Recommended IEM Cables

Got my first Xinhs custom cable (double coloured copper).
Looks stunning and damned fine vfm.

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I will be joining in the Xinhs cable cult
I have been pondering the 4 core graphene for a while

4 Core Graphene Alloy Silver Plated – MMCX, for the 7Hz Timeless
8 Core 6N OCC Rainbow Blue Cable – 2 pin, the new Blue Mele

There were a few other very interesting cables, but I am really only listening to these two IEMs regularly, so that is sufficient.

EDIT - so you get the IEMs, then you fall in the ear tip rabbit hole, then cables, so what sub-collectable is going to bite me next ?

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Tips if you haven’t already. Sources. More IEMs. Kidneys. More IEMs.

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If I needed a new cable then this’s a bargain :heart_eyes:

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I am well into that one. Here is a box of tips, and I have another with TWS and foam.

Sources are an interesting – I am currently messing around with my PC sending the audio over USB to a Raspberry Pi, then I am writing some software DSP code.
It takes that and sends that digital output to Bluetooth or USB-C, where I currently consume it with a BTR5. Sort a DIY pre-amp. The point was to introduce and tweak software emulated tube amp warmness, without having to tube roll, or spend a bunch of money.

I am pondering taking that project to the next level and seeing how complicated it is to assemble a good DAC. Then I could make my own Pre-Amp and DAC, and that would only leave the Amp. Amps are pretty simple, but I know there are tricks to clean neutral power that I haven’t learned. I just think it would be cool to have my own stack.

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What is the difference between the materials for cables?

I know some people love silver, some graphene, some copper, etc. why?

I own silver and copper, and maybe silver sounds brighter, maybe?

Just got the O2 during this sale. And i got a Linsoul cable for it.

My only source rn is Apple dongle, so my next purchase will probably be q5k or a better dongle.

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Very nice, does that slider actually slide?

Yes it does a very smoothly too.

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just bought and asked to make the same cable :slight_smile:

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Its a damn fine cable. My favourite.

Since I sold the Variations, I’ve been using it on Mele. Bought the gold version for RSV.

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Good time to snatch some XINHS cables :wink:

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Did I miss a XINHS promo code…? :lying_face:

EDIT: Got a discount after messaging him/them (2 x 4-core graphene cables (one with black hardware and one standard) + another of the black braided ones incoming)… :slight_smile:

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Just ordered these two both with black hardware for no good reason… need to sort a Plussound X6 for my Z1R’s on Black Friday if they offer a discount :man_shrugging: and cables done :+1:

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Plussound %20 BF Discount will be ordering my Z1R cable later today :+1:

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Done :+1:

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Finally found the correct place for my XINHS gold and silver plated single crystal copper cable…I found it to be surprisingly warmish which for most of my sets was not what I wanted :grimacing: but a DX312 (nos setting) OG P1’s and not often used Final E’s and oh yes such a sweet synergy for sure…

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Which cable is that? Thank you

It’s this with grey hardware :+1:

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I have to say It’s hard if you do actually believe that cables do make a difference (yeah It’s all subjective blah, blah) where can you try/demo cables with your chain?..

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