I don't have an LC but have always wanted to pair it with my pulse infinity in balanced mode. I personally love the look of the original ones as well as the extra features and not having to use that annoying power core.
I know that it's alex cavalli and massdrop thing. But, we never heard anything from alex himself. Two (might be more) cavalli products back to back from massdrop but nothing from alex doesn't seems right; Especially when we are waiting for some new products like Liquid sparks and still heard nothing about it.
It does make you wonder does it not? But I do want a comment from Alex because one of the adverts on the LC 2.0 there were would be no more...
I did not buy it for the exclusivity, I bought because of his reputation and not ever going to be able to afford a different Cavalli. It was between this and the Schiit
and all the advice was buy the LC 2 you will never see it again and it will sound even better than the Schiit offering... I need to hear something believable from Cavalli saying how I should not
feel ripped off...
It does make you wonder does it not? But I do want a comment from Alex because one of the adverts on the LC 2.0 there were would be no more...
I did not buy it for the exclusivity, I bought because of his reputation and not ever going to be able to afford a different Cavalli. It was between this and the Schiit
and all the advice was buy the LC 2 you will never see it again and it will sound even better than the Schiit offering... I need to hear something believable from Cavalli saying how I should not
feel ripped off...
Speaking just for myself, as a first gen owner: this is no big deal.
Even if the differences are simply cosmetic, I have no doubt I have a superior product. Even if it's the same topology, that doesn't mean it's the same parts.
I hope Massdrop sells thousands of these, and it funds further TOTL amps from Alex himself. What a great way to get people into our hobby: plant the seed, have them move up the food chain. Heck, I hope he teams with Apple and gets a "Cavalli by Beats" tag. Even better: Skullcandy Edition.
Truth be told as a V1 owner i'm disappointed to hear this but I think we need to be cognisant the fact that the reason Alex came out with the LC was an appreciation to the Head Fi community to enjoy a Cavalli equipment which we normally would not be able to. Collaboration with MD gives them that, who knows we might get to enjoy other Cavalli stuff at cheaper price points.
Liquid Carbon V1 : with lifetime warranty and cheaper price
Liquid Carbon V2 first batch : price increased, 1 year warranty with power cord and software.
Liquid Carbon V2 final batch : same price with V2, 1 year warranty and with no gift.
I am the V2 final batch owner and I felt that I was the biggest loser.
It's weird if Cavalli not involved in the whole process of making the amp as the original pattern should comes from Cavalli. Plus, massdrop declares that it is basically the same amp as LC but a little different chassis. Sonically, it is the same carbon. So, Cavalli should involve in a way or another. hmmmm...
Why should they use a different name when the Liquid Carbon is so well received and there is no need for introduction let alone the cost of advertisement? I feel bad for the owners and I did own one too. IMO, this amp may sound even better because the original PSU was space limited. Imagine a proper build dedicated power supply and this amp will sound even better.
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