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Abyss Headphones 1266TC Headphones - Over/On Ear This is a regretful sale of a practically brand-new Abyss 1266 TC setup. I purchased this unit locally from Minidisc on 16/10/2025.It has been used for less than 2 months and presents as new.Why is this the best deal on the market right now?1. Massive Savings off Retail : You are getting a complete "End Game" package for a fraction of the replacement cost.Abyss 1266 TC Headphone: Current local RRP is over $10,000+ AUD.Moon Audio Silver Dragon Premium Cable: Imported cost is approx $1,100 AUD.Total Value: You are looking at over $11,100+ AUD wort
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Abyss Headphones emerged from the innovative mind of Joe Skubinski, founder of high-end cable maker JPS Labs in 1990. Drawing on his expertise in signal integrity, Skubinski launched Abyss in Buffalo, New York, USA, with the debut of the AB-1266 in the early 2010s. This pioneering planar magnetic headphone featured a distinctive large rectangular frame and strict in-house manufacturing control, allowing relentless refinement of designs from their New York facility.
The brand focuses exclusively on luxury headphones, leveraging patented planar magnetic technology for exceptional clarity, soundstage, and minimal distortion. Iconic models include the flagship AB-1266 Phi TC, the more compact Diana series, and the recent JOAL addition in 2024. Crafted with premium materials like solid aluminum frames, lambskin leather, and Italian Alcantara, Abyss prioritizes precision engineering over ancillary products such as amplifiers or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end boutique market, Abyss commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for redefining personal audio boundaries. Handmade in the USA with uncompromising quality, their headphones deliver coherent, distortion-free performance that justifies premium pricing, earning a reputation as the pinnacle of luxury hi-fi listening.
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