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    The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Suncoast Audio is proud to be the first world wide dealer for:

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    (From the inventors of the Sonoma workstation for DSD)

    This is the best headphone system I've ever heard. Period. I've heard the best from Audeze, HiFi Man, etc. This system is considerably better.

    MSRP for the system is $4995

    They will be at Axpona!


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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    My concern is the potential inability to use an external DAC, plus it appears this is a "system", no others amps, etc.. More info below.
    http://www.head-fi.org/t/822746/sono...adphone-system
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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    I thought the same thing, but once I heard the combo, it was a no brainer. It took the guess work out of the "which DAC/headphone amp should I use" question.


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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Are they to be found in Munich too?
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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    It's kind of interesting to read those comments Chris. I've heard all the latest and greatest Hi-Fi Man, Audeze, etc. but I really liked these. I'll give them another listen at Axpona to be sure and look forward to others comments.


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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Quote Originally Posted by EmiLiuZ View Post
    Are they to be found in Munich too?
    Not sure.


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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    So ticked I missed this room at RMAF - I was even invited in, but heading downstairs to meet someone. Heard many folks say it was the best rig at the show.
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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Is the DSPing just frequency response or is there some sound field (Crossfeed) included?

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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    It's kind of interesting to read those comments Chris. I've heard all the latest and greatest Hi-Fi Man, Audeze, etc. but I really liked these. I'll give them another listen at Axpona to be sure and look forward to others comments.


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    I see your point, but some might like the flexibility of adding their own DAC and headphone amp as this pairing by Sonoma must be played together. I sure would like to hear it though.
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    I talked to these guys at RMAF about the possibilities of making a different amp or DAC that was compatible with their headphones. They said it would be theoretically possible in the future, you would just need to buy or license the software from Sonoma and implement it in your own equipment. It didn't seem like something they planned to do, but if the headphones are successful, who knows.
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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Suncoast Audio is proud to be the first world wide dealer for:

    https://www.sonomaacoustics.com

    (From the inventors of the Sonoma workstation for DSD)

    This is the best headphone system I've ever heard. Period. I've heard the best from Audeze, HiFi Man, etc. This system is considerably better.

    MSRP for the system is $4995

    They will be at Axpona!


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    Mike,

    Are you going to make a unit available for in home demos? This system caught my attention.

    Also when are they going to be available.

    Right now my headphone rig consists of a T&A DSD DAC which I am upsampling to DSD512 with HQPlayer into my Cavalli Liquid Gold to HD800s which I love. Not really ready to part with it since I haven't heard anything I like better, "as yet", but the Sonoma did catch my eye.

    Thanks
    Howie

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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Quote Originally Posted by Priaptor View Post
    Mike,

    Are you going to make a unit available for in home demos? This system caught my attention.

    Also when are they going to be available.

    Right now my headphone rig consists of a T&A DSD DAC which I am upsampling to DSD512 with HQPlayer into my Cavalli Liquid Gold to HD800s which I love. Not really ready to part with it since I haven't heard anything I like better, "as yet", but the Sonoma did catch my eye.

    Thanks
    Howie
    I'm certainly considering it. Have you heard it yet at a show?


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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Great set up. Love the Liquid Gold.
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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    Great set up. Love the Liquid Gold.
    Liquid Gold is awesome. I have heard many headphone systems and I haven't heard one I like better than what I am using now. But that Sonoma Acoustics did catch my eye and would love to compare it to my current rig. I am not married to any piece of equipment if something sounds better. What I have now just works.

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    Re: The best headphone system I've ever heard

    I agree
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