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Mar 23, 2024 at 5:57 AM Post #97,666 of 100,505
Did you buy an Invictus from Emiliano?😂
he scammed me, I had purchased a pure silver UPOCC cable, instead he gave me a cable with silver-plated copper conductors, I noticed this when I desoldered the connectors and scratched the filaments, they were terrible wires purchased on AliExpress, he never admitted his faults and never wanted to reimburse me. Stay away from that guy
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 6:33 AM Post #97,667 of 100,505
he scammed me, I had purchased a pure silver UPOCC cable, instead he gave me a cable with silver-plated copper conductors, I noticed this when I desoldered the connectors and scratched the filaments, they were terrible wires purchased on AliExpress, he never admitted his faults and never wanted to reimburse me. Stay away from that guy
This is not good😞 I stopped buying from him some time ago, but this was because my friend in Scotland is also making cables. But the cables I have from Gladiator has been good quality, and I have been happy except for some really long delivery times. But what you tell here is just textbook scamming ..
 
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Mar 23, 2024 at 7:10 AM Post #97,668 of 100,505
Friends. What have you bought at this Aliexpress Anniversary sale? What is the damage to the wallet?

Any worthwhile deals?



EPZ 530 with TP50

5 cables: NiceHCK OurLaura, XINHS 8 Core 7N bright and dark cooper, ivipQ 26AWG 7N OCC Palladium Plated, some others

Currently on my rotation:

Penon Fan2, Penon 10AE, Penon Quattro, Tansio Mirai X.
 
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Mar 23, 2024 at 7:26 AM Post #97,669 of 100,505
This is not good😞 I stopped buying from him some time ago, but this was because my friend in Scotland is also making cables. But the cables I have from Gladiator has been good quality, and I have been happy except for some really long delivery times. But what you tell here is just textbook scamming ..

I'm sorry to hear that he has also defrauded other buyers, he is dishonest who takes advantage of people's good faith, it is actually an illusion to believe that you can buy a 2 meter 8 core cable in pure silver and pay so little for it, considering that the Pure silver conductors cost about $70 per meter
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM Post #97,670 of 100,505
Friends. What have you bought at this Aliexpress Anniversary sale? What is the damage to the wallet?
NiceHCK Himalaya 289 USD
ivipq 502 cable 23 USD
NiceHCK 4.4 -> 3.5 adater 13.5 USD
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 9:49 AM Post #97,671 of 100,505
I'm sorry to hear that he has also defrauded other buyers, he is dishonest who takes advantage of people's good faith, it is actually an illusion to believe that you can buy a 2 meter 8 core cable in pure silver and pay so little for it, considering that the Pure silver conductors cost about $70 per meter
Most of the cable business is leading people to "believe" something in order for the to pay many times more than it should be for simple good electric connectors. The business is a business, who would shy away from easy profits....
Friends. What have you bought at this Aliexpress Anniversary sale? What is the damage to the wallet?

Any worthwhile deals?



Since you asked, my recent AE experience was very sad - largely due to trying to use coins (that I have plenty), Ali coupons and good deals:

1. "out of stock" on several items;
2. changing the price while paying (NiceHCK), never happened to me before;
3. not honouring the deal and boldly requesting me cancelling the order - I replied them: no way, just do not ship and have it in your AE seller records (ironically, not that I much needed this item...)

So the only item I got was a cable with a nice looking connectors from SHINs for $30+ my fourth most expensive cable.
My most expensive cable so far is Kinera Ace 2.0 - I am perfectly fine with their great story and amazing Kinera packaging worth extra $10+, and the cable being a good deal for me.

I do not hear any acousttic differences between good cables with a strand resistance below 0.3-0.4 Ohm.

It has been brought quite few times: while good basic cables with simple connectors can cost about $10-15, nice fancy connectors for extra $5-20 and colourful jackets of different artisans representing diverse cultures, artistic visions, etc..to add another $5-50 would be so great instead of this really silly "palladium, rhodium, special knit from R&D" earning this hobby a very dubious reputation...

Moondrop recently had a series of four flowers IEMs, and if not for @baskingshark, I possibly would not recognize it not much enunciated by Mooondrp in their Engilsh translation. I really liked three of them (May, Jiu and Chiu Ii), so
I would be very much into similar experiences to enjoy this hobby!
 
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Mar 23, 2024 at 10:03 AM Post #97,672 of 100,505
EPZ 530 with TP50

5 cables: NiceHCK OurLaura, XINHS 8 Core 7N bright and dark cooper, ivipQ 26AWG 7N OCC Palladium Plated, some others

Currently on my rotation:

Penon Fan2, Penon 10AE, Penon Quattro, Tansio Mirai X.
What a line-up! Cheers!
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 10:05 AM Post #97,673 of 100,505
NiceHCK Himalaya 289 USD
ivipq 502 cable 23 USD
NiceHCK 4.4 -> 3.5 adater 13.5 USD
Congratulations on the Himalaya, get ready! :sunglasses: Also never seen that price? Crazy!
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 10:12 AM Post #97,674 of 100,505
Friends. What have you bought at this Aliexpress Anniversary sale? What is the damage to the wallet?

Any worthwhile deals?


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Got a NiceHCK F1 Pro w/4.4mm plug for 75 greenbacks

That's all
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 10:13 AM Post #97,675 of 100,505
Mar 23, 2024 at 10:15 AM Post #97,676 of 100,505
ivipQ 26AWG 7N OCC Palladium Plated
Is this the maroonish one? I snagged that as well for my MP145 or Dark Phoenix. I got 4 other cables from IVIPQ this time, with requested modular ends. IMG_6993.jpegIMG_6994.jpegIMG_6996.jpegIMG_6997.jpeg
 
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Mar 23, 2024 at 10:15 AM Post #97,677 of 100,505
Mar 23, 2024 at 10:22 AM Post #97,678 of 100,505
NiceHCK Himalaya 289 USD
ivipq 502 cable 23 USD
NiceHCK 4.4 -> 3.5 adater 13.5 USD
When you get it after a while try out your most soundstage cable and most thinnest source, and check out how the upper end shows layers. For me one set up was the ASOS cable (soundstage) and the OS133 Penon Dongle. That has just enough power and a really clean and detailed top end. Truly is was special. Though the included cable is one nice cable.....no doubt about that. I mean NiceHCK is a cable maker, so they are going to include the best with their flagship. Cheers!
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 10:36 AM Post #97,679 of 100,505
What a line-up! Cheers!
Thanks!

I've not heard "TOTL" priced iem like FIR audio/64, JH audio, Elysian, etc. But this selection in the mid-price seems to be a sweet spot; I can't justify paying thousands just yet.

I have also been stuck on China-made iem, as they seem to have got it right and offer an excellent price to value, in my opinion.

Cheers
 
Mar 23, 2024 at 10:36 AM Post #97,680 of 100,505
Penon Totem adapters,
Penon Liquor tips
Cayin RU7
SLIIVO SLT6
Total amount ~$670
Totem adapters for the win! Congratulations! Oh, and the Liqueur tips will be mind bending! So very unique yet they work.
 

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