[Paul Noir Culte]

I am still interested in the SC cable and may buy it next month. Does the SC come in a loveless cardboard box or do you get a wooden box or some other premium presentation?

 

[Roasty]

I am still interested in the SC cable and may buy it next month. Does the SC come in a loveless cardboard box or do you get a wooden box or some other premium presentation?

mine came in a nice wooden box. flatter than the one my abyss came in. and not two tone ie not the greenish cover.

 

[Paul Noir Culte]

Thank you for this information. I would definitely be disappointed if Abyss didn't include the wooden box with the SC cable.

 

[cangle]

Are you still rocking this configuration? I’m also 3 and 9 and will mess with toe in tomorrow

Sort of. I don't toe out anymore as the sound is too behind me. I'm still at roughly 3 and 9 and alternate between no toe-in or out and a bit of toe-in. I still find that toe-in gives the most realistic stage but the pressure on my temples is uncomfortable so I do it temporarily. Still playing around with the fit though after owning the 1266 for a year or so.

 

[Somatic]

Been messing around with the TC last 2 days. I think I found the right fit. If the frame is too wide bass tends to distort etc. I landed on the pads softly touching the side of head with slight toe-in. My pads are at 3 and 9. The recessed mids are apparent. They do sound fuller and more fullbodied than the Susvara's but I like how the Susvara's convey detail. I feel the TCs are more in your face. Susvara's at louder volumes hit hard and sound great still with Rock etc.

I just started the journey with both these cans so I will need time to figure out the best use cases for both.

Funny i noticed the form factor of the HW hardware is a metaphor on how each can sounds. Susvara frame/body is much more delicate while the TC is robust/industrial. Portrayal of music seems to follow these conventions as well.

I wish the Susvara and the TC had an illegitimate child. That is my dream of an ultimate headphone.

Edit: Also, nothing compares to a dedicated sub ...

 

[Frankie D]

Edit: Also, nothing compares to a dedicated sub

What do you mean? In a 2-channel system?

 

[Somatic]

Yea, nice floor standing speaker and dedicated sub are amazing. But I have also added a sub when listening to headphones during the day when everyone is out. Best of both worlds.

 

[Somatic]

I'm running the TCs off the Rear XLR on the TT2 as most people mentioned this is the way to go for added power etc. I really like transparency and increased clarity. After 2 days of listening only to the rear XLRs I tried the front SE for crap and giggles. I was surprised to find out that I enjoyed the sound much more.

Things became a lot clearer, image clarity, less congestion, bass was less distorted, even the midrange seemed a bit more sweet and forward than before. I feel these cans are very technical and I can see them scale with better sources.

Edit: I found the Susvara's sounded limp off the front SE of the TT2 but much better off the Rear XLR. For context I preferred the added transparency I got running the Susvara off the rear XLRs vs the ABH2 which I ended up returning.

Edit 2: The difference was so stark using the SE outputs that I was trying to added warmer filters with the rear XLRs but with the SEs it was not needed. So picked filter for increased clarity etc.

 

[paradoxper]

Been messing around with the TC last 2 days. I think I found the right fit. If the frame is too wide bass tends to distort etc. I landed on the pads softly touching the side of head with slight toe-in. My pads are at 3 and 9. The recessed mids are apparent. They do sound fuller and more fullbodied than the Susvara's but I like how the Susvara's convey detail. I feel the TCs are more in your face. Susvara's at louder volumes hit hard and sound great still with Rock etc.

I just started the journey with both these cans so I will need time to figure out the best use cases for both.

Funny i noticed the form factor of the HW hardware is a metaphor on how each can sounds. Susvara frame/body is much more delicate while the TC is robust/industrial. Portrayal of music seems to follow these conventions as well.

I wish the Susvara and the TC had an illegitimate child. That is my dream of an ultimate headphone.

Edit: Also, nothing compares to a dedicated sub ...

Introduce a tube stage and you will flesh out the mids.

I am curious 6 months down the road where you have landed with the fit.

I don't believe I have changed my fitment in quite some months after trialing every metered inch but the voice in my head tells me, but wait there's more.

Perhaps that's the affliction of the pursuit of perfected delusion.

 

[Somatic]

Introduce a tube stage and you will flesh out the mids.

I am curious 6 months down the road where you have landed with the fit.

I don't believe I have changed my fitment in quite some months after trialing every metered inch but the voice in my head tells me, but wait there's more.

Perhaps that's the affliction of the pursuit of perfected delusion.

Will let you know. I was still messing with slight toe-in and toe-out. Toe-out increases soundstage. Too much and its loses its visceral impact.

 

[PierPP]

Introduce a tube stage and you will flesh out the mids.

I am curious 6 months down the road where you have landed with the fit.

I don't believe I have changed my fitment in quite some months after trialing every metered inch but the voice in my head tells me, but wait there's more.

Perhaps that's the affliction of the pursuit of perfected delusion.

In my (short) experience with the 1266 the SC gave mids some love. The further introduction of the MAY DAC in my chain gave them even more fleshing (I had the Venus2 before). Now, with MAY+CFA3+SC+1266, I am satisfied with the mids, undoubtedly comparable to the ZMF with tubes.

Yes, I'm happy ... till next step

 

[paradoxper]

Will let you know. I was still messing with slight toe-in and toe-out. Toe-out increases soundstage. Too much and its loses its visceral impact.

Definitely a fine line. I toe-out with the pads ported towards the front. This essential for a better comfort.

In my (short) experience with the 1266 the SC gave mids some love. The further introduction of the MAY DAC in my chain gave them even more fleshing (I had the Venus2 before). Now, with MAY+CFA3+SC+1266, I am satisfied with the mids, undoubtedly comparable to the ZMF with tubes.

Yes, I'm happy ... till next step

I hear you. I only use Norne cables so I run the S4 but you can't sucker me away from 300B life with solid state tendencies.

I'm still happy the CFA3 is providing you love.

 

[ra990]

I'm running the TCs off the Rear XLR on the TT2 as most people mentioned this is the way to go for added power etc. I really like transparency and increased clarity. After 2 days of listening only to the rear XLRs I tried the front SE for crap and giggles. I was surprised to find out that I enjoyed the sound much more.

Things became a lot clearer, image clarity, less congestion, bass was less distorted, even the midrange seemed a bit more sweet and forward than before. I feel these cans are very technical and I can see them scale with better sources.

Edit: I found the Susvara's sounded limp off the front SE of the TT2 but much better off the Rear XLR. For context I preferred the added transparency I got running the Susvara off the rear XLRs vs the ABH2 which I ended up returning.

Edit 2: The difference was so stark using the SE outputs that I was trying to added warmer filters with the rear XLRs but with the SEs it was not needed. So picked filter for increased clarity etc.

I didn't notice much of a sonic difference from the front or the rear outs with the Abyss, just increased headroom. I wonder if you're using a different cable with each and that might be contributing to the different sound signatures?

 

[normie610]

you can't sucker me away from 300B life with solid state tendencies.

So you’re using Cabernet 300B as opposed to Freya now?

 

[Somatic]

I didn't notice much of a sonic difference from the front or the rear outs with the Abyss, just increased headroom. I wonder if you're using a different cable with each and that might be contributing to the different sound signatures?

I'm using the same stock Susvara cable on both rear XLR and SE outputs. I definitely hear more transparency with the SE outputs. More clarity and less congestion in complex passages. Went from "meh" to a big smile on my face. Also I'm liking the Susvara stock silver/copper cable vs the stock Abyss cable. Abyss cable seems fuller but treble is more etched. Stock Susvara cable seems slightly leaner and more detailed. The cable difference might be in my head but I definitely feel strong about the front SE vs rear XLR differences in transparency.