Pictures of Your Portable Rig (part XVI)

[sp3llv3xit]

 

[bmichels]

This afternoon I took the plunge and re terminated my Whiplash TWag IEM cable from a 3.5mm Viablue connector to a 4pin XLR connector for use with my M8. It turned out quite well to say I have never attempted something like this......who knows I may be tempted to have a go at building my own headphone cable next

AFTER:

 
May be  mini-XLR  will have been more appropriate ?  The XLR looks gigantic close to the IEM ! 
 

 

[BadBoySimran]

   
May be  mini-XLR  will have been more appropriate ?  The XLR looks gigantic close to the IEM ! 
 

He means to use it with the Centrance Hifi M8, which has the 4-pin XLR connection only, and not the mini-XLR.

 

[Jason36]

Thanks BadBoy, absolutely spot on and correct. This is for use at the office and home so the size of the connector isn't an issue for me.

 

[Jason36]

I'm sure this is pretty boring for some of you....but just a few more photos of my current rig, seeing as my HD600 cable has just arrived.

HIFi M8 -> iPad4 (FLAC Player via lightning to USB cable) -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)



HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5G -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)


HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5g -> Sennhesiser HD600 (Balanced)


The AUD-8x cable is the Whiplash TWag V2 Gold OM cable with 4pin XLR

The HD600 cable is the Headphone Lounge Copper with Neutrik 4pin XLR

I'm just waiting for my custom lightning to USB cable to arrive from The Grobe and also a Toxic Cables Silver Poison SE IEM cable

This is my first real foray into balanced cables and I must say I am really impressed with improvement over SE. Improved detail and clarity are the first things that hit me (as Rudi would say "IMO")

 

[mpawluk91]

I'm sure this is pretty boring for some of you....but just a few more photos of my current rig, seeing as my HD600 cable has just arrived.

HIFi M8 -> iPad4 (FLAC Player via lightning to USB cable) -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)



HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5G -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)


HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5g -> Sennhesiser HD600 (Balanced)


The AUD-8x cable is the Whiplash TWag V2 Gold OM cable with 4pin XLR

The HD600 cable is the Headphone Lounge Copper with Neutrik 4pin XLR

I'm just waiting for my custom lightning to USB cable to arrive from The Grobe and also a Toxic Cables Silver Poison SE IEM cable

This is my first real foray into balanced cables and I must say I am really impressed with improvement over SE. Improved detail and clarity are the first things that hit me (as Rudi would say "IMO")

VERY NICE STUFF! I've been meaning to hear the hd600

 

[kh600rr]

I'm sure this is pretty boring for some of you....but just a few more photos of my current rig, seeing as my HD600 cable has just arrived.

HIFi M8 -> iPad4 (FLAC Player via lightning to USB cable) -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)



HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5G -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)


HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5g -> Sennhesiser HD600 (Balanced)


The AUD-8x cable is the Whiplash TWag V2 Gold OM cable with 4pin XLR

The HD600 cable is the Headphone Lounge Copper with Neutrik 4pin XLR

I'm just waiting for my custom lightning to USB cable to arrive from The Grobe and also a Toxic Cables Silver Poison SE IEM cable

This is my first real foray into balanced cables and I must say I am really impressed with improvement over SE. Improved detail and clarity are the first things that hit me (as Rudi would say "IMO")

Looks mighty nice to me..

 

[rudi0504]

I'm sure this is pretty boring for some of you....but just a few more photos of my current rig, seeing as my HD600 cable has just arrived.

HIFi M8 -> iPad4 (FLAC Player via lightning to USB cable) -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)



HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5G -> DreamEarz AUD-8x (Balanced)


HiFi M8 -> iPod Touch 5g -> Sennhesiser HD600 (Balanced)


The AUD-8x cable is the Whiplash TWag V2 Gold OM cable with 4pin XLR

The HD600 cable is the Headphone Lounge Copper with Neutrik 4pin XLR

I'm just waiting for my custom lightning to USB cable to arrive from The Grobe and also a Toxic Cables Silver Poison SE IEM cable

This is my first real foray into balanced cables and I must say I am really impressed with improvement over SE. Improved detail and clarity are the first things that hit me (as Rudi would say "IMO")

Very Nice set Up Jason
Now You like more The SQ from Your balance set Up

 

[Jason36]

Very Nice set Up Jason
Now You like more The SQ from Your balance set Up

Thanks Rudi

I've been listening to a combination of the AUD-8x and HD600 over the course of today and I'm totally blown away by the sound improvement! Everything just seems to sound a lot clearer and cleaner. The music seems to have improved clarity, depth and detail that just wasn't there before. I'm not sure if it's my ears or not but the balanced output also seems to provide a louder volume level over single ended.

The bass seems to have tightened up and has more impact and the mids are to just die for.....I was listening to Eva Cassidy earlier and by god if you closed your eyes you would swear she was in the room with you!

Only downside is that the 4pin XLR is rather large.......but not really an issue at the end of the day.

 

[rudi0504]

Hi rudi
Have you ever tried BB z10 with external Dac/amp or Dac + Amp

I have Only tried With external amp through headphone out
SQ is very Good
Because Blackbery Q10 UI is not so Good , i have not try With external DAC
I tried direct connection between Q10 micro USB to mini USB Dac / Amp from Headroom micro portable amp , Did not works
I Think i need 3rd Party App like USB Audio Player Pro

 

[rudi0504]

Thanks Rudi

I've been listening to a combination of the AUD-8x and HD600 over the course of today and I'm totally blown away by the sound improvement! Everything just seems to sound a lot clearer and cleaner. The music seems to have improved clarity, depth and detail that just wasn't there before. I'm not sure if it's my ears or not but the balanced output also seems to provide a louder volume level over single ended.

The bass seems to have tightened up and has more impact and the mids are to just die for.....I was listening to Eva Cassidy earlier and by god if you closed your eyes you would swear she was in the room with you!

Only downside is that the 4pin XLR is rather large.......but not really an issue at the end of the day.

I am agree With Your impression about balance set Up
If you can use full balance In and balance out , than you can Love more Your balance set Up

 

[Royalh13]

I've gone through 95% of this thread as well as a bunch of other threads looking for 1 particular setup.
 
I know I've seen pics on here SOMEWHERE lol...
 
A few people have been using this particular "spider mount" or "octopus mount" to hold their Phone & DAC/Amps together, instead of the ubiquitous rubber bands...
 
Can someone point me to the thread where that particular item is discussed/shown?
 
Thanks!
 
EDIT: A description might help lol... Basically this mount is a bunch of flexible "arms" that can be twisted & turned in any direction.  I believe the original purpose of the mount is as a cell phone holder or similar.  Thanks.

 

[Turrican2]

I've gone through 95% of this thread as well as a bunch of other threads looking for 1 particular setup.

I know I've seen pics on here SOMEWHERE lol...

A few people have been using this particular "spider mount" or "octopus mount" to hold their Phone & DAC/Amps together, instead of the ubiquitous rubber bands...

Can someone point me to the thread where that particular item is discussed/shown?

Thanks!

EDIT: A description might help lol... Basically this mount is a bunch of flexible "arms" that can be twisted & turned in any direction.  I believe the original purpose of the mount is as a cell phone holder or similar.  Thanks.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/4425#post_10411769

Look no further

 

[Royalh13]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/4425#post_10411769

Look no further

Perfect, thanks so much!

 

[indieman]

 

 
Your posts are really making me want the hd600s! Such a beautiful pair!