[ufospls2]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQW1WFX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_OUYGFbCZRT4SP

Sorry guys, I'm poor yet love the TC, and having to downgrade financially
This product seems to have a dac and balanced out.
I don't know what to look for in the product description, is this capable to drive the TC with authority?
I know it's probably poop but I'm hoping it can at least drive them ok, not expecting anything nice here...

What I might suggest is, if you are using a computer as your source, 3.5mm to RCA Cable from your computers headphone out, into an ok amp. I'd have a look at the used market, but there are some good options. Monoprice has the THX amp

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=39359

I think the Asgard 3 from Schiit might even do an ok job

https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard

Also the Magnius

https://www.schiit.com/products/magnius

These are good low cost options. If you want to spend a bit more, the FluxLab FA-10 seems to be getting good reviews

https://fluxlab-acoustics.com/product/fa10/

Another option is check out your local craigslist/gumtree ads. Look for cheap vintage receivers. As long as they are solid state, and being careful with the volume knob, you can use these with headphones with an adapter from the speaker outputs.

Best of luck, and I think with a few hundred invested you will still be able to enjoy your TC's

 

[jlbrach]

Subjectively I found the SC cable upgrade to be of the same order of magnitude as adding the M-scaler.

ummmm, no!

 

[mvvRAZ]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/raz...otl-iem-shootout.916021/page-51#post-15914641

A mini review/impressions post of the 1266 Phi CC if anyone is interested (not the TC, I believe that's the semi-last version)

 

[vonBaron]

 

[tholt]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/raz...otl-iem-shootout.916021/page-51#post-15914641

A mini review/impressions post of the 1266 Phi CC if anyone is interested (not the TC, I believe that's the semi-last version)

I also have the Phi CC. I tend to agree with you about the midrange. There can be a slight sharpness to it, on through the treble. Others have remarked the midrange can sound a bit thin, which to me is the more accurate term. I believe the slight thinness of the midrange, combined with the Abyss' extreme resolution and incisive leading edge attack, contributes to a certain sharpness in mids and treble. I've often wondered if the mids were fuller, perhaps this sharpness would be offset a bit. Through many amps, cables and DACs, I've found this characteristic still remained. I believe it's just part of the sonic sig of this headphone. Despite that, the Abyss is still a technical marvel and always an 'experience' when listening. So much so that I've tried to warm up just about every other part of my system to compensate, rather than sell it off for different headphones.

Others may disagree; we all hear things differently. I have not heard the TC so don't know if the thinness is mitigated or alleviated. It also sounds like the SC cable helps here, though I'm at odds with its cost.

Luckily the fit is fine for me; I can wear it for hours.

 

[JLoud]

I had the CC and now have the TC. The mids are indeed fleshed out more. The mid-range was my only real complaint with the CC. Still loved it, but wanted a more balanced sound. The TC accomplishes that. Very happy now.

 

[vonBaron]

So TC have more "meat" on midrange than CC?
And what about bass? It has same amout of quality and quanity?

 

[InstantSilence]

When is the next 1266 coming out? I mean, in the past, what was the frequency of newly released?

 

[JLoud]

So TC have more "meat" on midrange than CC?
And what about bass? It has same amout of quality and quanity?

Yes I would say the have more "meat" in the mid-range. Less of a V response, more neutral. The bass is just as detailed, and hits just as hard as the CC.

 

[Bonddam]

What would they need to improve on for a new 1266?

 

[InstantSilence]

What would they need to improve on for a new 1266?

To me, even more meat on the mids, a mid forward signature. But that's what I wish... Not what needs a fix.
As far as sound im în love, no need for a change to me.
But that stock cable... Stiff... Awkward... Horrible sleeve design.... Idk.... Change that

 

[Ciggavelli]

To me, even more meat on the mids, a mid forward signature. But that's what I wish... Not what needs a fix.
As far as sound im în love, no need for a change to me.
But that stock cable... Stiff... Awkward... Horrible sleeve design.... Idk.... Change that

Part of me thinks that Abyss purposefully made the stock cable that unwieldy and awkward.

The ergonomics of the stock cable just suck. They sound good, but I hated the feel and plastic-ness of it. Due to that, I looked into upgrading, and lo and behold I bought the superconductor. They got me

Luckily the SC is actually a nice upgrade.

 

[InstantSilence]

Part of me thinks that Abyss purposefully made the stock cable that unwieldy and awkward.

The ergonomics of the stock cable just suck. They sound good, but I hated the feel and plastic-ness of it. Due to that, I looked into upgrading, and lo and behold I bought the superconductor. They got me

Luckily the SC is actually a nice upgrade.

Can one cut the cable, lightly, just the sleeve, vertical cut and resleeve it?

 

[MatW]

Can one cut the cable, lightly, just the sleeve, vertical cut and resleeve it?

Only one way to find out. Good luck and let us know!

 

[35FLE]

What would they need to improve on for a new 1266?

Just provide a nice discount on the Superconductor cable