added cable 183 to the database. it's an alternative to cable 175, if you want a less bright cable than 174.
182,
183. eac AuPlatAg+AgAu 4c/8c (gold+silver,eagle,MV)
taiwan neotech oem 24k gold plated up-occ silver + up-occ pure silver99% + Au1% alloy. 28awg/core, PE sheath, from electro acousti.
structure:
AuAg: 0.10mm*10(ID:0.36mm/OD:1.4mm/28.15awg). gold plated Ag: 0.15mm?*7 (~26awg).
the result is 27AWG (24AWG in 8 cores version).
eagle true rhodium plated plug (over gold plating); superb quality plug, there is a big difference between these components (jack, divider, slider), and those used in any other chi-cable from my list; the plug costs over $14, while others cost $2-3. good strain reliefs.
mmcx, 2pins, QDC, and other terminations, together with 2.5, 3.5, 4.4mm plugs, available. you can also ask for other terminations, like 2.5mm or 3.5mm plugs for headphones, and not ear molded guides (search for desired plugs in their stock).
flexible wire, but not the most flexible; it's supple, considering its thickness.
some microphonics, then, although i don't notice them when music is playing.
like the other up-occ wires, sound is very clean, reference. darker background, deeper soundstage, which helps to better separation and imaging perception. this also leads to better definition and detail.
compared to cables 173/174 (only AgAu wire), the gold plated silver wire helps to get less bright result. quality of upper mids and highs is the same, but you get bolder bass and low mids, and some more sub-bass rumble.
compared to 175, i think i prefer up-occ copper bass than this gold plated silver bass. but i have to do further AB between both cables to confirm it.
wires used:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33046978735.html (same than cables 173/174), and
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1000007639757.html
183. 8 cores version: 122..122..119..131 mΩ..[33.3g]..108..102 pF..[112cm]
outer diameter: 5.5mm. length from splitter: 37cm.
182. 4 cores version
links:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33044349754.html
