Recommends for 6XX replacement cable(s)?
The wires on the left channel plug, just before the socket are acting up and I need to replace the cable for my Sennheiser 6XX headphones. Looking at Amazon, I see actual Sennheiser cables but one of them does not have the removable 1/4 plug (I use a DAC with 1/8" jack), and I would rather not add even more connection unknowns by using an adapter down to 1/4", and the other Sennheiser cable is far too long for my usage (looking for around 2 meters or just a touch longer. The 6XX have been around for a while and I'm sure I'm not the first to need a replacement cable. I'm actually surprised that Drop doesn't offer them perpetually like they do with the ear pads, which ironically my stock pads are holding up just fine. I'm not looking for $100+ cables here, just a solid replacement for what the 6XX came with. Thanks!
Jun 23, 2024
The new “CTH” has significant improvements to the original design: Higher power output, approximately 1W into 50 ohms. The new CTH has some global negative feedback reducing the gain from the mu of the triode to a more manageable gain of 8x. By reducing the gain, we are able to make the amp work with the widest array of headphones through a very simple design to operate. The unity gain, discrete output buffers on the new CTH are updated versions of the buffers used in the Cavalli Audio Liquid Glass amplifier and provide the same or better performance.
THE ORIGINAL
The original CTH used a 24VAC wall wart power supply. This is suitable for a DIY project, but this type of power supply is uncommon and introduces raw power line AC and rectifier noise into the power supply circuit and the amp. The new CTH uses a 28VDC external power supply which is quieter than the original 24VAC supply. The power supply has no rectifier noise at 120Hz. The power supply also handles universal voltage (100-240V) for a single power supply version (use with plug adapters for your country if needed).
Anything the same? The original CTH has an auto-bias adjustment circuit on the tube so that no manual adjustments are needed. The new CTH does too.
PLEASE NOTE: The original CTH was designed to roll many different types of tubes. The new CTH is designed around the 6922 for simplicity of use. Owners can roll different types of 6922 or equivalent tubes, but they cannot roll other tube types into this new amp.
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