[howdy]

Glad it worked! Happy to help.

 

[thor777]

Finally Thor, which amps in your signature you prefer?

You find, as I have read, the HA2 is the most neutral of 3?

A you had the opportunity to listen to the Chord Mojo to compare to others ?

This one made me the eye, I confess 

Well, none of the amp really add any coloration to the sound. The HA-2 do have the best instrument separation, soundstage, and drives my Pandora VI's to its best potential. The Cayin C5 is a really close 2nd, just a tad narrower soundstage and a bit less instrument separation. I haven't listened to the JDS Labs C5 in a while, but I remember it was the weakest of the 3.

 

[Carl Combler]

Does anyone know how the ha-2 compares to the iphone 5 headphone out? I'm looking to primarily use it with iems.
 
Also, would it work well with the Denon ah-d2000 and HiFiMAN He-400i?

 

[pperconel]

Thanks Thor 

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Has anyone sourced dual right angle Micro USB cables? I was going to end up using some of my Toxic Cables OCC stuff and build one. Still looking at sourcing parts in smaller quantities.
 
 

 

[MikeyFresh]

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[howdy]

Matt at Forza will not make any at this time I already asked, right angled ones.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

I'll probably just buy this one then.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291627246005?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[MikeyFresh]

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[larbel]

There're actually a lot more options if you look a little bit further east...  TaoBao is a China auction site like eBay and there're tons of custom cables for dirt cheap.  If you know anyone that can order for you, I think it's much better solution for HA-2..
 
This is said to be 7N OCC Lightning to USB A which I just ordered (haven't received).  They're like $15 each!
http://world.taobao.com/item/521701801173.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z09.2.0.0.Qb0kqm&_u=gb030fd0a4d
 
This is also 7N OCC Micro to Micro (Same seller) that I just ordered as well,  it's about $14 each..
http://world.taobao.com/item/45126593073.htm?fromSite=main&spm=5706.1529727.a31f1.3.XKX13w&scm=1007.11502.21311.100200300000003&pvid=9510cd61-fb78-4d78-be6c-38a93b5e505f
 
And right after I ordered the above, I found this guy with pure silver Micro to Micro for like $20, I like the smaller profile of the housings, thinking if I should just order another...
http://world.taobao.com/item/36777990110.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-1184127615.6.JvD9rA
 
Well, maybe not dirt cheap, but for the materials used and customs, I say they're much better than the ones on eBay...

 

[Chris Matchett]

I'm about to plonk down for one of these to use with B&W P7s and an 128GB iPod Touch to replace my G7 iPod Classic and FiiO E7 combo. I've seen some nice usb cables here but is there a definitive source for lightning to USB with right-angled connectors, solid build and short length? I tried finding it in this thread but this has grown to be a beast. 
I'm going to Japan next month so I also wonder if it's okay to hold off getting the short cable until then, and instead pop into Bic Camera for something there?

 

[zilch0md]

  I'm about to plonk down for one of these to use with B&W P7s and an 128GB iPod Touch to replace my G7 iPod Classic and FiiO E7 combo. I've seen some nice usb cables here but is there a definitive source for lightning to USB with right-angled connectors, solid build and short length? I tried finding it in this thread but this has grown to be a beast. 
I'm going to Japan next month so I also wonder if it's okay to hold off getting the short cable until then, and instead pop into Bic Camera for something there?

 
This isn't "a definitive source" but it's a list of the only cables (6) of which I'm aware that can be ordered without going to a custom craftsman:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/755879/oppo-ha-2-portable-headphone-amplifier-dac-discussion-thread/2775#post_12254347

 

[Chris Matchett]

Thank you for that. The Zeskit seems to be the only sensible choice there. I'd seen it before, but was put off because a review on Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zeskit-Lightning-Cable-10cm-inches/dp/B00VRJZ2CY/ref=pd_sim_23_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=31W5RcmLkGL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1CWQ6ZAGA6EHJRDB9TWB) said that it didn't work properly with the HA2. They said that audio was still playing via the iPhone and that they could fix the issue by switching back to the original cable provided with the Oppo.

 

[zilch0md]

  Thank you for that. The Zeskit seems to be the only sensible choice there. I'd seen it before, but was put off because a review on Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zeskit-Lightning-Cable-10cm-inches/dp/B00VRJZ2CY/ref=pd_sim_23_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=31W5RcmLkGL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1CWQ6ZAGA6EHJRDB9TWB) said that it didn't work properly with the HA2. They said that audio was still playing via the iPhone and that they could fix the issue by switching back to the original cable provided with the Oppo.

 
Read the Comments that have been added to that guy's review:
 
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2B5ASMK02C19Z/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00VRJZ2CY
 
I think he either had a bad cable -or- he turned on his HA-2 before connecting his iPhone. I've seen the same symptoms and it has nothing to do with the cable.  When the sound continues to come out of the iPod (or iPhone), I just leave it playing as I turn off the HA-2 and turn it back on.  (All of this is done with the A/B/C switch set to "A" for Apple.)
 
The Zeskit cable works really well.  I like it for how it has rounded corners that don't snag on my shirt or jacket pockets and has carried the weight of my HA-2 and iPod 6 without developing any problems, for several weeks, now.  The horseshoe formed by the cable also protects the A/B/C switch from getting moved accidentally.
 
In a word, it's perfect, except for being white instead of black!  

    I've been in correspondence with a rep from Zeskit who says they're working on a black version of this cable, but he couldn't give me an ETA.
 

 
Mike

 

[wood1030]

I agree with Mike 100%.
 
On his recommendation, I also purchased the Zeskit, Lightening cable from Amazon and (with the exception of the white color) have been completely satisfied with it.
 
I doubt that for the price, you'll be able to find a better choice.
 
I've also had the same issue with my iPhone (6) not immediately recognizing my HA-2 but by just turning off then on (the HA-2) again the issue corrects itself. I had the same issue with the Oppo supplied cable as well. It's not a cable problem that causes that. My guess is that it's iOS/software recognition problem. It's really NOT that big of a deal.