Two Songs, Two Headphones

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jtori

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Two songs on two sets of headphones have wowed me on the Mainline:

1.)  PC + Schiit Bitfrost Multibit + Mainline + LCD2C (unbalanced) -- Yellowjackets, Blue Hats CD, "New Rochelle" (AIFF format); though fusion, there is a drive and naturalness to this recording.  The drum hits, sax and keyboards just sound incredible.  I don't know how many times I just said, "Wow!" to myself.  Stunning!!  In fact, there isn't much on this well-recorded disc that doesn't sound compelling.

2.)  Same chain with the exception of Sennheiser HD600 headphones -- Diana Krall, Live in Paris CD, "A Case of You" (AIFF format) -- The palpability and rendering by Diana of Joni Mitchell's classic via this pairing is captivating, authentic and emotional.  Not many do justice to Joni's tunes; Diana does.  Hate to say it, but as much as I like my Crack/Speedball, there just isn't a comparison to the Mainline with the 600s on this cut.  Moving!

Just had to share.

Best,

Joe.
 
Joe,

I  have the same equipment as you, the Mainline, Schitt Bifrost MB and have the songs you posted about...I agree with you 100% its an amazing presentation...I like the HD600's very very
much with this combination more so that other higer cost HP's..

Enjoy!
Alex
 
Glad to hear my observations are not just the mindless ramblings of a Bottlehead fanboy.  The Mainline is truly something special.

BTW, I just acquired a lightly used pair of ZMF Auteurs.  After reading too many reviews on the Sennheiser HD800S and, more recently, the Auteurs, I decided to give the ZMFs a go.  They too pair beautifully with both the Mainline and the Crack.

Best,

Joe.
 
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