[akelew]

I don't think he does it all by hand, instead summons birds and mice to help:

Probably explains the feathers that came in my package

 

[LoryWiv]

I don't think he does it all by hand, instead summons birds and mice to help:

What, no elves with fairy dust and magic audio enhancing sprinkles?

 

[Matez]

You weave these all by hand right Matez?

Yes

I would love to know the actual count of the total number of individual weaves you have ever put into cables in the entire existence of your company. I wonder how many that would be....

Whatever that number is, that's still not enough

I don't think he does it all by hand, instead summons birds and mice to help:

If only I had such help

On a side note folks, just recently one cable was sent to a user in the US by a mistake. Here are its specs:

Cable type: Noir HPC Mk2. octa copper Litz UPOCC Cryo 7N wire (4x2 Geometry),
Headphones : Dan Clark Audio Stealth/Ether/Aeon/Alpha Dog
Length : 1,5 m
Plug : Sony 4.4mm TRRRS Balanced
Splitter : Forza AudioWorks CNC

I'm not going to collect that product, but it can be yours!

Here's how it works: whoever first reaches me via mail with the desire to have that cable, gets it! In return I'd like that person to make a donation to the Ukraine cause (any reasonable amount will do) and then send me a proof and shortly after that cable will be sent his/hers way. This is only for the US audience since the product is currently there. Thanks!

 

[iFi audio]

Yes



Whatever that number is, that's still not enough



If only I had such help

On a side note folks, just recently one cable was sent to a user in the US by a mistake. Here are its specs:

Cable type: Noir HPC Mk2. octa copper Litz UPOCC Cryo 7N wire (4x2 Geometry),
Headphones : Dan Clark Audio Stealth/Ether/Aeon/Alpha Dog
Length : 1,5 m
Plug : Sony 4.4mm TRRRS Balanced
Splitter : Forza AudioWorks CNC

I'm not going to collect that product, but it can be yours!

Here's how it works: whoever first reaches me via mail with the desire to have that cable, gets it! In return I'd like that person to make a donation to the Ukraine cause (any reasonable amount will do) and then send me a proof and shortly after that cable will be sent his/hers way. This is only for the US audience since the product is currently there. Thanks!

That's an awesome and very thoughtful initiative Matt! We keep our fingers crossed that someone will want to have that cable soon, cheers!

 

[WillieB]

Well I received a Claire Hybrid HPC today. I have to say I don't like it. It has memory. I just can't stand a cable with memory. I would have never ordered had I known. If you pose it well, it takes a good picture, but that's about it. Quality and build is good, but essentially, it has the feel of an Amazon New Fantasia with better connectors. Very disappointed.

...an additional annoyance: It's a bit under the length I selected as well. Edit - It actually measures about right if you include the length of connectors. It suppose it looked shorter due to the kinking.


....and the worst of all, The padded envelope was stuffed with what appears to be dryer lint so now I need to vacuum my office. Also, the box inside that contained the cable was packed with a rat's nest. So now I have wood fibers or whatever that garbage is all over my desk and in my new keyboard. You have got to be kidding me.

Edited: My initial post was quite pointed. I was not very happy with the required cleanup after opening the package. I removed comments not pertinent to the matter at hand. I guess I did accept the recycled packaging, but had no idea that this would ever be such an issue. Now I know. Leaving the post overall, though as it may benefit others. These can't be returned so it may prevent someone else from being stuck with a cable that isn't up to their standards.

 

[iFi audio]

So now I have wood fibers or whatever that garbage is all over my desk and in my new keyboard. You have got to be kidding me.

These wood fibers and cardboard are Matt's way to be as eco-friendly as he can. Of course not everyone has to like it, but most folks are OK with that packaging (including us here at iFi) knowing the purpose behind it. Please have a listen, eventually you might like the product still

 

[Rowethren]

These wood fibers and cardboard are Matt's way to be as eco-friendly as he can. Of course not everyone has to like it, but most folks are OK with that packaging (including us here at iFi) knowing the purpose behind it. Please have a listen, eventually you might like the product still

I think it is great to move away from plastic packaging. It has the added benefit that you can chuck it in your home compost bin if you have one.

 

[CaptainFantastic]

Well I received a Claire Hybrid HPC today. I have to say I don't like it. It has memory. I just can't stand a cable with memory. I would have never ordered had I known. If you pose it well, it takes a good picture, but that's about it. Quality and build is good, but essentially, it has the feel of an Amazon New Fantasia with better connectors. Very disappointed.

...an additional annoyance: It's a bit under the length I selected as well.


....and the worst of all, The padded envelope was stuffed with what appears to be dryer lint so now I need to vacuum my office. Also, the box inside that contained the cable was packed with a rat's nest. So now I have wood fibers or whatever that garbage is all over my desk and in my new keyboard. You have got to be kidding me. I could have had my money stolen from me and it would have been a better experience.

Being constructive, two things:

1) I believe you have the option at checkout to select "I accept recycled packaging" or not. It was the case as recently as 12 days ago when I placed my order (already received). Personally I really like the straw-like stuff that comes in the nice FAW box and protects the pouch inside. I always saw it as nothing but a premium experience.

2) DELETED - I misread, I thought it was about cable microphonics; as I said, it's not the case with FAW cables

 

[trilos1]

I did like and I do appreciate the packaging with recycled material.
It protects well the cable, and it is enviorementally friendly.... and when I openend carefully the box, a cleaning was not necessary.

May I ask what does that mean: "It has memory. I just can't stand a cable with memory."

What do you want to express with this statement, I cannot understand the word "memory" in this context....

Greetings from Bavaria,
Alexander

 

[WillieB]

Being constructive, two things:

1) I believe you have the option at checkout to select "I accept recycled packaging" or not. It was the case as recently as 12 days ago when I placed my order (already received). Personally I really like the straw-like stuff that comes in the nice FAW box and protects the pouch inside. I always saw it as nothing but a premium experience.

2) DELETE - I misread

I remember seeing that, but had no expectation of the debris and dust that would be involved. I could live with the wood/straw fibers, but that envelope was piece of work. LOL. That's the majority of the reasoning that my post reads a bit pointed. I have to say I was a little pissed when that thing exploded on me.

I had some email correspondence with Matt this morning. He's a nice guy. It's nothing personal and all subjective. I'm glad so many others like his cables. I would imagine that there are others though with similar requirements as mine so that's why I'll leave the post. Custom cables can't be returned so the more information people have, the better.

 

[WillieB]

These wood fibers and cardboard are Matt's way to be as eco-friendly as he can. Of course not everyone has to like it, but most folks are OK with that packaging (including us here at iFi) knowing the purpose behind it. Please have a listen, eventually you might like the product still

It's not that I don't like it. It's just a mess to deal with. I'm sure that the 15 minutes of running the vacuum and then the blower to clear my keyboard of debris more than countered any "planet saving" effect that the packaging might have had, but hey, whatever makes you feel all self righteous inside. LOL.

 

[moriez]

How do you like the sound though? I happen to love the Claire Hybrid HPC. Not exactly cheap but the SQ improvement is worth it IMO.

 

[WillieB]

How do you like the sound though? I happen to love the Claire Hybrid HPC. Not exactly cheap but the SQ improvement is worth it IMO.

I notice no SQ improvement over the stock ZMF cable or any other cable that I own for my ZMF. I could put it on EARS, but I suspect it will measure the same. All cables do typically, unless there is a physical problem with them. SQ isn't really why I bought it. I was hoping for something a little better than the stock cable and shorter than my other custom cables for when I am sitting right beside my rig. The short part is right, but it's not better so the search continues. I'll probably have Trevor at Norne make one. He made some of my longer cables and I love those. No SQ improvement on those either, but they are awesome to behold and a pleasure to use.

 

[moriez]

I see. Well.. at 20/25 posts you have access to sell in the classifieds. You'll get back most and make someone else happy

 

[CaptainFantastic]

It's not that I don't like it. It's just a mess to deal with. I'm sure that the 15 minutes of running the vacuum and then the blower to clear my keyboard of debris more than countered any "planet saving" effect that the packaging might have had, but hey, whatever makes you feel all self righteous inside. LOL.

But I mean it just sounds like you did a unique, once-in-a-lifetime, spectacularly bad job at opening that envelope. I have had six cables arrive from FAW and I haven't had even a minor amount of mess created upon opening.