Omom
100+ Head-Fier
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I have 2 weeks my new Zana Deux, I am using it with Sylvania VT-229 (also NU VT-229, RCA-229 and Tung Sol VT-229 black glass - thanks to Zana head-fi clan). I must say that this thing is not audio equipment but piece of art.
Source: Storm Audio Pandora NOS DAC
Headphones: DT880 600 Ohm, stock AKG K340
My impressions after 100 hours: I can compare it to Corda Opera. Zana Deux has plenty of power to drive DT880 and K340 more than Opera. It has better HUGE very wide and deep soundstage (with DT880 and orchestral recordings), I can find instruments in space – but they are part of the whole music. The bass is not so punchy and prominent like with Opera I feel it strong more natural and coherent with mids and treble (Opera has bass and treble with little bit recessed mids). The amplifier is dead quiet and music just comes from black background. The experience is MUSICAL and organic, fuller. Opera is flatter, more 2D. I feel the music in whole like gestalt, I am not distracted with small details. If some of these qualities belong to tubes, I must admit that I prefer tubes to SS with my headphones. This amplifier is very clear and transparent sounding.
Dealing with Craig was 100%, he answered all my questions and helped with sending to Europe.
My next step will be to try some Grado headphones for rock after selling K1000.
ps excuse my English