Been using the "original" Whale(s) since 2021 (Brian said I wasn't cool enough to purchase the "Elites", and I concurred).
Big sound (detailed, but smooth).
Currently only use one on my CD deck (Absolute PC on the preamp and my mono blocks have captured cords).
I'll be trying one on a Sharp SD-EX111 mini system in the next few days (setting up a spare room system for my wife to use while on the computer).
Guess I could compare it to the OEM cord, but I probably won't as it would involve too much crawling around.
Lots of BMI info contained in the forum.
DeKay