The other thing is that you seem to be wanting to reach a conclusion now about the best pads to your ears but since your VC are new, I'd suggest putting that off until you have 200 hours on them since most people hear changes as they burn in. Your conclusions now with few hours on them may not be the same as when they settle into how they're always going to sound. I certainly experienced that when I got my Auteurs new. I tried 2 sets of pads initially and didn't have a strong preference so I kept the Auteur pads on for several weeks. Tried the others again at that point and I had a strong preference for the Eikon suedes and now that's all I use with them.
So I don't think it's as easy as sleeved is microphonic and unsleeved isn't.
Alot of other factors come into play. Is the cable braided litz? What is the geometry and gauge of the litz? What type of dielectric is used? Does the cable wire use insulation? What is the material? And on...
I've used Moon Audio cables in the past that were good and non microphonic. I took some advise from fellow Verite owners and upgraded a few months ago to a great pure copper cable from Norne Audio called the Drausk. It's definitely been a step or two up from the Moon Audio cable. The Drausk is totally none microphonic and has a very unique litz geometry and is also very thick in gauge. I know other owners like a few other respected brands. I'd say usually the better cable companies have figured out offering cables that are none microphonic and usually also add to the overall sound presentation. I'm sure others have brands they like. But for me Norne Audio had been great and I'd absolutely order from them again.
I've officially joined the ZMF bandwagon with a VC LTD Olive.
Looking forward to pairing it with a Sparkos Aries amp and a Bifrost 2. Now begins the long burn-in period! Thanks @zach915m for making such masterpieces!
I've officially joined the ZMF bandwagon with a VC LTD Olive.
Looking forward to pairing it with a Sparkos Aries amp and a Bifrost 2. Now begins the long burn-in period! Thanks @zach915m for making such masterpieces!
The other thing is that you seem to be wanting to reach a conclusion now about the best pads to your ears but since your VC are new, I'd suggest putting that off until you have 200 hours on them since most people hear changes as they burn in. Your conclusions now with few hours on them may not be the same as when they settle into how they're always going to sound. I certainly experienced that when I got my Auteurs new. I tried 2 sets of pads initially and didn't have a strong preference so I kept the Auteur pads on for several weeks. Tried the others again at that point and I had a strong preference for the Eikon suedes and now that's all I use with them.
I have a feeling that solid suedes are going to work well with my VC's. I'm purchasing them to see if my suspicions have any validity on a personal and subjective level, and to placate my curiosity.
So I don't think it's as easy as sleeved is microphonic and unsleeved isn't.
Alot of other factors come into play. Is the cable braided litz? What is the geometry and gauge of the litz? What type of dielectric is used? Does the cable wire use insulation? What is the material? And on...
I've used Moon Audio cables in the past that were good and non microphonic. I took some advise from fellow Verite owners and upgraded a few months ago to a great pure copper cable from Norne Audio called the Drausk. It's definitely been a step or two up from the Moon Audio cable. The Drausk is totally none microphonic and has a very unique litz geometry and is also very thick in gauge. I know other owners like a few other respected brands. I'd say usually the better cable companies have figured out offering cables that are none microphonic and usually also add to the overall sound presentation. I'm sure others have brands they like. But for me Norne Audio had been great and I'd absolutely order from them again.
I've officially joined the ZMF bandwagon with a VC LTD Olive.
Looking forward to pairing it with a Sparkos Aries amp and a Bifrost 2. Now begins the long burn-in period! Thanks @zach915m for making such masterpieces!
I've officially joined the ZMF bandwagon with a VC LTD Olive.
Looking forward to pairing it with a Sparkos Aries amp and a Bifrost 2. Now begins the long burn-in period! Thanks @zach915m for making such masterpieces!
They arrived today. Absolutely love them in looks and sound. My home working set up has improved drastically. Also, what an amazing unboxing experience. I was really lucky as mine came in a wooden case too
They arrived today. Absolutely love them in looks and sound. My home working set up has improved drastically. Also, what an amazing unboxing experience. I was really lucky as mine came in a wooden case too
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