I have the Monoprice THX887 and find the volume control range to be excellent. On gain 1 (and RME DAC volume gain at 0.0db), I have lots of fine-tune adjustment possibilities. If you like the sound quality of the SP200 and want more volume control the Drop or Monoprice version will solve your problem. Assuming you can't return the SP200, and don't want a second THX amp though... the Drop CTH is pretty well regarded with the VO and in your price range, but I have no experience with it. Schiit Jotunheim will sound a little different than THX as well, and has a good feature set.
I just spent some time at can jam with the zmf auteur and verite open (with verite pads)
I don't have much experience with many full size high end TOTL headphones - so I'm curious what I should be listening for - the main thing that I did notice was the auteur was less enveloping and less intimate
What songs bring out the speed advantage of the Be drivers? What brings out the 5khz dip?
Hi folks! Can anyone recommend an OTL tube amp up to $1k that works great with the Verite open. Yes tried contacting glen but I didn’t get response and I’m looking for an alternative. Thanks
Hi folks! Can anyone recommend an OTL tune amp up to $1k that works great with the Verite open. Yes tried contacting glen but I didn’t get response and I’m looking for an alternative. Thanks
I just spent some time at can jam with the zmf auteur and verite open (with verite pads)
I don't have much experience with many full size high end TOTL headphones - so I'm curious what I should be listening for - the main thing that I did notice was the auteur was less enveloping and less intimate
What songs bring out the speed advantage of the Be drivers? What brings out the 5khz dip?
There is no dip at 5k with the Verite lambskin pads to my ears, maybe the measurements you saw is for the stock Universe lambskin pads, idk I haven't used those for a long time to test if there is a dip at 5k.
The Verite coloration in a nutshell (verite lambskin + THX amp) is 2dB darkness above ~2.5k, 3k dip, 8k peak and ~12k peak. The 12k peak was not an issue so it's the only one which I did not "correct" with an EQ.
To test the 3k dip look for guitars and the upper range of vocals, they will be tamed but not off.
To test the speed listen to a good recordings of percussive instruments.
I just have to say that this is a damn good amp for the price. You'll really have to pay 4 figures to get the performance of this amp with a wider, deeper, sound stage and extra bass.
I just have to say that this is a damn good amp for the price. You'll really have to pay 4 figures to get the performance of this amp with a wider, deeper, sound stage and extra bass.
Hi folks! Can anyone recommend an OTL tube amp up to $1k that works great with the Verite open. Yes tried contacting glen but I didn’t get response and I’m looking for an alternative. Thanks
I have Auteur as my only full sized headphone for a year and a half, and had long listens to Stellia and Verite at last CanJam SoCal to see if either would be an upgrade. Both have their merits but I prefer Auteur for it's incredible balance and natural tonality with just a touch of warmth.
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