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    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    One of the nicest looking wooden headphones. Pairs well (aesthetically) with the Decware too!
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    ZMF Spring Limiteds, CanJam NYC and Estimated Release Schedule for Caldera Closed and BOKEH Open!

    I can relate. It's one of those moments we "audiophiles" keep chasing. When everything seems to align so well. The moments when you're stunned after a song or album. Impossible to describe. Even with modest equipment I can get there, and coincidentally it's often with ZMF headphones. Good luck...
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    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    Fully agree. I wouldn't normally recommend pad-rolling with most headphones. Always stay within reason and don't go too crazy. Even with ZMF headphones in particular I do try to stay within the recommended pads and it always works fine. Once you go 3rd party it's really easy to ruin the sound.
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    THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.

    I love pad-rolling especially with ZMF headphones and just to experiment with the sound. I've been neglecting the Auteur Hybrid pads on my Atrium for well over 6 months, because there are better sounding pads for it. I figured I'd give them another shot the other day, but it just didn't sound...
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    ZMF Spring Limiteds, CanJam NYC and Estimated Release Schedule for Caldera Closed and BOKEH Open!

    So tempted to finally pick up one of the salires. Absolutely gorgeous!
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    ZMF Atrium Closed

    I really like the AO for games and movies. The AC would be even better with its elevated sub-bass. Not that the VC is lacking sub-bass but the AC does rumble a bit more.
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    Prog rock

    Came across this album by the Finnish band Wheel. Enjoying it so far!
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    Question: RME ADI-2/4 Pro SE DAC Chipset Used?

    I'm 99% sure it uses the same DAC chip but two of them. Edit: it uses ADC: 1x ES9822Pro DAC: 2x ES9038Q2M I was thinking of the older Pro Black Edition which uses AK4493.
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    ZMF Atrium - new open-back co-flagship

    Atrium is such a chameleon of a headphone. Been listening to some Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell tonight. Mostly vocal and acoustic stuff. The sound is warm, pleasant, vocals in front. Switching to something like Rage Against is like a brutal kick to the ear drums (in the best way). From warm &...
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    Eufonika (Valve amps from Poland)

    I've been enjoying some mild tube rolling with this amp and especially this combination. The small GEC CV4079 tubes sound wonderful, they sound pretty close to the Mullard 6080 I have, but perhaps slightly "slammier" and sweeter overall. Svetlana 6AS7G sound amazing with this amp too, but can be...
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    ZMF Atrium - new open-back co-flagship

    I'm sure everyone has heard this already but this live album sounds absolutely fantastic on Atrium. Meaty, huge sound. For whatever reason I don't think I've listened to this album yet with these headphones. Too much good music! As usual Youtube compression sucks so definitely find a good...
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    ZMF Atrium - new open-back co-flagship

    ZMF support is beyond excellent! Hope you enjoy them. Canare wood is gorgeous too, but hard to beat cocobolo.
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    For 6AS7G tube rollers here .....

    Yep CV4079, sorry typo! Also from Langrex. I have to give those a shot as well.
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    For 6AS7G tube rollers here .....

    Round two with the GEC A2293/CV4079. These are dated 1981, but sound really sweet. Had a few listening sessions and no problems so far.
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    ZMF Atrium - new open-back co-flagship

    It is a nice pair with beautiful patterns. I would probably ask for a new pair as well but only you can decide whether the B-stock discount matters more.
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