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Visiting my PO Box daily, looking for tubes to magically appear :) Jan 10, 2023

1. lcmusiclover
  Visiting my PO Box daily, looking for tubes to magically appear :)
  
  Jan 10, 2023
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  3. rhythmdevils
    They will! Probably next week though :)
    
    Jan 10, 2023
  4. lcmusiclover
    Once I sort through what shows up, I'll be happy to pass some on to a friend :)
    
    Jan 10, 2023
    
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  5. CEE TEE
    As soon as you stop looking...
    
    Jan 11, 2023
2. lcmusiclover
  Just realized that I only own one of the four sets in my avatar … time for a new pic
  
  Jan 7, 2023
  1. Jinxy245, Gazny, RestoredSparda and 2 others like this.
  2. joch
    The ZMF?
    
    Jan 7, 2023
    
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  3. lcmusiclover
    Yes, my Blackwood Auteur, which has been joined by a Cocobolo Atrium.
    
    Jan 7, 2023
    
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3. lcmusiclover
  Finally tried radial mesh on my Auteur Classic -- w/ Eikon suede pads, double-plus good!
  
  Dec 8, 2022
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4. lcmusiclover
  Help! I’ve fallen (into the tube hole) and I can’t get up. BHC/Speedball — very modded.
  
  Dec 4, 2022
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5. lcmusiclover
  Still waiting for the Caldera loaner -- of course, my wallet is perfectly happy to keep waiting :)
  
  Nov 23, 2022
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  2. ChaChaRealSmooth
    It'll happen, don't worry
    
    Nov 23, 2022
    
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  3. lcmusiclover
    @ChaChaRealSmooth -- that's what my wallet is worried about. Considering how the Atrium loaner roped me in ...
    
    Nov 23, 2022
6. lcmusiclover
  Don’t care about measurements/speed/detail/extension/impact/whatever. Just LOVE listening to Atrium. Every track sounds great!
  
  Oct 2, 2022
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  2. crenca
    It's a Tony the Tiger headphone. It is a sum greater than the parts situation. I can (and have) talked about how this or that aspect is hardly any better than HD650 or fill_in_the_blank, but the whole thing just comes together in a compelling way.
    
    Oct 2, 2022
  3. RestoredSparda
    100 percent agree. I was going through a bunch of genres last night and literally everything sounded good. Electronic, metal, alternative rock, indie, acoustic, live performances...all a joy to listen to.
    
    Oct 2, 2022
    
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7. lcmusiclover
  Find myself switching to Auteur occasionally … so I can admire my Atrium :)
  
  Sep 17, 2022
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  2. Cryptowolf
    Owning both, I understand. They are like bourbon - different expressions of great taste
    
    Sep 17, 2022
    
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  3. lcmusiclover
    Single-barrel bourbon, aged in cocobolo. Sounds tasty :)
    
    Sep 17, 2022
    
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8. lcmusiclover
  Coco Atrium in the house (well in my office) burning in from my M15 DAP.
  
  Sep 14, 2022
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9. lcmusiclover
  Obsessively checking for ZMF mail. I feel like Charlie Brown ... Rats!
  
  Aug 26, 2022
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  2. yotacowboy
    https://youtu.be/zdA__2tKoIU
    
    Aug 26, 2022
    
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10. lcmusiclover
  Auteur Classic fully burned in -- officially now my 'Super Goldilocks' headphones.
  
  Aug 24, 2022
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  2. lcmusiclover
    And now ... waiting for Coco Atrium :)
    
    Aug 24, 2022
11. lcmusiclover
  32 hours burn in — bass impact defntly elevated vs OG, more visceral & extended. Thought fem vocals were maybe too polite but that’s gone.
  
  Aug 18, 2022
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12. lcmusiclover
  Auteur Classic sesh last night. Still magical, still Goldilocks, still burning in. Need note from Zach for boss to explain lack of sleep.
  
  Aug 18, 2022
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13. lcmusiclover
  Delivered! Suddenly I'm feeling quite ill, might have to head home early :)
  
  Aug 17, 2022
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  2. lcmusiclover
    Snuck home at lunch and got them started burning in.
    
    Aug 17, 2022
    
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14. lcmusiclover
  Upgraded Auteur inbound ... c'mon FedEx!
  
  Aug 12, 2022
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  2. lcmusiclover
    Now in Oregon -- maybe a day early (Wed vs Thurs). Go! Go! Go! Seriously, I really am excited to get them -- miss them bad.
    
    Aug 15, 2022
    
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15. lcmusiclover
  Got 'Sanding and Finishing' msg from ZMF for my Atrium. Auteur out for upgrade as well -- double patience required!
  
  Jul 28, 2022
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16. lcmusiclover
  Really enjoy Elites from mTT2 ==> DSHA-3F (amorphous). mH2 ==> Elite preferred vs mTT2 ==> Elite. Long wknd for my Giants, music soothes.
  
  Jul 25, 2022
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17. lcmusiclover
  a.nervosa is strong with this one. Elite just received, Auteur upgrade & Cocobolo Atrium ordered, something's gotta give.
  
  Jul 20, 2022
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  2. Qildail
    oof... You're going to be busy unraveling that.
    
    Jul 20, 2022
    
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  3. ckhirnigs
    I’ll be in a similar situation soon, as you know. I’ll be juggling my Elite, Atrium loaner, borrowed Auteur Classic, and my OG Auteur. Right now, Elite is winning. Good problems to have.
    
    Jul 20, 2022
    
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18. lcmusiclover
  Meze Elite arrived today. Liked Empy but not enough to keep. Elite seems significantly closer to my prefs on first casual listen at work.
  
  Jul 18, 2022
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  2. lcmusiclover
    Preferred leather pads as Alcantaras move the sound back towards Empy. I find Elite close to HEKse. HEKse are a bit more neutral & slightly 'thinner'. Elite a little warmer & 'fuller'.
    
    Jul 19, 2022
    
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  3. Lyander
    Impressions match based on a store demo. I couldn't tell how well it resolved but I remember really liking the tonal balance and thinking the headstage was surprisingly good for a planar. Price though, oof.
    
    Jul 19, 2022
    
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19. lcmusiclover
  Seriously— Ima gonna hate on the guy who picks these up tomorrow.
  
  Jul 4, 2022
20. lcmusiclover
  Miss Atrium, I hate to see you go and I hate to watch you leave.
  
  Jul 4, 2022
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  2. ChaChaRealSmooth
    There's a reason Zach immediately got a message from me asking "okay dude, how much?"
    
    Jul 4, 2022
    
    RestoredSparda, Thad E Ginathom, Qildail and 3 others like this.
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Location:

Oregon Coast

Gear List:

Singxer SU-1
M Scaler/TT2
Oppo Sonica (EVS-modded)
Hattor mini passive preamp
Liquid Platinum | DSHA 3F
Audio-gd Master-11
Hugo2go, Romi Audio BX2+
Blackwood Auteur (upgraded 8/22), Utopia, Ether 2, HEKse, Heddphone, Meze Elite, HE-560, HD-6xx
Cowon Plenue II mk 2, Hiby R6 Pro
Ibasso IT03, IT04, IT07, CA Vega, Atlas, Penon Volt
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Signature

Atrium in, Auteur upgraded, Utopia out, Elite in/out, Heddphone on block
Headphones
Blackwood Auteur Classic | Ether 2 | HEKse | Cocobolo Atrium

DACs & Amps
Oppo Sonica | TT2 | Romi Audio BX2+ (portable & from Hugo 2)
DSHA-3F | Liquid Gold X | Liquid Platinum (x2 — long story)
Audio-gd Master 11
Hugo 2

Sources
Allo USBridge Signature + DigiOne Signature + Shanti LPS
NUC PC (retired)

Miscellany
mScaler
Hattor mini passive preamp
Singxer SU-1

DAPs
FiiO M15
Hiby R6 Pro
Cowon Plenue II Mk 2
IBasso DX200 (transport to H2)

IEMs
iBasso IT03, IT04, IT07
Penon Volt
Campfire Audio Vega