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    Comment by 'Alenotta' on listing 'WTB: Grado Hemp'

    Did you find one? I was about to list mine.
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    ZMF Caldera Closed

    Yeah one thing I love about ZMF closed backs is they don't skimp on dynamics. The MDR-Z1R is a very nice closed back. I think the CC is amazing for separation and space so it'd probably be nice for gaming and movies.
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    ZMF Caldera Closed

    Yeah it really is so good. What mesh are you using with the Aegis? Are you going off the 1/4 on L usually? I’ve mostly been using the thinner black mesh with the Bokeh protein pads. I’ve said this elsewhere, but I have the Burson Soloist GT here from the Headfi review tour and that has a real...
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    Yeah RF is a frequent thing with my HA-300 because my gear is near my workstation and router because… that is where I am. The Aegis is literally sitting right next to a router mesh point and I’m getting no disturbances whatsoever.
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    Oh wow this is cool. How I'm dealing with it is like a switchboard operator...
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    Yeah I'm excited to test a lot of NOS stuff over time, but I agree the Aegis has more sparkle on top than the HA-300mk II. It is bright, but not "hifi" or exaggerated. Overall the impression is still warmth. Cymbal hits are crisp. @AcousticMatt how does the tube noise floor compare with the...
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    On Aegis I'm usually M or L with Caldera. On HA-300 I was always H. I also notice the PCM filters on my Gustard R26 make a pretty big difference in the sound. Some amps you don't notice that sort of thing as much.
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    Yes! It is astoundingly quiet for a tube amp. I had a hard time using dynamics on the HA-300mk ii on H gain. Aegis is dead quiet. That really helps with separation too.
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    I just switched between HA-300mk ii and Aegis to try to get the freshest memory. The HA-300 has a smoother overall sound with my current load out of the WE tubes. The Aegis has just as much mid bass punch, but it is more controlled and focused. The treble clarity is more noticeable on the Aegis...
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    Yeah I have the M1 fuse in my HA-300mk ii. It sounds great. I haven't messed with fuses or anything in the Aegis. The Aegis is much less finicky than the HA-300mkii so far. My particular HA-300 has had buzz issues and has blown some tubes and fuses.
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    I always trust Wes too haha. He and I were HA-300mk ii buds and we are rolling over to Aegis buds.
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    This is complicated for me of course. The Aegis sounds good with all my headphones, but I think I still slightly prefer the Caldera Open on the HA-300mk ii for that increased mid bass oomf from the 300b. I think you obviously wouldn't be disappointed with the warmth and full body sound of the...
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    I love this
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    ZMF Aegis Official Thread

    So I haven't had a lot of free time to chime in on here but the Aegis is amazing and I LOVE it. Compared to the HA-300 mkii the big difference with my load out so far has been how those amps deal with space. I feel like the HA-300 felt a bit deeper front to back, whereas the Aegis is a bit more...
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    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    Oh this is a great idea. I've never thought of a name tag with headfi name haha. I'm in SoCal and my dad usually flies in from the east coast and we go together. I've probably talked to some of you IRL and not known it. I'm gonna work on my name tag for SoCal CanJam.
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