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Khoisan
6
Aug 26, 2018
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I can't sleep! I've been up listening to all my old music because these IEMs are a pleasure to listen to. The box and accessories are sparse but you're saving money on packaging to get those ten drivers. I'm driving mine off an Astell & Kern KANN DAP. This DAP includes an integrated amplifier and has 2.5mm balanced connection so I opted for the the optional cable. I used to listen to planar magnetic over the ear headphones (Oppo PM-3) with this DAP which really benefited from the amplifier. These don't need that much power to drive but still benefit from a good amp.
The Massdrop was great. The product was delivered early and well packaged. I had no scratches on the unit and all accessories were included and worked. I also picked up the lightning cable and that worked well with my iPhone X, but didn't sound nearly as good as with the KANN.
I'm looking for recommendations for replacement cables and ear tips. The ones included slip out of my ear except for the large foam ones.
Momjs
10
Sep 6, 2018
KhoisanHi Khosian,
I can recommend the Linum G2 SuperBax cable.
https://www.linum.dk/
/Ove
Khoisan
6
Sep 9, 2018
MomjsThank you @Momjs
FOBean
125
Sep 15, 2018
MomjsAgreed. My Linum G2 SuperBax and Bax MMCX Cables are absolutely amazing sounding. After I finish paying off my new Dorado's, I think these are my next IEM's
I'm going to have to buy a 2-pin SuperBax for them though!
OhhMyRice
23
Sep 15, 2018
KhoisanAs far as I'm aware, the Linum G2 SuperBax cable is only available in a 3.5mm SE termination. So if you're after a balanced cable, there's a Linum Balanced cable terminated in 2.5mm TRRS. It's a straight jack with no option to go right-angled. If you're looking for aftermarket cable competitors, perhaps consider ALO Audio, Plussound, Effect Audio or PWAudio.
For ear tips, I've personally taken a liking to JVC's Spiral Dots (M Size). Spinfits (CP100) have the most secure fit for my ear but seem to lose some of the clarity in the highs compared to Spiral Dots. With foams, a popular choice would be Comply's (not sure what size though).
FOBean
125
Sep 15, 2018
OhhMyRiceYep, the Linum balanced cable has a straight 2.5mm connector and not a right angle connector.
Also, the Linum balanced cable only comes in the Bax cable, and NOT the SuperBax, last time I checked. I do love both the SuperBax and Bax MMCX Cables I own, so either one sounds better than 99% of the stock cables out there. I realize that the SuperBax is around double the money of the Music and Bax cables, but it's Absolutely jaw dropping in it's appearance, quality, softness and sound reproduction. The Bax is no slouch either and is a definite upgrade to my old Nuforce Primo 8, Westone UM Pro 30, and even the stock CA MMCX cable that came with my Andromedas and Dorado's. That reminds me, I need to try the Bax with my new Dorado's. Since getting those I have been strictly using my stock CA ALO SPC Litz MMCX Cable, the Linum G2 Bax cable and my Bluetooth Westone APT-X and Sony MUC-M2BT1 LDAC Bluetooth cables with my Andromedas. And just been using the SuperBax with my Dorado's because of it's extremely low resistance of (.7 ohms) and gives them more resolution and clarity than the stock CA cable with the Dorado's.
That said, if you're looking for a right angle 2.5mm/3.5mm/4.4mm balanced cable, Moon Audio is a nice cable manufacturer too, along with the other recommend cables above! When I get a balanced 2.5mm cable here soon, it's probably going to be a Moon Audio or ALO MMCX Cable!
I've talked to someone from Linum numerous times about making a G2 2.5mm SuperBax or Bax balanced cable with a right angle connector, and Heidi from Linum told me that they don't trust the right angle connector with such a small diameter of the cabling itself. Which confuses me because the Music G2 cables are even thinner diameter than their balanced Straight connector???
I also wish that they'd make an LDAC Bluetooth cable too, but at least I can dream of one for now LoL 😁
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