[mwhals]

Ohhh... we thought that was your budget for tubes.   No the tube amp, just the tubes.

LOL. That will happen over time and then one day I will look and say "Wow! I have $3k in tubes!"

 

[ProfFalkin]

LOL. That will happen over time and then one day I will look and say "Wow! I have $3k in tubes!"

Yeah. Hahaha

I was looking at the "premium" upgrade tubes for the wa5 on woo's site and almost had a drink / nose / keyboard malfunction.

 

[mwhals]

Yeah. Hahaha

I was looking at the "premium" upgrade tubes for the wa5 on woo's site and almost had a drink / nose / keyboard malfunction.

LOL!

 

[whirlwind]

 

Ohhh... we thought that was your budget for tubes.   No the tube amp, just the tubes.

LOL. That will happen over time and then one day I will look and say "Wow! I have $3k in tubes!"

 
Don't laugh....it is the truth!  

 

[ProfFalkin]

Hey guys, my Atticus and Eikon combo review is live:

http://enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0117/ZMF_Eikon_Atticus_Headphones_Review.htm

 
Finally had time to sit and read the whole thing.   Great review!  I just have a few suggestions...
 
You said "I felt like the thunderous bass of the Atticus got a little excessive at times", and that I think might be misconstrued by many of your readers.   Perhaps you could say "The almighty Thor himself has imbued these headphones with thunderous bass, an awe inspiring sound second only to the mighty impact of Mjolnir itself."  It adds a sense of flair.
 
I liked the emphasis toward the end that neutral-heads need not apply.  "The power of the Eikons will cause aneurysms, and perhaps complete cranial explosions, to all bass-fearing heathens" might have been how I would have worded it.   I guess "those who are looking for absolute neutrality may not be very satisfied" will do.
 
Anyway... I liked it!
 
Thanks!
 

  

 

 

[Pharmaboy]

Hey guys, my Atticus and Eikon combo review is live:

http://enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0117/ZMF_Eikon_Atticus_Headphones_Review.htm

 
I just love your reviews of the Eikon & Atticus!
 
"Heart, Meet Sleeve: The ZMF Atticus" (witty, well-written).
 
I've been jonesing for an Atticus ever since these 2 new flagships were first described in this thread. This review just makes me want one more.
 
Without actually hearing the Atticus to confirm it (maybe will do that it at the NYC show upcoming)--your descriptions of its sound (and several others', too) make it sound like a headphone perfectly suiting my sound preferences (not to mention big/giant frame + wood earcups)

 

[Hansotek]

Thanks Pharmaboy and ProfFalkin.

I do think there is going to be a neutrality-seeking segment of audiophiles who will complain that the Atticus has too much midbass and a few folks who just will not amp it properly no matter what. I feel it's only fair to raise the flag and mention the point for those folks. But that being said, the Atticus through the DecWare CSP3 is hands-down my favorite thing to listen to right now. Music is so thick, rich and full-bodied, and the vocals... I just can't even begin to tell you how good they are on the right setup!!

 

[ProfFalkin]

Thanks @Pharmaboy and @ProfFalkin.

I do think there is going to be a neutrality-seeking segment of audiophiles who will complain that the Atticus has too much midbass and a few folks who just will not amp it properly no matter what. I feel it's only fair to raise the flag and mention the point for those folks. But that being said, the Atticus through the DecWare CSP3 is hands-down my favorite thing to listen to right now. Music is so thick, rich and full-bodied, and the vocals... I just can't even begin to tell you how good they are on the right setup!!

 
 
For sure!   I can't wait to get my hands on them again!  
 
Oh, and I hope you didn't mind my jests in my previous post.   It was very well written.

 

[heliosphann]

Hrmph!
 
Now I'm really regretting not ordering a Atticus along with my Eikon. Thanks AGAIN Dave... 

 

[mwhals]

Hrmph!

Now I'm really regretting not ordering a Atticus along with my Eikon. Thanks AGAIN Dave... :angry_face:

Me too! I am glad to have ordered both.

 

[Hansotek]

For sure!   I can't wait to get my hands on them again!  

Oh, and I hope you didn't mind my jests in my previous post.   It was very well written.

Not at all, I got a good laugh out of your comments!

 

[luvmusik]

Hey guys, my Atticus and Eikon combo review is live:

http://enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0117/ZMF_Eikon_Atticus_Headphones_Review.htm

 
Great review !
 
Lots of important points described.
 
Thank you !

 

[Hansotek]

Great review !

Lots of important points described.

Thank you !

Thank you for the kind words.

 

[Andrew Rieger]

Anyone have any updates on the status of the ZMF Sonnare amp? Its been quiet, too quite these last few months. I really hope this project has not been shelved. 

 

[whirlwind]

Hey guys, my Atticus and Eikon combo review is live:

http://enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0117/ZMF_Eikon_Atticus_Headphones_Review.htm

 
Great review, nicely done.
 
Helps to confirm that the Atticus is the direction that I will be headed