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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
reminds me to share this gem I found on FB a couple of weeks ago. @goldwerger can relate.- Monsterzero
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera Closed
Last evening i had one of those moments where all of the stars and planets aligned and was treated to audio nirvana. Pushing the 'shuffle' button on Roon while in my 'Headsets' playlist, I was treated to, in this order: The Caldera closed is capable of some seriously epic separation and...- Monsterzero
- Post #714
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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The (Un)Official Amp Thread For ZMF Headphones
I have that same Marantz. Pretty much all vintage receivers are a fantastic match for high impedance headphones. :deadhorse: You can get a vintage piece with more watts and less cash by some of the less popular brands like Akai, Onkyo, Fisher, Toshiba, etc,,, Marantz, Sansui and Pioneer...- Monsterzero
- Post #3,727
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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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.
I love it. I can't recommend battery systems enough. Granted it won't work for everyone, and if you happen to be fortunate enough to have good, clean electricity eminating from your wall, then your results might differ from mine, but the differences I'm getting are plainly obvious. A wise...- Monsterzero
- Post #574
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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UFOs Are Real, Now What?
Not holding my breath- Monsterzero
- Post #241
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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ZMF Aegis Official Thread
Nice! If anyone is interested in trying the EL51 in the Aegis, I can say they can be difficult to source. Tesla was the maker of my pairs. In the Lampizator TRP, the EL51s were extremely midrange focused with a wide stage , making them good choices for acoustic and classical, not so much for...- Monsterzero
- Post #573
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ZMF Aegis Official Thread
My EL51 met a less productive fate. The trashbin. :( Footnote #2, the EL51 was for my Lampizator DAC, not the Aegis. I asked Keenan about compatability with the Aegis, but it was not determined one way or the other.- Monsterzero
- Post #569
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ZMF Aegis Official Thread
A little footnote to add.... When using tubes with a top cap, once you have securely attached the adapter, do not try and remove the adapter and wire from the cap. The top cap can and will get stuck in the adapter, ripping a hole in the tube. Don't ask me how I know. Just buy new adapters.- Monsterzero
- Post #567
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ZMF BOKEH - Closed Back (Semi-Portable)
I'm not doubting you, but only the AC has bigger bass than the Atticus in my experience. I recently received the Bokeh and I was expecting bigger bass than it has, so it's a bit odd that you're perceiving it as vice/versa.- Monsterzero
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ZMF BOKEH - Closed Back (Semi-Portable)
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ZMF Aegis Official Thread
Would it make sense to put together a tube compatibility spreadsheet for the Aegis, similar to what @Zachik did for the GOTL? Probably a lot of work initially, but it would probably save a lot of time in the long term.- Monsterzero
- Post #527
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ZMF BOKEH - Closed Back (Semi-Portable)
Not only beautiful, but your headphones would keep the moths away as well Blacklight activated headphones?!? Oh man! I'm not sure they'd ever actually make it onto my head.- Monsterzero
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ZMF Aegis Official Thread
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- Post #496
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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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.
The Merason should be up to speed in under an hour. I usually let my system warm up for an hour or two prior to listening. As far as r2r dacs go, I give the same warm up time to the Pontus 2 12th as well, but I'm probably leaving money on the table doing that. You can use it while it's...- Monsterzero
- Post #289
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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.
It does have a fan that makes a faint sound, but only when charging from the wall, dunno about solar charging. The fan doesn't come on when not charging. Once the charge is complete I unplug the charging cable and only turn the battery on when I'm listening- Monsterzero
- Post #280
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ZMF Aegis Official Thread
I really like Lessloss cables, but like anything in audio, synergy is king. Lessloss cables are warm, spacious with excellent staging depth. Not cheap. Amplifier Surgery makes some good, inexpensive (relatively) cables, but silver plated. Not bright, nor strident etched or bass light. I have...- Monsterzero
- Post #468
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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.
IIRC, Bluetti has a five year warranty, while the others did not. Also it was on sale for 1399.00 over the holidays. Reg 1999.99. If you order directly from Bluetti I think they are down to 1399 at the moment.- Monsterzero
- Post #275
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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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.
AFAIK it's advisable not to leave it charging unattended, which I do not. Other than that I just use common sense when using it and thus far, knock on wood, I haven't had any issues.- Monsterzero
- Post #253
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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.
A different method to tackle a problem. I admittedly did not come up with this idea on my own, rather @zach915m was the one who suggested I look into this solution. A very long story short, I had my PSAudio Dectet looking like a Tesla coil, sparks shooting this way and that, which in turn...- Monsterzero
- Post #251
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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.
Yep. Back in the day there weren't too many HP amps out there that could drive it, and those that could drive the HE6 were not cheap. These days there are plenty of amps that can manhandle those power hungry beasts, so really there is no need to go the speaker tap route anymore.- Monsterzero
- Post #196
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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.
I had an OG Lampi TRP up until about a year ago. I never had any issues with it in the four years I owned it. I'd say that Lampis are great DACs, but lack treble extension, regardless of which tubes I had in place. Imaging is otherwordly though. The only advice I can give is if you own a tube...- Monsterzero
- Post #147
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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.
When I had my pair I speaker tapped a 115 wpc vintage receiver. I've still yet to hear another headphone slam with that much malicious intent.- Monsterzero
- Post #22
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ZMF Caldera Closed
Swapped out the stock hybrid pads today for the thin protein pads, and I'm rather enjoying them. They def have a faster and snappier presentation. Additionally i feel like the bass, both mid and sub seem to be slightly elevated as well as a slight elevation in treble. On the downside, the thin...- Monsterzero
- Post #531
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
Did Evie get a buddy?- Monsterzero
- Post #7,170
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum