[JLoud]

Agreed. I went from the CC to the TC. The TC is definitely a step up all the way around.

 

[Homrsimson]

is it generally not advised to buy a superconductor or other upgrade cable that is dual 3 pin if you can only use with an adapter to 4 pin xlr? I’ve had mixed experiences with adapters and whether they impact sound quality.

 

[JLoud]

My WA33 has dual 3 pin xlr so I will probably order one that way if I get one. Just get a high quality adapter. Abyss makes one I believe.

 

[Bonddam]

is it generally not advised to buy a superconductor or other upgrade cable that is dual 3 pin if you can only use with an adapter to 4 pin xlr? I’ve had mixed experiences with adapters and whether they impact sound quality.

I know the SC comes in a 4 pin xlr connector.

 

[JLoud]

I'm kind of up in the air on which one to get. I have both on my amp. Resale would probably be better with the 4 pin XLR.

 

[Bonddam]

The 3 pin just looks nicer but if you decide to sell it you have a bigger audience to sell to.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Don’t get the 2 three pin xlr. One, like everybody has mentioned, it’ll be easier to sell the 4-pin. Two, if you change amps, very few have 2 three pin connectors. Three, adapters converting the 3-pins to a 4-pin or SE cost more. Four, wires get tangled more with two wires not connected to each other. Five, there is no added sound quality benefit with two 3-pins over a 4-pin.

 

[Bonddam]

I can say I wish I got the 4 pin instead because I have a Citadel custom coming next year which makes me switch to the stock cable.

 

[Blueoris]

Nope... I've owned both... TCs win.

Agreed. I went from the CC to the TC. The TC is definitely a step up all the way around.

My concern is that I am into tonal balance and not too much on resolution, layering, dynamics, technicalities etc. Also, I happen to love dry and lean articulation in the mids.
To me, CC midrange and tonal balance between mids and highs is spot on, but I have read here that mids in the TC are less drier, fuller and highs are a bit rounded, compared to CC.
And I won't allow myself owning both models, just one.
Any thoughts?

 

[JonathanKlein]

Christmas has come early. Impatiently waiting for the rest of the system to get here next week.

 

[Roasty]

Christmas has come early. Impatiently waiting for the rest of the system to get here next week.

Wow what a setup! For me that would be Christmas coming early over several years!

 

[Homrsimson]

Don’t get the 2 three pin xlr. One, like everybody has mentioned, it’ll be easier to sell the 4-pin. Two, if you change amps, very few have 2 three pin connectors. Three, adapters converting the 3-pins to a 4-pin or SE cost more. Four, wires get tangled more with two wires not connected to each other. Five, there is no added sound quality benefit with two 3-pins over a 4-pin.

Thanks, all good points. I guess I’m wondering though if I can get one with an abyss adapter, is there any degradation in sound quality if I use the adapter

 

[JLoud]

I believe Abyss sells their deluxe package with dual 3 pin xlr with adapters for 4 pin xlr and 6.3 SE. So I would say no degradation. The SC cable, like the stock Abyss cable is two wires all the way from headphone to plug. You can always use velcro wraps if you find it too cumbersome. I did with the stock at first. But I have since removed them, I don't have issues with it. But all good points made in previous post. What would you ever sell the SC cable and upgrade to? Just wondering to my self.

 

[JonathanKlein]

What would you ever sell the SC cable and upgrade to? Just wondering to my self.

I opted for the Lazuli Nirvana but would like to A/B with the SC before deciding to keep it.

 

[Mikey99]

Nope... I've owned both... TCs win.

I have too, agree the TC is better than the CC.