inputs.text: not bad expensive get worth long run - expensive option buy fiio seehem rated highest durability indeed cable pretty thick stiff compared audio cables used pastthe ipod connector fits flush no button release not need worry sliding accident tight fit yes saidthe cable short applications good since not malleable used bit difficult times use ipod nano 3rd gen fiio e11edit 121312 still using connect e11 ipod nano well shuffle no loss quality seen cracks developing wire