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Apr 14, 2022 at 4:09 AM Post #20,761 of 88,127
Apr 14, 2022 at 4:15 AM Post #20,762 of 88,127
No, I haven't. I really like the cable I have on EVO. Not interested in changing it.
And you say I have willpower!? 🤔 That's probably the first combo I'd try if I had EVO and FT. Nothing quite like Cardas copper (assuming FT is Cardas) with dat bass... Why would you deny EVO the opportunity to sound even better?
I make a point of scanning the classifieds here at the beginning and end of each day ( a long standing habit) and I must say there's very little of anything interesting appearing in terms of IEMs and DAPs lately.
Me trying to figure out how I'm going to find all that great gear I missed out on in 2016...

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Do you see a young lady? I see a pair of IEMs 😉😄 - kind of an allegory -
Jessica Alba is my hall pass 😍
 
Apr 14, 2022 at 4:22 AM Post #20,763 of 88,127
To add more on hiding or being less than open with our spouses / partners regarding our audio purchases, I sent one of my packages to my work place 🫣
Haha! We Singaporeans think alike! All my audio purchases are sent to my work place!
 
Apr 14, 2022 at 4:56 AM Post #20,765 of 88,127
Looking forward to hearing what you think :) I’d recommend giving Jewel a bit of time to settle in. I found it to sound more weighted and full after a few days.
How's that M2 shootout coming along Mr D? 😉
 
Apr 14, 2022 at 5:06 AM Post #20,767 of 88,127
Looking forward to hearing what you think :) I’d recommend giving Jewel a bit of time to settle in. I found it to sound more weighted and full after a few days.
I'll defo be giving them plenty of hours. I don't quite get why these apparently need such a long burn in, 300 seems ballpark. I'm sure I read someone saying the other day they noticed a difference from 500 to 600 hours. I'll be well beyond giving a F by that point!
 
Apr 14, 2022 at 6:59 AM Post #20,770 of 88,127
I tried the iFi cable and found it quite bright.

I hear you, our 4.4mm-to-4.4mm features silver coating to reduce skin effects and some folks see this cable as a touch bright partially because of that. Thanks for your feedback though!
 
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Apr 14, 2022 at 7:02 AM Post #20,771 of 88,127
Lead time for the F7U universal is 4 weeks according to Kamil from Custom Art. Rendez-vous in a month😉
 
Apr 14, 2022 at 7:03 AM Post #20,772 of 88,127
I'll defo be giving them plenty of hours. I don't quite get why these apparently need such a long burn in, 300 seems ballpark. I'm sure I read someone saying the other day they noticed a difference from 500 to 600 hours. I'll be well beyond giving a F by that point!
I heard a decent change around 100-150 hours, the EST’s became more airy and layered. Haven’t heard much of a change after that so far but not at 500-600 hours.
 
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Apr 14, 2022 at 7:33 AM Post #20,773 of 88,127
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I feel like I've got dumbo ears after seeing these!
 
Apr 14, 2022 at 7:34 AM Post #20,774 of 88,127
I heard a decent change around 100-150 hours, the EST’s became more airy and layered. Haven’t heard much of a change after that so far but not at 500-600 hours.
I'd love to know how people keep track of it that accurately unless they are keeping notes on use time every day? 600 hours is a long time for casual listeners. Probably months.
 
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Apr 14, 2022 at 7:36 AM Post #20,775 of 88,127
I feel like I've got dumbo ears after seeing these!

I've been there too :D

But on the upside, I imagine that big earmolds can be a positive thing if one's after CIEMs with multiple drivers and internal parts that demand space.
 
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