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I thought they were Peeps.....lol

Probably a very nice idea to warm up those Peeps on some Class A amps before eating.

 

[ButtUglyJeff]

 
Probably a very nice idea to warm up those Peeps on some Class A amps before eating.

 Peeps are awful regardless of the temperature.
 
My mother loved them.  She would load up my Easter basket with Peeps knowing I wouldn't touch them, and they would be all hers without her buying them specifically for herself.

 

[defbear]

I was thinking Look at all that empty space for more gear

 

[DigitalFreak]

I never thought of using ducks to dampen vibrations!  Does that work better or worse than unicorn meat?  

Looking good!  What are the two amps there?  

The three little ducks are great for attenuating overly energetic highs. The little blue guy is especially good for smoothing out female vocals when she hits the high octaves, lmao.

The small one is the Lambert "Play It By Ear" amp. Larger amp looks to be a Woo WA6.

You are correct my good sir.

 

[Barra]

 
Can you give us some basic characteristic differences that stuck in your mind -  just lasting impressions, not A/B?

For example:

1. SQ Tiering: Are they both or either at the TOTL SQ tier or did one or the other seem significantly superior?
2. Signature: Are they warm, cold, smooth, bassy, neutral, colored, etc.?
3. Pairing: What paired well or seemed like they would pair well? I.E. Audeze only vs. HD800 only vs. both or other great pairings. I found the EC ZD to be extremely good paired with both LCD and HD800.
4. Key Value Points: What was it that made each interesting for you and how did they measure up during the audition?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Liquid carbon (dacs: cypher labs & yggy, headphones: ether, lcd-x, paradox slants)

Transparent- You know how people say that you can’t hear dacs? Bullschiit.  With the cypher labs (lcd-x & slants) this thing was colored, rich, and warm very old school.  With the yggy+ether it was clean and detailed with a strong bass. 

Perfect coloration- this thing while being transparent has a slight coloration that feels just right.  It gives a weight and body to the music that makes it palpable.

Engrossing- hard to say what was causing this but across the board the carbon tried to have the soundstage engross my head.  The y&z was great (high & width) but the x (depth) is still a mystery until I can use my gear. (remember you math plotting skills kids)

Black widow [dac-gungnir, headphones: paradox, hd650 (modded marv mods), code-x, magistrate  Kennerton audio]

Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee- this amp is quick and detail giving a detailed and layered sound.  This amp is not analytical its definitely a eddie current amp.

Prizefighter jab- the bass is sharp, detailed, and powerful without overpowering the rest of the audio.

Clarity – ever heard the schiit Valhalla 2 tube amp?  You know how the music sounds so clear out of it? Some call this tube clarity.  The BW has more than any solid state I heard. 

Which is better? Need them side by side it was a 1 month gap between listening sessions and I used different tracks.  I bought the carbon if that’s worth anything and I don’t regret it.

This is very helpful. Out of curiosity, you say that the BW is not analytical and definitely EC, then talk about its clarity that is typically associated in analytical. Is this to say that this is a warmer more colored amp that doesn't get in the way of the detail? Could you clarify a little?

 

[swspiers]

this might be off topic (

), but I did manage to sneak an order in for one of these two days ago....

 

[ying]

this might be off topic D ), but I did manage to sneak an order in for one of these two days ago....

Wow the Liquid Carbon already sold out?

 

[AxelCloris]

Wow the Liquid Carbon already sold out?

 
Looks like the site is still taking reservations. Honestly I'm surprised the list isn't full yet.

 

[swspiers]

Wow the Liquid Carbon already sold out?

All I know is that they took my order. No idea how many are left. Still, I feel lucky!

 

[JK-47]

What was your order #?

 

[audiofrk]

This is very helpful. Out of curiosity, you say that the BW is not analytical and definitely EC, then talk about its clarity that is typically associated in analytical. Is this to say that this is a warmer more colored amp that doesn't get in the way of the detail? Could you clarify a little?

Will try to get back to you tonight I don't like making long post on my phone

 

[DigitalFreak]

I'm guessing maybe there's a few extra units in the pipeline?

 

[Stillhart]

They aren't sold out yet, they never were.  That was a miscommunication.

 

[swspiers]

What was your order #?

910.  I'm still waiting to get an email telling me, "ooops"....

 

[defbear]

I'm in the upper 200's and I ordered within the first two hours. Even for a desirable limited edition amp or watch or anything, 500 is a whopping huge amount. Couple that with the fact that this is a relatively small community, I'm not surprised that some are still available. But they will sell out. Then where will you be.