[deuter]

Does the 1266 lend itself to listening while working at a desk? I saw a reviewer talk about how the headphones can tilt if you look down at something because you're supposed to create an air gap

You have to be steady having the Abyss 1266 on the head, I use traditionally designed headphones like Focal for working at desk.

 

[MatW]

Does the 1266 lend itself to listening while working at a desk? I saw a reviewer talk about how the headphones can tilt if you look down at something because you're supposed to create an air gap

You have to be steady having the Abyss 1266 on the head, I use traditionally designed headphones like Focal for working at desk.

It can be placed in a way that it's fairly stable, eg by toeing out and gripping the area behind your ears. It's fine when you're mostly looking at a screen in front of you. But if you need to look down frequently, eg to write by hand, I also tend to pick another headphone.

 

[WafflesID]

Does the 1266 lend itself to listening while working at a desk? I saw a reviewer talk about how the headphones can tilt if you look down at something because you're supposed to create an air gap

Maybe it's just me but the 1266 begs for full attention. You CAN have it clamped on so it doesn't move when you are looking down, but you lose a lot of bass doing that.

But then again, your brain can't really focus on multiple things very well, so maybe clamp when working, and open it up when needed, or probably just have a different pair for when you're working. The less you are opening and closing, the less chance of having issues with the screw on top coming loose.

 

[WafflesID]

I gotta say, this TC + Formula S/PM combo keeps getting better. Bit more burn in time on the FS/PM last night and even the tiny bit of harshness that was there is starting to go away.

 

[Mattunoob]

Hi, I’ve got two questions. Will Abyss 1266 (not phi or phi tc) be driven to a decent level by sony wm1z dap?
Balanced standard-jack: 240mW+240mW
Stereo mini-jack: 60mW+60mW . So I would use balanced out. Was balanced cable offered with the abyss 1266? Did any of you have a chance to compare Abyss 1266 to Sony Mdr R10? If yes what was your impressions? Is there a significant difference in sound reproduction between abyss 1266 and the newest incarnation tc?
Kind regards

 

[ken6217]

You will have to clarify what you’re saying. The 1266 TC is the current model, and yes it comes with a balanced cable.

 

[Mattunoob]

You will have to clarify what you’re saying. The 1266 TC is the current model, and yes it comes with a balanced cable.

I’m speaking all the time about first model from abyss. Abyss 1266 . The only time I mention TC is in last question, asking if there is a significant difference in sound reproduction between Abyss 1266 (first model) and the newest 1266 phi tc

 

[ufospls2]

I’m speaking all the time about first model from abyss. Abyss 1266 . The only time I mention TC is in last question, asking if there is a significant difference in sound reproduction between Abyss 1266 (first model) and the newest 1266 phi tc

The 1266 maintain a mostly similar tonal balance throughout the 3 driver revisions.

Each revision further increased transparency, detail, and technical performance.

The original 1266 is still a very good headphone.

The WM1Z may be ok for casual listening, but for best performance they need a powerful, quality desktop amp imo. In terms of portable gear, the least you can get away with would be the iFi iDSD black label, iDSD signature, or the iDSD diablo.

I have not heard the Sony R10.

 

[Dynamo5561]

I’m speaking all the time about first model from abyss. Abyss 1266 . The only time I mention TC is in last question, asking if there is a significant difference in sound reproduction between Abyss 1266 (first model) and the newest 1266 phi tc

Technicalities are really quite similar. The main difference is the tonality. The TC sounds less coloured and more nature.

 

[Axel]

Any black friday sales on the 1266?

 

[MaggotBrain]

As the holidays approach and some of you wish to festoon your abodes with the amber glow and dulcid tones of master-crafted tubes to bring out the best in your Abyss TC, check out my review of the Trafomatic Primavera. And if your significant other b*tches about getting another godforsaken amp, just tell her it’s an exotic hand made Serbian lamp.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/trafomatic-primavera-initial-impressions.932900/page-3

 

[Frankie D]

As the holidays approach and some of you wish to festoon your abodes with the amber glow and dulcid tones of master-crafted tubes to bring out the best in your Abyss TC, check out my review of the Trafomatic Primavera. And if your significant other b*tches about getting another godforsaken amp, just tell her it’s an exotic hand made Serbian lamp.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/trafomatic-primavera-initial-impressions.932900/page-3

The question though is how does it sound in comparison to Viva, Riviera and Formula S-Powerman?

 

[ken6217]

The question though is how does it sound in comparison to Viva, Riviera and Formula S-Powerman?

Step one: Buy one.
Step two: Let us know.

 

[Frankie D]

Step one: Buy one.
Step two: Let us know.

Step three: See my reply in the Bartok thread.

 

[ken6217]

Step three: See my reply in the Bartok thread.

I don’t venture over there. I sold my Vivaldi because I’m not a dCS fan.