[AxelCloris]

It's not a competition

You're absolutely right...but I am winning.

 

[Mediahound]

Just pointing out, the new/last run already came and went. I hope Cavalli comes out with something near this price point, but the Carbon is discontinued and probably going to become a collectable due to it being a turning point for the company. So long as attention for Cavalli goes up and up (IMO pretty safe bet with Warren as CEO), the Carbon's value will hold and perhaps increase, because it's special/limited.

They have said they want to come out with a portable Carbon which is battery powered. 

 

[bearFNF]

They have said they want to come out with a portable Carbon which is battery powered. 

The portable is the Liquid Spark.

 

[vitalogyx]

Just pointing out, the new/last run already came and went. I hope Cavalli comes out with something near this price point, but the Carbon is discontinued and probably going to become a collectable due to it being a turning point for the company. So long as attention for Cavalli goes up and up (IMO pretty safe bet with Warren as CEO), the Carbon's value will hold and perhaps increase, because it's special/limited.

The turning point for Cavalli Audio is not the Carbon Amp. They were considered high in the High-End Audio industry well before the Carbon was released and Cavalli Audio did not resurrect the Carbon Amp for making money.
The reason can be found here...

http://headphone.guru/the-cavalli-audio-liquid-carbon-part-i/

Cavalli could have send designs to a country in Asia or somewhere where their hit models could have been mass produced but this is still not the case.

I agree with you that a pivotal point in Cavalli's history is when Warren Chi took up the role of CEO @Cavalli Audio

Hope one day we will be proud owners of a good sounding yet marginally affordable Liquid Tungsten Jr for guys like me.

Fingers crossed.

-Aj

 

[Mediahound]

 
They have said they want to come out with a portable Carbon which is battery powered. 

 
 

The portable is the Liquid Spark.

No, they have said they want to do a balanced one, a Carbon, but portable. 

 

[Stillhart]

First I've heard of it. Source?


No, they have said they want to do a balanced one, a Carbon, but portable. 

 

[bearFNF]

No, they have said they want to do a balanced one, a Carbon, but portable. 

where did this info come from?

 

[Mediahound]

where did this info come from?

I read it in one of the reviews but I can't find it now. Apologies if it's incorrect information!

 

[lenroot77]

Ouch the LC went for 710 on eBay!

 

[Peti]

Plus 14$ shipping...

 

[Mediahound]

That's ridiculous. I have my doubts it even works properly. 

 

[Stillhart]

  That's ridiculous. I have my doubts it even works properly. 

 
You should buy it and then leave bad feedback.  That'll show those "Goodwill" jokers to sell you broken stuff to try to make money for charity!

 

[bronzboy]

I’m looking for recommendations for balanced headphone cables; that is, should I switch to them, and which brands are bang-for-the-buck good?   
 
Currently, I have HD650 headphones (OEM cables) connected to a 10ft Cardas extension cable.  Now, that I’ve ordered a LC, I’ve become very much aware of the people saying the only way to listen to music is via a balanced connection.  Others have said XLR cables were developed for long runs, not for an improvement in sound quality.  My DAC is not balanced, so is it really important to switch to balanced cables for output to my ‘phones?  And, what about a balanced extension cable ( I never see them for sale), should you not use one?  Or, should I just stick with what I have.  Your input is greatly appreciated.

 

[sheldaze]

  I’m looking for recommendations for balanced headphone cables; that is, should I switch to them, and which brands are bang-for-the-buck good?   
 
Currently, I have HD650 headphones (OEM cables) connected to a 10ft Cardas extension cable.  Now, that I’ve ordered a LC, I’ve become very much aware of the people saying the only way to listen to music is via a balanced connection.  Others have said XLR cables were developed for long runs, not for an improvement in sound quality.  My DAC is not balanced, so is it really important to switch to balanced cables for output to my ‘phones?  And, what about a balanced extension cable ( I never see them for sale), should you not use one?  Or, should I just stick with what I have.  Your input is greatly appreciated.

Keep your existing DAC - Liquid Carbon has unbalanced inputs, and will not degrade the sound.
 
In the bang for the buck category, try something like this for the HD650:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Upgrade-Version-balance-ZY-002/dp/B00A2QJLY8

 

[bronzboy]

  Keep your existing DAC - Liquid Carbon has unbalanced inputs, and will not degrade the sound.
 
In the bang for the buck category, try something like this for the HD650:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Upgrade-Version-balance-ZY-002/dp/B00A2QJLY8

Thanks.  The cable via Amazon you reference looks like a great place for me to start with balanced cables.