@Torq … This makes sense and I am now curious as to the difference(s) if any? The above solution has been thought about as well… but that would be a bit much to schlep around. I would seriously pull the trigger on a N30 before I did this I think. But great thought in terms of sound! Something you said earlier that really made a ton of sense to me was in regards to the headphones.
I REALLy dig the headphones I currently have- the Sony Z1R’s( w/aftermarket cable) 109 Pro and my Lirics. Now the Lirics is definitely my least favorite out of the 3, however, there is amazing synergy pairing these with an Arctic Cables Magnus cable… It really changed the sound for me… for the better. Although I would like to sell them tbh, Being in Mint cond.,I don’t think I would get a good price for them…Nevertheless, my point being, the ONLY headphone that I truly long for and would completely finish things for me in THAT category would be the Verite Closed. I listened to it on my SP2000 and my Kann Max and Jesus H!!! It is the sound I think I have been seeking most of my adult life (LOL!) The rich depth, the 3-D holographics, the bass the musicality of everything is insane! These really sounded great and didn’t need a tube amp or anything more than the DAPs I brought to CanJam. Now, I do have a simple Topping Nx7 that is a VERY transparent and capable portable amp that has very nice, solid power that I use with my SP2000 and this gives me that “added power boost” which is nice! But I have to say, after our talks and much consideration, my DAPs are just fine for now and probably will be until the N8iii “emerges” hahah… in the next 2 years or so. In the meantime, I have been seriously searching for a Verite Closed back- pre-owned scenario.
I LOVE that headphone and it would compliment my Z1R’s nicely. I did see a pair of B-Stocks Burls that looked solid. They had a very thin/small crack near the connector plug on the cup. this was repaired/stabilized at ZMF. The unit wood may be slightly mismatched, hence the B-Stock. Which to me is not that noticeable or a big deal. Includes 3 extra pads, extra suede headband/strap + an upgraded cable OFC cable. Roughly around 200 hours on them. Excellent working condition(as I am told) Sounds great and I may make a play for them in the next 24-36 hours. @Torq , are there ANY watch outs here in terms of potential problems etc. I spoke w/Kevin several times at ZMF and he said everything seems to check out fine in terms of package, B-stock, etc. I know you have the VC’s and you would be the one to know/ask. Btw… I believe the ask is for around $1600 all in. Seems slightly on the “cheaper side” which has/had me skeptical a bit. But his rep is spotless and he’s sold other hi-end amps and head phones in the past (Schiit, Abyss etc) What are your thoughts here regarding all of the above…