I was watching the new 5.2. Ltds Release video just now with thoughts of infidelity, then (literally) lifted my gaze and…
Looking at the 5.2 drops, I’m not thinking of infidelity, but that my CC ought to have a brother or sister… haha
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Looking at the 5.2 drops, I’m not thinking of infidelity, but that my CC ought to have a brother or sister… haha
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YouTube Video for tomorrow's drop - including CC:
Astral Abyss
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Zach finally hooked me after several years resisting the limited drops. I love the crazy burl on these.
idairyou
1000+ Head-Fier
Beautiful set, love the pattern.Zach finally hooked me after several years resisting the limited drops. I love the crazy burl on these.
Incredible looking pair! CongratsZach finally hooked me after several years resisting the limited drops. I love the crazy burl on these.
I was watching the new 5.2. Ltds Release video just now with thoughts of infidelity, then (literally) lifted my gaze and…
Stunning! Love the rich natural wood on this set
Astral Abyss
1000+ Head-Fier
Thank you. I hope I like the closed as much as the open. Haven't been able to hear them personally but I've always been pleased with Zach's tuning. And, I needed a good set of closed backs.
Edit: I included the tuning kit as well. That should give me plenty of options.
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Cable pairing update: I received a Norne Vykari (hybrid silver/copper version) for my Caldera Closed yesterday.
I’d been using a Norne JS-16 (good cable, but it held the CC back), then a Norne Einvaldi (very high-quality, but lower-gauge hybrid cable that I adore with my Atrium Closed).
The performance of the Einvaldi was excellent with the CC, hinting that something special was in store. But the Vykari’s performance has still caught me off guard.
The natural, flowing nature of the music coupled with insane speed and dynamics when required is an absolutely intoxicating experience. The combination of a very high-quality solid-state amp, a resolving R2R DAC, the Vykari, and the Caldera Closed is just beautiful.
In my case, “high-quality solid-state” is the dual-mono Ray Samuels Audio Emmeline The Apache, upgraded to Ray’s most recent fave op-amps a couple of years ago. It has a completely silent soundstage, effortless dynamics and a slightly warm tone that meshes superbly with the CC.
The Vykari has, almost literally, “cleaned the window” between the listener and the performance. Trevor Goldman, the gentleman behind Norne, noted in email that he is extra proud of the transparency and detail levels the Vykari offers. He should be. It’s an astonishing cable.
Of course, the build quality is impeccable- if you know Norne, that’s a given. But Trevor’s artistry is, as always, exceptional.
Photos will follow- I’m just too darn busy LISTENING.
I’d been using a Norne JS-16 (good cable, but it held the CC back), then a Norne Einvaldi (very high-quality, but lower-gauge hybrid cable that I adore with my Atrium Closed).
The performance of the Einvaldi was excellent with the CC, hinting that something special was in store. But the Vykari’s performance has still caught me off guard.
The natural, flowing nature of the music coupled with insane speed and dynamics when required is an absolutely intoxicating experience. The combination of a very high-quality solid-state amp, a resolving R2R DAC, the Vykari, and the Caldera Closed is just beautiful.
In my case, “high-quality solid-state” is the dual-mono Ray Samuels Audio Emmeline The Apache, upgraded to Ray’s most recent fave op-amps a couple of years ago. It has a completely silent soundstage, effortless dynamics and a slightly warm tone that meshes superbly with the CC.
The Vykari has, almost literally, “cleaned the window” between the listener and the performance. Trevor Goldman, the gentleman behind Norne, noted in email that he is extra proud of the transparency and detail levels the Vykari offers. He should be. It’s an astonishing cable.
Of course, the build quality is impeccable- if you know Norne, that’s a given. But Trevor’s artistry is, as always, exceptional.
Photos will follow- I’m just too darn busy LISTENING.
lauthoerer
100+ Head-Fier
Curious how the Vykari would compare to the Grand Silver Palladium. From the cables I have/had, that one’s been a perfect match with the CC on my chain.
ttys0
100+ Head-Fier
In my case, it's the Holo Cyan 2 and the Violectric V222. All my ZMFs sound amazing with this combo.
Here we go- the Caldera Closed with its new “tether”.Photos will follow- I’m just too darn busy LISTENING.
Here we go- the Caldera Closed with its new “tether”.
Trevor’s work is fabulous! Love his cables. Congrats!
Looks great! Who makes that stand? I I've seen it a couple times on this board.Here we go- the Caldera Closed with its new “tether”.
ttys0
100+ Head-Fier
It's a Grumpy Goose. I'm perpetually jealous of them! Maybe one day.
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
Norne Audio Vykari is spendid, indeed! It is magical with Caldera Closed!Here we go- the Caldera Closed with its new “tether”.
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