The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread

[efejoao]

I'm testing the "demo" of Mitch's filters right now and I must admit that I like what I hear. In fact, the midrange is now closer and has gained in resolution.

What sort of filter are we talking about? How are you applying this?

 

[Roasty]

What sort of filter are we talking about? How are you applying this?

It's a set of 3 convolution filters in zip files; neutral, bass extension, bass + treble extension. choose one and load up via Roon (or other playback software that can add convo filters into the chain). they're very good with the Abyss and worth a try.

 

[F208Frank]

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/abyss-tc-1266-sc-xlr-cable-super-conductor.51559/

^Super Conductor Cable for TC 1266

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/abyss-1266-tc-with-superconductor-cable.50245/

^TC 1266 with SC Cable

Decided to part out now as someone took the stand only. Thanks.

Need to recoup some money from other degenerate purchases. Thanks in advance.

 

[slazhx]

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/abyss-tc-1266-sc-xlr-cable-super-conductor.51559/

^Super Conductor Cable for TC 1266

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/abyss-1266-tc-with-superconductor-cable.50245/

^TC 1266 with SC Cable

Decided to part out now as someone took the stand only. Thanks.

Need to recoup some money from other degenerate purchases. Thanks in advance.

Please see my PM

 

[draytonklammer]

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/abyss-tc-1266-sc-xlr-cable-super-conductor.51559/

^Super Conductor Cable for TC 1266

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/abyss-1266-tc-with-superconductor-cable.50245/

^TC 1266 with SC Cable

Decided to part out now as someone took the stand only. Thanks.

Need to recoup some money from other degenerate purchases. Thanks in advance.

It was so hard not to purchase this when you posted yesterday.
Great price, I'm sure someone will be pleased.

 

[draytonklammer]

Does anyone have links to better posts comparing the 1266 TC and Diana TC?
Just curious how I might feel about it, but I'm assuming the 1266 TC is probably better in most ways.

 

[vonBaron]

Yes, 1266 have better soundstage and bass, they are more pleasant to my ears too. Diana TC lack bass quantity and have somewhat shouting midrange imo.

 

[Abyss Headphones]

^^^ You may want to try Diana TC again. Its tonality was tuned to be very similar to AB1266 when each headphone is mated with a proper amplifier. In other words an amp that works best for AB1266 may not be the same amp that works best for Diana TC.

 

[draytonklammer]

Yes, 1266 have better soundstage and bass, they are more pleasant to my ears too. Diana TC lack bass quantity and have somewhat shouting midrange imo.

I appreciate your thoughts.
That's kind of what I figured.

Most of the thoughts I've read about the two claim that the Diana is basically the child of the 1266.
Similar sound, but not quite there.

 

[559938]

Hi all. I bought this thinking I was about to purchase a Susvara to run from my Pass Labs XA25. That changed so now this is getting sold. One week old. PM if interested.
Cheers
Mick

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/silver-dragon-speaker-headphone-adapter-cable.51700/

 

[deuter]

Hi all. I bought this thinking I was about to purchase a Susvara to run from my Pass Labs XA25. That changed so now this is getting sold. One week old. PM if interested.
Cheers
Mick

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/silver-dragon-speaker-headphone-adapter-cable.51700/This is not the classifieds.

 

[vonBaron]

I go back to "stock" 1266 TC sound, for most of the time Mitch filters was too flat for me.

 

[carboncopy]

I go back to "stock" 1266 TC sound, for most of the time Mitch filters was too flat for me.

The same...they are very convicing at first (and they are really good indeed) but somehow the sound is more alive without them. But I generally don't like oversampling and any kind of digital EQ comes autmatically with oversampling. In my experience careful positioning of the headphone, the superconductor and a powerful tube amp elevates it to perfection without any EQ.

 

[Litlgi74]

The time has come (again) for me to part ways with my TCs. Wouldn't be surprised if I end up purchasing another set... But for now, I'd like to use the money towards another hobby.



My TCs are now Sold

Thanks

John

 

[SpeleoFool]

Greetings, fellow Abyss enthusiasts!

I just recently acquired a 1266 TC. Unfortunately, mine has weak bass in the right side, so off to Abyss it has gone for inspection / cleaning.

Meanwhile, I went a little overboard at MyCaseBuilder designing custom foam for 1266 based on the Pelican Air 1507. I used two layers of foam--the upper tray holds the headphones (with strap and pads attached), and the lower "basement" has room for cables and accessories. The foam supports printing, so I had too much fun playing with various backgrounds and coming up with a few different themes. Here are a couple examples:

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I'm a little bummed that my honeymoon period was cut short, but I'm really looking forward to getting my 1266 back and performing a test fit in one of these cases. I just need to decide which design to make.

Once I'm sure the foam is good, I can share pictures and links to the projects in case anyone else wants to make a similar case.