ZMF Verite Open

[LE9000]

I am extremely excited about the VO + Feliks Audio Euforia Evo combo.

Extremely happy new Verite owner here. I bought this beautiful set at Axpona after trialing the Atrium Open and Caldera (for fun, out of price range). I’m now in the market for an amp to replace me Woo Audio WA7tp. Any recommendations on an amp and Dac that pair well? Sub 3K total cost? I suppose I could use the WA7 or my Dacmini as a DAC in the short term to increase budget a bit…

 

[Dede1982]

I am extremely excited about the VO + Feliks Audio Euforia Evo combo.

You should- it's a match made in heaven.

 

[andrewchoppa]

You should- it's a match made in heaven.

That looks amazing!!!! Can I be rude and ask what the Feliks cost?? And is it just sublime???

 

[JerseyD]

Extremely happy new Verite owner here. I bought this beautiful set at Axpona after trialing the Atrium Open and Caldera (for fun, out of price range). I’m now in the market for an amp to replace me Woo Audio WA7tp. Any recommendations on an amp and Dac that pair well? Sub 3K total cost? I suppose I could use the WA7 or my Dacmini as a DAC in the short term to increase budget a bit…

It depends if you want the new amp to also sound great with your lower impedance Grados (and the higher impedance Verite and HD800). An OTL tube amp like the Feliks Euphoria will make your high impedance cans shine, but will not pair as well with the Grados. An OTC tube amp like the Icon Audio HP8 Mk2 Sig. with its 3-way impedance switch will sound great with all of your headphones. (I love mine!)

 

[Tchoupitoulas]

Any recommendations on an amp and Dac that pair well? Sub 3K total cost?

I'd try out a DNA Starlett (only available used now, I believe) and then a sub-$1k DAC, either a Holo Cyan 2 or a Schiit Gungnir (not the new, 2nd version, as it's pricier).

 

[andrewchoppa]

I'd try out a DNA Starlett (only available used now, I believe) and then a sub-$1k DAC, either a Holo Cyan 2 or a Schiit Gungnir (not the new, 2nd version, as it's pricier).

Can I add that Geshelli J2S, J3 Pro or Dayzee, all pair beautifully with just about everything?? Yes, huge Geshelli fanboy, but for damn good reason!

 

[LE9000]

Yes. I love it too

You should- it's a match made in heaven.

 

[Dede1982]

That looks amazing!!!! Can I be rude and ask what the Feliks cost?? And is it just sublime???

Sure, I bought it used from another headfi-er for 1.900,-- Euros. New from retailer it's 2.699,-- Euros, I think.

It's already good with the stock tubes but the possibilities in upgrading are nearly endless.

 

[baseball8793]

anyone here like the Abyss JOAL more than VO?

 

[Pharmaboy]

Check out the ZMF amp thread, but at that budget you’re going to get more than a few recommendations for an Icon Audio HP8 Signature Model.

Exactly right. In another thread this poster mentioned having a VO, Sennheiser HD 800 and HiFiman 1K. The HP8 is the rare TC-tube amp that completely fulfills with planars as well as dynamics. You can't go wrong with it, expecially after some judicious tube rolling.

 

[rage3324]

Exactly right. In another thread this poster mentioned having a VO, Sennheiser HD 800 and HiFiman 1K. The HP8 is the rare TC-tube amp that completely fulfills with planars as well as dynamics. You can't go wrong with it, expecially after some judicious tube rolling.

From what I can gather the HP8 and Cayin HA6A are both solid choices that can handle Hifiman Planars and ZMF? The HP8 does sound fantastic based on feedback from ZMF owners

 

[andrewchoppa]

Sure, I bought it used from another headfi-er for 1.900,-- Euros. New from retailer it's 2.699,-- Euros, I think.

It's already good with the stock tubes but the possibilities in upgrading are nearly endless.

Thanks - I'll be in the market for a really good OTL this year. Cheers!

 

[rage3324]

I'd try out a DNA Starlett (only available used now, I believe) and then a sub-$1k DAC, either a Holo Cyan 2 or a Schiit Gungnir (not the new, 2nd version, as it's pricier).

I had the Stratus on loan back in 2016/2017ish: Unbelievable amp. Does Donald still support the lineup?

 

[Tchoupitoulas]

Does Donald still support the lineup?

Yes. He doesn't make the Starlett or Stratus any more, as I understand it (they're not listed as being for sale on his website), but he's known to look after his customers and make repairs. You can also send him your amps for him to give them a health checkup. I'd feel confident that, if I were to buy a used DNA amp, Donald would look after me so long as he's in business.

He now has the Supernaut in place of the Stratus. I heard it briefly at CanJam NY and it sounded really good.

 

[ch1525i]

Listening to my ZMF November Verite Open on Sparkos Gemini & Mojo 2. The Gemini is using an Amperex Bugle Boy. I'm surprised by how great the Mojo2 is as a DAC