ZMF Caldera Closed
Apr 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM Post #196 of 349
From Canjam Singapore last week:

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I definitely like Cayin HA-2A more than IHA-8 for any type of Caldera (and Bokeh Open)
What is the wood on the left one? It is quite pretty
 
Apr 19, 2024 at 8:38 PM Post #197 of 349
If the launch Caldera Closed Ash allows the Purple Ash from the recent Ash release I will be very tempted to grab one right away instead of waiting for Resin one.
 
Apr 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM Post #198 of 349
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Apr 22, 2024 at 8:51 PM Post #200 of 349
Excited to get started on my review :D
 

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Apr 23, 2024 at 12:41 PM Post #202 of 349
CC in da house :). I look forward to spending a good chunk of time with them before I share my thoughts.

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Looking forward to the thoughts when you are ready! :L3000:
 
Apr 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM Post #203 of 349
CC in da house :). I look forward to spending a good chunk of time with them before I share my thoughts.

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Love the grain and color of that one!
 
Apr 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM Post #205 of 349
This
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plus this



equals

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...and it's not even burned in yet.....wow
 
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Apr 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM Post #206 of 349
Interesting. I read the lukewarm impressions (from quite a few, not just one or two) about the Caldera Closed after the CanJam and I told myself, just wait, those who have been handpicked to receive units and post impressions will have a say . And sure enough...

This 110% IMHO.
 
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:08 PM Post #208 of 349
Apr 23, 2024 at 4:29 PM Post #209 of 349
CC in da house :). I look forward to spending a good chunk of time with them before I share my thoughts.

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I have the same headphone in-house, too. Set it up for burn-in yesterday.

Interesting how novel & different these earcups look. Between the graphic grain pattern, the strong contrast between light & dark colors, and the raised "triangle" emerging from the circular earcups, the CC looks nothing liike any other headphone.

Then I put them on (w/stock pads) to check that I have sound coming through the amp I'm using for burn-in. Even straight out of the box, the sound is so familiar--it's pure Caldera. So this is a headphone that looks very different, but sounds very familiar.

A harbinger of good things to come: that familiar Caldera sound is just about the best planar sound I've heard in all my time in this hobby.
 

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