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    Gryphon Kalliope - First impressions

    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...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    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!
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    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.
  4. Want To Buy  Dodson 218 or Dodson 217 Mark II D DAC

    Price
    1.00 USD
    Condition
    Good
    Negotiability
    Or best offer
    Ships to
    1. North America
    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...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    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...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    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...
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    DC, NOVA, MD | August 27 [DATE CHANGE]

    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!
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    microZOTL 3 by Linear Tube Audio. True High End Audio.

    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...
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    MICROZOTL2 Tube Headphone Amp and preamp: a breakthrough device

    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...
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    MICROZOTL2 Tube Headphone Amp and preamp: a breakthrough device

    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...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    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:
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    MicroZOTL 2 by Linear Tube Audio is fabulous with the VC!
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    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!
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    MICROZOTL2 Tube Headphone Amp and preamp: a breakthrough device

    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.
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    My take is this: It's simple. ZMF is one of the very VERY few manufacturers (of anything, anywhere on earth) still in existence whose principles outweigh their profit motive. Making headphones of this singular quality takes TIME, and is a labor intensive process. I suspect that Zach of ZMF is...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    Those will go very fast. It's good that you're making them available since so many people have been unable to snag a pair of these headphones.
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    For me the effect was MUCH quicker than that. A few hours, once thru the protocol stipulated in the instructions, as I recall. But I'm not the talisman of truth for all audiophiles or even headphone audiophiles. Your experience may differ or even be completely opposite of mine. But I hope it...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    I will again recommend trying a burning in CD. If you want to borrow mine I could send it to you but you must promise to send it back in a month or so. Let me know.
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    Another thing to try might be a burning in CD. I had a perception of minimal harshness when I compared the VC to my HiFiMAN HE-1000 (version one). This appeared to resolve completely after using the Purist Audio System Enhancer CD (Rev B). Might be helpful to try something similar.
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    Sorry I missed this before. But the answer is I have no personal experience doing that; I've never used it as a preamp. So I'll defer to jtnt, above.
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    I think that adaptive output impedance matching thing is correct, but I'm no expert on that. My understanding of impedance is quite rudimentary, and when I've tried to read about it there seem to be contradictory opinions, or at least inconsistencies. But it could also be that I just haven't...
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    Ooooh! A MicroZOTL3! If you haven’t heard them yet you’ll be STUNNED. I have the MicroZOTL 2 and my ironwood VC sound fantastic through it!
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    Congratulations to all the new owners!
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    ZMF Verite Closed-New Closed Back ZMF Flagship.

    No kidding. There's a reason for that. Sometimes the meritocracy still works. Very very happy for ZMF and its hard-earned, well deserved success. Eventually he'll catch up with demand, I suspect, because this is still a niche market. In the mean time, it's worth the wait for a product of this...
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