[PinkyPowers]

So how are the Biggies and the Smalls?
Do you like them? Any amp required for the Biggie or is a DAP as a M2s sufficient enough?

Both are very warm and musical. I don't find they require an amp. The M2s ought to be just fine.

 

[silvahr]

Yes that is a Ref 8 cable. Sound-wise I like the cable - gets across a clean midrange and the right amount of sparkle in the highs while maintaining good bass quantity and quality that some spc or silver cables can miss.

Haven't tried tried the Litz cable but I do own ALO's cheaper cable that they are phasing out, the Tinsel, and the Ref 8 is noticeably better on all fronts from soundstage to details to tone/body. In comparison the tinsel just seems thin - lacks bass and lower midrange weight which leaves the highs feeling a bit overexposed in my experience

Ergonomics wise though I echo Pinky's review regarding microphonics - this cable loves to pick up the slightest brush up against fabric, but the Tinsel suffers similar issues so I assume that might be true of the Litz as well, if that's the cable you're coming from currently

Thank you for your reply.
I have the CA Andromeda and Sony NW1A and I'm looking for a balanced cable 4.4mm termination.
I already like a lot this combo single ended with Litz cable.
Since Ref 8 is an improvement over Litz and the fact of being balanced, hopefully the search is over for a while.
About the cable microphonics, with the Litz I don't feel it maybe because I always use the combo on the couch or in a chair while working.
Because of the NW1A weight, I don't use it on the go.
So the cable microphonics shouldn't be an issue.

 

[PinkyPowers]

Thank you for your reply.
I have the CA Andromeda and Sony NW1A and I'm looking for a balanced cable 4.4mm termination.
I already like a lot this combo single ended with Litz cable.
Since Ref 8 is an improvement over Litz and the fact of being balanced, hopefully the search is over for a while.
About the cable microphonics, with the Litz I don't feel it maybe because I always use the combo on the couch or in a chair while working.
Because of the NW1A weight, I don't use it on the go.
So the cable microphonics shouldn't be an issue.

If it does become an issue, just remember to keep a label clip with the cable. You can usually find a position at which to secure the cable to your shirt to kill most of those nasty vibrations. It's why I gave the Ref8 such a positive review in spite of the microphonics. I used it extensively, and a clip made it nearly perfect.

 

[silvahr]

If it does become an issue, just remember to keep a label clip with the cable. You can usually find a position at which to secure the cable to your shirt to kill most of those nasty vibrations. It's why I gave the Ref8 such a positive review in spite of the microphonics. I used it extensively, and a clip made it nearly perfect.

Thank you for the recommendations. You did a review of the Ref8? Where can I read it?

 

[PinkyPowers]

Thank you for the recommendations. You did a review of the Ref8? Where can I read it?

http://theheadphonelist.com/her-swe...view-of-the-alo-audio-reference-8-ciem-cable/

 

[silvahr]

http://theheadphonelist.com/her-swe...view-of-the-alo-audio-reference-8-ciem-cable/

Great review as usual. I'll go for it.

 

[pr0b3r]

Opus#1 > iBasso PB3 amp > Fengru EMX500

 

[subguy812]

Great review as usual. I'll go for it.

It truly is a great cable. It paired so well with the U12.

 

[NaiveSound]

Opus#1 > iBasso PB3 amp > Fengru EMX500

I love your short cable connecting the two, I find it very satisfying. Jealous

 

[pr0b3r]

I love your short cable connecting the two, I find it very satisfying. Jealous

That's a FiiO IC cable. Me and my brother bought a few pieces directly from FiiO. I like how these cables make my stack look neat.

 

[Wil]

X7ii + AAW W500

 

[karloil]

I love your short cable connecting the two, I find it very satisfying. Jealous

JDS Labs was the 1st to mass produce such short interconnect - https://www.jdslabs.com/products/146/ultra-short-3-5mm-interconnect-cable/

 

[Mimouille]

Trying to bring the best out of the Shozy Star II with a balanced Beat Audio Prima Donna.

 

[Wil]

Trying to bring the best out of the Shozy Star II with a balanced Beat Audio Prima Donna.

Hiya Mimouille,

IIRC, you have the W900 as well? How would you compare the W900 to the Shozy Star II ( i know the price difference is substantial ), but purely from a SQ standpoint are they similar?

I read that the Star II is supposed to be neutral ( tuned to the like of the ER4S/X). The W900 is supposedly neutral-ish as well albeit with a presumably slight emphasis on the bass due to it's hybrid configuration.

Looking forward to your impressions!

 

[thamasha69]

I think the iPhone 6S disqualifies this for the budget-fi thread due to its cost compared to the other gear (else I'd post there)??? Nothing fancy but man this is enjoyable.

iPhone 6S -> USB 3 adapter -> UD125 -> KSC35