[Bonesy Jonesy]

The EF1000 was re-designed and re-built by Hifiman specifically for the Susvara which is the main reason why I bought one together with the Susvara as a combined package at a reduced cost. Its an awesome Integrated (Pre & Power) Amp which can also give fantastic performance with Speakers.

Forgot to mention that the main unit of the EF1000 also runs quite hot (mainly from the Pre-Amp tubes) and if you are in a small room with it (as I am) even with UK Summers it can get very hot in the room if you don't have A/C or at least an open window with a fresh air breeze coming through on to your body to give yourself free evaporative cooling. This is the only down side / negative comment I have against the EF1000. It has so many positive sides that this one negative side I can easily put up with on and off (UK weather dependant) over just a 4 month period of the complete year.
The AC to DC Power Supply unit of the EF1000 only gets warm even in the UK summer months.

 

[OCC7N]

Im not saying I love Hifiman. I just need one more(HEK series)

Coming from the perspectives of sundara/2020 and back to the latest model of sundara(with headstand)

I can truly confirm their differences. Susvara is so elegant/polished sound its delightful to listen to.

Its fascinating how I thought the Sundara was from memory and how it is now(200-300hours)

Arya was a big step up in sound. Jumping to Susvara was a learning curve for my brain that was tuned to Arya. It took me well over 400hours to get use to Susvaras elegant sound profile.

The volume only says 28/100 on the Susvara - packed with synergy for days, if your are curious

 

[dudeX]

edit: just noticed above posts that somewhat answered my question, however, I will leave question posted below.

Just picked up a second Sus pair for my better half. Have not checked out the cable market in years. Any recs, maybe new cable makers that I have not heard of? I had forgotten how bad/cheap the OG Sus cables were. SMH. The pair I just picked up are 3.5. Thanks in advance!

Double Helix Cables
Viking Weave Cables
I can vouch for both.

 

[iFi audio]

It could be the quality of wiring being used also.

Sure, I agree, that factors in (...among several other things) and thanks for sharing

 

[Nooborghini]

edit: just noticed above posts that somewhat answered my question, however, I will leave question posted below.

Just picked up a second Sus pair for my better half. Have not checked out the cable market in years. Any recs, maybe new cable makers that I have not heard of? I had forgotten how bad/cheap the OG Sus cables were. SMH. The pair I just picked up are 3.5. Thanks in advance!

Double Helix Cables
Viking Weave Cables
I can vouch for both.

1+ those two.

I have a cable waiting in line with @skedra from Viking Weave Cables.

I am currently using an Apos Audio cable, 3.5mm > 4.4mm which does its job.
Hart Audio Cables are really nice with the modular system, I would go for those personally if I didn't have a gift card for Apos.
I can't comment on if cables make an audible difference but it sure as hell feels nicer than dried up condom cables. (Stock)

 

[dudeX]

1+ those two.

I have a cable waiting in line with @skedra from Viking Weave Cables.

I am currently using an Apos Audio cable, 3.5mm > 4.4mm which does its job.
Hart Audio Cables are really nice with the modular system, I would go for those personally if I didn't have a gift card for Apos.
I can't comment on if cables make an audible difference but it sure as hell feels nicer than dried up condom cables. (Stock)

I have an Apos cable. They’re very good but Skedra’s cable is noticeably better. The Apos is a great value, slightly better than the Susvara stock cable.

With the Susvara, all the cables I’ve used sound different.

 

[iFi audio]

With the Susvara, all the cables I’ve used sound different.

Agreed, Susvara nicely shows differences between such products. We've been using FAW's Copper and Hybrid Noir with these cans and they're not the same cables. Changes between them aren't huge but meaningful nonetheless.

 

[donato]

I'd recommend Norne cables, although you'll need to be patient with orders. I had this Vykari cable made a couple years ago. It's a copper silver hybrid. There's a huge Norne thread here on head-fi.

 

[tdx]

I have the same cable (albeit with an XLR termination, not speaker spades). I can confirm it's the real deal, definitely better than stock and honestly not overpriced for the quality and afterservice, especially compared to super pricey offerings. Not saying those aren't great either, and they are probably even better (haven't heard them) but for me the Vykari hit the sweet spot of price/performance.

 

[donato]

I have the same cable (albeit with an XLR termination, not speaker spades). I can confirm it's the real deal, definitely better than stock and honestly not overpriced for the quality and afterservice, especially compared to super pricey offerings. Not saying those aren't great either, and they are probably even better (haven't heard them) but for me the Vykari hit the sweet spot of price/performance.

If you take a look, you'll see my cable is actually 2 cables - one is the headphone cable terminated to XLR and then I had a matching speaker adapter cable made with Vykari, but yes, I completely agree that the Vykari sounds great (I was primarily coming from pure silver cables like Norne S3, S4, etc.).

 

[Drummer Boy]

Thanks for all the responses/updates on cable makers. - DB

 

[paradoxper]

edit: just noticed above posts that somewhat answered my question, however, I will leave question posted below.

Just picked up a second Sus pair for my better half. Have not checked out the cable market in years. Any recs, maybe new cable makers that I have not heard of? I had forgotten how bad/cheap the OG Sus cables were. SMH. The pair I just picked up are 3.5. Thanks in advance!

If you want the best, choose either Norne/DHC/Arctic.

But it really depends on your budget currently, here is my Aeris X2 which is 15WG 8 wire pure silver.
Current pricing in the world takes this cable to $4k.

 

[Spawn300Z]

I would include the Danacable Nirvana in that group. Best I’ve heard the Susvara. They start at $3500 for 2m.

But there is a used one on head-fi right now. Will not disapoint.

 

[Roasty]

If you want the best, choose either Norne/DHC/Arctic.

But it really depends on your budget currently, here is my Aeris X2 which is 15WG 8 wire pure silver.
Current pricing in the world takes this cable to $4k.

Wow that's massive! I have the normal Aeris. this x2 cable of yours should be quite heavy?

 

[1Audiophool]

I have the same cable (albeit with an XLR termination, not speaker spades). I can confirm it's the real deal, definitely better than stock and honestly not overpriced for the quality and afterservice, especially compared to super pricey offerings. Not saying those aren't great either, and they are probably even better (haven't heard them) but for me the Vykari hit the sweet spot of price/performance.

I was looking into these…is the Vykari and Vygarde the same? Older version name ?…can’t find Vykari listed on the site.