I took delivery of a Gryphon Kalliope about a couple weeks ago. We're upgrading our system to handle hi rez formats with retrieval on demand. The Kalliope is the only DAC to have bested our venerable Dodson 217 Mark II D (with extensive upgrades by Silversmith Audio) and even then it was...

Consider the Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL 2 (or MicroZOTL 3 [if you can swing it]). I can't compare the VC to the legendary Abyss, but...I can say that with the MicroZOTL 2, the bass (of the VC) absolutely ROCKS!

Might I humbly suggest the Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL 2 (or even the MicroZOTL 3, which I've never heard, but which people say is even better) for your sub-bass evaluation? Just a thought.

ZMF Verite Closed.

Want to buy a Dodson DA-218 (preferred) or Dodson DA-217 Mark II D (also acceptable). It doesn't have to be absolutely pristine, but the unit should be in good working order. If not, then in order for me to buy it it would have to be "fixable" by Jeffrey Smith of Silversmith Audio. Please...

My main hypothesis: These headphones don't exaggerate the high end or the low end, so they may not fully satisfy the "boom and sizzle" crowd of headphone audiophiles. And, because of this lack of "gimmickry" they might sound "ordinary" to some listeners. I think this may be one of the factors...

Isn't it WONDERFUL when something that's been raved about actually lives up to the hype(rbole) and you realize that it actually wasn't hyperbole, but just accurate descriptions???? I know it was for me with the Verite Closed. As far as I'm concerned, Zach Mehrbach is a genius, and a genius...

DANG! Wish I lived closer. From Iowa. But it feels like it would be SO much fun! I hope you get more people to attend. Best wishes to all of you for this meet!

It says a lot that you weren't even planning to consider the MZ3 due to its price, but after hearing it you completely reversed yourself. I would describe such an experience as a "signature moment" in an audiophile's journey. I would humbly suggest that you enjoy it, savor it, and don't look...

I had the original switching power supply for about five years and finally upgraded the power supply to the LPS. I was in the process of upgrading power supplies to my Project CD Box S CD player and the Arcam irDAC also, so I decided to upgrade the power supply of the MicroZOTL 2 (serial number...

The MicroZOTL 2 pairs fabulously well with the Verite Closed. I own both and have commented on this thread and even more extensively (I think) on the Verite Closed thread. And yes, smooth detailed high end, plenty of low tight bass, great transient attack. To my ears, the sound approaches...

FWIW: The VC can handle organ fugues with ease. That's saying something, in my opinion. Here are some links to Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor:

MicroZOTL 2 by Linear Tube Audio is fabulous with the VC!

The ZMF Verite Closed through the MicroZOTL 2 amplifier and Arcam irDAC actually appear to do this justice. This is what dancing really is: Sing sing sing: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers--This is what people were talking about! Click this!

I own the HiFiMAN HE1000 version one, which is planar magnetic. I also own the ZMF Verite Closed, which is dynamic. Both sound fantastic with the MicroZOTL 2, which I also own. In my opinion the HE-1000 is a fabulous headphone, but the ZMF Verite Closed is even better.