ZMF Aegis Impressions
Intro To my knowledge, the ZMF Aegis is essentially a DIY project that Zach liked enough to produce himself (both legally and ethically, Zach ain't that type of dude). It's quite an interesting thing,...
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Donald North Audio — Owners Thread
Figured that @Donald North deserved some recognition on SBAF for his exemplary handiwork. I own the original Sonett, and have feelings toward it that are distinctly, ahem, inappropriate for a piece of...
View ArticleBottlehead Crack
cont from the last forum: http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,2799.0.html @Jeb's 6080 tube overview: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/bottlehead-crack.120/page-3#post-13651...
View ArticleSennheiser HDV820 Amp (and DAC)
I haven't found impressions of this model from Sennheiser on SBAF. The previous HDV800/HDVA600 were mentioned a few times, and suffice to say the feedback isn't good. But, the HDV820 is supposed to be...
View ArticleSchiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions
https://www.schiit.com/products/mjolnir-3 Cat's outta the bag I guess. I got to hear this at the recent Schiit meet in Corpus. Didn't listen super long, so don't have a ton of impressions, but it was...
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SPL PHONITOR X & E
SPL PHONITOR X Here on my desk for review is the Phonitor X and E (same but without crossfeed, preamp, and vu meters) It is solid state and is rather expensive at 2499 USD the E version with the same...
View ArticleSchiit Asgard X Impressions
Schiit Asgard X: https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard-x So confession: I bought the Asgard X at launch and have owned the Asgard X for over two months now. Despite really liking it, I’ve held off...
View ArticleMassdrop x Eddie Current ZDT Jr. (Official Thread)
Massdrop just announced something I'm particularly excited about, the Massdrop x Eddie Current ZDT Jr. OK, no, it's not exactly a new product. It's basically a Laconic Night Blues Mini, except through...
View ArticleAPOS Gremlin Tube Amp - Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
Initial thoughts: THE APOS GREMLIN IS LEGIT! The second I plugged the ZMF Caldera Closed into the Gremlin (balanced output - with the amp being fed by MILF DAC balanced <- ET3 transport), I KNEW IT...
View ArticleEddie Current Zana Deux S
Does anyone in the Orange County area have one of these I can hear? I would love to compare it to the Mogwai. It's always been my HD650 amp I've been working toward, but I've been working toward it...
View ArticlexDuoo TA-66 OTL Tube Headphone Amplifier: A Kind of Magic
What sorcery is this? A couple of guys mentioned this little $250 Chi-Fi gem. OMG. This is not only is high-value Golden Schlong, but gets awfully close to an Excellence award if not outright deserving...
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Ray Samuels Audio B-21 Raider
Yesterday, I had the chance to visit Ray Samuels' place and listen to his latest amplifier, the B-21 Raider. I recently discovered that Ray and I live just a few miles apart, which made this visit...
View ArticleECP Torpedo III [indexed in first post]
It's here! The highly anticipated (at least by me and many others!) ECP Torpedo III. For those unaware, these links should get you initiated: http://diyforums.org/Torpedo-III/TorpedoIII-overview.php...
View ArticleSchiit Ragnarok 2
View attachment 15913 Related link 1: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sch...bable-start-up.701900/page-2918#post-14775222 (will be replaced once the official product page is disclosed) Related link 2...
View ArticleMoth 2a3 with external power supply (not si2a3)
Finally had time to get my big Moth up and running well. And it is a treat. Teaser Pics: View attachment 18316 View attachment 18317 View attachment 18318 View attachment 18319 View attachment 18320...
View ArticleNITSCH Sound Pietus Maximus Optimus Prime Review - The Touch
You got the touch. You got the power. View attachment 37836 I haven't really been on top of things and from what I understand, many of you guys have already been tipped off about this or possibly even...
View ArticleECP DSHA3F Ravenswood 3F
This amp is a variant of the DSHA3, streamlined in design. See here for more:https://www.superbestaudiofriends.o...dio-ecp-audio-history.6996/page-2#post-242188 The F means this was meant for the Focal...
View ArticleSchiit Valhalla 3 Tube Headphone Amplifier Review
Valhalla 3 is out, some initial impressions here. We compare to the TA-66 using HD800, JAR600, and ZMF Caldera headphones. View attachment 42434 This is one is mostly Lindsay's show. I'm really liking...
View ArticleEC Aficionado (was: The Studio Jr.)
So, since this amp appears on the EC website already I'd thought I'd start a thread where we can gather more info on it. As far as I know it will have the beautiful BA chassis but with a sound more...
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Schiit Vali 3
Since there is increasing chatter in the profile posts and @atomicbob's system synergy thread, I think Vali 3 should have a dedicated thread. Pics for clicks TL;DR For high impedance dynamic...
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