[simorag]

I would love to see comments also. Finding a two-birds-with-one-stone solution for TC and sus (w/ one single upgrade cable)

JPS SC / DHC Prion4 / Lazuli Reference Plus ... any thoughts?

I did this comparison a few years back, kept the Superconductor and never regretted it
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-jps-labs-abyss-ab-1266-impressions-thread.666765/post-14797813

Random note: I am listening to this as I type. A tremendous testament to the AB-1266 prowess in handling deep bass, 3D holographic detail presentation in a huge enveloping soundstage. Wonderful!

 

[kawhia]

Some songs/albums I have been enjoying with the 1266 TC lately

 

[ufospls2]

Some songs/albums I have been enjoying with the 1266 TC lately

Love Kelly Lee Owens Agreed, great on the TC's.

 

[paradoxper]

I would love to see comments also. Finding a two-birds-with-one-stone solution for TC and sus (w/ one single upgrade cable)

JPS SC / DHC Prion4 / Lazuli Reference Plus ... any thoughts?

Try the Arctic Cables Aeris x2 which is higher spec than all of them.

 

[573531]

Try the Arctic Cables Aeris x2 which is higher spec than all of them.

For the best result of all make sure to leave them out in the sun for atleast 30min before you plug them in. This will supercharge the electrons like steroids. Night and day.

 

[ra990]

For the best result of all make sure to leave them out in the sun for atleast 30min before you plug them in. This will supercharge the electrons like steroids. Night and day.

Actually, if you leave them under moonlight (full moon preferred) then you'll get a much blacker background and notes will emerge out of nowhere.

 

[slazhx]

Try the Arctic Cables Aeris x2 which is higher spec than all of them.

sorry for my ignorance but I cannot find it on their website. Is it the custom one? I only find Aeris, but not Aeris "X2".

 

[paradoxper]

sorry for my ignorance but I cannot find it on their website. Is it the custom one? I only find Aeris, but not Aeris "X2".

It is a custom option.

 

[Dim666]

Do you have an idea to order this Room's audio support in Europe?

 

[DJJEZ]

Do you have an idea to order this Room's audio support in Europe?

https://www.headphoneauditions.nl/product/haa-abyss-stand/

 

[Kiats]

I welcomed back the OG Abyss 1266 on Wed night. A very dear friend whom I had lent the Abyss before Covid overtook all of us was visiting Singapore. So, I decided to put the Abyss on for some listening.

It hapens that I have been trying out the SAEQ Hyperion Ge. SAEQ is Serbian Audio Equipment. Dragan Domanovic, who is the owner and main designer, was telling me that they like to think that they are in the business of happiness. I first came across SAEQ as the makers of the direct drive amps for the RAAL Requisite ribbon HPs. So, when Wilson from Jaben SG told me that he had brought in the entire range of the SAEQ amplifiers, beyond the ones for RAAL ribbon HPs, I happily took the Hyperion Ge for a spin.

There is actually a very nice write up about them: https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/am...ws/saeq-hyperion-ge-and-raal-requisite-ca-1a/

The Ge was designed to be lush and yet highly resolving and transparent. Interesting combination. This is because of the Germanium transistors used.

The Hyperion Ge has been effortlessly driving difficult to drive cans like the HE-6 and Susvara. So, I thought I’d take the Abyss for a spin on the Hyperion Ge. On direct drive, on hight gain at 5/24. I am really enjoying it: beautiful organic sound signature with a sheen of opulence. And the details are impressive. Whilst never coming across as digital or clinical. Very potent and intoxicating combination. Remember how everyone used to complain about the OG Abyss having recessed mids? Well, no such issues on the Ge. While retaining the incredible soundstage and visceral bass.

The Ge is designed to drive speakers as well, as you can see from the front panel. It is no wonder that it is as powerful as it is. But yet so refined.

I shall be trying out the rest of the SAEQ amp series, like the PDA-1b and the Morpheus In the next few weeks. Courtesy of Jaben SG. Let’s see where this journey of exploration takes me. It will be a happy couple of weeks until my birthday when I shall decide if I should keep the Ge. Hedonistic perhaps. But when it drives the Abyss, the Susvara, HE-6 and LCD4 effortlessly with such authority...

 

[skyelistener]

I’ve read the reviews but just wondering if any of you good folk have experience of living with the 1266 powered by the dCS Lina amp?

 

[TDinCali]

I was reading some of the older posts in this thread about the midrange on these cans and realized I never did a comparison for the 1266TC on the different amps I own.

To my surprise this combination has smoother, warm, lush mids….

Tung-sol 6L6GC


Than this combination….

WE300b

Never thought I’d say that.

 

[Exekuhtor]

How much would you say does the superconductor contributes to the excellent midrange??
Also: What does an amp swap do to the headphones (especially 1266 on Envy)?
I'm on the edge of ordering an Envy, it will take some time to arrive, the tubes i most likely start with (and hopefully end with) are Elrog 300B-MO and Linlai Global Elite E-6SN7.

/small advertisement:
I have my 1266 Phi listed for a great price (EU) if someone wants to experience the thunderous 1266 dynamics without paying through the roof.

 

[TDinCali]

For me the SC cable was subtle. This combination of amp/tubes with the 1266 is huge. Please keep in mind that this isn’t audio nirvana. The stage isn’t as large as other amps and it doesn’t slam as hard as other amps. The amp midrange is sometimes too much when combined with certain hp’s like the Meze elite. Just my opinion.

I just found this combination very interesting and enjoyable.