The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread
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You know what's blasphemy?
I actually think there may be a bit too much bass and mid bass on the Utopia with the WA33... LOL!
MrCypruz
100+ Head-Fier
That’s the magic sauce, plus an expanded stage brother! The WA33 make the Utopia sing...the WA22 might make them sing AND dance!
Wait 'til your tubes have sufficient burn in.
I found the Utopia to scale exceptionally well with the WA33. I actually bought the WA33 based on listening to it (in home) paired with the Utopia.
attmci
Headphoneus Supremus
HEY, I believe you already get rid of the WA33. No?
First gen WA22 is very good for it's price (close to a couple of premium tubes). Not sure about the current gen 2.
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Yes, unfortunately I did sell my WA33 to @JLoud.HEY, I believe you already get rid of the WA33. No?
First gen WA22 is very good for it's price (close to a couple of premium tubes). Not sure about the current gen 2.
This was THE worse decision I've ever made and very much regret doing so, but at the time I think I was using the WA33 so much that I'd just grown tired of it and needed a change. I should've just stop listening to it for a while instead of selling it, then I would've realized and appreciated it again. I'm sure both, the 1st & 2nd generation WA22's are excellent sounding amps, but even though I've never heard either, I'd rather put my money towards a WA33 again knowing what I'd be getting out of it.
InstantSilence
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Had anyone here tried the topping A90 with thr TC? I know it's a cheap amp, but still wondering if it's detail and resolution is anything serious with the TC?
I have...enough power to drive them...but I came away disappointed. They held them back from what I'm used to with these headphones...they can scale and scale and the A90 doesn't let them hit their stride.
Sonic Guild
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Finally I got my 1266 this afternoon 
Wow wow wow looks and feels great! SOLID
Unfortunately, my amp RME ADI-2 PRO will arrive next week
I will keep admiring the beauty of the 1266 till I receive the amp.
Meanwhile, can someone tel me about the fit and the tilt methods and how it affects the sound?More bass, less bass, better soundstage...etc.
if the sound changes with the position dramatically, how Abyss manages to measure the performance. I mean what is the optimum position that was used to take the final FR measurements for the 1266?
Surprisingly, the 1266 is comfortable and secure on the head. I think that I can wear it for 2 hours straight with no issues.
Wow wow wow looks and feels great! SOLID
Unfortunately, my amp RME ADI-2 PRO will arrive next week
I will keep admiring the beauty of the 1266 till I receive the amp.
Meanwhile, can someone tel me about the fit and the tilt methods and how it affects the sound?More bass, less bass, better soundstage...etc.
if the sound changes with the position dramatically, how Abyss manages to measure the performance. I mean what is the optimum position that was used to take the final FR measurements for the 1266?
Surprisingly, the 1266 is comfortable and secure on the head. I think that I can wear it for 2 hours straight with no issues.
Congrats! You won't regret it. See this post for the Abyss videos on getting started and adjusting the fit.Finally I got my 1266 this afternoon
Wow wow wow looks and feels great! SOLID
Unfortunately, my amp RME ADI-2 PRO will arrive next week
I will keep admiring the beauty of the 1266 till I receive the amp.
Meanwhile, can someone tel me about the fit and the tilt methods and how it affects the sound?More bass, less bass, better soundstage...etc.
if the sound changes with the position dramatically, how Abyss manages to measure the performance. I mean what is the optimum position that was used to take the final FR measurements for the 1266?
Surprisingly, the 1266 is comfortable and secure on the head. I think that I can wear it for 2 hours straight with no issues.
I also find it quite comfortable, I can wear it for hours on end with no discomfort.Finally I got my 1266 this afternoon
Wow wow wow looks and feels great! SOLID
Unfortunately, my amp RME ADI-2 PRO will arrive next week
I will keep admiring the beauty of the 1266 till I receive the amp.
Meanwhile, can someone tel me about the fit and the tilt methods and how it affects the sound?More bass, less bass, better soundstage...etc.
if the sound changes with the position dramatically, how Abyss manages to measure the performance. I mean what is the optimum position that was used to take the final FR measurements for the 1266?
Surprisingly, the 1266 is comfortable and secure on the head. I think that I can wear it for 2 hours straight with no issues.
I like that you know you can wear it for two hours comfortably, and you don't even have an amp yet. 
Think how comfortable it will be with music. And did you get any funny looks wearing it while NOT listening to music.
Think how comfortable it will be with music. And did you get any funny looks wearing it while NOT listening to music.
Today my Wells Audio Reference Milo showed up and it amazing. If you can’t get WA33 because of cost maybe regular Milo is a good option. It’s 10 watts at 46 ohms and has prat. It almost has a tube sound. It’s faster then WA33 which is more romantic. If your budget is 8000 go WA33 if that’s going to be your only headphone.
A night and day difference was Kennerton Thekk I found the sound more exciting then the Woo. No I wouldn’t sell my WA33 as it has that tube magic but I see myself only using WA33 for my 1266 TC.
A night and day difference was Kennerton Thekk I found the sound more exciting then the Woo. No I wouldn’t sell my WA33 as it has that tube magic but I see myself only using WA33 for my 1266 TC.
I only heard Milo "almost reference" and yes, it's very good synergy but my GS-X mini is more universal.
For more warm HP like D8000 or LCD-4 Milo is not the best choice.
For more warm HP like D8000 or LCD-4 Milo is not the best choice.
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