jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
~ Out of curiosity, I plugged the Grado RS-1x (nominal impedance: 38 ohms) into the Woo Audio WA2 - an OTL tube headphone amplifier with a presumably high output impedance (the actual value is unavailable). I did not expect much compatibility…
~ Surprise, Surprise! The pairing sounded great! There was no massive FR deviation due to impedance mismatch. There was no bass “bloat” which bled into upper bass / lower midrange. Air, detail, extension we’re all there! and with fuller stronger bass. What I heard was akin to what the ZMF Atticus delivers.
~ This fun research will continue with different recordings…
~ Surprise, Surprise! The pairing sounded great! There was no massive FR deviation due to impedance mismatch. There was no bass “bloat” which bled into upper bass / lower midrange. Air, detail, extension we’re all there! and with fuller stronger bass. What I heard was akin to what the ZMF Atticus delivers.
~ This fun research will continue with different recordings…