Magnesium is quite noticeably more susceptible to chipping, which is a showstopper for me, irrespective of any weight or aesthetic advantages.
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I’ve been super careful with mine but the gimbals just flaked off at the ends nonetheless. The rods would probably chip if I adjusted them often but I don’t and I think the only chipping there is covered by the part the rod goes through.
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I haven’t had any chipping on my mag chassis yet, but the weight difference seems so small that in retrospect I wish I had opted for the aluminum so I wouldn’t have to worry about it in the future. It’s like a 30g difference, I think? That’s basically immaterial IMO.
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This all validates the way I was looking at it - thanks!
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ZMF has paint pens available for touch ups.
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First accessory for the Forge amp arrived today… the ZMF Vérité Closed Stabilized. Compared to the RAD-0, they are quite cozy (both in their comfort and their sound). If you look closely, you will see the slightest amount of purple in the wood of the cups. I believe this is what colors the sound.
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Looks absolutely stunning!
How long did it take for those stabilized VCs to ship? I’m sitting here waiting for my VCs and hoping they come in before I move states.
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I received them 58 days after the order 
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Dang…I’ve seen lots of ZMF, but that is what I would have chosen. Congrats 
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How many minutes and seconds? 
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How long was your wait from order to delivery? I have the very same ones on order. Enjoy!
How do you find they compare with the RAD 0. Was thinking about them before I decided on Leopardwood VC Bstock. Also have Auteur Blackwoods!
Again gorgeous pair of stabilized VC’s,
jgwtriode
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I have two VC pairs on different locations, monkeypod and stabilized maple burl, both with universe pads. I have several DACs and amps, of them the best DAC/amp combo match is Spring 2 KTE > Eddie Current Aficionado (Mullard rectifier, WE396A, Linlai E-2A3). This amp combo is if anything even better with Auteur blackwood, which I just got from a previous owner. But that classic amp is not easily found. For solid state, my best experience for VC is the also difficult-to-find ecp DSHA-3F (nickel transformers), and as a strong runner-up the Phonitor XE (just sold mine to a forum member here). If the Spring 3 is anywhere like the Spring 2, it’s a great DAC for ZMF headphones, which take full advantage of the dense tonality and natural transients that the DAC delivers.
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Oooh. These are the “Prahnas”! Definitely my favorite from this last batch. Congrats Chris!
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Dang, I spent most of this week reading this thread and others trying to understand all the options (pads, rods, suspension strap) before I ordered, but now the Olive Wood LTD is gone.
Sorry @Roark it seems I’ve already let your family down 
Can only blame myself for taking my time. I don’t mind the current stock Sapele but was more excited about the variations in the Olive.
I wonder how long until the next LTD or Stabilized.
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Probably still worth emailing ZMF directly to see if they have any leftover olivewood or maybe even other rarities!
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Fair point, doesn’t hurt to ask. I’ll send over an email.
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SnowRang3r, no let down at all and appreciate the consideration.
As someone else suggested, emailing ZMF would be a good idea. Maybe there is a force in the world to united you with the Olive wood @zach915m …
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It’s funny, I was going to wait until later in the summer to order my own Olive VCs, and I just thought I’d better grab them while they were available. Who knows when I’ll get them, but I’m in the wood-picking/finishing process. I hope they’re able to accommodate you!
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Well thanks @Wenbinbin2010 and @Roark for the encouragement, asking nicely did the trick 
Now, we play the waiting game…
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