I wonder if they have an upgraded essential oils option for an additional $1k. I'll take peppermint please...

That's my evaluation method as well, long time periods. You'll expect a certain tone and response, and any deviation from expectation screams for attention. On one of my delirious late night sessions I somehow changed out my power tubes on my Stratus while listening to another amp. No clue why...

oils tend to be flammable, i hope the cable comes with a combustion warning. if it did catch fire would that mean it has hot highs? :) yes people, it's a "warm" cable hahaha

so as the oil dries out, does the cable sound dryer? or does it come with some 10-40W and a funnel to refill the oil? can i run synthetic oil? sorry, i couldn't help myself... ok one last one, if i run thicker oil will the mids get warmer? :)

Great seller! Good communication, fast shipping, and great packaging. Tubes arrived quickly and in perfect shape, no issues at all. Buy with confidence!

Amen!

If you contact them they'll set you up with a headband replacement order. A few years ago I swapped my old slider style headband to the then newer style, and it was easy. Maybe 30 mins tops. And I was being extra careful not to scratch my cups. If I was moving at normal speed it was maybe a 10...

Very good point on the VC and chain. Put the wrong amp behind it and it's not so great sounding. But get it right and it's quite a treat to listen to. I still find the Verite models the hardest to find amp synergy with. So many of the amps my Atticus and Auteur loved, the VC didn't.

How is the tone and timbre? Do they sound natural like the dynamic ZMFs? Or do they have that cooler/harder planar sound that seems to permeate every planar i've heard? I'm assuming the Aegis drives them with lots of authority? That's an amazing demo set! Love how everything looks. Eager to hear...

Mine had a few small holes like that as well, but in different positions. I believe when testing each set Zach makes any necessary modifications to get the sound he desires, so the holes could be random while tuning. Meaning there could be a lot of variation in the holes on each unit.

Jealous!!!!!

Stunning! I love the contrast of the dark wood and copper metals.

Spent the day listening to the Bokeh on my WA3 OTL with adapted 5670 tubes. With my normal tubes the combo is a bit underdampened and boomy. But holee crap do those 5670 tubes tighten things up! Fast, tight, impactful. I have no idea what's going on, but it sounds glorious. I've noted a similar...

The Caldera is the one ZMF i've yet to try :frowning2: You find it more neutral than the Auteur?

I honestly think the Bokeh/Auteur combo is probably the best complimentary sets you can have. You get the bassiest, arguably most musical ZMF in the Bokeh, and the most neutral and natural sounding in the Auteur.

Ah I missed that perspective, sorry! I could definitely see the Bokeh supplanting the Auteur for head time by users who own both. It's just plain fun to listen to. And for those coming from the Auteur, it's added bass and musicality could draw them away. That being said the Auteur is IMO the...

The Bokeh isn't replacing the Auteur. I believe Zach's intent was to have the Bokeh replace the Atticus, but I could be mistaken. But definitely not an Auteur replacement.

All these CC pics are making me excited for the upcoming release! I'm curious what people are amping their CCs with? My best amp is a Stratus, and it's got a lot of power for dynamics, but not sure if it can get the most out of planars. I don't have any high end solid state amps currently, the...

Those are my favorite so far of the CC units. Love the grain and overall look. Pure wood porn!

There are two covering options on the Eikon pads, lambskin and suede. And you can get either material solid or perforated.

The tube part is what really scares me on any of the 300b amps. All the really good ones seem to be uber expensive. Like I can get two high end 2a3s for less than one decent 300b. I'm kinda hoping a used amp with decent tubes hits the classifieds so I can give it a try without having to buy new...

I'm with you I have both Atriums and love them both, they're different enough to easily justify keeping both. My wallet doesn't agree, but he gets no say in the matter... :)

Excellent comparison, thank you! Sounds like the 300b is leaning in the direction I was looking for.

It looks like demo units are finding their way to individuals, so I'm sure we'll start seeing impressions soon. I'm most curious how it compares to the AC and Bokeh, my current two favorites. I'm sure it will out-resolve them easily, but will it be as engaging and musical as well? That's the...