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Matt_M_M
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Aug 2, 2018
Hi fellow Teak owners.
Is there a balanced 2.5mm cable that anyone has managed to get working with the Teaks?
My Cowon Plenue R has a 2.5mm balanced out and I am very keen to get the Teaks running out of that. It tightens up the bass and delivers more drive which I want to achieve.
Thank you
Steve007
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Aug 4, 2018
Matt_M_MThe hot and ground are reversed so you need a 2.5 with 2 poles, https://periaptcables.com/collections/all sell a 4 pin xlr that works and is very nice. I don't know of a 2.5mm balanced option.
Matt_M_M
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Aug 4, 2018
Steve007That's a shame... thanks for the reply. Currently my Plenue R lacks a bit of power to drive these with authority. I am thinking of investing in an iBasso DX150, get some more power into them.
Steve007
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Aug 5, 2018
Matt_M_MThey really come alive with the 4 pin xlr balanced. I ordered a balanced 2.5mm it was a little pricey for my liking . I will post once i receive it and try it out.
Matt_M_M
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Aug 5, 2018
Steve007Awesome! Where did you get the 2.5mm cable from? Would love to get your verdict once you have a chance to try it out.
Steve007
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Aug 5, 2018
Matt_M_Mhttps://www.audiovitae.com
The wiring has me a little concerned as to whether i will truly be getting a balanced signal. I'll have to dig out a meter and chk the contacts. I have several daps as well as dac/amps. I used them last night with my Oppo HA2 SE and I am not sure whether they are finally getting burnt in or the combination of that with this dac/amp but the sound was far superior to anything else i have listened to them with. If you know anyone with one you should try them with it.
Steve007
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Aug 5, 2018
Steve007The other thing i did yesterday was to put a set of MD pads for a TR50 MKIII on them. I found it helped with the clamp which was a little light stock.
Matt_M_M
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Aug 5, 2018
Steve007I can't wait to hear how you get on with that cable!
I am hoping to eliminate a touch of occasional sibilance I get in them. Running other headphones I have in balanced seemed to helped a bit with that.
I also want to get more power from my DAP which is a Plenue R from Cowon. Currently considering the iBasso DX150, has more output, bit would prefer a balanced 2.5mm cable for the R's balanced out.
Steve007
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Aug 17, 2018
Matt_M_MAlright i received a balanced 2.5mm cable and have been using it with the dap's i have and i am impressed. Although it was a little rich for my liking I would highly recommend you give it a try. I'm using an AK 380 with its amp module at 120 (150 is maxed)and for me its about right but there is plenty in reserve. Sound is spectacular.
Matt_M_M
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Aug 20, 2018
Steve007That sounds amazing. How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking?
Also, do the 2.5mm plugs fit nicely I to the earcups?
Steve007
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Aug 21, 2018
Matt_M_MThe 2.5mm plugs are an extended version so they will work with anything but they are not as attactive as the original. I have several headphones that take the 2.5mm so it was easy to justify. They were about $70 US which is a little rich, but having said that a substantial upgrade.
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