[Bassic Needs]

Nice! I have the same configuration, except my chassis is black. Week 13 now, I think. The wait is grueling.

Mine took 13 weeks. I agree, it was grueling. Sounds like you're right at the finish line!

 

[Bassic Needs]

Is there a vetted frequency response graph available for the VC?

In addition to seeing the data, I like to test bass roll off in my systems by ear. A quick test i do is run this Youtube video, and have it count down from around 50hz and I listen for the perceived output volume to drop off rapidly.

On the VC with Autuer Lambskin Solid pads, using a Schiit Vali 2 amp, it seems to roll off around 32hz for me but I do hear some output down to 16hz, which is around the typical limit of human hearing. Wondering what you guys are hearing on your amps?

 

[intedinator]

Here ya go with my Leopardwoods. Sorry this shot doesn't show the Furutech 1/4" plug. Those are Furutech mini xlr's. My favorites. I don't even bother with others, although the Edolics are actually just fine. Furutechs just a bit more industrial. There you go, that's the plug I have on it. I had Alex do the Furutechs fo a bit extra, easily worth the price. He also reinforced the mini xlr's with some extra 4:1 glue shrink for me. I have tuning devices attached to my mini xlrs, so I wanted some extra strain relief.

They are amazing cables especially at the current sale price. Easily clobber my Neotech silver gold occ, which cost me more even back when I got them. Probably looking around $1000 now for a comparable harness. They just don't compare in any area. Its the Litz, just ask Alex! I am a total believer! Although knowledge moves me past belief. I use their Diamond USB and just finished breaking in the Platinum HC power cord. Best stuff I have ever played with. Massive improvement to my system.

They all work together to just simply blow up what the Verite Closed do so well. Best cable I have ever used. I had no idea a power cord could create the kind of improvement you expect from interconnect and headphone cable. The Diamond USB probably makes the biggest difference. Wish I could afford to bump the Power Cord up to Diamond Maybe next year I will trade up.

Happy listening,

jgwtriode

Love those leopardwoods!

 

[intedinator]

Took a quick break from work and de-foamed a Seahorse SE430 case for my VC. Thanks to Bevin @BooUrns for guiding me through the process (and shipping an extra ZMF sticker with my VC order that I could add to the case). I deviated a bit and angled the sides around the headband and kept a plug to insert between the headband and top of the cups. There’s room there to squeeze in two extra sets of pads and a cable pouch.

 

[chrisnyc75]

Been loving my VC's paried with my Bifrost 2 and Sparkos Aries amp so far Can anyone recommend a good single-ended tube pre-amp that can bring some of that tubey goodness to a powerful and clean solid state amp like the Aries? I'm looking to dip my toe in the tube world rather than go full dive, lol. I was thinking of the Freya+ but I'm open to other suggestions of good tube pre-amps!

I highly recommend the Schiit Valhalla 2 with Verite. Low cost of entry and way better synergy than you expect.

 

[DeweyCH]

Anyone ever heard of Zeppelin & Co. and know why they'd be selling a pair of VC Stabilized for $4200?

 

[fuhransahis]

Anyone ever heard of Zeppelin & Co. and know why they'd be selling a pair of VC Stabilized for $4200?

Yep, they're well known in Singapore and on Head-Fi in general, well respected. Have a coffee lounge audiophile thing going on.

Their pricing is in Singapore Dollars.

 

[DeweyCH]

Yep, they're well known in Singapore and on Head-Fi in general, well respected. Have a coffee lounge audiophile thing going on.

Their pricing is in Singapore Dollars.

Thanks, makes sense. I'll have to seek 'em out if I'm ever in Singapore.

 

[jgwtriode]

Love those leopardwoods!

Indeed, thanks. YUP, they are quite amazing and really tweaking what's in front of them alllows them to absolutely sing!

jgwtriode

 

[duranxv]

My post got buried before

Wanted to know if anyone can recommend a good tube pre-amp that pairs well with a SS amp (I currently use the Sparkos Aries) that introduces some good tubey sound? Ideally I just need it to be a pre-amp, so power isn't as important, and I'm not looking to break the bank. I had my eyes on the Schiit Freya+, but was curious what else could pair well?

People are always saying that you gotta use tubes to unleash the VC, but at the same time, the Aries is such an amazing SS amp especially with the VC, so really I just need to bring some tuby-ness to the chain.

 

[duranxv]

I highly recommend the Schiit Valhalla 2 with Verite. Low cost of entry and way better synergy than you expect.

Interesting. Did you tube roll with it? And how did it interact as a pre-amp with a SS amp?

 

[AngryTank]

Is there a vetted frequency response graph available for the VC?

In addition to seeing the data, I like to test bass roll off in my systems by ear. A quick test i do is run this Youtube video, and have it count down from around 50hz and I listen for the perceived output volume to drop off rapidly.

On the VC with Autuer Lambskin Solid pads, using a Schiit Vali 2 amp, it seems to roll off around 32hz for me but I do hear some output down to 16hz, which is around the typical limit of human hearing. Wondering what you guys are hearing on your amps?

I wouldn’t say I have super hearing, but I have the advantage of having younger ears, I was able to hear all the way up to 4hz. However I should have started at 1000hz, I nearly jumped out my seat when it started at 2000hz.

 

[axsnyder]

My post got buried before

Wanted to know if anyone can recommend a good tube pre-amp that pairs well with a SS amp (I currently use the Sparkos Aries) that introduces some good tubey sound? Ideally I just need it to be a pre-amp, so power isn't as important, and I'm not looking to break the bank. I had my eyes on the Schiit Freya+, but was curious what else could pair well?

People are always saying that you gotta use tubes to unleash the VC, but at the same time, the Aries is such an amazing SS amp especially with the VC, so really I just need to bring some tuby-ness to the chain.

If you aren't looking to break the bank and are checking out Schiit, the Valhalla 2 might be your cup of tea. It doesn't cost an arm and a leg to tube roll it and certainly adds the "tubbiness" to the sound.

 

[chrisdrop]

continuing a bit of pad rolling …

I’ve been on a heavy listening staycation at home. Most pleasant indeed!

Anyone using the Verite pads as their preferred pads? I tried them many months back and didn’t like them so they went in the cupboard. I just gave them another random go after a spell with the Universe pads.

They certainly have the smallest space for my big ear. They narrow the stage a ton (which is sort of ok). They are listed as the most neutral pads. This has me wondering how non- neutral my default listening is… which makes me ask:

- How w shaped are the auteur pads? Are they very bassy? I hadn’t thought so but I am just using these VCs for so long now that “I only speak Verite closed/ auteur pads” for so long.
- How generally neutral are the VCs (or vs say Susvara or Abyss 1266?) I need mostly closed headphones so I won’t change to those (but I may add one pair eventually!). Are the VCs warm/ dark vs other totl hps?

there is no critique here - I love my VCs but this recent pad rolling has made me feel like I’ve lost my reference / neutrality compass !

FWIW - all this listening is on an Eddie Current Studio B + Holo May. I’ve thought of the Eddie as less tubey than other tube amps I’ve owned, but it is surely a tube amp…

Experience from folks with other totl headphones and any users on Verite pads very welcome .

best

 

[Big In Japan]

We will have our yearly b stock sale in November (ZMF November) - so you could always wait for that!

I could`nt resist any longer. A ZMF dealer in Germany had a Sapele VC on stock and gave me one of those wooden boxes I wanted. Therefore: Hello to the ZMF family from your newest member!