ducc... try to ignore the dude. Everyone's fighting some battle. In the grand scheme of things, at very least yours is headphone related it. Could be a lot worse. . I've got a nice big collection of flagship headphones, and as the months and years go by, most sessions leave me fairly up there...

there's no justification for busting the guys chops. Whether his first language is something else, or he's dyslexic, or had a sloppy night of typing etc., while it's not exactly brutal sadism it's an unjustifiable insult. A small one. But much more diagnostic of you nonetheless. If he stumbled...

You may have heard of these. They're different, divisive, over-the-top.... or they're as friggin' awesome but strange as a limited edition engineer's passion project ought to be. This is by a length and a half the most grippingly dynamic headphone I've ever heard, and I've listened to almost all...

These are very lightly used, well-maintained recent-model AB1266 Phi TC headphones. They have accrued fewer than 100 hours of use and sound as spectacular as they should. I can provide the original box and accessories. Additionally I will provide the upgraded JPS labs 8-foot Superconductor...

I had a bit of noise with a new [air of Western Electrics -all 1400 bucks worth, in the same amp, although the performance was otherwise what you'd want from those great tubes. Western Electric handled it well, although Woo stepped in quickly, tested the tubes, wrote a confirmatory letter for...

So, you noticed that too, huh? I'be had a maddening few weeks with mine. I would go from wondering what was ....wrong, or off.... about them, then beaconing transfixed and habvin the longest "gotta hear what I can hear on THAT song....on THAT concerto...". They would be less, sparkly, less -...

Well, I have it from the voice of authority that rumors of a flagship headphone amp are unfounded. They are pleased with their BHA-1 - which has NOT been discontinued, is still very much in production, and has undergone minimal revisions since 2012 - as I understand it, just the in fusion of...

Well, this is one of the quietest SS circuits you'll encounter. High gain shouldn't cause any problem. I've had it near max with the Susvara (it actually works, though not ideal), on high gain - noise is simply not an issue. But as others have indicated, if you can do balanced, you'll have more...

Thank you for the Mahler recommendation. I've been finding my way through his symphonies this last year, as I suddenly seem to respond to them, while I never did when younger. I'm going to try to find it now. The Valkyria are fascinating, still. Next-level detail (Susvara+ with more body...

I guess those two really aren't mutually exclusive! There is that golden glow I reference above - but right now, I'm listening to one of my all-time favorite albums, Genesis "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", which I know in every detail. Or kind of, because I'm having a revelation, production...

I'm enjoying hearing them! I've enjoyed even the waiting (not long - very good service by HeadAmp!). The packaging would have been appropriate for an original Picasso, or the Mona Lisa, the 8 Philips Head screws, and multiple taped layers - the precisely calibrated Russian doll of boxes...

Ricci used Grados as his reference for some years, as you can see in the headband, the rod/gimbal assembly, the shape....and began to develop his own designs. The dynamic drivers, though, have departed substantially over the years. The tiger end models have some very cool tech - motor-driven...

It’s an extremely high quality, accurate, well designed amp by a company trusted by countless recording studios, the high-end and mobile kind. It’s also famously neutral, and it doesn’t give a hoot what style of music the electricity is carrying. The only way it wouldn’t be good for Rhythmic...

Best if you can get used to that logarithmic scale. You’re not getting anywhere near maximum power so it’s not like you’re coming up short. I’ve driven the Susvara to high quality moderate volume, and the critical last boost in volume comes right near the end of the dial… But the amp still has...

Nope, these are REALLY good ones.... Uhh, yeah. Thought I fixed it. Thanks!

I'm hoping these barely-used headphones go to a good home. They aren't even burned in - you'll be receiving a functionally perfect set at considerably less cost than a brand-new pair. Original manufacturer's cables, all original packaging available.

I dont have a clear power output answer… but I can tell you that it drives the Susvara and the Abyss perfectly, lots of headroom. Holo Bliss is my solid-state amp, and it is a flawless, refined powerhouse, designed to be the perfect engine for the Susvara. It puts out approximately 12 watts...

I'll second that. I have a review or two to come - Ingens and Opera - but a preview is this: Yes, the Opera and Ingens are pure luxury goods, technically remarkable and aesthetically very pleasing. The Ingens belongs to my Abyss 1266 Phi TC, and the midrange and subjective sense of richness very...

Yeah, I'm not thrilled with myself. Had this urge to take that plunge once and see what it's like in that world. But it is a pretty cool beast. Discovered, though, that the Susvara sockets don't have the greatest, or much, grip, so our trick still is finding a 2.5mm termination that doesn't make...

Excellent, well-cared-for first-class DAC and streamer available to grace the home of some tasteful music lover who makes me a satisfying offer. This BDA 3.14 DAC has been joined at the, well, umbilicus, to my BHA1 headphone amp (which I really wish I could keep) ever since they arrived home...

These are pristine, cosmetically perfect DCA Expanse headphones, with original packaging and accessories. They are just about burned-in. The Expanse is a special headphone, for many tastes. Sweet-toned, very detailed, strong and tuneful bass, and a deep stage with excellent placement - a true...

This Abyss AB1266 Phi TC w/upgraded JPS Superconductor 2.5 meter cable AND original 2.4 meter JPS standard cable comes with 4-pin XLR termination and all original packaging. Its is cosmetically near-perfect (I can't spot any blemishes, and they've been used enough to be mostly broken in). I...

Some thoughts. I apologize if anyone doesn't find it worth the time it took to read. For what it's worth, I have the Utopia 2022 and the Abyss 1266TC both right here. All fed by Holo -May and Bliss KTE. I really like both cans. The Utopia fall far...very far... short of of the Abyss in terms...