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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

I love this

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...

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.

I just got the touring Grand Tourer today. Initial impression is very positive. I'm not always into super clean solid state sound as more of a tube amp guy, but I really am enjoying the flavor of this Burson. Definitely the best volume adjustment ever. The crossed feature is nice for earlier...

I'm so woefully late on my review of the Pietus, but I'm just checking in here and saying it sounds really nice with Caldera Closed. Very natural pairing.

Since we are talking Nitsch I'll add that the Caldera Closed sounds really good on the Pietus Maximus. I was surprised out how great of a pairing they seem to be.

The Nitsch Jar600 sounds amazing. I listened to it for a while on the Nitsch DSHA-3FN and it was fabulous. Really pushes what 600 series can do. I definitely like the 660s2 over the 6xx. All. 600 series are classics on a good amp. I have only heard the soft wood types at CanJam. I have an...

The new Caldera Closed is very good. It has a lot of types of tunings you can push it in via pads and mesh. I love the AC and Bokeh, but the Caldera Closed may be my favorite closed back now. I really want to check out the E3. I used to love my Dan Clark Aeon Closed RT from Drop. Glad that Dan...

Does anyone have any recommendations for cool audio stack furniture for amps? I'm considering moving them off of my desk if I can find something tasteful. Also thinking I may need a cool headphone wall situation lol. Maybe there is a forum on here for audio furniture hacks, but it seems like a...

Oh I'll add that a brand that gets a lot of love in my research is Puritan. I wanted to try that but sprung for the Decware one instead because I'm a fan of Decware. I still have both the PowerPlant and Decware here but I was going to send the Decware back in because my HA-300 just drew too much...

I've tried the Decware Zen line conditioner and the PS Audio PowerPlant. Do you suspect you have a lot of noise on your line? So far my experience has been that is the last thing I'd concern myself in the chain. I'm currently using the PowerPlant because the Zen didn't work with my HA-300mk II...

Oh heyyy everyone :wave: Nice new thread @goldwerger! I'm sitting here tonight listening to Aegis and Caldera Closed. Stellar combination. Eventually I'll try to do another involved review of the Caldera Closed, but it is actually a really nice compliment to the Caldera Open. I think the tuning...

Looking for a tube compatibility list for the Aegis. I feel like I saw one at some point, but now I've lost it. Anyone have one handy in their clipboard?

Rob was a great seller. He went out of his way to fix an issue with a tube. I would definitely buy from him again!