JPS LABS ULTRACONDUCTOR 2 XLR Cable Review

[HuubFranssen]

I was going to say that the streamer has a serious defect in its power supply, and that you need to get a refund. But then I realized that any such "defect" is are just as physically impossible as the effects you're descibing.

Dude, there's a very, very high risk of your conclusions being based on simple confirmation bias.

Do you think the confirmation bias holds over weeks, even when you also compare other gear and listen to other systems? Is there a huge database to keep all that information in sync? And a common database to let people think that Naim sounds great, Krell has good bass, B&W sounds a bit sharp at times and JBL and Klipsch are not always high end but do rock?

 

[amirm]

Am assuming on loan from same member as the USB cable. Just can't wrap my head around having $1800 burning a hole in my pocket to spend and merrily getting home with a USB cable and a couple xlr cables to show for it.

Yes, he sent me the XLR, USB and Power Cable (which I just reviewed). It all went with the XIAudio amplifier I reviewed. I believe all were recommended by the seller as a package for him to get the "best experience."

 

[RF Air]

Yes, he sent me the XLR, USB and Power Cable (which I just reviewed). It all went with the XIAudio amplifier I reviewed. I believe all were recommended by the seller as a package for him to get the "best experience."

Where have I heard that before? There's nothing like "a package" for the "best experience". Relate-able for me..

 

[delta76]

Am assuming on loan from same member as the USB cable. Just can't wrap my head around having $1800 burning a hole in my pocket to spend and merrily getting home with a USB cable and a couple xlr cables to show for it.

I assume this is the owner (he took it very well) https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...yss-xiaudio-stack-looking-for-opinions.41124/

the important thing is that he came here and learned. as I said in the thread, I felt bad for him initially but it ended up positively ...

 

[Mnyb]

I was going to say that the streamer has a serious defect in its power supply, and that you need to get a refund. But then I realized that any such "defect" is are just as physically impossible as the effects you're descibing.

Dude, there's a very, very high risk of your conclusions being based on simple confirmation bias.

Yes always suspect some form of experimental error when reaching such conclusion because they are so very unlikely .

 

[Killingbeans]

Do you think the confirmation bias holds over weeks, even when you also compare other gear and listen to other systems? Is there a huge database to keep all that information in sync?

I think that is doesn't mix like paint or gets cancelled by other effects. If first the idea of something being "higher quality" takes hold of you, you can't compare your way out of it.

And a common database to let people think that Naim sounds great, Krell has good bass, B&W sounds a bit sharp at times and JBL and Klipsch are not always high end but do rock?

Amps can have load dependencies, and speakers have indisputable differences in frequency responses and dispersion patterns.

Some of the lore is probably fueled by the reputation of the gear causing a self reinforced circle of expectation bias, but actual sound signatures in gear are definitely a possibility. They are all easily spotted in measurements though. And most importantly, none of it has anything to do with power cables whatsoever.

 

[Hellboy.]

The wire is available in other colors too. As well as sleeving, etc..

3 pin XLR (great for connecting DAC to amp)

Mogami W2549 Long Run Mic Cable (Black, By the Foot)

Black 2 Conductor 22awg Long Run Neglex-Type Balanced Microphone Cable - Sold by the Foot

www.performanceaudio.com

Neutrik NC3FXX-B Female 3-Pin XLR Cable Connector (Black/Gold)

Female 3-Pin XLR Cable End Connector, XX Series, Black Housing, Gold Contacts

www.performanceaudio.com

Neutrik NC3MXX-B Male 3-Pin XLR Cable Connector (Black/Gold)

Male 3-Pin XLR Cable End Connector, XX Series, Black Housing, Gold Contacts

www.performanceaudio.com

4 Pin XLR

Mogami W2534 Neglex Quad Microphone Cable (Black, By the Foot)

Black 4 Conductor 24awg Quad High Definition Microphone Cable - Sold by the Foot

www.performanceaudio.com

Neutrik NC4FXX-B Female 4-Pin XLR Cable Connector (Black/Gold)

Female 4-Pin XLR Cable End Connector, XX Series, Black Housing, Gold Contacts

www.performanceaudio.com

Neutrik NC4MXX-B Male 4-Pin XLR Cable Connector (Black/Gold)

Male 4-Pin XLR Cable End Connector, XX Series, Black Housing, Gold Contacts

www.performanceaudio.com

Thanks for the links.

Probably a noob question but if i make the cables with this parts, they are fully balanced cables?

 

[GPJ]

Yes, the cables will capable of balanced operation.

balanced line

A balanced line is an audio cable that has two current-carrying signal wires surrounded by a ground (shielding) wire.

www.daviddarling.info

 

[Martin]

Yes, he sent me the XLR, USB and Power Cable (which I just reviewed). It all went with the XIAudio amplifier I reviewed. I believe all were recommended by the seller as a package for him to get the "best experience."

JPS Labs makes the Abyss headphones, all the cables, and distributes the XIAUDIO amplifier.

Martin

 

[elvisizer]

heh that's cool, I have bought a LOT of cables from WBC in the last couple of years, good to see them tested

 

[elvisizer]

And their F1 cars always looked the best to me. Just class.

the new evora is getting a JPS edition too!

Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Wears John Player Special Livery

Those who remember the iconic John Player Special Lotus F1 cars are sure to dig this special-edition Evora. Read more and see pictures at Car and Driver.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Mart68]

The JPS Esprit is even better (if you're of a certain age the Esprit was the coolest car ever)


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[Caliban]

This is my contribution to cool cars. Mine since new. 1973-74 something
Wrong driver though, it should be Ronnie Peterson in it, (blue, yellow helmet)
The driver here is Emerson Fittipaldi, both were supplied with the car.
It is miracle that it survived my childhood.

 

[thegeton]

We're beating a dead horse here...

This particular equine has been atomized ad nauseam, ad infinitum...

 

[ribonucleic]

Putting the JPS up against the world's best cable wasn't really a fair test.

 

[subframe]

The picture sure looks like the heat shrink doesn’t even extend underneath the rubber boot on the connector. That’s low, low quality work.