You're welcome. The AC has the stock Caldera lambskin pads on, and the CC has the Caldera thick lambskin pads.

Actually quite the opposite. The Atticus/Aeolus driver thrives on tubes, moreso than most ZMFs. The Bokeh is pretty decent on the Midgard, but the Atticus will sound very overdampened and dull. Move it to amps like the Echo 2 and it will sound much much better. I love the Atticus, I can't bring...

I would say if you're missing the Aeolus bad the Atticus would be an excellent replacement with a slightly thicker midrange. It's going to be softer and smoother than the Bokeh, with more forward mids and much less forward treble. To me the Bokeh sounds like an maturing and evolution of the...

They share the same driver and have a very similar tuning. There's differences for sure, but same base profile. Warm, lush, thick, smooth. Pad rolling will of course alter that. I found they sounded so similar I only needed one.

I got sidetracked with obsessing over Aegis tube options and never gave my thoughts after the day ended. First, the AC and CC are excellent compliments to each other, IMO. When you want warm, smooth, darker, romantic/euphonic tuning, the AC is a home run. On the other side the CC excels at...

I know resolve is well regarded but I just cannot triangulate anything he's saying here to what I'm hearing. If he was talking about the AC maybe, but not the CC. i've not heard the Envy so maybe that's contributing to the impressions, but just seems a bit off.

Beavis approves...

I was so torn on those kt8c tubes, now I’m kinda kicking myself for not adding them. Honestly I’m surprised the 120v didn’t sell out day one. There’s been so much buzz about it I thought it was going to be sold out in minutes. I was online and ready to order exactly at 630 pst in fear I’d miss...

Excellent reply above, very informative! And that makes total sense as you explained it as that’s what I’m hearing and getting fixated on, but trying to explain it in basic FR terms. I’ll say this, the CC isn’t that far off the CO in impulse response. When rapid swapping sets you’ll hear it. But...

Yeah these Calderas are quite disruptive to my norms. Despite the COs brightness I also find it a touch thicker in the low mids so it’s really throwing me for a loop. I should be running screaming from it, but instead I keep seeing it out. I also perceive a slightly pinched or nasal tone on the...

Anyone running their CC meshless? I've been going back and forth between the CO and CC tonight and the one thing that really stands out to me is the added clarity of the CO. Comparing on the same system with same cable, just swapping headphones. The CO is a touch more efficient, or less...

Sorry missed the cc vs co for metal question. Not in depth. I really need to get them side by side more. Right now I listen all day to the cc at work then switch to the co after work, with limited side by side time. As of right now I prefer the co overall to the cc, but the cc is still breaking...

They’re very different to me. I actually was comparing them at work today and was really surprised how different they are. The AC is about warmth and fullness. The CC is more about technical’ prowess and clarity. Very complimentary sets imo.

It’s all about preference. I find the CC thin in comparison to the AC and that takes away some of the power of metal for me. I do love the sound of guitars with the CC though. And I’m very mood based so I’ll seek speed and precision one day then warmth and thickness the other. Nice track! Love...

My Demo CC ash unit does not have the BBB.

Anyone try the Auteur solid suede pads on the CC? I'm about an hour into it and honestly i'm really enjoying them! Being suede they temper the fast transients and treble a bit, but also have a nice even tonality and soundstage. A bit less engaging than the Caldera thick pads I was using before...

as bigjako said, the Psvane Acme are excellent. I got them used in the classifieds for super cheap for a pair. i also love some NOS RCA as well. A bit more vivid and dynamic vs the Acme. Got to demo the legendary Takatsuki for a few hours and that left me craving a pair, though that's most...

I love the Bokeh pads on the AC. They're very very similar to the stock Caldera lamb pads but have a bit snappier transients and attack. That's the biggest difference, it seems to add just a touch more speed and impact.

Today is going to be a fun day, I brought my beloved AC in with the CC for a little battle royal.... I've been itching to face these two off since the CC's arrival. The CC is still burning in so i'm not going to make any definitive judgements yet, but I am curious how they stack up now as is...

I was going to google an image for that one but thought "maybe not at work" ;) After this and the inevitable buy of the CC demo I have, i'm in serious need of a cash influx. Time to sell off some unused stuff. So how many will be joining me in the classifieds sell off soon?

Now the painful part, waiting for the shipping notice! Come on Zach, don't keep us waiting!!!!!! :)

Love it! Such a classy looking headphone. Congrats and enjoy!

Shhhhhh don't let him know i'm telling you this.... he's secretly the head of a wooden cabal bent on world domination via mind control. their means of power? the finish on our wood headphones is a powerful mind control agent that forces us to buy more, and infect those around us. as he sends...

go with the more aesthetically pleasing wood, don't worry about sound as much. the sonic differences aren't huge between woods, you'll get more noticeable differences pad rolling and tweaking your dac/amp, especially if the amp is the tube variety :wink: EDIT - In general the softer less dense...

Woo! Count me in, ordered! Anyone get the upgraded tubes? I'm going stock to start to get to know the amp, then i'll roll as funds permit. and given the price that might be awhile hahaha. But haven't been this excited about an amp since the Stratus!