[warrenpchi]

I've just entered hour 66 67 of burn-in.  

 
 
EDIT:  Oops, bad at maths.

 

[swspiers]

  I've just entered hour 66 67 of burn-in.  

 
EDIT:  Oops, bad at maths.

Okay.  Hourly updates.
 
Thanks for taking one for the team! 

 

[defbear]

Is the Cavalli Liquid Carbon a forward sounding amp? It was described this way by someone who just received theirs in the other Cavalli Liquid thread.
First time reading someone describe it that way. Kind of worried. 

It may have been me but not to worry. This is nothing like the Schiit forward edgy sound I hear from my bifrost uber / Lyr2 stack. I'm breaking it in with hd800's usually on my head. Love it.

 

[sling5s]

It may have been me but not to worry. This is nothing like the Schiit forward edgy sound I hear from my bifrost uber / Lyr2 stack. I'm breaking it in with hd800's usually on my head. Love it.

No it's someone else who just posted. But thanks for the assurance. 

 

[digitalzed]

  Is the Cavalli Liquid Carbon a forward sounding amp? It was described this way by someone who just received theirs in the other Cavalli Liquid thread.
First time reading someone describe it that way. Kind of worried. 

I'm not trying to be a jerk, but was is "forward sounding"? I really want to know.

 

[purk]

 
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but was is "forward sounding"? I really want to know.

I think it has to do with regard to how the soundstage is voiced.  A better word maybe an intimate or laid back presentation.

 

[sling5s]

  I think it has to do with regard to how the soundstage is voiced.  A better word maybe an intimate or laid back presentation.

But "forward" and "laid back" are opposites. 

 

[Clemmaster]

That's right! The sound is intimate. "Front row" presentation.
 
It's probably less scary for people to read that, than forward. I didn't mean forward as in aggressive (like people would describe the Mjolnir), just forward as in the singer is right next to you and the sound stage is enveloping you.
I rather a more laid-back presentation, where everything is pushed back (sitting in row 10). That's my preference, not the amp's weakness.

 

[Mr Rick]

 
But "forward" and "laid back" are opposites. 

 
I'm sure both are possible depending on source and source material. The LC is transparent and adds nothing and takes nothing away.

 

[bearFNF]

 
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but was is "forward sounding"? I really want to know.

This might help (from the glossary of terms http://www.head-fi.org/a/describing-sound-a-glossary , just so we are all on the same page):
 
Forward(ness) - Similar to an aggressive sound, a sense of image being projected in front of the speakers and of music being forced upon the listener. Compare "Laid-back".
Aggressive - Forward and bright sonic character
Laid-back - Recessed, distant-sounding, having exaggerated depth, usually because of a dished midrange. Compare "Forward".

 

[digitalzed]

Thanks you guys for helping me understand better. It's very helpful. I'm about 30 hours into my LC and I would say that at this moment it is a little forward, especially on vocals. But this is an initial impression only and expect it to need the 150 or so hours Alex says it needs in order to find its voice. So far, plenty of power and punch, just needs to really settle in and find the depth I believe will be there.

 

[purk]

 
But "forward" and "laid back" are opposites. 

I should have said "opposite" but you got the idea.

 

[sling5s]

  That's right! The sound is intimate. "Front row" presentation.
 
It's probably less scary for people to read that, than forward. I didn't mean forward as in aggressive (like people would describe the Mjolnir), just forward as in the singer is right next to you and the sound stage is enveloping you.
I rather a more laid-back presentation, where everything is pushed back (sitting in row 10). That's my preference, not the amp's weakness.

Much better. That puts me in ease and puts a smile on my face. 

  I love front low. 

 

[immtbiker]

I have a 3 hour window that no one will be home to receive it from FedEx Home Delivery. I am calling in all my "good boy" markers, hoping the audio gods will be kind to me.
 
"Pretty, pretty please, with Liquid carbon on top"!

 

[doctorjazz]

Supposed to come tomorrow, I'm prepared to HATE IT!!!!!!