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Hey all - I've been hibernating a bit and finishing the Chef's kiss on Caldera Closed with our team and @AnyDave. Just very excited about that one - but first we have some spring LTD editions coming out March 1st. The leap year is making it even harder to get there!
Here's the cliff notes, there's a better description on the website of each wood, which you can skip to here: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones
All the LTD editions will be available at 8:30 AM CST March 1st. But don't worry, we have good stock on these woods except maybe the Mango wood Auteur, we plan to have these available for at least through May.
Youtube video of me putzing around the shop:
LTD EDITIONS: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones
1. Atrium/Caldera in Canare wood and Zebra wood. Two exceptional batches of each species. Did my favorite "burst" on the Canare that gives them depth and vibrance of color. These both feel like "butter."
2. Atrium Closed Queensland Maple and Cocobolo. This Queensland maple is special to my heart, as I'd been looking at these slabs for the last four years and finally saved up the courage and monies to buy all five slabs of them. And Cocobolo, just because, Cocobolo.
3. Auteur Classic Mango - I've had this small batch of Mango for a few years and have been trying to figure out how to use it as it's a small amount. What better way than to let the timeless masterpiece of audio excellence, weighing in at the pinnacle of neutrality and precision engineering! Direct from the studio of innovation, we proudly present the Auteur Classic ZMF headphone! Get ready to experience sound in its purest form, where every note resonates with clarity and every beat strikes with precision. This isn't just a headphone; it's an auditory journey into the heart of ZMF neutrality. So, without further ado, let's welcome the Auteur Classic MANGO, where neutrality meets perfection!"
OK sorry I got carried away with chat GPT for that italics section...!
4. Eikon(ic) MonkeyPod - Not really an Eikon Classic, and not really an Eikon OG, this is an Eikon that has the OG damping system, with the auteur Classic driver. It's more Eikon than anything, and sound the part, with a touch smoother response than the OG, but the same classic ZMF sub-bassy sound.
5. Stock Atrium and Caldera - One quick foot note here. we are discontinuing the aged copper Atrium and the Coffee Stained Caldera and replacing with two new looks that will be singular for each model. Atrium will be an Amber Varnished look with Black grille and rods and deep blue grille cloth. The Caldera is a Clay stain with black grille's and a maroon grille cloth.
IN STOCK
The famed Decware OTL is back in stock in both 115V and 230V configutrations. Check out the thread here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/decware-zmf-reference-otl.26421/reviews
https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/amps-dacs
NEW ACCESSORIES
Hifiman Earpads: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/pads/products/zmf-hifiman-subs
I really love my Hifiman's, as the Susvara purchase I made was one of the crowning jewels of my Caldera R/D as well as getting my hands on the fabulous Sundara and XS. These pads fit the majority of the Hifiman models. Video coming shortly with measurements.
The PRO Cable: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/cables/products/ofc-braided?variant=44057977618595
Yes yes yes - I know everyone finds the OFC cable stiff and a little unwieldy. But it's still a very nice cable, just a bit THICK. I wanted to provide slightly better quality wire, but at an achievable price vs our higher end braided cables with more purity and yada yada. I think you'll agree that the look, feel and value of being able to get even a 10 foot braided cable for under $200 is pretty pretty pretty good.
Lastly the Cayin HA-2A is available in stock. It's the new affordable Ultra-Linear tube amp from Cayin, so now we have stock of the HA-3A which is Triode based, and the Ultra Linear
Here's some saucy pics:
Here's the cliff notes, there's a better description on the website of each wood, which you can skip to here: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones
All the LTD editions will be available at 8:30 AM CST March 1st. But don't worry, we have good stock on these woods except maybe the Mango wood Auteur, we plan to have these available for at least through May.
Youtube video of me putzing around the shop:
LTD EDITIONS: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones
1. Atrium/Caldera in Canare wood and Zebra wood. Two exceptional batches of each species. Did my favorite "burst" on the Canare that gives them depth and vibrance of color. These both feel like "butter."
2. Atrium Closed Queensland Maple and Cocobolo. This Queensland maple is special to my heart, as I'd been looking at these slabs for the last four years and finally saved up the courage and monies to buy all five slabs of them. And Cocobolo, just because, Cocobolo.
3. Auteur Classic Mango - I've had this small batch of Mango for a few years and have been trying to figure out how to use it as it's a small amount. What better way than to let the timeless masterpiece of audio excellence, weighing in at the pinnacle of neutrality and precision engineering! Direct from the studio of innovation, we proudly present the Auteur Classic ZMF headphone! Get ready to experience sound in its purest form, where every note resonates with clarity and every beat strikes with precision. This isn't just a headphone; it's an auditory journey into the heart of ZMF neutrality. So, without further ado, let's welcome the Auteur Classic MANGO, where neutrality meets perfection!"
OK sorry I got carried away with chat GPT for that italics section...!
4. Eikon(ic) MonkeyPod - Not really an Eikon Classic, and not really an Eikon OG, this is an Eikon that has the OG damping system, with the auteur Classic driver. It's more Eikon than anything, and sound the part, with a touch smoother response than the OG, but the same classic ZMF sub-bassy sound.
5. Stock Atrium and Caldera - One quick foot note here. we are discontinuing the aged copper Atrium and the Coffee Stained Caldera and replacing with two new looks that will be singular for each model. Atrium will be an Amber Varnished look with Black grille and rods and deep blue grille cloth. The Caldera is a Clay stain with black grille's and a maroon grille cloth.
IN STOCK
The famed Decware OTL is back in stock in both 115V and 230V configutrations. Check out the thread here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/decware-zmf-reference-otl.26421/reviews
https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/amps-dacs
NEW ACCESSORIES
Hifiman Earpads: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/pads/products/zmf-hifiman-subs
I really love my Hifiman's, as the Susvara purchase I made was one of the crowning jewels of my Caldera R/D as well as getting my hands on the fabulous Sundara and XS. These pads fit the majority of the Hifiman models. Video coming shortly with measurements.
The PRO Cable: https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/cables/products/ofc-braided?variant=44057977618595
Yes yes yes - I know everyone finds the OFC cable stiff and a little unwieldy. But it's still a very nice cable, just a bit THICK. I wanted to provide slightly better quality wire, but at an achievable price vs our higher end braided cables with more purity and yada yada. I think you'll agree that the look, feel and value of being able to get even a 10 foot braided cable for under $200 is pretty pretty pretty good.
Lastly the Cayin HA-2A is available in stock. It's the new affordable Ultra-Linear tube amp from Cayin, so now we have stock of the HA-3A which is Triode based, and the Ultra Linear
Here's some saucy pics:
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