[superuser1]

Hey guys, first (of hopefully many helpful) post/s here, but firstly I am in need of some help myself.

I'm looking for a 4.4 balanced to replace my 2.4s but after a recent DAC/Amp purchase the bank is almost dry, so I come here with high hopes and one primary question.

Does anyone know about this brand or cable and why I should or should not buy it (it seems too good to be true for the price tbh), any opinions or even alternate recommendations? Thanks in advanced.

This is the cable https://www.amazon.com.au/OKCSC-Rep...mmcx+cable+4.4mm+8+core&qid=1574278672&sr=8-2
I should add a much wanted factor is delivery by December 1st...ish.
My go to would normally be the FIIO LC-4.4C at twice the price (I have the 2.4) it's a tad much at the moment, honestly even this 50+ cable pretty much breaks the bank right now.

Using the Fiio FH-5 currently (grill removal modded with spinfit cp-240s)

Also please let me know if I have broken any rules with this first post, Newby here and all.
Happy jamming.

I would order the Penon C4 cable if you have decided to go with copper.

 

[Desolate182]

I would prefer to go with silver but I'm not sure if there is anything on eBay or amazon or elsewhere for delivery before December 5

 

[CobraMan]

For those that may not be aware the Linsoul LSC-09 is currently active on drop.com for a few more days at a pretty decent discount. Don't know if anyone has tested or compared this cable against those highly rated by @hakuzen - at the drop price is pretty tempting...

Also liking the look of the new ISN C4 @superuser1 mentioned above - wonder how that stacks up, etc, etc?

Cheers,
Tim

 

[frapp2latte]

Anyone knows if any of electro acousti's silver cable options (or UPOCC / hybrid cables) sound close to the PW Loki or EA Thor II? I tried the Thor II balanced w/ my Solaris + DX160 recently and quite enjoyed the pairing.

 

[rurika]

I believed that they use cable from Neotech to make the cable cause Neotech is only one that can use UPOCC (patent) word for marketing.

They might do special order from Neotech to make cable for their spec though. And a little more thing to fine tune their cables such as Mundorf solder or etc.

The sound might not be exactly the same but I would say it should be very close (if the material and gauge are the same)

 

[frapp2latte]

I believed that they use cable from Neotech to make the cable cause Neotech is only one that can use UPOCC (patent) word for marketing.

They might do special order from Neotech to make cable for their spec though. And a little more thing to fine tune their cables such as Mundorf solder or etc.

The sound might not be exactly the same but I would say it should be very close (if the material and gauge are the same)

Thanks! Will ask the EA seller what he recommends.

 

[RikudouGoku]

New cable and did they add CEMA into their name?

 

[Dsnuts]

Speaking of new cables.

Both of these cables from Penon are excellent. Initially I was a bit put off by how thin the Neo is which is their Silver cable up top. Proof is in the sound however. Fiery cable bottom. I will have more to say about these soon. Been using them on my Zeus and was quite surprised with the results.

 

[colo13]

hakuzen,
can you recommend a good 3.5mm female to 2.5mm male adapter?
Thanks

 

[staticV3]

hakuzen,
can you recommend a good 3.5mm female to 2.5mm male adapter?
Thanks

Aah the infamous unbalanced to balanced adapter. You can easily fry the electronics of your DAP/DAC/Amp if you try to plug a normal, unbalanced cable into a balanced jack using some kind of adapter.

 

[Sunstealer]

This just got delivered today....

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32971938466.html

151 on the list; ISN H16 Copper / SPC hybrid. It is a beast but really flexible and quite light for its size.

I have had good results with the 8 core Penon CS819 hybrid (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32878437598.html) with my Empire Ears ESRs.

I will report back soon. Also picked up NICEHCK 16 core OCC and copper/silver mixed cables for fun.

 

[fokta]

@hakuzen or anyone else

Just acquired Focal Elear used... and want to use 175 on it...
is the adapter following can be use? if you know...
Haldane pair Gold Plated MMCX/.78mm Female to 3.5mm Male Converter Adapter for t1 t5p D600 D7100 Z1 Z1R FOCAL ELLEAR Headphones
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/mMZS29FK


somehow my cable to the headphone is these.

 

[Dsnuts]

It is almost Black Friday time and I see that Aliexpress is gearing up for it. Prices are going to be similar to 11.11. But the good news is if any of you guys missed out on a cable you kinda wanted to try. Your gonna get your chance here on Black Friday deals on Aliexpress. One deal worth mentioning. I know we have been slowly migrating to the magical $100 price point and over in cables, but that doesn't mean they are not bang for buck. Best example of this and I am sure Hakuzen can back me up on this one.

I recently did a cable review of the Oalloy or cable number 210.

Will be sold for $89. In all honesty this cable for less than a $100 spot is most definitley worth the money. I have been using this on my andro S but on a whim I threw it on my IT01s.

Oh lordy. The IT01s has one of the best dynamic drivers and with this cable. The sound became something that caught me by surprise. It seriously sounds TOTL type level sound quality. I was blown away. If I was to hand out an award for bang for buck cable of the year. I would actually give it to this cable. I like this cable so much I ordered another one.

I think all the cables we mentioned on here are good to great but you know a cable is worth it's money when you hear a whole new side to a phone you already know. If you guys want a leap from the great $20-60 level cables. Try this one. It will surprise you.

By the way Jim has admited to me that this is his best cable he sells on his site and I have to agree.

 

[cocolinho]

Yeah l feel fooled having bought stuff during 1111 which are not arrived yet and which will be much cheaper next week...

 

[subwoof3r]

It is almost Black Friday time and I see that Aliexpress is gearing up for it. Prices are going to be similar to 11.11. But the good news is if any of you guys missed out on a cable you kinda wanted to try. Your gonna get your chance here on Black Friday deals on Aliexpress. One deal worth mentioning. I know we have been slowly migrating to the magical $100 price point and over in cablee, but that doesn't mean they are not bang for buck. Best example of this and I am sure Hakuzen can back me up on this one.

I recently did a cable review of the Oalloy or cable number 210.

Will be sold for $89. In all honesty this cable for less than a $100 spot is most definitley worth the money. I have been using this on my andro S but on a whim I threw it on my IT01s.

Oh lordy. The IT01s has one of the best dynamic drivers and with this cable. The sound became something that caught me by surprise. It seriously sounds TOTL type level sound quality. I was blown away. If I was to hand out an award for bang for buck cable of the year. I would actually give it to this cable. I like this cable so much I ordered another one.

I think all the cables we mentioned on here are good to great but you know a cable is worth it's money when you hear a whole new side to a phone you already know. If you guys want a leap from the great $20-60 level cables. Try this one. It will surprise you.

By the way Jim has admited to me that this is his best cable he sells on his site and I have to agree.

I really concur this.
This is my yet best cable, I currently place it into my first place (even before the ISN Audio S4).
I prefer the overall more full and dynamic sounding from this 210.
The soundstage is just incredible on these and I really enjoy the bass presentation quantity and quality (while not overwhelming).
For an UP-OCC cable I really think it's one of the best that we can currently find on the market especially for such low price!