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How much will the SQ changed with an extra connector in the path?
TWag Replacement cable for the balanced Protector
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Until I listen to it, I really can't say. Less breaks, the better off you are, however how much I do not know....
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I guess the difference will be quite big as normal 3.5mm only got L R and G, and for balanced its L+ L- R+ R-. Not sure how the conversion is going to work tho. =\
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Craig, can you give us an update on teh status of the balance Twag? It seems like the Protector is getting ready soon.
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I'm waiting for connectors from Ray. Then I should be able to establish pricing and a release date.
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Ray mentioned in a recent post on The Protector, he would sell the connector for $2.50 to an individual with an amp purchase. I don't think it is a special price as early in the thread I recall him mentioning the connector only cost like $2.00.
| Originally Posted by SACD-Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm waiting for connectors from Ray. Then I should be able to establish pricing and a release date. Craig |
Ray mentioned in a recent post on The Protector, he would sell the connector for $2.50 to an individual with an amp purchase. I don't think it is a special price as early in the thread I recall him mentioning the connector only cost like $2.00.
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After having a GREAT conversation with Ray today, I must say that I was overwhelmed with his reaction with the Protector and my Elite replacement cable!!
I have a feeling that this will be a marriage worth talking about.
I should be receiving my Protector VERY soon and will post my reaction. If its even close to Ray's impression, than we are entering into foreign grounds here...
More details to follow on pricing for a new cable and to re-cable an already existing replacement cable.
I should have the connectors next week and at that time will be in full prototype mode. However, perhaps its already complete?
Craig
I have a feeling that this will be a marriage worth talking about.
I should be receiving my Protector VERY soon and will post my reaction. If its even close to Ray's impression, than we are entering into foreign grounds here...
More details to follow on pricing for a new cable and to re-cable an already existing replacement cable.
I should have the connectors next week and at that time will be in full prototype mode. However, perhaps its already complete?
Craig
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Great question. This should be mentioned when I have the amp.
Craig
| Originally Posted by Jalo /img/forum/go_quote.gif How much will the SQ changed with an extra connector in the path? |
Great question. This should be mentioned when I have the amp.
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It must be nice to have connections!!!!
| Originally Posted by SACD-Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif After having a GREAT conversation with Ray today, I should be receiving my Protector VERY soon and will post my reaction. If its even close to Ray's impression, than we are entering into foreign grounds here... Craig |
It must be nice to have connections!!!!
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Actually, it really is!!
How is the balanced cable??
Craig
| Originally Posted by Audio Addict /img/forum/go_quote.gif It must be nice to have connections!!!!
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Actually, it really is!!
How is the balanced cable??
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I haven't had a chance to listen since getting it back.
I probably should be downstairs listening to it right now instead of being on Head-Fi.
| Originally Posted by SACD-Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually, it really is!!
How is the balanced cable?? Craig |
I haven't had a chance to listen since getting it back.
I probably should be downstairs listening to it right now instead of being on Head-Fi.
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I listened to it for a while and I must say its really nice especially with the BUDA and Apache.
I will say that balanced really is a great match with these custom IEMs.
Craig
| Originally Posted by Audio Addict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I haven't had a chance to listen since getting it back.
I probably should be downstairs listening to it right now instead of being on Head-Fi. |
I listened to it for a while and I must say its really nice especially with the BUDA and Apache.
I will say that balanced really is a great match with these custom IEMs.
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If you haven't listened to the JH13Pro's balanced, I don't think you have really heard what they are capable of. I was listening to Norah Jone's latest album through my Apache and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Craig, I will be very interested in hearing your impression of "The Protector" compared to balanced from your Apache. I wonder how much of the WOW is the significantly improved source compared to the iPod as a source.
| Originally Posted by SACD-Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif I listened to it for a while and I must say its really nice especially with the BUDA and Apache. I will say that balanced really is a great match with these custom IEMs. Craig |
If you haven't listened to the JH13Pro's balanced, I don't think you have really heard what they are capable of. I was listening to Norah Jone's latest album through my Apache and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Craig, I will be very interested in hearing your impression of "The Protector" compared to balanced from your Apache. I wonder how much of the WOW is the significantly improved source compared to the iPod as a source.
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The Apache is one of my favorite amps. If its even close, than I will be very impressed.
Plus I have some decent sources feeding my Apache as well!!
Craig
| Originally Posted by Audio Addict /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you haven't listened to the JH13Pro's balanced, I don't think you have really heard what they are capable of. I was listening to Norah Jone's latest album through my Apache and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!. Craig, I will be very interested in hearing your impression of "The Protector" compared to balanced from your Apache. I wonder how much of the WOW is the significantly improved source compared to the iPod as a source. |
The Apache is one of my favorite amps. If its even close, than I will be very impressed.
Plus I have some decent sources feeding my Apache as well!!
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Will you run your Cary into the Protector to see what it is truly capable of? Of course it would have to be single ended through a mini but for you having a good quality cable like this laying around is probably not a problem.
| Originally Posted by SACD-Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Apache is one of my favorite amps. If its even close, than I will be very impressed. Plus I have some decent sources feeding my Apache as well!! Craig |
Will you run your Cary into the Protector to see what it is truly capable of? Of course it would have to be single ended through a mini but for you having a good quality cable like this laying around is probably not a problem.
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