Recent content by djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I like the suedes when I want a more relaxed presentation. And they are comfy haha. I think my personal preference is 1. Stock 2. Ultra perf 3. Suede 4. Thick- djentbat
- Post #7,318
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
Stock gang :)- djentbat
- Post #7,317
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I agree I had gotten the ultra perf for my atrium prior to getting a caldera. In the caldera it’s a fun pad for when I’m bored. I feel like it makes caldera more holographic and the dynamics are retained. Bass is a little sucked out but I feel similar about the stock tuning of caldera so it’s...- djentbat
- Post #7,286
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
I will tell you if you haven’t heard any ZMF’s with the holo audio stuff… it is a transcendent experience. I had my atrium at hand for SoCal CJ 2023 and it turned the atrium into an extremely detailed bass cannon. It was remarkable…. Currently saving to get the entire stack haha- djentbat
- Post #2,251
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
Thanks for the great write up, nowadays I prefer great imaging with a bit of a neutral focus. But I also like to switch it up and have some more warm and brassy tubes depending on the headphone. Open to suggestions but I can’t deny that the blue tube color isn’t incredible lol- djentbat
- Post #2,250
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier
What's everyone's opinion of tube rolling the 6v6s? I have heard itr doesnt make as big of a difference as the preamps tubes. Just wondering if its worth my while. Currently have fivres in.- djentbat
- Post #2,247
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I will say it has made the staging crazy sounding though haha. But I’m glad to hear I just gotta give em some time.- djentbat
- Post #7,254
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
Yeah this was the biggest surprised too as I have Mullard 12AU7s and they have a nice warm tone. Kinda shocked from it, but yeah I need to let them burn in more. Most of the time when I burn in, it’s about 10 hours or so. So I was kinda shocked they were still bright.- djentbat
- Post #7,252
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
Your statements are exactly how I feel. I recently got some Millard E80CC tubes and they are very bright. I swapped to the thick’s to tame it out a bit. But in general I love the stock pads for the same reason you described.- djentbat
- Post #7,248
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera Closed
Yeah in the NYCJ thread someone was asking for like a quiet time and I’m kind of inclined to want that too. Or at least a room where is no talking and vendors can bring like one or two headphones to try it out. That would go a long way with actually seeing if you like something about a...- djentbat
- Post #644
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I will say that prefer the CO on tubes than SS personally. Both sound great though, I do wana get my hands on a MJ3 eventually though- djentbat
- Post #7,224
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
Based on the picture showed, throughly apply it to that area that is cracked, not too much, not too little. But you should have a decent coat. You’ll need to let it sit for about 4 hours or so (ideally 8) but since the only force comes from putting in on your head you may not need to be that...- djentbat
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
As someone who used to work as a composites manufacturing engineer for spacecraft, if the headband snapped you could get a really strong adhesive like E9394 and bond it back. It won’t look pretty (there will be a grey paste), but it’ll solve your issue- djentbat
- Post #20,631
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Reply to review by 'djentbat' on item 'ZMFheadphones Aegis Amplifier'
I'd be really curious to see how the Aegis compares to the Cayin Tube amps. I love my HA-3A but the look of the Aeigis is stunning.- djentbat
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ZMF Caldera - New Planar Magnetic from ZMF!
I would attempt to put my calderas on my good boys head but I know he would flip out lol- djentbat
- Post #7,209
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum