[Somatic]

Really, this is the best pairing I know.

The DUNU blanche is very smooth, liquid, rounded, rich (tones). Not at all bright or harsh. All the contrary.

Perfect match with the A8000 (I have auditioned them, connected with each other ). Really.

Thanks. How would you compare it to stock cable for the A8000? The stock cable is a OFC silver coated cable from Junkosha. Thanks again.

Edit: Should I always go 4.4mm balanced and use an adapter when needed? Any adapters you recommended? Will be using 1/4inch with the Ferrum Oor ... but eventually might get a DAP ...

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Thanks. How would you compare it to stock cable for the A8000? The stock cable is a OFC silver coated cable from Junkosha. Thanks again.

Edit: Should I always go 4.4mm balanced and use an adapter when needed? Any adapters you recommended? Will be using 1/4inch with the Ferrum Oor ... but eventually might get a DAP ...

I find the A8000 stock cable very generic. Thin. Bright. In comparison to.

And the blanche have a great advantage :

https://penonaudio.com/dunu-blanche.html

Multi plug system.

 

[Somatic]

I find the A8000 stock cable very generic. Thin. Bright. In comparison to.

And the blanche have a great advantage :

https://penonaudio.com/dunu-blanche.html

Multi plug system.

Hmmm seems Out of Stock ...

 

[Amadeo Nospherathu]

And the blanche have a great advantage :

https://penonaudio.com/dunu-blanche.html

Multi plug system.

I agree, Dunu Blanche is a really good inexpensive cable.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Hmmm seems Out of Stock ...

screw....

Maybe aliexpress?

https://m.fr.aliexpress.com/item/10...p_ext_f={"sku_id":"-1"}&gatewayAdapt=Pc2Msite

But it is more expensive (no problem, this is reliable... But the actual price...)

Possibly a very good move :

https://m.fr.aliexpress.com/item/10...lgo_pvid=d4e4d17b-f47f-4c2a-9f4d-658331ba399e

This is really very good. I know well the late "no pro" version...

Maybe you should try this :

https://www.arcticcables.com/

I want, personally, to try a reference here, for instance :

https://www.arcticcables.com/ac-store/Cross-Reference-Series-p474234299

But I haven't done it yet... So... I think this is very good, but at this time, this is just a feeling...

The A8000 are a hell of a top product. But, very demanding...

 

[Somatic]

screw....

Maybe aliexpress?

Yeah. eBay has it too. I think a little over MSRP. Just afraid that it’s a fake and not real.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Yeah. eBay has it too. I think a little over MSRP. Just afraid that it’s a fake and not real.

I don't think so.

These are old stocks, as I think.

Unfortunately, DUNU only makes short time release with cables (this is not their main business). The same with FiiO.

But, how to really know, but to listen to it...

 

[DaveStarWalker]

I am thinking about your quest, Somatic. A good move imao : Nostalgia Audio.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/nostalgia-audio-olorin.24988/reviews

And :

https://www.aboutaudio.org/nostalgi...rwen offers an,the bass extension and density.

But I haven't personally auditioned them...

 

[Somatic]

Hmmm I see. I was also looking at the pure silver from arctic cables as well. So your thoughts is a good pure silver will add more micro details and smooth out the highs nicely instead of a good copper?

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Hmmm I see. I was also looking at the pure silver from arctic cables as well. So your thoughts is a good pure silver will add more micro details and smooth out the highs nicely instead of a good copper?

Yes.

Not really "add" (no cable is adding something), but no restrain the Final natural capacities.

A real good pure silver cable is very different than a silver plated copper for instance. Even the best out there. More smooth, refined, far more less colored, no harsh treble, etc....

But it is also true the A8000 are very demanding.

So without a listening, blind purchase....

But, but, but...

My 2 cts.

 

[marcusd]

Hi Marcus,

I have read your review with attention.

I will say I am 90% agree, but... for the last 10% (I guess )...

This cable is just incredibly... right, tones wise, accurate, very quick transients and with dynamite dynamics capacities. The resolution and definition are very high too. Among the very best I have experienced. All in a natural way. Best of my bag of compliments.

In a few words, they are one of the best iem cables I know, at any prices.

So, I was very surprised by the relatively poor grade they received (84). The test is very good indeed, but the final score does not reflect it in my opinion.

I know some of the fellow cables which are best noted, and... Well...

And yes, the low end is very solid and powerful, but I don't find it is the main feature or flavor, of this cable.

However, it was your review, and reading through the lines, that made me try them, and finally buy them. So a big thank you.

My 2 cts.

8.4 is reader's score or the score given by the readers when they hit the slider

 

[DaveStarWalker]

8.4 is reader's score or the score given by the readers when they hit the slider

OK, because this is not my rating at all.

Last Saturday, a little one on one against a EA Eros II. No match at all (clarity, tones, dynamics, transients, etc... The EA seems to be "rounded", soft and colored in direct comparison, not very faithful or correct, all things being equal).

Epic listening this evening, in France, Paris.

And thanks a lot for your reviews, they are really informative, and pretty accurate (for the products I know).

But about the reader's ratings, well..... ... No comments

 

[DaveStarWalker]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/plussound-audio-thread.701384/page-110#post-17201894

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Best match ever with the Aure Ringo's :

Mystery cable... And very rare and... exotic.

It is, it is?