[Matez]

Headphone connectors left / right do not affect whether the cable is balanced, only that which connects to the amp. So if that is your question, yes sir, you are correct.

That's correct, thanks!

Noir HPC Mk2 is copper, so it's naturally slightly warmer and more full bodied.

Noir Hybrid HPC is silver/copper so it's less warm than the Noir HPC Mk2, great clarity and dynamics.

Spot on, I wouldn't explain this any better

In reality though, both cables differences are not night and day. Just slight degree of differences in warmth and clarity

That's true, these differences are audible but not crazy.

have stopped comparing cables because comparing tubes and amps is already driving me nuts.

Nutty or not, it's fun, isn't it ?

If you can afford it, choose Furutech.

That would be my choice too, even though ViaBlue also makes lovely plugs.

 

[UntilThen]

Nutty or not, it's fun, isn't it ?

It is fun indeed. I did not expect this obsession to last 6 long years but it did and it doesn't seem to be ending soon.

 

[iFi audio]

It is fun indeed. I did not expect this obsession to last 6 long years but it did and it doesn't seem to be ending soon.

From what I can tell, the audio adventure ends when it's a financial struggle to keep going and priorities change. Other than this, it's fun for life for most of us

 

[UntilThen]

From what I can tell, the audio adventure ends when it's a financial struggle to keep going and priorities change. Other than this, it's fun for life for most of us

Music is a treat to our ears and when it touch the auditory senses in a special way, you're hooked. I tried staying away from headphones for a week, listening only to speakers. When I return to my headphone setup, I go wow.

You're right though. Circumstances whether they be financial or health can change this. Or a new interest takes over. Like sky diving? Make sure you have your headphone on when doing that.

 

[OCC7N]

Music is a treat to our ears and when it touch the auditory senses in a special way, you're hooked. I tried staying away from headphones for a week, listening only to speakers. When I return to my headphone setup, I go wow.

You're right though. Circumstances whether they be financial or health can change this. Or a new interest takes over. Like sky diving? Make sure you have your headphone on when doing that.

Try ATC loudspeakers. I have never heard anything like them.

 

[IlSalmeron]

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[wefa]

Music is a treat to our ears and when it touch the auditory senses in a special way, you're hooked. I tried staying away from headphones for a week, listening only to speakers. When I return to my headphone setup, I go wow.

You're right though. Circumstances whether they be financial or health can change this. Or a new interest takes over. Like sky diving? Make sure you have your headphone on when doing that.

Well said

Hello, a few days ago I received my Hybrid Series IEM Cable for the IE300. I am very Happy with it. Matt was very helpful before purchase, I wasn’t sure what connector to choose, and after the purchase, I had two little concerns regarding the cable but Matt addressed them quickly. The cable looks and feels very good, It looks way better in person than on pictures. It’s a big upgrade from the original cable Sennheiser provided. I personally don’t believe that headphone cables change the sound in an audible way, so I cannot comment on that.

This was my first purchase from FAW and I can only recommend it. My next headphone cable purchase will also be from FAW. Thanks Matt!

Also sorry for the bad quality of the pictures but it seems like I’m not allowed to directly upload pictures here.

Congratulation, enjoy.

 

[IlSalmeron]

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[iFi audio]

I tried staying away from headphones for a week, listening only to speakers. When I return to my headphone setup, I go wow.

Yeah, some time off surely helps in getting back to the addiction

Try ATC loudspeakers. I have never heard anything like them.

I've auditioned ATC SCM 11 a while ago and these were brilliantly quick and punchy in the nearfield setup. Good stuff!

 

[UntilThen]

Try ATC loudspeakers. I have never heard anything like them.

I'm sure the ATC loudspeakers will sound great but the Axis Voicebox S which I use in nearfield is no sloth.

https://www.hifipig.com/axis-voicebox-s-loudspeakers/

https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/axis/1.html

Yeah, some time off surely helps in getting back to the addiction

Especially with the arrival of a sexy rectifier from Jack Woo.

 

[zen87192]

I'm sure the ATC loudspeakers will sound great but the Axis Voicebox S which I use in nearfield is no sloth.

https://www.hifipig.com/axis-voicebox-s-loudspeakers/

https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/axis/1.html



Especially with the arrival of a sexy rectifier from Jack Woo.

Crikey! That’s not a Head Amp…. It’s a Time Machine!

 

[wefa]

I'm sure the ATC loudspeakers will sound great but the Axis Voicebox S which I use in nearfield is no sloth.

https://www.hifipig.com/axis-voicebox-s-loudspeakers/

https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/axis/1.html



Especially with the arrival of a sexy rectifier from Jack Woo.

Nice!

 

[UntilThen]

Crikey! That’s not a Head Amp…. It’s a Time Machine!

It's also a high end barista coffee machine.

I have a better shot here.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sho...e-no-old-pictures-please.529140/post-16960770

It's a magical pairing with He1000se and the tube combination of Ken Rad 6sn7gt, Bendix 6080wb graphite plates and that wicked rectifier USAF 596 from Woo Audio. Amp is my spare amp and several years old but the rectifier is new and Jack is wonderful to deal with. First time I've dealt with him and I'm impressed at his professionalism and helpfulness.

 

[ThanatosVI]

@Matez any Updates on the new release that you teasered a while ago?

 

[LoryWiv]

Hello, a few days ago I received my Hybrid Series IEM Cable for the IE300. I am very Happy with it. Matt was very helpful before purchase, I wasn’t sure what connector to choose, and after the purchase, I had two little concerns regarding the cable but Matt addressed them quickly. The cable looks and feels very good, It looks way better in person than on pictures. It’s a big upgrade from the original cable Sennheiser provided. I personally don’t believe that headphone cables change the sound in an audible way, so I cannot comment on that.

This was my first purchase from FAW and I can only recommend it. My next headphone cable purchase will also be from FAW. Thanks Matt!

Also sorry for the bad quality of the pictures but it seems like I’m not allowed to directly upload pictures here.

After you hit a certain post count the restriction on photo uploads should be removed...the required # may be 5 or 10, others feel free to correct me as I am not entirely sure on this point.