The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread
Jan 1, 2021 at 5:10 AM Post #13,187 of 22,424
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Jan 1, 2021 at 12:47 PM Post #13,188 of 22,424
So, how about beginning the new year with some great music that sounds spectacular with the AB-1266?

Grandiose soundstage and dynamics, spot-on orchestral colors.

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Easy one, just crank up the volume and press play, reward assured since the very first seconds :)

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Interesting mix of jazz and electronica, with a strong bass foundation, from Italy.

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Krautrock at its best, great musicianship, great trip!

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Jan 1, 2021 at 6:06 PM Post #13,189 of 22,424
I'm loving my new HeadTrip 2 amp with 1266 TC. Compliments my WA33 very well it's neutral.
 
Jan 1, 2021 at 7:02 PM Post #13,190 of 22,424
that is a really high end and complementary pair of amps
 
Jan 2, 2021 at 10:46 AM Post #13,191 of 22,424
So, how about beginning the new year with some great music that sounds spectacular with the AB-1266?

Grandiose soundstage and dynamics, spot-on orchestral colors.

gynt.png

Easy one, just crank up the volume and press play, reward assured since the very first seconds :)

thessink.png

Interesting mix of jazz and electronica, with a strong bass foundation, from Italy.

diodati.png

Krautrock at its best, great musicianship, great trip!

tagomago.png
I only recently discovered CAN, they are fantastic! And this album is their best.
 
Jan 4, 2021 at 3:06 AM Post #13,193 of 22,424
Still quite sharp, i heard SC cable will smooth highs but it still cost 2600$...
May I ask what amplifier were you using and what songs were you playing when you noticed the sharpness with the TC?
I have read that TC's are "less sharp" than CC's, an opinion I take as a grain of salt because my CC's are not sharp at all when connected to the speaker taps of my amps (First Watt J2, Yamaha A-S3200, Denon AVR X3700) and I know the definition of sharp with a previous gear combo (Oppo HA-1 as DAC/pream to Primaluna Dialogue Power Amp to KEF LS50).
 
Jan 4, 2021 at 9:08 AM Post #13,194 of 22,424
Joshua Valour had a few good things to say, 'best headphone of the decade' was one of them...
 
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Jan 4, 2021 at 12:48 PM Post #13,195 of 22,424
folks, I just took the plunge. i sold my car in exchange for an email confirmation that i ordered the 1266 tcs and about $10k worth of cables and boxes.

now i wonder how long it will be before i can have a listen.
 
Jan 4, 2021 at 12:53 PM Post #13,196 of 22,424
folks, I just took the plunge. i sold my car in exchange for an email confirmation that i ordered the 1266 tcs and about $10k worth of cables and boxes.

now i wonder how long it will be before i can have a listen.

I hope you saved some money for the psychiatrist.
 
Jan 4, 2021 at 12:55 PM Post #13,197 of 22,424
I hope you saved some money for the psychiatrist.

I can't sell an apartment I don't own. Maybe the system will do well on the 2nd market if it comes to that. :thinking:
 
Jan 4, 2021 at 1:48 PM Post #13,199 of 22,424
Actually, it might be good decision. Cars normally loose value much faster than hi-fi.

I need to surround myself with more people like you!
 
Jan 4, 2021 at 1:58 PM Post #13,200 of 22,424
folks, I just took the plunge. i sold my car in exchange for an email confirmation that i ordered the 1266 tcs and about $10k worth of cables and boxes.

now i wonder how long it will be before i can have a listen.

That's cool. What amp are you going to use?
 

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