[kumar402]

Thanks for your feedback. I was also interested to try the ZDT Jr, but from what I heard the SW51+ is a better pairing with the VC?

Yes, definitely as SW51+ is not as tubey as ZDT Jr. ZDT Jr is better match for VO

 

[YtseJamer]

Yes, definitely as SW51+ is not as tubey as ZDT Jr. ZDT Jr is better match for VO

Interesting. Did you try different tubes with the SW51+ ? Someone told me that the NOS Mullards are very good with the VC.

 

[Spie1904]

I just spent my evening listening to a “live concert” of the band Wardruna in the comfort of my sofa on my ZMF Verite Closed.
What a wonderful experience!

Edit: My wife who has always loved music but mostly listens on AirPods Pro or Noise cancelling headphones also listened to the concert using the ZMF Verite Closed and could not stop expressing how enjoyable it was. One more fan for the ZMF Club!

 

[breckstar]

I can let you know what I think about the BF2->SW51+ pairing once I will receive my amp. (I also have the Denafrips Ares II)

Looking forward to it.

 

[Galapac]

I just spent my evening listening to a “live concert” of the band Wardruna in the comfort of my sofa on my ZMF Verite Closed.
What a wonderful experience!

Their style reminds me of Game Of Thrones. Has their music been featured on that show?

 

[Spie1904]

Their style reminds me of Game Of Thrones. Has their music been featured on that show?

Hmm I’m not entirely sure as I haven’t watched all of Game of Thrones but they are used in Vikings for example (Surprise right, they are Norse)

 

[Monsterzero]

I just spent my evening listening to a “live concert” of the band Wardruna in the comfort of my sofa on my ZMF Verite Closed.
What a wonderful experience!

Edit: My wife who has always loved music but mostly listens on AirPods Pro or Noise cancelling headphones also listened to the concert using the ZMF Verite Closed and could not stop expressing how enjoyable it was. One more fan for the ZMF Club!

Love Wardruna. The VC never fails with pagan folk!

 

[kumar402]

Interesting. Did you try different tubes with the SW51+ ? Someone told me that the NOS Mullards are very good with the VC.

No, I haven't rolled in any tube yet and getting used to stock one. The sound signature is very satisfying even with stock tube for me. Will try to roll in Mullards and Report back.
Was up till 4 AM last night while listening to SW51 /BF2 and VC

 

[Bassic Needs]

Looking at VCs. Questions:
1. Does ZMF always offer custom wood options on request? Or do they just do batch offerings? Right now only Monkey wood is listed on VC site.
2. Monkey is on the soft end of the spectrum. ZMF describes soft woods as having more reverb. Does reverb equate to 3d depth of stage?
Monkey wood is my least desirable wood option aesthetically. I'm hoping to be able to acquire a different wood that still has depth in sound stage.

 

[robo24]

Looking at VCs. Questions:
1. Does ZMF always offer custom wood options on request? Or do they just do batch offerings? Right now only Monkey wood is listed on VC site.
2. Monkey is on the soft end of the spectrum. ZMF describes soft woods as having more reverb. Does reverb equate to 3d depth of stage?
Monkey wood is my least desirable wood option aesthetically. I'm hoping to be able to acquire a different wood that still has depth in sound stage.

Zach has mentioned that they aren’t doing custom orders for some time as they try to catch up on existing orders. He also said they’ll eventually set up more customization options to eventually have stock models in stock or shipping much more quickly and more options for those willing to wait for them.

 

[erroneous]

If you want a harder wood, you're probably looking at their limited offerings. If none are available at the moment then you can either wait it out or keep your eyes on the used market.
I've owned harder and softer wood variations of their headphones and haven't found much audible difference between them.

 

[Bassic Needs]

I'd love to have even vanilla Zebra Wood. Their dyed colors ftw.

 

[shafat777]

I'd love to have even vanilla Zebra Wood. Their dyed colors ftw.

My dark stained Zebrawood Auteur is my 2nd favorite headphone to look at.

 

[erroneous]

Even some of the vanilla woods can be amazing. My Sapele Aeolus has a crazy shimmer when the light hits it, like the grain has depth to it or something. I think it looks better than my Leopardwood VC, personally. The first Sapele Aeolus I owned didn't have that shimmer at all, but its new owner thinks it's gorgeous. I guess you could email Zach and let him know your worries. Maybe he'll hand-pick one for you from the batch? It's worth a shot. He's very helpful.
In the end, though, it's how they sound that really matters.

 

[Galapac]

That shimmer you mention is chatoyancy. The Champhor Burls have it too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatoyancy