Swapped out the stock hybrid pads today for the thin protein pads, and I'm rather enjoying them. They def have a faster and snappier presentation. Additionally i feel like the bass, both mid and sub seem to be slightly elevated as well as a slight elevation in treble. On the downside, the thin...

Did Evie get a buddy?

The Masher is actually quite a nice sounding tube, at least it was in my Lampizator DAC. The fact that they're cheap as dirt helps too

Yeah, I mean if its within your financial and logistical means, I'd keep all three in your chain for awhile before deciding which amp(s) to keep and which to move on from. Classic metal, like Priest, Maiden, Saxon, Ozzy, Accept, Angel Witch,etc will not tax the Aegis one bit. Some thrash might...

Hey Joe I actually do not own the Aegis. It's been a year and a half since I heard the very first prototype, which is now owned by @goldwerger However I do own the Airmid, and both the Airmid and Aegis share many similar traits, so I feel fairly confident in the following opinions. First...

Love Otis Taylor! I have all of his albums.

First hover over "Head Gear " tab Click on "New Items" option, then click on "add product".

Used ZMF Atticus

Reposting my Aegis review for those who missed it the first time awhile back. This review is of the DIY Aegis, but apparently the ZMF version sounds essentially the same. For the fast and easy opinion of what I think of the Aegis, fast forward to the 18:20 mark.

Beautiful shot. Frame worthy.

With all of the talk lately of the Aegis I should prolly re-post my Aegis review I did way back when. Granted this is a review of the DIY version, but apparently the ZMF version sounds essentially the same, with some nice quality of life features thrown in. If you just want my down and dirty...

WUT?! You rang?

My Man! Correct answer. Can't stand the current team, except for Reaves. Signed, Head Fi's resident Laker gatekeeper

Yeah, ZMF usually brings a ton of headphones and amps to check out. Get there early, the ZMF room is quite the popular destination. Laker freak, huh? Who's your favorite Laker now and of all time?

I have a very rare, one of six on the planet, OTL. My OTL, the Airmid, was designed and built by the same dude who designed and built the Aegis, l0rdgwyn. Other than Zach and Keenan himself, I'm probably the only person who has had both the Airmid and Aegis in their home, side by side, for an...

OCMS is def a gateway into the more obscure Country and Americana stuff. You'll be listening to David Allen Coe and Townes Van Zandt in no time.

If I were starting out fresh in this hobby, the Aegis is the tube amp I'd get.

Very nice comparison between two excellent closed backed headphones. I agree with you on the speed aspect as well. When I first began putting the CC through its paces, I tried out this track to test the speed. Would the double kick be a blurry mess, or would it be well defined? At first I wasn't...

My review is going to take some time as my Caldera open is back at ZMF getting some TLC. What I can say is that like the open back, the CC seems to me to be one of those rare headphones that can handle any genre you throw at it. Some headphones have too much midbass to handle fast metal. Some...

Agreed. I love the vintage vibe of the ZMF Aegis.

Excellent review, as usual!

All this snake talk is not going to win you any brownie points with @BooUrns Take it from me, I know.

Ya ever noticed that Dog has never been seen in the same room as Michael PS Hayes?! Too much adrenaline?

All I can say is thank goodness I'm on @heliosphann good side! Lord have mercy.

ZMF Caldera Closed