No odor issue with my Expanse.

I'm the original owner of these Heimdall interconnects (original version). I have 6 interconnects for sale (4 sold within a few hours of posting) in the following length and type: XLR Balanced interconnects: 1 pair 1m long (actual length is about 44 inches) - SOLD 2 pairs 1.5m long (actual...

I was comparing my Expanse to my Susvara this afternoon. My system is an Aurender W20SE > Holo May KTE > Auris Nirvana > Expanse/Susvara. I also tried my Holo Bliss KTE but I much prefer the Nirvana with NOS Mullard EL34 and a RCA 12AU7. The Susvara produced a larger soundstage but I prefer...

Any pics of the LTD Shedua wood CC?

Is that the stock burnt ash?

I love innovation and daring new designs but …. the CC cup design isn’t one of them. It would be great if Zach could have 2 CCs, one a conventional round design like the AC and the other with that triangle thingy. Though it’s probably just wishful thinking on my part.

I agree in terms of looks. I much prefer the rounded cups to the triangular shape. I greatly prefer the looks of the AC or VC to the CC. From the pictures, the Queensland maple looks the best. Maybe a stabilized version would look good. I’ve only owned 1 high end closed headphone, the...

Any CanJam impressions of the 2 new headphones?

IMO, the First Watt or Pass Labs class A amps are much better than the AHB2. I sold my AHB2 last year after trying it with several preamps including my Holo Audio Serene, LTA Microzotl Reference Preamp, and McIntosh C2600 vacuum tube preamp. I also bought a DHC custom made C15 cable with...

"Torn Between Two Lovers"

I'm thinking of placing an order for 1 of the 2 new headphone systems but I have a few questions. I prefer a warm full body unfatiguing sound, detail retrieval is secondary for my preferences. Which of the 2 new headphones will be better for my preferences? For reference, I tried the SR-1a...

Nice job!

Nice clean setup! I wonder if that stand is available in the USA? Can you provide information on the stand (brand, dimensions, etc)? Thanks!

Great buyer, very fast payment, excellent communicator. Highly recommended!

Great buyer, fast payment and excellent communicator! Highly recommended!

Excellent buyer, quick payment and great communicator! Highly recommended!

Great buyer, quick payment, and excellent communications. Highly recommended!

Excellent buyer, paid quickly, smooth transaction. Highly recommended!

Actually I use the WA23 by itself as a headphone amp and as a preamp to my Enleum 23R. I also use a Audio By Van Alstine FET Valve CF vacuum tube preamp (much less than $3K) for my Bliss. I'm sure there are a lot of high quality tube preamps available in EU that don't cost as much as the...

You can always get a tube preamp to use with the Bliss. I use a tube preamp as a source to my Bliss and it takes it to a higher level imo. It's like having a powerful hybrid headphone amp. The tube preamp adds a touch of warmth, expands the soundstage and definitely adds liquidity to the...

Will RAAL be at the 2024 Axpona Show with the Magna and Immanis?

Thanks so much for the detailed response. I think that our preferences are similar so I may just go ahead and place my order later this week.

What pads and mesh for the Caldera would produce the warmest full body sound and least brightness? Has anyone compared the solid mesh vs the mantle mesh on the Caldera?

I had the Aeolus, Verite Closed and Verite Open all at the same time. The Verite Open is the only one I kept. I’m very sensitive to treble peaks and I think the VO is better in nearly every way than the Aeolus. The VC didn’t sound natural to me and I feel it was too aggressive. The Aeolus is...

Thanks!