[musicman59]

I wonder if Eksonic will start more in serial production the T2 and what will be its price…

Can somebody ask Eric?

 

[vonnie123]

Choose! Two girls or two hours with top-of-the-line headphones?

I'll stick with the headphones. In the long term it won't cost me as much.....

 

[Terco]

After Canjam...TOOL!

See you guys tomorrow again.

 

[Cactopus]

I hope to bring a slightly different perspective with my show impressions.

This year I decided to volunteer at the sign in table. What a fabulous group of people who work for Headfi and Can Jam. I was treated as one of the family and had a great time plus I got to learn a little about what goes on behind the scenes. If you can manage it I highly recommend volunteering at any Can Jam. You won't regret it.
Okay now for some impressions on equipment.
I had the chance to listen to the new Warwick Acoustics Bravua electrostatic headphones in a private audition in the reps room. If you own or familiar with the Model One then you should try to hear the Bravua. A very worthwhile upgrade or first purchase.
At the Chord booth I listened to the new Mojo2 with the Meze Liric. Great pairing which a lively and detailed sound.
At the Audio 46 I checked out the incredible T+A amp and Solitaire headphones - the closest sound to electrostatic headphones you can get. Truly amazing.
In the Dan Clark Audio room I had a long listen to the amazing Stealth headphones. Yes they are somewhat pricy but to my ears they are worth every penny. On a very short list of the best closed back headphones available.
I plan on returning tomorrow to confirm just how poor I'm going to be after I open my wallet.

Thanks for your insight!
That can hopefully get me prepared for my afternoon shift tomorrow xD

 

[mRaaghava]

Did anyone try HiFiMan EF400 DACAMP?

 

[msing539]

Did anyone try HiFiMan EF400 DACAMP?

Hifiman was riddled with issues in the morning. Either the amps weren't working or seemed underpowered. I'm sure they sorted it later on but I blew like an hour there and got a better feel for the Susvara and HE1000SE in the dcs room.

Side note, highly suggest everyone visit the dcs room. They have the Utopia, LCD-4Z, LCD-XC, HD800, 1266, HE1000SE, Susvara, Diana TC, and DCA Ether 2.

 

[prtuc2]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the show. I was wondering since you heard the Aeras and DIY T2, was the Aeras of comparable performance to the T2? I understand it was show conditions and it will never be as optimal as hearing them in your own home, but if you could humor me a bit. What are your thoughts on this? Since I read the Aeras was your second favorite, is it safe to assume the Aeras generally achieved the goals Kerry set for it (that is to capture the sound of the T2)?

Probably 90% of the T2, much smaller form factor 12 pounds as to 45 pounds of T2. Only one unit, no separate power supply. I am losing sleep right now, just remember the bass of the DIY T2 the best word I can think of is sonic boom. Not just the initial impact everything else that come after is absolutely crazy.

 

[omega1990]

Probably 90% of the T2, much smaller form factor 12 pounds as to 45 pounds of T2. Only one unit, no separate power supply. I am losing sleep right now, just remember the bass of the DIY T2 the best word I can think of is sonic boom. Not just the initial impact everything else that come after is absolutely crazy.

Thank you for the info. I've already started saving up for one. Hopefully I will be able to buy the Aeras in the coming months.

 

[Chefguru]

Probably 90% of the T2, much smaller form factor 12 pounds as to 45 pounds of T2. Only one unit, no separate power supply. I am losing sleep right now, just remember the bass of the DIY T2 the best word I can think of is sonic boom. Not just the initial impact everything else that come after is absolutely crazy.

Sounds like you felt that the Sr009S/Sr007mk1/Srx9000 depended more on the amp/dac than which headphone was being used?

 

[Ciggavelli]

If anybody gets a chance, can you compare the Woo Audio 3ES with the DIY T2.

 

[qboogie]

Pics of the prototype Meze 109 open backs. The hybrid driver incorporates beryllium and "carbon paper" according to one of the kind reps.

 

[prtuc2]

As it should be by the concept of electrostatic, if my understanding is right.

Kerry said the DIY T2 can output 2000V, 3ES 1500V, and the BSHE 1600V if I remembered correctly. Everything else sounds anemic after listening to the DIY T2. Go listen for yourself or anyone tomorrow.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Kerry said the DIY T2 can output 2000V, 3ES 1500V, and the BSHE 1600V if I remembered correctly. Everything else sounds anemic after listening to the DIY T2. Go listen for yourself or anyone tomorrow.

There’s a lot of different figures for the 3ES. It is listed as 1500 Vrms. Not sure what that translates into for V, but somebody wrote this:

My cheat sheet of approximate amp ratings (multiple sources including old post from KG - please let me know if any of the data is off).
I am not sure if nominal output is the only factor in perceived adequacy vs SR-X9000 ... (ratings peak to peak + using formula provided by Spritzer some time ago to convert p2p = Vrms * 1.41 * 2

Woo 3ES - 4230V p2p (1500 Vrms spec *1.41*2)
Stax T2, DIY T2 - 2000V p2p
KGSSHV - 1800V p2p
BHSE - 1600V p2p
KGSS,Stax T1,T1s,T1W,313,323,717,727 - 1400V p2p
T8000 - 1316V p2p (470 Vrms spec * 1.41 *2)

 

[benjifx19]

First off major thank you to organizers for a great day and my first CANJAM.

The Meze 109 Prototype was so much fun i can not put it into words really. Just playful and wow. I considered it to be my second favorite after Empyreans,

I love how warm the Empyreans are. Not as fast as the elite detail wise but just perfect so many genres.

 

[Alien HP]

I had a chance to enjoy the Stealth from Dan Clark. I thought it was a very comfortable headphone with a warm and pleasent tone without noticing any peaks in the treble region. It's not a cheap headphone though.