Low end. Cheap. Generic. Otherwise bang for buck cable thread!

[Dsnuts]

Ya what is the difference in 16 core, 8 core to 4 cores? And does it really change the inherent sound characteristics of said material if you use more cores vs less?
If I was a betting man I would say probably not but who knows. If you want to get a 16 core to experiment and find out. You Carlsan would be a pioneer! For the sake of sound science!

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

grab ITTTTTTTTTTT

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/AK-...pm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.260.4b0b3c006f6tsY

Is there one without those Plastic hooks?

 

[archy121]

Black SPC cable in 16 cores.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...l?spm=2114.12010611.8148356.41.24dc581dxUJHUX

Now this might just be the affordable Upgrade to the supplied DM6 cable I have been after.
I see it has no memory wire which I prefer.

Is there something I can buy with it to add the memory wire functionality ?

 

[Dsnuts]

You can buy ear hook guides if you look on Aliexpress. Some tip kits have them with them.

 

[Dsnuts]

Pure silver from Lunashops.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...l?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.36.47811e2eFlP0CD $59

 

[Carlsan]

That one will match the Solaris

 

[Dsnuts]

Here is one for BGVP earphones. Made by the company. Looks like a serious bang for buck balanced cable for your earphones. SPC variety at less than $20 spot

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BGV...l?spm=2114.10010108.1000023.12.13721ac3U4zXy6

 

[Dsnuts]

That one will match the Solaris

I was more thinking about this one.

 

[vic2vic]

Any suggestion for a MMCX 3.5mm balanced cable, around 10-20$ ? I'm planning to buy an F.Audio FA1, where the balanced out is 3.5, and I'm not sure which cable could fit it. Thanks.

 

[TLDRonin]

from my stock, cheapest one, great conductivity:


superb built quality (repairable plugs, strain reliefs..), very nice looking, good conductivity, a bit more expensive; various sellers:


the cable i posted above several times is more expensive, but you can find it cheaper at 11.11 if you make a search of "pure copper alloy" at ali.
it pairs perfect with toneking t4.

Where can I find that second cable on ali? I can only find the rebranded **** lookalike

 

[hakuzen]

Where can I find that second cable on ali? I can only find the rebranded **** lookalike

yes, it's that yyoo cable.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32880388943.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32882694116.html
silver plated versions (other colors) at banned shops.

 

[Dsnuts]

Any suggestion for a MMCX 3.5mm balanced cable, around 10-20$ ? I'm planning to buy an F.Audio FA1, where the balanced out is 3.5, and I'm not sure which cable could fit it. Thanks.

I saw an adapter that will let you use a 2.5mm balanced to a 3.5mm balanced male. This is the way I would go if I was you. Simply because 3.5mm balanced is not common. If I find it I will link it. Then you can choose any of the more common 2.5mm balanced cables.

 

[vic2vic]

I saw an adapter that will let you use a 2.5mm balanced to a 3.5mm balanced male. This is the way I would go if I was you. Simply because 3.5mm balanced is not common. If I find it I will link it. Then you can choose any of the more common 2.5mm balanced cables.

Thanks. That's a great idea. In that case I would not even have to buy any 2.5 mm cable, as I can "reuse" the ones I have already.
Now the biggest doubt: shoudl I buy a Zishan DSD PRO or F.Audio FA1 ?

 

[Dsnuts]

You plan on using iems or headphones. reason I ask is I read on the Zishan thread that those players have high impedance out. Which will change sound characteristics with more sensitive IEMs. I believe @hakuzen can help here.

So this is the only place you can find one of these. This is from Penon. You can choose a male 3.5mm balanced to female 2.5mm https://penonaudio.com/accessories/earphone-adapters/silver-plated-hi-fi-balanced-adapter.html

 

[vic2vic]

You plan on using iems or headphones. reason I ask is I read on the Zishan thread that those players have high impedance out. Which will change sound characteristics with more sensitive IEMs. I believe @hakuzen can help here.

So this is the only place you can find one of these. This is from Penon. You can choose a male 3.5mm balanced to female 2.5mm https://penonaudio.com/accessories/earphone-adapters/silver-plated-hi-fi-balanced-adapter.html

Thanks Dsnuts. I bookmarked the Penon's adapter, in case I go for the F1.
I will use the Zishan DSD / F.Audio F1 exclusively with IEMs (DD or hybrid), that's why I'm a bit sceptical about Zishan (based on hakuzen's posts in the Zishan thread). On the other side, the F1 has the small drawback of the 3.5 balanced output and the bigger one of click between songs (and no firmware on the way... Xduoo-style). I will keep on thinking about these players the next few hours