ZMF Verite Open

[AudioDuck]

I’m probably in the minority here as people love tube amps with any ZMF. I ended up buying a V550 Pro since it handles planars and dynamics equally well. I feel the synergy is great with the rest of my chain, so you don’t necessarily need a tube amp but your options are going to be limited if you go SS to get the most out of them.

I had a Violectric V200 amp previously that did quite well with ZMFs as well. It couldn’t compete with the Woo WA2 ultimately (with ZMFs), but was overall a more versatile amp.

 

[BuddhaBruce]

Also got the cma400i, it's plenty powerful enough and sounds clean with VO.

Still i prefer my VO with my Beyerdynamic A20 amp or my tube amp

That's reassuring! Just want to make sure I'll be good. Excited to get them in!

 

[shafat777]

BE2 Hybrid Perf has been a godsend for me with my Ironwood VO. The sound signature is addicting with extremely tight bass and dynamics, intimate mid range and just the right amount of top end sparkle. It doesnt have the wide soundstage of the Universe Lamb but its more 3d/holographic for sure. The sound is more narrow but it excels in more controlled low end, crisp vocals. Imaging is also better, imo due to the drivers being closer to the ear. Overall a great alternative to stock pads.

Cheers

 

[Monsterzero]

I have a pretty basic dac/amp Questyle CMA400i SS amp. It's got plenty of power so it should be able to feed the VOs well, but am I really missing out on a ton without the tube amp? Is the CMA400i good enough?

You might find my comments relevant to your situation.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...p-names-announced.958081/page-3#post-16644684

 

[Smallpie]

Everybody stop selling your camphor burl Verite’s!! They are absolute works of art to the highest order spun from magic by the wizard Zachariah!!

 

[TheMiddleSky]

In some mysterious way, i'm back become Verite user again. I know Caldera is about to release, but I don't think I need to worry much about it.

I'm not sure if it's just me or not, but months after sold my previous Verite, and back to listen to them again in intense way now, they just sound so... fresh, clear, solid, and natural. My mind tricked me to think it even sound better than I remembered (and I used my previous Verite for more than 2 years!).

Anyway, glad I'm back

 

[Dawgfish]

In some mysterious way, i'm back become Verite user again. I know Caldera is about to release, but I don't think I need to worry much about it.

I'm not sure if it's just me or not, but months after sold my previous Verite, and back to listen to them again in intense way now, they just sound so... fresh, clear, solid, and natural. My mind tricked me to think it even sound better than I remembered (and I used my previous Verite for more than 2 years!).

Anyway, glad I'm back

Congrats! They are my favorite phones to date but I do have a pair of Atriums scheduled to be delivered Tuesday. Your VOs are one of the most beautiful pair I've seen.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Congrats! They are my favorite phones to date but I do have a pair of Atriums scheduled to be delivered Tuesday. Your VOs are one of the most beautiful pair I've seen.

Thanks. I saw your signature you own Pheasantwood. Actually that's my first Verite haha. Pheasant still one of the most unique textured wood I ever seen compared to other wood types available for VO.

 

[Dawgfish]

Thanks. I saw your signature you own Pheasantwood. Actually that's my first Verite haha. Pheasant still one of the most unique textured wood I ever seen compared to other wood types available for VO.

Thank you! I really like the Pheasantwood cups. I would love to have a stabilized pair similar to your's. I still have the VC on my list to get next so maybe they will be a stabilized pair. Sounds like you are enjoying your VOs as much as I'm enjoying mine!

 

[Chris Kaoss]

In some mysterious way, i'm back become Verite user again. I know Caldera is about to release, but I don't think I need to worry much about it.

I'm not sure if it's just me or not, but months after sold my previous Verite, and back to listen to them again in intense way now, they just sound so... fresh, clear, solid, and natural. My mind tricked me to think it even sound better than I remembered (and I used my previous Verite for more than 2 years!).

Anyway, glad I'm back

This headphone is such a piece of art.
Call me jealous.

And yes, it's always nice to listen to the VO.
Like it a lot and appreciate the "change" regarding my other ones.

Edit.
I've to admit, that I'm always a bit scared about the VO, bc once it's on my head the nights tends to get rather short.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Edit.
I've to admit, that I'm always a bit scared about the VO, bc once it's on my head the nights tends to get rather short.

The best compliment you can give to a headphone. Felt the same here, wondering where my bed time gone.

 

[kumar402]

Guys, a somewhat unusual question, but nonetheless a bit important to me (or my laziness)

Is there a tube(y) headamp with a remote available?

Pls don't throw that many stones at me. ^^

If you need remote for Volume control only then I would suggest getting a good preamp. Preamp will help you in headphone as well as 2 ch setup.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

If you need remote for Volume control only then I would suggest getting a good preamp. Preamp will help you in headphone as well as 2 ch setup.

You're right.
Thought about that too (by keeping the R28 in the chain).

 

[skhan007]

Everybody stop selling your camphor burl Verite’s!! They are absolute works of art to the highest order spun from magic by the wizard Zachariah!!

Love my Camphor Burl VO’s!!

 

[SHIMACM]

I was pleasantly surprised with the Bifrost 2 - Arcam rHead and Veritè Open pairing.

I was impressed how the modest rHead can handle VO so well.