[jscmd2000]

We need macrumors for headphones, with buyers guide and all.

 

[phase0]

Sticker shock aside at least there's an option to not be "obsolete".

 

[Beolab]

I Will most likely place an order on the new Abyss Phi Reference CC , so my Abyss Phi is up for sale if someone is interested.

 

[jlbrach]

I Will most likely place an order on the new Abyss Phi Reference CC , so my Abyss Phi is up for sale if someone is interested to collect a pair in mint condition with some special extras included:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/jps-labs-ab-1266-abyss-phi-in-mint-condition.882512/

seriously?..you are the selling the Phi to buy the Phi with a new paint job?

 

[Xecuter]

seriously?..you are the selling the Phi to buy the Phi with a new paint job?

Don't question the hype brigade!

 

[Beolab]

seriously?..you are the selling the Phi to buy the Phi with a new paint job?

Just for collecting a special edition, because as Joe also stated this is the last version for Abyss, i do not upgrade for any other hypothetic SQ matter i can ensure you.

Often a special edition is always going to gain in value later on, even if its just the paint and pads.

 

[mulder01]

I don't think it's a special edition, just a new standard. If you got a custom colour, that would be special.

 

[phase0]

How much would it cost to send your frame back for a new paint job?

 

[mulder01]

They're not offering that as an option, which is why he is selling his pair and buying new...

 

[Thenewguy007]

How much would it cost to send your frame back for a new paint job?

Colorware does custom paint jobs, but it won't be the same type of paint as the new CC version.

 

[mulder01]

Colorware does custom paint jobs, but it won't be the same type of paint as the new CC version.

Would you trust them to pull apart your very expensive planars and reassemble them after painting?

 

[erik701]

Would you trust them to pull apart your very expensive planars and reassemble them after painting?

Exactly, Mulder has good point. They will just take regular pair and add another layer of colour based on your choice, which will add weight and headphones will also lose features which are behind "no resonance", which have been taken in mind during development.

 

[DrummerLeo]

Does anybody paired 1266 with EC ZDS?

 

[Beolab]

Not EC ZDS , but the Studio, and the EC ZDS is to weak in output power in this case with 650 mW just. You will get a very detailed, high resolutioned sound with some warmth, but not overwhelmingly alot. Mybe the ZDS is more gentle than the studio perhaps.

The Abyss likes Tube-amps , but i can not recommend it for the Abyss, if your Abyss is your No. 1 headphone.

 

[Xecuter]

Not EC ZDS , but the Studio, and the EC ZDS is to weak in output power in this case with 650 mW just. You will get a very detailed, high resolutioned sound with some warmth, but not overwhelmingly alot. Mybe the ZDS is more gentle than the studio perhaps.

The Abyss likes Tube-amps , but i can not recommend it for the Abyss, if your Abyss is your No. 1 headphone.

This is not true at all, the studio easily drives the Abyss OG. I run it at about 1 oclock on the volume knob.
Also it's an excellent pairing, the studio was tested extensively with the abyss during it's development.

EDIT: I have heard that the ZDS (some of the variations) is not sufficient nor a good pairing with the OG Abyss