[vonBaron]

I have had the chance to listen to the 1266 with SC a second time and now they sound clearly better than the first time. Very strong bass, weighted midrange and very detailed but quite gentle trebles.

 

[paradoxper]

I have had the chance to listen to the 1266 with SC a second time and now they sound clearly better than the first time. Very strong bass, weighted midrange and very detailed but quite gentle trebles.

I don't recall, what cable(s) have been used previously?

 

[vonBaron]

I have Lazuli Ultra.

 

[Roasty]

Speaking of deep sub bass... Mannequin skywalker by space jesus has a pretty incredible bass drop about 15 seconds in, and throughout. Scared me lol

this album is really nice with the abyss too. awesome bass lines and overall just a really enjoyable album. I turn up the volume in the car on the way to work.

 

[mortcola]

is this a serious post?...you are going to make a buying decision regarding TOTL HP's based upon this guys opinion of the original abyss 1266?...seriously?....personally I dont think the guy has a clue but he has a right to his opinion but his whole critique is kind of ridiculous...my suggestion is to give the 1266 TC a listen on a proper system and my guess is you will end up owning them

The Abyss is a GREAT headphone with its own rather definite character, but quite extraordinary. It couldn't be any. more different from the Stax (well, maybe, but they're very, very distinct. Comparing apples and ham sandwiches based on a single online, rather...ummm...idiosyncratic opinion? I hope Aramg hasn't acted on it yet....or, at least, I hope he's happy with his choice.

 

[Ruddy1]

I finally finished the final headphone system, which is the best headphone system I've ever heard

 

[Sajid Amit]

Wondering if anyone of you have tried the Hegel integrated amp? Like h190 / h390? Thinking of the H390 for the 1266.

The all-in-one amp with a good enough dac is quite tempting. Reviews from the internet also seem positive.

I have. The H190 pairs better with the Susvara IMO. Its warmer in the treble but the TC benefits more from an amp that adds a bit of euphony to the mids. YMMV. I prefer Accuphase / Luxman with the TC. One could consider McIntosh as well, as some McIntosh amps can be “midcentric”.

As for the Hegel built-in DAC, its good but not nearly as resolving as a mDave / Terminator Plus / May + HQPlayer. The mDave is a tad more resolving than the TPlus or MayHQP but they are all close, and the built-in DAC in the Hegel is not as close.

But its good value as an all-in-one for sure.

Hope that helps.

 

[Somatic]

I finally finished the final headphone system, which is the best headphone system I've ever heard

Can you list what you got? Thanks

 

[Ruddy1]

Can you list what you got? Thanks

47lab 4706Gaincard 50w
amr cd77.1
ele v4
Abyss 1266

Tara Labs The Omega Live
Kondo Audio ACZ Avocad
feim audio semyr
oyaide Tunami Terzo RR V2
dreamline

SOLID TECH ROS3

 

[paradoxper]

That's the best headphone system you've ever heard.

Sorry to be a dick, but the gaincard isn't anything special.

I'm reminded of the ole Dark Star rage though. LOL

 

[qboogie]

I finally finished the final headphone system, which is the best headphone system I've ever heard

That's a gorgeous set-up. Was the black and silver motif intentional?

 

[Ruddy1]

That's the best headphone system you've ever heard.

Sorry to be a dick, but the gaincard isn't anything special.

I'm reminded of the ole Dark Star rage though. LOL

I'm sorry

 

[Ruddy1]

I chose gaincard because it is the best I have ever heard. Liquid gold 394wa33 and AIC10 are not as good as it. I don't need to use worse ones

 

[Trance_Gott]

I finally finished the final headphone system, which is the best headphone system I've ever heard

Abyss better sounded that your HE1 or is the HE1 on the photo not yours?

 

[paradoxper]

I chose gaincard because it is the best I have ever heard. Liquid gold 394wa33 and AIC10 are not as good as it. I don't need to use worse ones

I don't know what a 394wa33 is, but ok, all things imaginary, a definitive subjective preference all the same.