[lag0a]

I've listened to my headphone system with the C2C from the beginning until now and the major difference between it with burn in is the natural separation of sounds in instruments and voices, and the natural depth and tonal accentuation of all sounds. So it takes about 100-200 hours of burn in to get to that. The HD600 have a way of playing all music slow for some reason even if you upgrade the cable.

 

[Toby M]

I ordered a C-2C this morning

I'm going to recable my D2000s - is the output socket on the C-2C 1/4"?

Cheers

 

[squall343]

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Originally Posted by Toby M /img/forum/go_quote.gif I ordered a C-2C this morning I'm going to recable my D2000s - is the output socket on the C-2C 1/4"? Cheers

yes

 

[Toby M]

Thanks mate.

 

[K3cT]

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Originally Posted by Skorpitarius /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a Compass as of a couple weeks ago and am really savoring/enjoying it via a few different headphones but I want to eventually try the other Audio gd stuff, seems very solid quality gear, so many praising reviews all over Head-Fi and elsewhere ....

Compass' amp section is good but it's not really that good compared to dedicated headphone amps which is to be expected.

 

[insyte]

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Originally Posted by zerodeefex /img/forum/go_quote.gif Had some time with my HD600s and the C2C and I'd agree that they are a pretty good pairing. Were you able to compare to the single ended beta22 in April?

Ah yes, but I wasn't able to use the same source for it. But the Beta22 owner who used to own the Stello DA100 (that was atttached to the C-2C during the meet) said that the C-2C sounded more neutral than his Beta22. He was also wondering why this was so.

But from what I recall when the Beta22 was attached to the stello when I auditioned it at his home, I found the beta22 was also very neutral.

 

[K3cT]

Whoa, insyte. I'm interested to hear more about this comparison between the C2C and Beta 22 if you have further insights to share.

 

[Drosera]

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Originally Posted by insyte /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ah yes, but I wasn't able to use the same source for it. But the Beta22 owner who used to own the Stello DA100 (that was atttached to the C-2C during the meet) said that the C-2C sounded more neutral than his Beta22. He was also wondering why this was so.

Yeah, it's curious, the ß22 has been alternatingly described as close to 'a wire with gain' (implying neutrality) and as 'distinctly warm'. I wonder if there are differences between the builds, or if this just reflects personal taste.

EDIT: Great photoshoot of the meet, insyte! (I hadn't come across that thread yet.) Makes me feel 'homesick' for the Philippines.

 

[insyte]

I kinda wish I plugged the stello to the Beta22 during the meet, but a lot were listening to the Havana DAC + beta22 setup so I didn't get a chance.

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Originally Posted by Drosera /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, it's curious, the ß22 has been alternatingly described as close to 'a wire with gain' (implying neutrality) and as 'distinctly warm'. I wonder if there are differences between the builds, or if this just reflects personal taste. EDIT: Great photoshoot of the meet, insyte! (I hadn't come across that thread yet.) Makes me feel 'homesick' for the Philippines.

The photos were taken by a another forum member

OT : Are you from the Philippines?

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Oh I didn't know that some Beta22s were "distinctly warm". I think this is caused by it being a DIY amp, and would therefore have different builders and builds

 

[K3cT]

I think the ß22 being warm-sounding is a popular notion... that's why folks at local mini-meets always joke about getting a decent tube amp instead of wasting money trying to make an SS amp sound like its tube counterpart.

No idea about the merit of that "joke" but after hearing both tube and SS, it's clear to me that each has its own advantages.

 

[les_garten]

Quote:

Originally Posted by insyte /img/forum/go_quote.gif I kinda wish I plugged the stello to the Beta22 during the meet, but a lot were listening to the Havana DAC + beta22 setup so I didn't get a chance. The photos were taken by a another forum member OT : Are you from the Philippines? -------- Oh I didn't know that some Beta22s were "distinctly warm". I think this is caused by it being a DIY amp, and would therefore have different builders and builds

The reason why the B22 is Warm/Hot is that it is Biased Full Class A and has High Output.


Sorry, misunderstood you, I thought you were talking HEAT and not SQ. I've never heard anyone call the B22 warm in SQ?

.

 

[Drosera]

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Originally Posted by insyte /img/forum/go_quote.gif OT : Are you from the Philippines?

No, not really.

But I wandered around there for a couple of months a few years ago and for at least a half year after that I suffered from actual homesickness for the Philippines (weird hu?). Beautiful country, great people!

 

[insyte]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drosera /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, not really. But I wandered around there for a couple of months a few years ago and for at least a half year after that I suffered from actual homesickness for the Philippines (weird hu?). Beautiful country, great people!

Oh I see

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Originally Posted by les_garten /img/forum/go_quote.gif The reason why the B22 is Warm/Hot is that it is Biased Full Class A and has High Output. Sorry, misunderstood you, I thought you were talking HEAT and not SQ. I've never heard anyone call the B22 warm in SQ? .

Well I've only heard 1 beta22 and it was neutral sounding for me. As for heat, well actually the casing doesn't heat up too much.

 

[umbalito]

Just got my C-2C!!

Quick question though, is it safe to stack my DAC right on top of it?

I was just also wondering, when I place my hand on the top plate, it *almost* feels like there is some sort of current running through it. I'm just not sure though.

I don't feel it when my hand is stationary, but when I sort of brush my hand across the top, I sort of kind of feel something ?? I don't know if it's simply because of the material or what. Although when I do the same thing to the side plate, I don't feel it. ??

Any ideas??

 

[umbalito]

^^ Just a quick update - I've had it running for about 30mins or so now, and that "current" feeling has disappeared. So it definitely wasn't the finish of the top plate or anything.

Anyone else experience that?

EDIT: Now it's back, weird. Same thing on the front and side plates.