I am thinking about getting the MJ3 or Ragnarok. It sound like the MJ would be better for both headphone and preamp duties. I am just wondering in degrees how hot does it get. Don't have many places to put this on my desk. Not sure if it's too hot to place it in front of my monitor or me. If not...

The cheaper tube amps I have heard tended to be noisy, which took away from the benefits of that tube goodness at least for me. Do agree that I will probably have to spend a little more to get a good tube amp. If I do get the Caldera, then I will have a mix of planers and dynamics so OTL will...

Will probably get some tubes eventually just depends on which phones I settle on more planers as in Caldera or dynamics as in Atrium.

Right now just an RME ADI 2 and a THX AAA. No tubes.

Figured I would ask on the Atrium thread first. I have pair of Verite, which I love but looking for more ZMF goodness. I also have the a pair of Atticus. Should I be looking at the Atrium or Caldera? I have heard neither. Had VC but preferred the VO. I am into warm( but not too warm) with...

Audeze has mentioned that you can forfeit your warranty by changing the pads yourself. They say by changing the pads you run the risk of blowing a driver, which cost $1,200 for the pair to replace.

Oh yeah I know I will lose two weeks of subscription, but well worth if if I do not have to transfer playlists or have other hassles.

Just got the BB Tidal deal. Also just cancelled my current account and will register the new account once the current subscription period ends. I wish BB or somebody could partner with Qobuz also as I am not too far from hitting the the cancellation button on them At $14.99 for the Qobuz Studio...

Agree with this. After comparing them back to back the 4 had a touch better resolution also, it's subtle but can be heard.

And that’s why the street price is a lot lower than MSRP.

So If I were looking for a purely better amp as far a detail and transparency, then I should choose something other than the MJ2? It sounds like you are saying they are both on par with each other, just diiferent tonalities?

Yeah wow! The VO and VC Camphor would make a great matching pair. Let's see who will be the first with the two.

Yeah the delays are becoming a joke. It's hard to blame Covid for all the delays with this amp!

I can say if you think a Verite Open is sibilant (Which I don't this is close to be so), then save yourself time, by not bothering with the TC which has a much more present upper mid than the Verite.

As I remember, the LCD4 was fazored from the get go, no pre fazor. Also, as others have mentioned the 100 ohm model is a bad idea. They are prone to failure, which is why they came out with the 200ohm model. Oh and in case the drivers fail out of warranty, the replacement cost is $1,200 for the...