Massdrop x Eddie Current ZDT Jr. (Official Thread)

Discussion in 'Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units' started by Hands, Nov 15, 2017.

  1. Decomo

    Decomo Almost "Made"

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    Is it black Modi Multibit beside ZDT Jr on Marvey's photo? I never knew that there is black version of Modi Multibit. :eek:
     
  2. zerodeefex

    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    I have both the ZDT Jr. and NBM side by side and haven't compared on nicer gear until last night. It was revelatory moving to the Yggdrasil from the SDAC. I'll post comparisons and pics in the AM.
     
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    Grazie, Marv! But yeah, I don't really give a flying eff about the USD1-2k market if it means great gear becomes more affordable (though I'm still going with an EC/Decware/ampsandsound as my end game in a few years if and when money isn't a problem...). So, IS this what you were hinting at way back, or is there more in the works for the deal sniffers such as yours truly?


    IIRC, Schiit just lets B-stock with cosmetic flaws stockpile until they can give them all a black finish? Technically every Schiit thing has a black version (which looks way better than the standard silver), but it's a matter of luck and patience. And being able to order before anyone else catches on XD
     
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    purr1n Desire for betterer is endless.

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    Not quite push pull. The design is very clever and worthy of a Nelson Pass'esque self promotional white paper. Just that Ahmed has sucky English and his universal translator often mistranslates earpad into tampon, or something like that.

    Gotta love those Russians. Super smart and learn how to do with less. I have schematics. Not going to spoil how he did it. Anyone who buys one can free free to open it up and trace the circuit. I will say that it's a SE driver to a totem pole white CF with a twist on how the output transformer is implemented. No parafeed nonsense either.
     
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    purr1n Desire for betterer is endless.

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    Listening to HD800V mod tonight with a Luis remaster and GE driver tubes. Absolutely fantastic and worthy of the EC silkscreen.

    This is Golden Schlong stuff right here. I don't pull out HD800 for non-resolving gear.
     
  6. zerodeefex

    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    I had an amazing time with Queyras - Thrace on my HD800SDR+SBAF mod tonight. Almost eerie how good this little thing is. Really f'ing glad I gave @CEE TEE my NBM and told him to do a custom version a year and a half ago. This has far exceeded my expectations. Amazing little amp. Nothing really comes close in the sub $1000 price range for the hd800
     
  7. WNovizar

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    Man, I have NBM, can someone clarify me how better ZDT Jr. in comparison with NBM? Please help me stop my GAS itch
     
  8. Decomo

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    @Hands Would ZDT Jr be good match with Grado HP? Not many people likes Grado in this forum I believe and I personally quite like it (especially when I am listening 80's rock music). I got that HD6xx would be great match and just wondering if it would be good with low impedance headphone such as Grado..... Thank you....
     
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    Really want to order one since either it or the Valhalla 2 would be the amp I keep until I got commit to the higher end in a few years time.

    The prospect of having to send it back to America for possible repairs is daunting though, both cost and effort wise, don't think I can justify it

    Will have to wait and see what new stuff comes out over the next year, good stuff comes to those who wait eh
     
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    @Hands @Marvey Thank you both for the comments, much appreciated.
    I have enjoyed the time I've spent with the Crack over the last year or so. I have rolled some tubes with the most recent being a Siemens ECC82 nickel plate, all of which has been good fun.
    The Crack is indeed lush and romantic and i have enjoyed listening to acoustic tracks most of all from this little amp but i am looking at experimenting and playing with different amps and combinations to find my jam.

    Reading the discussions and thoughts of others i have found the 'sagaheim' combination has piqued my interest and may be an avenue of experimentation in the near future. However, until then i may just jump onto this little gem and give myself the chance to compare the ZDT Jr. with the Crack.
     
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    Golden schlong worthy like the TH-X00 or the other 5 actually good winners?
     
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    I joined the drop! Did the total show as $799.98 for anyone else?

    Edit: I just realized that this price may fall once more people join the drop. Does this sound right?
     
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    Yes the "option" for voltage doubled the price so I passed.
     
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    I see this price as well when checking out. I checked back on the page and it says the $399.99 price is unlocked, so I'm not sure.
     
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    Err what? f'ing WHAT?
     
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    Same if you choose 110V, doubles the price as well.
     
  18. Decomo

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    June next year delivery?? No way that I pre-pay and wait for 7 months.... And what's the deal with $399.99 extra?? :mad:
     
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    I assume its an issue on the backend and someone has just made an error when entering the details into their system. I assume it will be corrected.

    EDIT: Yep, fixed already.
     
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    ButtUglyJeff Stunningly beautiful IRL

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    Has anyone compared this to a real ZDS yet?
     

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