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Hifiman HE-560 and after-market cables

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I own a pair of HE-560s and had a copper Litz cable built for me from YFS (Your Final System).
I sent the cable backs one channel was breaking up.This did not occur with the "stock" cable.
I was told that there was a cold solder joint.Fixed and returned.
A few months afterwards, the phones started cutting out in both channels.Not an issue with the original cable.
Contacted YFS again and inquired about the possibility of using a different 2.5mm pin.YFS would like to cannabalise the original cable, to use the pins (that I know work with my phones).
Can anyone shed some light on the "pin issue" or make suggestions on how I might cure this problem. ??
The "original" pins make a tight ,firm connection.The YFS tend to have play and can actually swivel when connected to the phones.
Any comments would be appreciated, before I proceed.
Thank you,Tom

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RE: Hifiman HE-560 and after-market cables - JimBop 08:31:31 11/16/22 (1)
There is a long thread dedicated to these headphones at Head-Fi.org. Perhaps someone there can offer some insight.
- https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hifiman-he-560-impressions-d (Open in New Window)
- RE: Hifiman HE-560 and after-market cables - Elixir63 18:17:57 11/17/22 (0)
  I was informed that I am not the only one with this problem.The suggested solution is to either buy a headphone cable (for pins) or the pin/can assembly for $100.
  I get the impression that many will take your money, build something for you and when it doesn't work, blame the manufacturer.
  This is my 2nd go-round on getting this cable to work.
  Maybe I should save my money and use the "stock" cable.It doesn't sound as good, but is dependable.

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