idairyou
500+ Head-Fier
I'm the exact opposite. Was never a fan of closed backs.Zach said an open back Bokeh would be coming at some point this year - now that could tempt me to try a ZMF Open Back. I love the AC and the Bokeh.
Hearing what Zach has done with the Atrium and the Caldera open convinced me to purchase the Bokeh as my first closed back and after hearing the Bokeh it solidified my need to purchase the Caldera Closed.
For the most part I feel my headphone journey is over and I am starting my speaker journey. I don't see myself buying any more gear unless it is years from now whenever Holo Audio releases a Spring 4 or Bliss 2 if the upgrade is worth it. Don't see myself replacing the HA-300MKII, just some tube rolling. After the Caldera and Atrium I feel no need to buy the Susvara, 1266 or the Utopia anymore.
When it comes to headphones, I'm so enamored with the ZMF house sound I don't feel the urge to buy any other brand. After the Caldera Closed, I can see myself purchasing the AC, and whatever future ZMF that piques my interest.
I'm a little sad. The itch to chase the dragon is gone.
My speaker journey feels completely different. I know I am getting the Serene as a preamp, I'm leaning toward the Schiit Tyr for SS, and still thinking about what speaker tube amp to get. Still thinking about speakers. The journey is so different to me, because unlike headphones amps I don't feel the need to try a bunch of different gear, and I definitely don't see myself having 15 pairs of speakers lying around to switch between. Once I figure out what I want to buy and save up, that's kind of it.
Going through a little bit of withdrawal.