No I don't think they're finished stabbing people's ears yet.

You're not truly a Lyr+ owner until you've had one die. It's part of the Lyr+ experience.

You'd be better off buying a better headband from Hifiman directly. https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/the-newly-enhanced-comfort-headband-he400i.html

Oh boy that headband was the wrong choice.

That's very interesting! Yeah the general consensus was that the H1 was very current-favorable, and from my own humble experience it seemed to sound slightly better on a SS amp.

Wow someone needs a nap. I thought the video was very well edited. The most interesting tidbit is how HEDD Audio says they want to transition to being more of a highend headphone company in the near future. That's quite the transition, and it will be VERY interesting to see what a full line-up...

I don't have room for a CRT but I do use a 4:3 LCD on a pivot arm which I use for messing with old computers (my other hobby).

Seems like there's zero demand for the Auteur OG. I had mine listed (limited zebrawood with rosegold and magnesium chasis) for $1050 and I had no takers. At that point I decided to keep them and honestly, they're a good compliment to my other headphones. A nice, smooth, mid-forward presentation...

Got my replacement pads in. Also got the new The Pro 2024 cable which you can see pictures of in this thread. It's interesting to see how the lambskin perf pads have evolved over the last four years. Newer ones are below the older ones.

Got The Pro 2024 cable in today. Feels REALLY nice, soft, flexible, and light. It's a good looking match for my zebrawood Auteur OGs. I don't have any balanced gear currently but I got it terminated with 4.4mm for future proofing. They don't make an adapter from the same cable so I had to get a...

I got ZMF's new "The Pro" cable in the mail. We'll see how it is.

Folkvangr was a crazy 10 tube monstrosity, and quite a bit thicker than the 2" chassis height of the Mjolnir 3. If he has a design that fits in a Bifrost/Asgard chassis, but needs two transformers to work, stick it in the Mjolnir dimensions. Maybe he'll even have room for a stepped attenuator...

It's not automatically Folkvangr.

Solution: Make Valhalla 3 in the Mjolnir 3 footprint.

Could just install a fireplace in the house and get the same effect.

Is that the original foam? If so it's held up really well!

Right? that's pretty dang cool

Those who have purchased cables and pads from ZMF, how long is the turnaround? It's been a couple weeks so far for me.

I think all it needs is a floor lamp in that corner (maybe scoot the shelves over a little) with a soft (40w equiv?) warm temp light for the ultimate evening relaxation vibes.

I did some minor rearranging. Jotunheim A makes a lot more sense next to the stack. Also invested in some nicer power cables. All Chinese, so nothing crazy, but VERY good for the money. (ahem... excuse the dust) I won't comment much on if the cables did anything, so as to not stir up the...

I don't really see myself ever selling my Corda Classic. I've always loved its sound, and I've made it my own with various mods.

It's intended to come out this summer.

Aaannd that's why the Valhalla 3 is big on my radar. :eyes:

If it helps set your mind at ease, the Lyr+ is the most versatile option among those you're considering, for reasons you can probably discern. On the technical side (detail, clarity, staging, etc) it cannot disappoint. It's among the best in its price. The only variable to concern yourself with...

If I were interested in a Jot 2 I'd probably just buy one secondhand because they pop up pretty regularly for a pretty significant discount. I have not heard the Jot 2 but I have read comparisons between it and the SS mode of the Lyr+, saying they were comparable. Having said that, the SS mode...