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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
An endless pit of thinking I’m good with what I have to then wanting to upgrade my complete rig lol I’m saving up for a holo audio stack…- djentbat
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Comment by 'djentbat' on listing 'Diana DZ'
Interesting comparison between DZ and Utopia.. I’m thinking the MR would be better for me then. Which has better subass? DZ or MR?- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I like the pairing a lot with the green filter. But can only listen without fatigue for like three hours which is a usual listening session to me. Utopias detail retrieval with this pairing is insane.- djentbat
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?
Right now Utopia 2020. Probably my favorite headphone- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I can understand this, depending on the amp pairing the Utopia can be anemic to bass. but with what i use there is so much on tap- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I think the Utopia has better bass than the Caldera, with that said I’m a stock pad enjoyer and have the thick’s but didn’t feel the bass was all that much different without sacrificing what I enjoy most about the caldera. When I pair the Utopia with the Hugo 2 there is a deep sub bass growl...- djentbat
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
Yeah this was my experience, I needed around 75ish hours to fully burn in- djentbat
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
I tend to agree with you on this, the Utopia's imaging prowess makes one think it has a larger stage.- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I personally found the nimbus a little too dark leaning for my preference. I tried it at canjam with my atrium I brought. Some may like this though- djentbat
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
I got some 6v6Gs in my rig. With the E80CC mullards. It’s nice for dialing in on the calderas low end. I tried my utopias with them recently and they made have so much more bass, but not where it influenced the headphone to be warm. It’s just nice tasteful bass.- djentbat
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The (Un)Official Amp Thread For ZMF Headphones
Dang the aeigis made you cold 😂😂- djentbat
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
Got some mazdas in and they definitely tighten the low end. Really good pairing with warm leaning tubes- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I really love the rebel amp, really punches above its weight- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
Ya Blackwood VC is very similar to the caldera in terms of speed and dynamics but I gotta give the tonality to the caldera- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
Personally for me, the caldera soundstage can be a little small at times, pad rolling and the right tubes can fix this but I think the strength of the caldera is the more intimate presentation. That said the atriums soundstage, dynamics, and warm timbre are so good that it has a differently...- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
For me it definitely has. I’ve had the pleasure of trying out a lot of high end gear and my the three headphones I’ll never part with are the Caldera, Utopia 2020, and the Atrium- djentbat
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
I just turn it off. The user manual says it’s takes about 5-10 minutes for it to fully warm up. Haven’t had any issues- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I’m team stock as well, but I haven’t tried the mantle mesh. The siblance hasn’t gotten to much at all. Only on certain songs, and if I’m listening for more than like 3 hours a day lol- djentbat
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
This is an amazing tube amp for headphones low impedance (ie focals and planar) I prefer this sound over the traditional tube amp. That said I actually bought my HA-3A from Zach at CJ SoCal. I was looking for the perfect pairing for my Atriums and there were non stock tubes in there that...- djentbat
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
I have the VC, had the Empy II, and I have the 650. All run flawlessly- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera Closed
A Blackwood CC would be insane though, love the wood a lot- djentbat
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
Utopia can definitely do this well, but I think I’d recommend the HD800S more. Stringed instruments of the HD800S sound heavenly. The Utopia has a small stage and intimate presentation on a SS amp that may feel lacking the grandiose of an orchestral track. The answer depends on if you’re ok...- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I like the suedes when I want a more relaxed presentation. And they are comfy haha. I think my personal preference is 1. Stock 2. Ultra perf 3. Suede 4. Thick- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
Stock gang :)- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I agree I had gotten the ultra perf for my atrium prior to getting a caldera. In the caldera it’s a fun pad for when I’m bored. I feel like it makes caldera more holographic and the dynamics are retained. Bass is a little sucked out but I feel similar about the stock tuning of caldera so it’s...- djentbat
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum