Pale Rider
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Did not use with the CSP. Never owned a CSP. I am not a a preamp guy for the most part. Used to be, when amps and sources were "all over the place." But now, there is greater consistency and reliability on specs and interaction. And for headphones, I found headphone amps had all the gain control I needed. Note, I did have an Ultra, which I absolutely loved. Fantastic piece of equipment.
So, I cannot give you any direct comparison information. I did listen to my Senn HD800 headphones on the Taboo 3, and I thought they sounded quite good. Still had the Senn brightness, so the Taboo did not dull them, but better counterbalanced with an organic warmth. Not quite as "lively" as they sound with the HeadAmp GS-X, and more like the King amp [which has a tube stage].
For sheer comfort, I can wear the HD800 all day, but for pure sound, I will pick the Audez'e every time, and on the Taboo, it just sounds great.
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