Yeah, it's a Blackwood Auteur and the cable is a Silvergarde S3 in black//black & dark grey (herring bone) with wenge wood splitter, Eidolic gunmetal 4-pin XLR termination, and black heatshrink gloss on the Eidolic mini-XLR headphone connectors (left channel blue, right channel red).

After receiving a new cable from Trevor (Norne Audio), I'm finally able to take some pics of my headphone in it's final configuration.

After an inquiry about cables to Trevor 15 months ago and a long decision making process, I finally picked up my Silvergarde S3 this morning! Took some quick pics from my phone, but I can't wait to give them a proper audition.

I'd be concerned with long term use using a higher voltage power source. Excess energy is usually discharged in the form of heat and will put additional strain on components. Don't assume that short term functionality is equal to long term safe operation and product longevity.

How would you compare the original 1.0 configuration with the different 1.1 options (white pads, black pads, black foam)?

But I've already go the K812's!

Who currently carries out modification of the K812 to balanced? I tried contacting BTG Audio but had no response.

Any comments about how they pair with your amps? I've got a Violectric V281 as well, so I'd be interested in what you think about that pairing.

It was actually the iUSBPower 3.0 that wouldn't function properly without USB bus power. I think maybe something to do with USB3.0 specifications (can't quite remember).

I'm wondering if the iDefender3.0 can be used before an iUSBPower 3.0? I previously used a Vbus2 (removes USB power) before my iUSBPower 2.0, but when I switched to a iUSBPower 3.0 my chain would not work with the the Vbus2 present earlier in the chain. Would love some clarification. Thanks!

Is there much of an impact on sound quality? I know that some headphones require a good seal around the ears or they start losing impact in the lower frequencies.

Can anyone comment on how the Auteur is affected by wearing glasses (of the semi-thick variety)?

Regarding the Wenge wood Auteur, did you measure the exact weight? Would be interested to know how it compares to the Teak and the Blackwood.

I'm wondering if anyone has images which clearly differentiates the 'Blackwood' version from the 'Teak' version, and whether it is possible to choose between black/brass grille/rods in either version (or is brass only available with the Blackwood?

I've got a naive question: Are there any issues when simultaneously using the 6.3 mm output jack at the same time as XLR headphone port? Basically, powering 2 headphones at the same time?