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Looks like I'll be using the LC/HE-1000 combo as well, congrats!
☯️ Cavalli Audio's Liquid Carbon... a $599 Cavalli amp???
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I have a feeling this thing will be sold out before August. The price point and performance make it a no-brainer for me. Also, the last couple of posts by Dr. Cavalli shed some light as to just how powerful and capable it will be for driving our exotic toys
I'm excited.
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you also ordered a LC Eric?
I have not. There is a limit to how many amps you can use! I am very impressed with the LC though. Alex has a strong lineup and this provides a very high value option.
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I reviewed the Crimson for Headphone.guru. Check out my sig line. At the time I was reviewing the Crimson there were only two units in existence. I also spent time with both at CanJam in March. I really like the LC. It is an awesome value. However, it is not at the Crimson or Gold's level. This is not a surprise given the cost difference as well as power.
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Okey, can you describe the diffrence in sound?
Do the LC lack of base or dynamics or what is your impressions in more detail?
And the leap btw Crimson and Gold are as big as btw Carbon vs Crimson or?
First, the Carbon is a terrific amp and will put pressure on a lot of $1k+ amps given its quality. It is bested by the Crimson IMO in dynamic's. The Crimson's increased power reserves gives it an ability to manage music with large scale presentation. Orchestral, Metal, music with a lot of power faired better with the extra reserves from the Crimson. I did not find big differences with Folk or intimate Jazz as these tend to require finesse and both amps had that in spades. The LAu takes the power up to another level but would likely be most useful for less efficient headphones. For example, the Abyss 1266 and the HE-6 can both be driven effortlessly from the LAu while taking the Crimson to its limits. The LC would not be a good match for those headphones. If you are not using them, then there will be a lot of sonic similarity between all three. The Crimson and LAu will have higher quality internals that a higher price tag allows for so there are some additional sonic advantages to be squeezed out with higher end cans. I like all three very much. The Crimson is my favorite simply because of its bang for the buck status in my own head. YMMV.
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Also if using iems I doubt the Crimson or greater powered amp with give you any benefit whatsoever
Even the crimson starts with 4x gain and no unity gain mode so there would be no travel at all for your volume pot with sensitive iems.
I am a sucker for iems and only have big can (HE500) so for my use case the Carbon is better.
Even the crimson starts with 4x gain and no unity gain mode so there would be no travel at all for your volume pot with sensitive iems.
I am a sucker for iems and only have big can (HE500) so for my use case the Carbon is better.
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First, the Carbon is a terrific amp and will put pressure on a lot of $1k+ amps given its quality. It is bested by the Crimson IMO in dynamic's. The Crimson's increased power reserves gives it an ability to manage music with large scale presentation. Orchestral, Metal, music with a lot of power faired better with the extra reserves from the Crimson. I did not find big differences with Folk or intimate Jazz as these tend to require finesse and both amps had that in spades. The LAu takes the power up to another level but would likely be most useful for less efficient headphones. For example, the Abyss 1266 and the HE-6 can both be driven effortlessly from the LAu while taking the Crimson to its limits. The LC would not be a good match for those headphones. If you are not using them, then there will be a lot of sonic similarity between all three. The Crimson and LAu will have higher quality internals that a higher price tag allows for so there are some additional sonic advantages to be squeezed out with higher end cans. I like all three very much. The Crimson is my favorite simply because of its bang for the buck status in my own head. YMMV.
Thanks for your detailed answer!
Unfortunately i have the Abyss AB-1266 and have placed an order on the Carbon, just because of the convenient size and price.
And i know i should order a Gold, but my thaughts go like; it will have like 4,5 times greater power than my current Hugo that have 320mW @47 Ohm, but im struggle with my wallet if i should buy a Rolex Submariner or a Crimson. But eaven if i buy the Crimson it will bottom out with my abyss maybe, so i need the Gold probably;(
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Thanks for your detailed answer!
Unfortunately i have the Abyss AB-1266 and have placed an order on the Carbon, just because of the convenient size and price.
And i know i should order a Gold, but my thaughts go like; it will have like 4,5 times greater power than my current Hugo that have 320mW @47 Ohm, but im struggle with my wallet if i should buy a Rolex Submariner or a Crimson. But eaven if i buy the Crimson it will bottom out with my abyss maybe, so i need the Gold probably;(
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Well if you think of it in terms of actual functionality, the LAu will give you what the LC can't: enough power to drive your Abyss. The Rolex is a very overrated watch, functionally speaking. An Orient Mako will keep time better. So with one purchase you're getting more than just a status symbol, you're getting added utility.
EDIT - BTW, very tongue in cheek post, in case it wasn't clear. Enjoy your Rolex if that's the way you decide to go.
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Oh I don't know. I wear my Orient Mako just about everyday and for sure it is a nice watch.
Notwithstanding, the Rolex Submariner is just a very fine thing, indeed.
Notwithstanding, the Rolex Submariner is just a very fine thing, indeed.
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uh oh... hopefully, a watch discussion doesn't derail this thread like the old he1k thread =P
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That was a timely pun…
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