[musicinmymind]

Just spending some time with the DT1770's last 3 days that I finished upgrading/modding...etc the other week. Looking at them I thought maybe I should make a main cable that matches/reflects the cans new internal/external headband silver/copper mix braided wiring.....

Cable looks awesome, which raw wire did you use for this DIY?

 

[Silver Wolf]

Cable looks awesome, which raw wire did you use for this DIY?

Many thanks for kind remark,
The raw cable itself is a high strand count (140 strands per cable) silk / Litz config OFC cable and the other cable used is same size/type litz but SPC = cable itself is almost 2mm OD (strips clean/easy @16awg). It's not pre-braided as it's single core cable, I get via aliexpress....

 

[AudioDuck]

Current state shown below.

Coming soon: Upgraded seating at bottom. Very, very excited about that arrival!

 

[ThanatosVI]

Current state shown below.

Coming soon: Upgraded seating at bottom. Very, very excited about that arrival!

Prepare to be amazed.
The comfort of my Mayfair is even better than it seemed from the short test Session.

Living with it for a week as of today.
The chair you sit in doesn't get enough attention for how much it impacts the overall experience!

 

[AudioDuck]

Prepare to be amazed.
The comfort of my Mayfair is even better than it seemed from the short test Session.

Living with it for a week as of today.
The chair you sit in doesn't get enough attention for how much it impacts the overall experience!

Congratulations on your new chair! It was striking to me how different the models felt, and how getting the right size/fit made a MASSIVE difference. I can’t wait until mine (a “Wing” model) is delivered!

 

[ThanatosVI]

Congratulations on your new chair! It was striking to me how different the models felt, and how getting the right size/fit made a MASSIVE difference. I can’t wait until mine (a “Wing” model) is delivered!

Thank you!

Yeah to me too.
I tested most models and was quite lucky that my favourite was the Mayfair which is one if the more reasonably priced ones. (Just like the Wing)

Getting the right size and fit has such an huge impact. It's probably also the reason why they are this expensive. Getting that right required a lot of research.
There are many knock offs that aim for similar aesthetics but don't come even close in comfort, since the Support and angles aren't at the right places.

I missed to try their "Magic" model, it's the only one I still want to try. (And hope that the Mayfair remains my favourite even afterwards)

 

[Elegiac]

Icon Audio BA3 arrived today. Giving it a run to make sure it works before I stash it away for the 'endgame' chain. It's a big boy. Far bigger than I imagined. Big, chonky, heavy thing. Solid chungus... hefty.

The 6N6 tubes sound okay. I think the quality of the components around them elevates them. Considering pin adapters so I can drop some superior tubes in there. Have to figure out/ask whether a 12au7 would work in the circuit. Regulator tube is sitting a bit wonky, which triggers me. The bypass switch certainly soothes me again, for now. It's the first time I've bought second-hand. But I think it's worked out okay. Certainly saved myself something like $700.

But all-in-all, it sounds good. And when I've got it chained with better gear, it should sound great.

 

[zen87192]

Reached a point where I am very happy with the sound... for the time being...

 

[ThanatosVI]

Reached a point where I am very happy with the sound... for the time being...

Susvara + Envy
Certainly a reason to be happy

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Just spending some time with the DT1770's last 3 days that I finished upgrading/modding...etc the other week. Looking at them I thought maybe I should make a main cable that matches/reflects the cans new internal/external headband silver/copper mix braided wiring.....

Beautiful work, as usual! Love it!

Current state shown below.

Coming soon: Upgraded seating at bottom. Very, very excited about that arrival!

Very handsome setup! What speakers are those?

 

[whirlwind]

I confess that Elden Ring has taken up some of my music listening time in 2022. My son put me on to it back in February. He says my play style is "practically a meme of a Dad gamer". One of my resolutions for the coming new year is: no video games, more music.

I defeated Malenia in mid Summer and became Elden Lord by end of Summer. Considering my age and the state of my reflexes, I deserve a cookie.

My son say's this is what is going to happen to be. He gifted me Red Dead Redemption 2 through Steam and has told me that I will be putting too many hours into the game.

 

[AudioDuck]

Very handsome setup! What speakers are those?

Thank you! It’s a pair of Tannoy Precision 6.2s - sadly no longer made, but replaced by another model that also punches above its weight class. The 6.2s are highly recommended if you come across a pair.

 

[David222]

Reached a point where I am very happy with the sound... for the time being...

Love your 3x stack of Farad LPS. Setup looks amazing.

 

[alekc]

Susvara + Envy
Certainly a reason to be happy

@ThanatosVI @zen87192 Definitively also one very hard to beat Indeed such pairing is a pure pleasure IMHO. @zen87192 congrats on brilliant setup.

 

[whirlwind]

Current state shown below.

Coming soon: Upgraded seating at bottom. Very, very excited about that arrival!

Killer set-up. Relax.....Enjoy