I have found that when I increase volume on my wa8, it's like it expands the soundstage in all directions, depth as well, rather than "getting in your face-loud". Difficult to describe...

Hi, I am selling my beloved Sony TA-ZH1ES amplifier which has served me wonderfully in the few years I have owned it. It is a combined Dac / Amp / Pre-amp with all the connections you could want. It works perfectly, has nothing but traces of use, From a non-smoking home. I am the second owner...

I have not contacted them yet, but I think you're right in that I'll have to send it in...

Guys, I love my WA8 and i use it both for ciems, ZMF Eikons and as a preamp into a very expensive power amp and speaker. BUT the dac hasn't been working for quite a while, actually I only got to use it twice (bought the unit used). Is there any way to fix this that doesnt involve sending it all...

Stay safe Sammy, we are rooting for you from the other side of the world!

You can change outputs on the remote.

Guess I was too late :sob: Looking forward to your guys impressions!

I hope I am not to late to get considered for this! HeadFi Username: Blommen The city and country you are located: Copenhagen, Denmark (EU) Reviews on Personal Audio products you have published in Headfi forum or elsewhere: Link only one as of now but i'm looking to try at it again :) Please...

I agree. But, with that said, if someone is dead set on speaker taps then the solution is a pre-amp. I use my Sony TA Z1hes as dac/pre-amp into a Sansui AU 907, which gives me very fine volume control via the Sony... I don't use speakers taps but still I would guess it applies to those as well.

So, I hope I am not tresspassing into OT territory BUT...I decided to pick up a used Fibae 3, even though F7 sounds right up my alley. Why? -well I needed something for late night listening and I have wanted to try a silicone ciem forever, I am a side sleeper so silicone is preferred. And that...

Thanks man, I appreciate it. As I said I am looking for a late night listen so I am wary of the Aether R being too much. But still want them mids, was also considering Phantom, I just don't know what to pick... Aargh! Can you chime in on a Fibae 7 vs Black?

You da man! I have of course also considered the Black but got the impression that it's bass extension might be a problem for me...i dunno, problem is that without hearing any of them it gets hard to make a decision as to wether I would like it or not. Maybe I should just give it a go and use...

Hmmm, been eyeing the Aether R for quite a while as well, it's just that I got the impression that it was too forward to me. I own the EE Vantage and I need something different as a compliment, something with more focus on mids and imaging rather than a V-shaped sound. Like, I need something for...

@Deezel177 thanks for the review, excellent reading as always :) question: how do electric guitars sound like on this? A lot of people talking about vocals and acoustic guitars but how about the electric ones? I am looking for my next ciem and i am looking for a holographic presentation with...

Seen them twice live here in Denmark. Powerful and otherworldly!

Thank you, that helps a lot! Those are qualities I value also, as my music is very "busy" (metal). I guess I'll have to try it, won't I? :D

So @L0rdGwyn would you say that the crack +SB is way better than the espressivo? I am thinking about getting a otl amp for my zmf Eikons, from the classifieds. A plus for me on the espressivo is the preamp function so I could hook it up to my vintage amp but if sq is much better on the crack...

Looks like a sweet setup! I was more thinking of the soundstage and 3-dimensionality that tubes bring, not the warmth.

Alright, I guess that saves me some money :) I just read on audiokarma that if you wanted some "tube magic" in your system you could pair a tube-preamp with a ss power amplifier and get the best of both worlds. But if that ain't the case then vintage amp it is!

Have you tried tube preamp into vintage amp/receiver? I am wondering if that would be the best of both worlds...

No, they guy cancelled bc the left channel didn't work all of a sudden. So he will send it to his technician and contact me when it's fixed. Very nice of him to be honest about the faults of the unit but still a bummer. So I am still on the lookout for a vintage unit, trying to stick to the...

Tell me in flowery words! :beyersmile:

Guys, I am going to try a Sansui Eight tommorow with my newly acquired ZMF Eikons. I am thinking on entering the vintage receiver /amp game with this one. Do any of you have any experience with this particular model?

Thanks man, but I went ahead and bought an Arctic cable from the classifieds. Roughly at the same price as these and it'll be here faster (I am not a patient man, though I try to be). Appreciate it :)

Maybe you guys should take all this tech talk to the DIY threads??