cd3k woodies impressions

[tiberian]

first, kudos to larry for making such an excellent mod. they look and sound real nice.

IMO the woodies don't really sound like cd3k anymore. no more 1 note bass, strange plastic-like sound, splashy undetailed highs, weird sound decay and drowned out mid, its fast, full bodied and natural. details and imaging have improved by a lot. really amazing.

hopefully the sibilance and overpowering highs will fully disappear after serious burn in...few hours ago it was unlistenable when hooked to my benchmark. they are listenable now...but still a bit harsh.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by tiberian hopefully the sibilance and overpowering highs will fully disappear after serious burn in...

The sibilance should go away if they are new cans/drivers. Burned in CD3K's IMO are quite non-sibilant. They will likely remain quite bright if you keep using them with the DAC1, though

Glad to hear you like 'em though, the maple ones you have especially look superb.

 

[tiberian]

i am pretty used to the benchmark sound now, once the cables get burnt in i guess its going to be fine.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by tiberian i am pretty used to the benchmark sound now, once the cables get burnt in i guess its going to be fine.

That's good to hear. Perhaps my problem was using the Benchmark as a headphone amp as well as a DAC. Don't give me Prehead lust now!

 

[tiberian]

oh yea, unlike the benchmark prehead is not a harsh sounding amp at all. i am not getting ear fatigue anymore after i got the prehead...