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AudioBunny or AudioDuck?
Are you having an identity crisis?
That reminds me of a guitar pedal somebody asked me to build a while back.
AudioBunny or AudioDuck?
Are you having an identity crisis?
Loaded question incoming. For those who have the Aegis (DIY or ZMF version) and OTL tube amp and ZMF dynamic drivers. Do you prefer ZMF DD on the Aegis or on an OTL?
I have the Aegis and thoroughly enjoy my ZMFs on the Aegis but have a nagging feeling that I still want an OTL amp
Curious which amps do you own other than Aegis?I think, if I could only have a single tube amp, I would go Aegis as it is super versatile, but I'm not a one-amp person, so I would also want to own an OTL amp.
As far as preference, some of that depends on the day, the tubes used, and my mood. Which is part of why I am not a one-amp person. At the moment, it appears I'm not even a six amp person.
I think being a 3-amp person ain't bad. I currently have the Aegis. And my V281 covers solid state. So maybe an OTL and I'll be content. (For a little while).I think, if I could only have a single tube amp, I would go Aegis as it is super versatile, but I'm not a one-amp person, so I would also want to own an OTL amp.
As far as preference, some of that depends on the day, the tubes used, and my mood. Which is part of why I am not a one-amp person. At the moment, it appears I'm not even a six amp person.
Curious which amps do you own other than Aegis?
I think being a 3-amp person ain't bad. I currently have the Aegis. And my V281 covers solid state. So maybe an OTL and I'll be content. (For a little while).
Also it doesn't help that for the past 2 CanJam NYC I've heard the modded bottlehead crack (I think it was done by Kevin?) and that thing sounds amazing.
For a mid-Fi(ish) triple play in the $1K-$1.5K per amp range, here are a few I'd recommend for ZMFs based on what I've tried/own:
Solid state: V222 or V202 (single-ended) which is about $1K less than V281 minus the gain adjustable line outs, and a bit less power than the 281, but still retains the full, warm and smooth characteristic of the V2 series. Superb engineering and quality from the Lake People/Violectric/Nimbus team.
Transformer Coupled Tube Amp: Icon Audio HP8, base model ~$1.5K. Works very well with the Caldera and dynamics and it has an impressive powerful sonic presence about it. I'm loving it with several music genres especially various rock and vintage recordings on the Atrium Open. Solid like a British Mark V tank, well built, and nice desktop size.
Tube OTL: Decware for dynamics. I tried the versions ZMF set up at the NYC CanJams and thoroughly enjoyed the spacious, holographic experience. I have a CSP3 base model on order with Decware at less than $1.5K. FYI, they have a very long waiting list. Put my order in back in early 2022 and still have a few more months to go but I know it'll be worth the wait. If I'd known earlier about the ZMF/Decware collaboration I may have gone that direction but it was above my price target at the time.
I also ordered an LTA Velo when they had a recent promotional sale and looking forward to it arriving soon. I enjoyed speaking with them at CanJam and they had ZMF HPs at their table for the demos.
Loaded question incoming. For those who have the Aegis (DIY or ZMF version) and OTL tube amp and ZMF dynamic drivers. Do you prefer ZMF DD on the Aegis or on an OTL?
Realistically, I think an Aegis, a V281 and an OTL amp would cover most of the ground that any person would need. That's a great triple play there.
Your not getting holographic staging with your Aegis? I can't imagine it getting any more holographic than what I am hearing with Aegis. . .I think my main goal for the OTL would be to have a really holographic sound. Heard the Atrium Opens on an OTL and it was really holographic and amazing.