High end (IEM) cable thread: impressions, pics, comparisons and reviews.
Feb 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM Post #3,497 of 4,183
Feb 18, 2020 at 4:06 PM Post #3,498 of 4,183
Thanks. I'm just trying to look for a 4.4 female to 3.5 male adapter and found one at Triton Audio but it's balanced to balanced. Guess I have to look elsewhere.

Music Sanctuary can make a pigtail-style one for you. I have one with Han Sound Audio's Zen as the wire, and it works perfectly: https://music-sanctuary.com/collections/accessories/products/custom-adapters

DD-HiFi also make ultrashort ones that adapt 4.4mm female to both 3.5mm unbalanced and 2.5mm balanced male connectors: https://www.ddhifi.com/productinfo/1429484.html

Satin Audio just announced a new flagship cable! I love what this company is doing.
https://satinaudio.com/en/product/zeus?v=7516fd43adaa

Their prices are certainly climbing as well. Hopefully, they're able to stay true to their value-oriented roots, and limit these price tags to the flagships every now and again. Speaking of Satin, I have a 4-wire and 8-wire Athena double review set to come soon, so look forward to that. :wink:
 
Feb 18, 2020 at 4:10 PM Post #3,499 of 4,183
Music Sanctuary can make a pigtail-style one for you. I have one with Han Sound Audio's Zen as the wire, and it works perfectly: https://music-sanctuary.com/collections/accessories/products/custom-adapters

DD-HiFi also make ultrashort ones that adapt 4.4mm female to both 3.5mm unbalanced and 2.5mm balanced male connectors: https://www.ddhifi.com/productinfo/1429484.html



Their prices are certainly climbing as well. Hopefully, they're able to stay true to their value-oriented roots, and limit these price tags to the flagships every now and again. Speaking of Satin, I have a 4-wire and 8-wire Athena double review set to come soon, so look forward to that. :wink:
I have noticed that the prices of the newer offerings are climbing but still competitive. However, their lower priced offerings are killer.
 
Feb 19, 2020 at 7:37 AM Post #3,500 of 4,183
Just to elaborate on Satin Audio's pricing, the new TOTL cable seems to be comparable in materials and awg, to the EA Code 51, which cost quite a bit more, as in nearly double the price. So, I think Satin is still doing great things, with pricing. If this new cable is as good or better than the Athena, then we are in for a treat. I absolutely love my Athena 8 wire!
 
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Feb 19, 2020 at 8:27 AM Post #3,501 of 4,183
Just to elaborate on Satin Audio's pricing, the new TOTL cable seems to be comparable in materials and awg, to the EA Code 51, which cost quite a bit more, as in nearly double the price. So, I think Satin is still doing great things, with pricing. If this new cable is as good or better than the Athena, then we are in for a treat. I absolutely love my Athena 8 wire!

Yeah, I'm not questioning the price of the product on its own at all. I'm just hoping that these will be the exception rather than the rule with Satin's future releases.
 
Feb 19, 2020 at 8:28 AM Post #3,502 of 4,183
Yeah, I'm not questioning the price of the product on its own at all. I'm just hoping that these will be the exception rather than the rule with Satin's future releases.
I got ya, and I am right there with you. I can't really afford the TOTL stuff, and really love their Titan series cables.
 
Feb 19, 2020 at 6:19 PM Post #3,503 of 4,183
Just to elaborate on Satin Audio's pricing, the new TOTL cable seems to be comparable in materials and awg, to the EA Code 51, which cost quite a bit more, as in nearly double the price. So, I think Satin is still doing great things, with pricing. If this new cable is as good or better than the Athena, then we are in for a treat. I absolutely love my Athena 8 wire!

Will anyone here be getting hold of this new TOTL cable to do a review? It would be interesting to do a comparison between the Zeus and Code 51.
 
Feb 27, 2020 at 8:17 AM Post #3,504 of 4,183
A new flagship cable from Toxic Cables.
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This is the Phoenix: a 22AWG gold-plated silver cable, very unique specs for a gold-plated silver cable. For those of you who knew what went on with Toxic for the past few years, this is a very fitting new cable name.
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Feb 27, 2020 at 8:28 AM Post #3,505 of 4,183
A new flagship cable from Toxic Cables.
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This is the Phoenix: a 22AWG gold-plated silver cable, very unique specs for a gold-plated silver cable. For those of you who knew what went on with Toxic for the past few years, this is a very fitting new cable name.
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22 AWG? That must be quite a chunky cable. :D The name is definitely appropriate. So incredibly sad what happened to Frank and it has been a long process, but what a pleasant surprise to see them back and doing so well!
 
Feb 27, 2020 at 8:55 AM Post #3,506 of 4,183
22 AWG? That must be quite a chunky cable. :D The name is definitely appropriate. So incredibly sad what happened to Frank and it has been a long process, but what a pleasant surprise to see them back and doing so well!

Yes 22AWG is thick, fortunately this new cable also comes with new insulation that’s as soft as some of my X6 or X8 Plussound cables. So far they are very comfortable to wear.

The old Toxic cables have insulation that’s not as soft and hardens up after one year. I’m told this new insulation supposedly doesn’t have that same issue but we’ll see....

I’m also surprised at how well Toxic bounced back given the tragic events and all the rumors/negativity that surrounded this brand. A lot of people waited very long for them to return, myself included. So glad everything turned out for the best.
 
Feb 27, 2020 at 9:04 AM Post #3,507 of 4,183
Yes 22AWG is thick, fortunately this new cable also comes with new insulation that’s as soft as some of my X6 or X8 Plussound cables. So far they are very comfortable to wear.

The old Toxic cables have insulation that’s not as soft and hardens up after one year. I’m told this new insulation supposedly doesn’t have that same issue but we’ll see....

I’m also surprised at how well Toxic bounced back given the tragic events and all the rumors/negativity that surrounded this brand. A lot of people waited very long for them to return, myself included. So glad everything turned out for the best.
Very interesting! It is really nice to have a premium cable builder so close by, now it is just hoping they can get the wait times down as well.
 
Feb 27, 2020 at 10:48 PM Post #3,508 of 4,183
Wanted to share Erik's (@Wyville ) review of Eletech Plato Silver cable on Tw6.

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Mar 4, 2020 at 11:26 AM Post #3,509 of 4,183
My Satin Audio Hyperion 8 Wire has arrived. It is a fine looking cable. I must also say that Satin Audio’s turnaround time was fantastic. I ordered it on 24th February and it was at my nearest DHL depot ready for delivery on 2nd March. Just 8 days!

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Mar 4, 2020 at 11:53 AM Post #3,510 of 4,183
My Satin Audio Hyperion 8 Wire has arrived. It is a fine looking cable. I must also say that Satin Audio’s turnaround time was fantastic. I ordered it on 24th February and it was at my nearest DHL depot ready for delivery on 2nd March. Just 8 days!

Welcome to the club! They sound as good as they look.
 
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