stock their cable is ultra flexible and almost no microphonics. I enjoy the Stellia a lot more without the stock cables.
For ergonomics and the added bonus of performance that shames the stock cable and most bought cables up 3 or 4 times the price, i'd happily knock you up a quick 4 core (or 8 if you wanted) neotech up-occ copper cable depending on the length for the cost of the parts and postage (£50'ish depending on the length). This finish is fairly simple, but they're very flexible with almost zero microphonics. The arctic cables look great and use fantastic neotech wire but still seem a bit pricey by comparison. Drop DM if you're interested
This is a 2 metre 4 core silver ive just made but should give you an idea of the finish.
And depends on what termination I purchased some cheap 2.5mm balanced connectors from ebay that were easy to solder. or you can purchase 3.5mm switchcraft connector.
BTW all the credit here goes to @teknorob23 , hope he doesn't mind me spreading he's trade secrets
thank you, but credit really should go the chap he shared the secret about this neotech wire with me, its just great its worked for you and you're sharing the word too. I can second the recommendation for the 4 core 24awg silver, it sound just stunning out of both Hugo2, or FA euforia tube amp.
It is starting to feel almost cult-like, bowing to the wonders of the continuous mono-crystal god One of these cable manufacturers has to twig soon
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One of these cable manufacturers has to twig soon
