Looking more closely, these stands are clearly inspired by the classic Klutz design stands, my all-time favorite.. I’ll have to find an excuse to get one of those one time
ZMF Atrium Closed
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Looking more closely, these stands are clearly inspired by the classic Klutz design stands, my all-time favorite.. I’ll have to find an excuse to get one of those one time
geoffalter11
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geoffalter11
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Thank you! I am so stoked... They sound incredible on the EC Aficionado.
geoffalter11
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So, as I mentioned above I just recently picked up an Eddie Current Aficionado. This amp has been an absolute revelation. I have been using an Icon Audio HP8 for the past 18 months and that amp has my heart. It is such a wonderful amp with beautiful tone and incredible low end weight. It made the AO sound as good as I could hear it in my system. However, it didn't pair as well with the AC. The Aficionado is the opposite. The Aficionado's sense of air and stage is so big that coupled with the AO's expansive stage it is almost too much. However, the AC on the Aficionado is perfection. The extra air from the Aficionado pairs perfectly with the ACs pinpoint image and smaller stage. The bass almost becomes diffuse on the AO, whereas the AC keeps its impact and weight while also introducing incredible clarity and speed. This is my first 2A3 amp, so I am still learning about how it sounds and what pairs best. Thus far, the AC is the most lovely of pairings. There is so much musical emotion in this headphone. The Aficionado is an incredibly musical, fast and resolving amp. As resolving as the CFA3. It is really a revelatory sound for me.
Bottom line, the AC might not ever come off my head as I have found chain synergy with the Aficionado and AC that makes my spine tingle.
Bottom line, the AC might not ever come off my head as I have found chain synergy with the Aficionado and AC that makes my spine tingle.
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You're so right. Definitely inspired by the Klutz designs. Those are so hard to come by, it's good to see options like these.Looking more closely, these stands are clearly inspired by the classic Klutz design stands, my all-time favorite.. I’ll have to find an excuse to get one of those one time
AudioDuck
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Congratulations, Geoff! Those are gorgeous. I’m impressed you received your Hot Cup Summer of Burl unit so fast! I’m just blown away by the wood choices and am holding on to hope that I can snag some after the holidays.
geoffalter11
Headphoneus Supremus
Thank you. I am holding out hope for you too... I have been ogling every pair of Camphor burl ZMF headphones in the classifieds for years. This is first time I have had one on my head. I feel very lucky and a bit self-aware to be honest.
AudioDuck
Headphoneus Supremus
Well, you can do what I did and take selfies with your ZMFs on to try to get past that self-awareness.
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geoffalter11
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I’m not nearly that handsome…Well, you can do what I did and take selfies with your ZMFs on to try to get past that self-awareness.
As a HP8 guy, I am now even more looking forward to eventually getting the Atrium open! Sorry to hear it was not a good fit with the AC, but glad you found such a great combo with your new Eddie Current. (And grateful to benefit from your tube sell off!)
geoffalter11
Headphoneus Supremus
It sounded great on the HP8. So, I should be more careful when saying it wasn't a perfect fit. It is just that much better on the Aficionado. Whereas the AO sounds greaton the Aficionado, but was even better on the HP8. Percentage points... Picky ears...
SlothRock
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Man I just really, really love the AC. A lot. It's getting more head time than the Susvara currently haha. Not saying it's "better" than the Sus, but it's giving me a mix of fantastic neutrality (with the suede pads), details and such fun, impactful bass which is better, more full and more fun than any other headphone or IEM I've owned so far. That combo just keeps having me reach for the AC every time recently.
geoffalter11
Headphoneus Supremus
I highly recommend either Atrium on the HP8. It is a wonderful amp and headphone pairing. The AO is better on it, in my opinion. And the AC does better with SS amps in my opinion. I love the AC on the Aficionado. Meier Corda Soul and the CFA3. Whereas, the AO was perhaps my favorite all time combo on the HP8 and wonderful on my other amps. But, I thought the AO and HP8 was perfection. Whereas I find the AC and the Aficionado to be perfection.
My favorite pairing these day for both the AC and AO is the Decware/ZMF OTL. I previously preferred my AO on the CFA3, which I also like a lot as its speed and airiness balance the AO reverb very well, but something about that OTL creates magic with both of these headphones. Sweet and addictive like sugar.. just healthier
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