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If anyone wants to swap a denser-wood Auteur or Aeolus with some cash for a Verite, lmk. Not posting in FS since I don't wanna clog it up! Nov 25, 2020 at 2:16 PM

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      dematted
      If anyone wants to swap a denser-wood Auteur or Aeolus with some cash for a Verite, lmk. Not posting in FS since I don't wanna clog it up!
      Nov 25, 2020 at 2:16 PM
    2. dematted
      dematted
      Thinking of buying a Verite - does anyone know of some neutral to bright amps that pair well with it? Got BHA-1, but thinking of tubes now..
      Nov 7, 2020
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      3. dematted
        dematted
        Not necessarily - I'm going to sell a couple other headphones, and perhaps the BHA-1 down the line, but I would like to hear how the Verite pairs with the BHA-1 first. Its just that my sense from reading various posts on SBAF is that the Verite pairs very well with tube amps, and I historically tend to prefer tubes myself.
        Nov 8, 2020
      4. dematted
        dematted
        I will probably end up going down the route ChaCha outlined, though. DNA Starlett and Eddie Current Zana Deux both seem like (relatively) more affordable options.
        Nov 8, 2020
      5. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        I'd see first if any of those affordable options align with with your listening preferences. If they do, then all the better price wise.
        Nov 8, 2020
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    3. dematted
      dematted
      Just had a short Email exchange with Zach, and he says ZMF November is gonna come around thanksgiving, for anyone interested! I'm hyped.
      Nov 7, 2020
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    4. dematted
      dematted
      Am I weird for preferring Aeolus to Auteur? It's cheaper and not biodynamic, but something about the sound just hits the right notes for me.
      Feb 8, 2020
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      3. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        I'm in that minority as well (prefer the perf suede Universe pads with it). I found the Auteur mids to be too incisive for my tastes. Chain can make a big difference though I think.
        Feb 8, 2020
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      4. dematted
        dematted
        I tried it with both the stock and OFC! I don't know why, but I find the Aeolus sound to just be more exciting and engaging. Auteur sounds a little slow and laidback in comparison.
        Feb 8, 2020
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      5. Gaspasser
        Gaspasser
        I didn’t think Teak Auteur was the cat’s pajamas either. I’m going to give a second go with Blackwood Auteur this week. But like what you like and don’t worry about it. Amen @Riotvan
        Feb 8, 2020
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    5. dematted
      dematted
      My Audio Nervosa is now wholly focused on finding a good amp unit to pair with the Elex. May the Cavalli Hybrid Deliver me from Nervosa!
      Dec 26, 2019
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      3. obsiCO
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        SW51+ is just that much better than the CTH, at least for me. No point in spending money on something you wouldn’t even turn on after you’ve got SW51+. If you are itching to spend money, spend on tubes for SW51+ instead. ;D
        Dec 27, 2019
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      4. dematted
        dematted
        Haha, fair enough. You're probably right. Might end up buying a used CTH to tide me over till I get the SW 51+ and then selling it. As far as tubes go, what would you recommend? I haven't seen much talk about tubes for the SW51+ in the various threads about it. From all I've heard, it sounds pretty damn good with the stock tubes.
        Dec 27, 2019
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      5. famish99
        famish99
        Pretty much any European tube will sound the same on the SW51, warmer and fuller. Stock tubes are still pretty good, just a touch lean. I also prefer the SW51 to the CTH, especially for Focal, but honestly CTH does a good job.
        Dec 27, 2019
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    6. dematted
      dematted
      Well, my Asgard 3 has arrived, and it's come close to making even my Hifiman He4xx's sound decent. Quite the accomplishment, if you ask me.
      Dec 16, 2019
      2. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        I wasn't a fan of the mids myself (sold my 4xx) glad the amp makes a difference for you.
        Dec 16, 2019
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