ZMF Auteur Thread
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heliosphann
Headphoneus Supremus
You're joking, right? You didn't hear about the Limited Edition Atrium Classic?!?
https://bit.ly/3JMw4CS
I’ve got a pair. Soundstage is easily double that of the OG atrium. The NEW new damping system….
Double? Did you measure?…
It sounds like it's at least double... I'll have more impressions in the CanJam SoCal 2022 preview video.
Durkelphone
New Head-Fier
Yeah just received the newly informed Auteur Classic from ZMF/FedEx and as promised, I doused them in OTL Rush.
So far I am able to pick up on some extra delightful punchiness via the kick drum of Neil Peart and very lovely bass texture. The driver feels and sounds as if it’s capable of much more and I feel this will definitely happen with time.
So far I can rally tell there’s some serious mojo going on here than what these possessed pre-classic treatment. I’m happy to report that I really like this so far. It’s different but in a very good way.
It’s like your wife just got even prettier…
Obviously more impressions to come as these babies Aw about to see some constant movement where I’ll drop in every few hours to take a listen.
So far I am able to pick up on some extra delightful punchiness via the kick drum of Neil Peart and very lovely bass texture. The driver feels and sounds as if it’s capable of much more and I feel this will definitely happen with time.
So far I can rally tell there’s some serious mojo going on here than what these possessed pre-classic treatment. I’m happy to report that I really like this so far. It’s different but in a very good way.
It’s like your wife just got even prettier…
Obviously more impressions to come as these babies Aw about to see some constant movement where I’ll drop in every few hours to take a listen.
skhan007
1000+ Head-Fier
I'm with you- When I test drive any equipment, headphones, amps, etc. I always go with Hemispheres, Moving Pictures, or Signals. Incredibly well-mixed and brilliantly remastered albums (especially the recent 40th Anniversary versions in 24/96).
heliosphann
Headphoneus Supremus
Just finished burning in my pair. I'm feeling the peer pressure to listen to some Rush. Although if I'm honest, I would have done that regardless!
LCMusicLover
Headphoneus Supremus
Welp, that'll be The Dead for me
heliosphann
Headphoneus Supremus
Didn't they only have one song? Grey something...Welp, that'll be The Dead for me
Why do I get the impression you're not a fan of jam bands?Didn't they only have one song? Grey something...
My fav Dead track is "Friend of the Devil", but my fav version of that song is done by Uncle Al...such an odd thing for him to be singing.
heliosphann
Headphoneus Supremus
Not so much that I'm not a fan of jam bands, I just love to rile up their fan bases. Although they're not as fun to annoy as DMB fans.
I do happen to be a HUGE Ministry fan though. Not seen that cover before, thanks!
Back to the Auteur, it seems to have settled in and smoothed out quite nicely. The improved bass response is definitely quite noticeable over the OG's. My old blackwood OG's had some very nice bass, but these maple Classics easily surpass them.
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skhan007
1000+ Head-Fier
Well, since we're talking music, I'm a HUGE prog rock fan and in addition to RUSH, my OG Auteur shine brilliantly with King Crimson. So, I'd highly recommend experiencing the entirety of Three of a Perfect Pair, which sounds incredibly brilliant through my OG Auteur, Bottlehead Crack, and RME ADI2 DAC. You'll see what I mean with the first song.
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LCMusicLover
Headphoneus Supremus
My fave is from Dead Set
LCMusicLover
Headphoneus Supremus
No argument here -- DMB fans can be pretty fantical (is that a word?). Phish fans can get prickly as well.Not so much that I'm not a fan of jam bands, I just love to rile up their fan bases. Although they're not as fun to annoy as DMB fans.
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Agree about OG Blackwood bass -- so really looking forward to Classic Blackwood bass ... and all other frequencies!
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