[MikePortnoy]

  So, I got bored at work and decided to write a (small) review of the Rhapsodio 2.98 8-strand cable. A very special cable that I love for its very unique sound. 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/rhapsodio-2-98-silver-gold-occ-litz-8-strand/reviews/14783
 
ps. Will do some A/B comparisons later to update on speed etc., and add some photos; or I will send it over to @MikePortnoy sometime for a proper cable review 

 

 
Proper cable review? Man, you already made a very informative one! 
 
And I am honored to see this post! 

 

 

[ozziecook]

Solars finaaaallllly ordered after a massive ruck with wallet and head. Thanks to Sammy for lightening fast responses - and thanks to one or two others here (they know who they are - the invoice is in the post, boyz  

 )

 

[Kerouac]

  So, I got bored at work and decided to write a (small) review of the Rhapsodio 2.98 8-strand cable.

 
Well done, Nic!

 
A very nice review on this (imo also) fabulous cable

 
 

  Solars finaaaallllly ordered after a massive ruck with wallet and head.

 
Congrats!
 
Your head will be happy as soon as the Solar is in your ears, feeding it with that sweet music / sound quality and
your wallet will be happy afterwards, when the price has really gone up, like Sammy mentioned before

 
 
Btw, universals?

 

[flinkenick]

   
Proper cable review? Man, you already made a very informative one! 
 
And I am honored to see this post! 

 

Might be informative, but not at your level yet buddy. People read my review and are probably still wondering what the level of control and space of the sub-bass is, or how good the black space around the instruments is, or the treble and midrange speed 

 
I will send it over to you soon my friend!
 
Quote:

  Well done, Nic!
 
A very nice review on this (imo also) fabulous cable

Thanks Erik! you know best how to judge it! RSD is launching a new cable line again, I wonder if they are keeping these.. If not it will be a collectors item soon 

 

[flinkenick]

  Solars finaaaallllly ordered after a massive ruck with wallet and head. Thanks to Sammy for lightening fast responses - and thanks to one or two others here (they know who they are - the invoice is in the post, boyz  

 )

Glad you decided to pull the trigger. My head and wallet have not been on speaking terms for quite a while, I know that feel bro. But in this case it is worth it 

 

[ozziecook]

Talking of cables, how good is the Pandora spc upgrade cable ? Compared to the Rhapsodio 2.98 8-strand cable...and others?

 

[flinkenick]

The standard SPC cable is great, I use it a lot. Switching cables is fun and will change the sound, but it is not a necessity. When manufacturers use a flimsy factory produced 3-wire, the bass has less control and muddies the midrange for instance. In that case I would recommend a different cable, but this is a high quality cable as is. If you have the Solar and a good source, you're good to go.

 

[subguy812]

  Talking of cables, how good is the Pandora spc upgrade cable ? Compared to the Rhapsodio 2.98 8-strand cable...and others?

Ozzie did you ask what cable your iem is coming with?

 

[ozziecook]

  Ozzie did you ask what cable your iem is coming with?

Yes - it's the Pandora

 

[Kerouac]

  The standard SPC cable is great, I use it a lot.

 
Are you sure that the cable that came with our Solars was a silver plated (copper) one?

(Btw, in this picture, the one on the left)
 
I always thought (probably my mistake) that it was a pure copper litz 

Anyway, this is a great sounding cable indeed (haven't heard the Pandora myself though)

 

 

[flinkenick]

Sammy switched the standard cable from copper litz to the Pandora SPC, I got the SPC with the RTi2

 

[Kerouac]

I got the SPC with the RTi2

 
Ah...didn't know that (my mistake)

 

[jmills8]

Are you sure that the cable that came with our Solars was a silver plated (copper) one?


(Btw, in this picture, the one on the left)

I always thought (probably my mistake) that it was a pure copper litz :rolleyes:
Anyway, this is a great sounding cable indeed (haven't heard the Pandora myself though)  

I like the metal case.

 

[Kerouac]

I like the metal case.

 
Yeah, Rhapsodio ''old style'' => probably a nuclear bomb proof case

 
 
I like the new design cases also very much though

 

[subguy812]

In my review I completed it with the Pandora SPC. It was my stock cable and honestly you don't "need" any other. It sounds awesome.