[headfirocks]

I'll take that as a no.

 

[Peti]

Take it as he said: use the search function and you will find what you are looking for.

 

[swspiers]

I'll take that as a no.

I know this is frustrating, but you might want to restrain your frustration. This is very much a boutique amplifier, with only 500 of them out in the wild from the first batch. Getting a consensus on anything is rather difficult. For instance, look at the brand Sennheiser. Do the HD series have a veil the rolls off the trouble or don't they? I don't believe there is a consensus one way or the other, and it is such a fun and popular debate that it has its own emoticon: this stands for beating a dead horse, in this case the Sennheiser "veil".

For me, the Liquid Carbon is a medium powered amplifier, that tilts ever so slightly to the warm side. Not quite to the level of tubes, but the treble is extremely controlled with no added sibilance. The bass is authoritative, but not exaggerated.

Is this a consensus? I'm not sure, although I know a few people who agree with my assessment.

I have not heard the amplifiers you mentioned, but I do know they have a pretty good reputation.

No forum, no thread, and no comment can never really replace your own experience with a piece of gear. This is why one of the mottos here is "sorry for your wallet"

 

[defbear]

"For me, the Liquid Carbon is a medium powered amplifier, that tilts ever so slightly to the warm side. Not quite to the level of tubes, but the treble is extremely controlled with no added sibilance. The bass is authoritative, but not exaggerated."

I have one from the first batch. I think the above describes the Liquid Carbon well. I like balanced as well. But my TH900's are to die for in the SE output. A real slammer :0 Nope you do not need balanced.

 

[Odin412]

For me, the Liquid Carbon is a medium powered amplifier, that tilts ever so slightly to the warm side. Not quite to the level of tubes, but the treble is extremely controlled with no added sibilance. The bass is authoritative, but not exaggerated.

 
I have an LC from the first batch and this statement nicely sums up my impressions. It's a wonderful amplifier that offers a generous taste of the famous Cavalli sound at an attainable price.

 

[mscott58]

So according to Alex, half of the final run of LAu's have already shipped or are in the process of shipping. The second half is slated for after RMAF. Has anyone here been contacted yet? I fear I am in the second half. Cheers 

 

[Stillhart]

  So according to Alex, half of the final run of LAu's have already shipped or are in the process of shipping. The second half is slated for after RMAF. Has anyone here been contacted yet? I fear I am in the second half. Cheers 

 
There's discussion over here in the LAu thread.  I believe they're shipping in the order the orders were received so yours will probably be in the second batch.

 

[Wayde]

I assume I'm in the second batch. I got a message from Cavalli in mid August saying they're looking at shipping late Sept. I haven't heard anything since. 
 
I'm waiting but... I'm patient. I've been waiting my entire life, another month or so isn't going to hurt.

 

[musiclvr]

I just received an email saying that my LC 2.0 is due to arrive this Thursday the 6th as it will be shipped out today!!!

 

[Mr Rick]

So.........has anyone been able to compare the LC to Schiits new "Jot". I'm on the waiting list for the next run of "Jots".

 

[Clemmaster]

  So.........has anyone been able to compare the LC to Schiits new "Jot". I'm on the waiting list for the next run of "Jots".

 
Jot has more punch and details. Can be bright at times.
LC has more enveloping sound and warmer tonality.
 
Jot is technically superior. Its tonality might not appeal to bright headphone owners.

 

[Mr Rick]

   
Jot has more punch and details. Can be bright at times.
LC has more enveloping sound and warmer tonality.
 
Jot is technically superior. Its tonality might not appeal to bright headphone owners.

 
Sounds like they will be a good complement to each other.

 

[lenroot77]

Jot has more punch and details. Can be bright at times.
LC has more enveloping sound and warmer tonality.

Jot is technically superior. Its tonality might not appeal to bright headphone owners.

What do u find technically superior? Power output? Just curious.

 

[Clemmaster]

Mainly more revealing of small details throughout. Tighter sound and more impact.

The LC tonality (warmish, with good clarity) and soundstage presentation (more laid back) is very appealing, though. The Jot is more forward and brighter.

For those who know Audio-GD amps, the LC is like a SA-31 and the Jot more like a NFB-6 or NFB-1amp (brighter, though).

 

[lenroot77]

Mainly more revealing of small details throughout. Tighter sound and more impact.

The LC tonality (warmish, with good clarity) and soundstage presentation (more laid back) is very appealing, though. The Jot is more forward and brighter.

For those who know Audio-GD amps, the LC is like a SA-31 and the Jot more like a NFB-6 or NFB-1amp (brighter, though).

I've been curious about the Jot, but being as my main headphone is the hd800. I'd guess the LC is a better pairing.