Anyone with the first-hand Fearless Audio S8F experience?

Yeah, the hissing I got with the S8F (and to a greater extent the BGVP DP6) on the M11 was annoying for really quiet tracks but otherwise would sort of disappear. In both cases, that was running balanced cables, which I think can slightly amplify the noise floor of an amp.

I will point out that the Gu.Craftsman cable (that I have at least) does have more microphonics than other competing cables I have used. That Electro acousti cable looks really nice. I’ve used expensive cables and cheap cables and personally don’t find they make a huge difference in sound quality if the same end connection type is used. Going from single ended to balanced usually is the main sound difference as long as the original cable didn’t have a connection problem. The Han Sound Audio Zen 8 is probably my favorite in my collection, but it is quite bulky and doesn’t have preformed ear loops, so there are personal preference issues. For the money, the Tripowin C8 cables that Linsoul keeps advertising are really quite good.

The TinHiFi T4 sounds really really good too, soundstage seems very wide and the graph is perhaps slightly nicer for me than the BLON BL-03, as the bass is tamed just a smidge and feels a bit more controlled. There are some songs where the BLON BL-03 bass can be a bit much and others where it is glorious. I just need to swap tips around and find the best fit; the T4 does have a couple of sharp edges so if you insert them deeper the edge can be a touch uncomfortable…just need to iron out the fit.

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If interested in best option go with balanced 8 core version you’ll get better resistance. But if on a budget 4 core in SE should offer just a bit worse resistance and same performance SQ wise. Other parts of the cable jacks and connectors are of the high quality and its very well put together. Not to mention very blingy :heart_eyes:

Started in this hobby as a non believer in cables but as I got more mileage IMHO there are subtle differences. Are they worth asking price, for me now yes, few years back no.
Tripowin C8 and other similarly priced cables are a good budget choice and miles better than what Chi-fi manufacturers usually ship with their iems with, difference is night and day. But I agree difference in SQ in $30-40 cables to the one of a hundred and more is minimal but there.
Due to the S8F high sensitivity source has to be carefully chosen. They also hiss on my Ifi XDSD which is driving me nuts (yes only noticeable in quiet tracks but still). While with ES100 it’s dead silent :+1:
With Blon I’m using really nice thick, soft and heavy 8 core SPC balanced ($50) and it brings my Blon to the next level :heart_eyes::+1: I love it, perfect fit and nice relaxing sound signature (+light EQ applied). BTW Symbio Peel size M or Tenmark Whirlwind widebores work really well for me for me for Blon that is.
Yes again a bit more microphonics on Gu.Craft. Than competition but those ear-hooks are just damn perfect in every way a second to none. Stellar comfort, stability and fit.
Keep hearing good impressios for T4, I would lie if I said I’m not interested but after P1 fiasco (for me) I’m not in a hurry to jump on the hype train again, maybe later when financials allow.
Cheers

I’ve just ordered that electro acousti cable, and judging by the reviews it should be last cable I’ll ever need.