[Cotnijoe]

  H#!% Audio 8A > Rhapsodio Silver Litz cable > Vorzuge Pure II > AK100 Old school A&K DAP
 

 
How do you like Rhapsodio's cable? I had a lower end cable from them before. While the craftsmanship was fairly mediocre, it was fantastically ergonomic. Wonder if Sammy's got the cable making game down yet?

 

[Ivabign]

   
How do you like Rhapsodio's cable? I had a lower end cable from them before. While the craftsmanship was fairly mediocre, it was fantastically ergonomic. Wonder if Sammy's got the cable making game down yet?

I think he is getting it figured out - I actually have 4 of his recent cables - they all have the wooden slider and splitter - they are are nice and supple with little to no memory. (Copper/SPC/Silver w/solid silver 1/8" plug/Silver & gold)  I am definitely happy with them.

 

[BryanG]

Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 and Fiio X3ii. 
 

 

[h1f1add1cted]

 
I love these kick bass from the Grado RS2 so much, pure fun listening <3

 

[sp3llv3xit]

 



Sennheiser IE80 reborn with solid core crystal cable, a vented driver case, dampened inner chamber and a lot of TLC.   

Now my primary daily IEM. 

 

 

[RAFA]

Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 and Fiio X3ii. 

The ESW9 are pretty rare these days.

 

[Zealand21]

Is that a Swiss backpack, I love them its all I use they have so many compartments, they are expensive though.

Yes it is. I have two of the backpacks and one mailman's bag. Got them at Tesco during a promo at ridiculously low prices. Just had to get more than one. Far from the high end stuff but still well-made and reliable.

 

[shadye]

RSA Shadow or Pico Slim? I found the RSA shadow for $220 and the slim for $200 (2nd hand), which one should I get? I have an iPod Classic 5.5 gen and will be using it with Jh audio 5 ciems. I don't have any preference, I'm just looking for good sound, thanks!

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

  RSA Shadow or Pico Slim? I found the RSA shadow for $220 and the slim for $200 (2nd hand), which one should I get? I have an iPod Classic 5.5 gen and will be using it with Jh audio 5 ciems. I don't have any preference, I'm just looking for good sound, thanks!

I would suggest getting a DAP like Fiio X3ii for your JH5. iPod Classic 5.5Gens were too noisy for BA iems, adding amps will not help.
You will experience a much bigger jump in SQ with newer DAPs vs stacking you 5.5G iPod.

 

[shadye]

I didn't know that! I'll test my jh5s with my ipod 5.5g once I get them. And what about the RSA shadow + ipod nano 6G, I was also suggested that. 
would you personally take that over the fiio x3? The nano/shadow rig will set me back around around $280 and I see the fiio x3 for as low as $150.

 

[maricius]

I would suggest getting a DAP like Fiio X3ii for your JH5. iPod Classic 5.5Gens were too noisy for BA iems, adding amps will not help.
You will experience a much bigger jump in SQ with newer DAPs vs stacking you 5.5G iPod.

Using the lineout into a quiet amp like the Pico Slim solves the noise problem for me. That being said, I can't say I've heard the X3ii or the RSA Shadow. I don't believe you should just discredit the 5.5g though. I know of people who still prefer it for its rather unique tonality.

I didn't know that! I'll test my jh5s with my ipod 5.5g once I get them. And what about the RSA shadow + ipod nano 6G, I was also suggested that. 
would you personally take that over the fiio x3? The nano/shadow rig will set me back around around $280 and I see the fiio x3 for as low as $150.

iPod 5.5g > any other iPod iteration IMO but I agree that you should try DAPs at the same price range. I think Headfonia compared the Pico Slim to the RSA way back. I'm not too certain though. Good luck

 

[shadye]

I found this setup by audiohead,
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiEJSnWKSCw
 
He says that it's very transparent. I can remove the nano 6g clip and velcro strap it with the ipod and coupled with a low profile line out it ends up being more compact than the fiio x3. I would be also be to sync my itunes directly, which I prefer but then again I would be limited to 16 gigs. So many drawbacks. 
 
I mean the RSA shadow is a $400 amp that is designed for IEMs, it's hard to believe that a $200 DAP is a better option.

 

[maricius]

I find the later iPods to be more digital sounding and more 2-dimensional.

Some literature for you

http://www.headfonia.com/back-to-the-future-friday-ipod-5g-ipod-video/

http://www.headfonia.com/the-usual-suspects-12-portable-amps-compared/2/

Direct comparison between the Shadow and the Pico Slim

Personally, I love my iPod Video 5.5g and Pico Slim for their synergy with my FAD Heaven VI. I prefer that setup than with my DX90.

 

[EarArtworks]

EX1000 + iPhone 5

 

[adobotj]

I rarely use my ipod nowadays but on occasions that I do use it, I run it through a Fostex hp-p1 dac/amp. ZERO noise on my shure 535j and sounds beautiful