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How does the Caldera Thick TP compared to the stock Caldera thin lambskin? Did the Caldera thin lambskin get renamed? I’ve been off the forum for a couple months and have totally lost track. I had been using the “Bokeh Suede Perf” pads lately, tho I have a slight preference to the stock...

What a beautiful pair of Aeolus! The V280 + Aeolus is an exquisite paradox where delicacy compliments heft.

Using rusty ugly duckling tubes that sound kick-ass is soo metal 🤘🗿

Woohooo!!!!! Congrats on another Blue Halo+ breathing fire in the wild. Build and spec sheet looks amazing! I’m curious if you’ve tried experimenting with/without the cinemag transformer switch. Excellent choice going for the beefier power supply to run the 6336. Tried 6528 yet? I still think...

I posted in the Schiit thread a few notes on my diy experience with the GS2+ MIB card install. There’s no soldering. If you’re ever taken a card of card out of a computer (pci, etc) it’s essentially the same. All you need is a screwdriver… but I had some difficult getting the case to slide back...

Loving this classic 6080WB + L63 pair

Those curved brown bases seem to be a real crowd pleaser... Here's a curved base A1834 as a driver (via 6SN7 adapter) paired with curved base A1834 power tubes. No, the A1834 does not pair well with itself... at least it makes for fun pictures: Back in the *J5 family with these Raytheon...

ZMF Auteur Hybrid Solid pads. Like new condition. User for less than 1 hour. Including an official ZMF pad bag. $55 shipped (USA/Paypal G&S)

Trying out EL34 as drivers (EL34->6J5 adapter) tonight. These are made by Tesla. Thick and fun in Blue Halo mode. Pictured below in BH+ with GEC 6AS7G. Swapped for Fivre 6C5G. Compared to EL34, these have much more clarity and sound more cohesive. Also indescribably smooth and liquid. Not as...

Comparing GEC variations

Smooth + spacious = dreamy

Power: Cetron 6336B Driver: Fivre 6J5GT (black plate) + Melz 1578 ('58 year)

Has anyone heard the ZMF Caldera with their amp?

Stumbled upon an extraordinary tube roll for the Atrium Closed: 4x Chatham 6AS7G + NU 6J5GT (triple mica / GE branded). This is one worth coming back to.

Taking a moment to appreciate my two favorite amps with my two favorite headphones. Both the Atrium Closed and Verite Closed are driven exquistely by the 1101 Blue Halo+ amp. This specific tube combo (4x Chatham 6AS7G + National Union 6J5GT) sounds especially magical with the AC. Amazing driver...