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I currently have the Focal Utopias, Abyss 1266 Phi TC, Focal Stellias, and Hifiman Susvara. I have a number of amps and DAPS, the AK SP2000, Ifi audio, Focal Arche, Benchark DAC3 HGC, Woo Audio WA11, WA33. Also using Naim ND5XS2, Auralic G2.1, and PS Audio Directstream w/bridge DACs. Not looking at electrostatic at this time, until ready to plunge for a top of the line amp for that. Not considering Raal. I do like detail, clarity, and the more bass the better, but detailed bass, not muddy. Dosnt have to be super fast, I have that and more covered with what I have now, but I do enjoy different types of sound, one kind is never enough to satisfy. Meze Empyrean? Sony MDR Z1R? HD800S? HEDD ? Others?
speedbump6
yyzsantabarbara
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Thanks.

Yes, I was referring to the Meze Empyrean. The Abyss Phi TC was another I was looking at but I am under the impression that it is a bit finicky with placement on the head. I move my head around a lot to view 6 office computer monitors and I wanted something that stays in place. The Empy does stay in place. I will have to demo the Abyss instead of buying blind like I did with the Empy.

I have the Benchmark HPA4. I wanted to get a second amp and right now have narrowed it down to a second HPA4 or the Headamp GS-X mini. I will do a bit of research on all the amps you have.
paullb
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I would also consider ZMF Verite. 
speedbump6 OP
760 posts
 
Lol, well that is one of my recent additions. Waiting on it to be built now. 
speedbump6 OP
760 posts
 
The abyss is looser for sure, but don’t think the movement is a problem unless you bend down a lot. The sound it produces I think is much better than the empyrian. 
yyzsantabarbara
4,469 posts
 
Interesting feedback on the Abyss. Very curious on that now.

Another amp I want to check out is the new T+A HA 200. T+A make some impressive DACs and this unit has a built in DAC.
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