I’m an independent filmmaker/post production guy in features and TV… I’m relatively new to home hifi. I have owed and run a couple of video design shops and have been trading gear since the mid 90’s. I am new to headphones as a listening destination rather than a work tool. Headphones are now the nighttime normal.

I’ve been through some grado SR60s and 80s, HD650s (original), HE400is, AKG712s, ZMF Classics, Nhoord Red, Elleven Acoustica G1 and Magnum V8 grado DIY builds.

I am now into HD600s, modded HD650s (SBAF KISS mod), and a custom pair of Elleven Acoustica R1s. I will always keep my AKG 240 monitor 600ohm 'phones - when I worked in audio studios and radio these were the goto. I make my own cables and generally run things balanced when the amp allows.

I’ve been through a few amps: Burson original soloist, Burson Fun, LCX, ZDT JR, Monoprice THX 887. I am currently running a modded/upgraded Mapletree Audio Ear+HD with a stable of interesting tubes. My current favorite driver tube is a Valvo 12AT7 gold pin.

I’ve had a number of DACs: Rega Dac-r, Heed Dactilus, Audio Lab M-Dac, Gungnir MB, Denafrips ARES, HOLO Spring LV2. I now use an RME ADI-2 DAC in the studio (in DSD from HQPlayer when listening for fun) and a Bifrost 2 at home.

With the Mapletree Audio amp, my current favorites are the EA R1s and the HD600s.