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  1. Collusion
    Collusion
    Are they really that good? I used to own the SR1a's, but eventually the dry tonality was too much for me.
    Oct 25, 2023
  2. archer88
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    Oct 25, 2023
  3. Failed Engineer
    Failed Engineer
    @Collusion I think if the dry-ness is your RAAL dealbreaker, I don't think the CA-1a will sway you. I call it "brittle" and it's a character of the RAAL ribbons, IMO. I understand why it bothers, and I'm generally okay with it.
    Nov 3, 2023
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  4. Failed Engineer
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    @archer88 I'm using a HSA-1b. I also use the dac1541 with the TI-1a as a surprisingly good transportable 2-box system. I don't think the HSA-1b is a particularly great amp and feel like the lack of good direct-drive options is holding the CA-1a back.
    Nov 3, 2023
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  5. Failed Engineer
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    The VM-1a is supposed to be good but so expensive with no versatility and discontinued. These two headphones are too good for no one to jump into the direct drive amplification market.
    Nov 3, 2023