[HiGHFLYiN9]

I picked up some "Hammered" type spray paint and some 220 grit sandpaper for the aluminum cover, anyone foresee any problems with painting it? 

 

[tdogzthmn]

Yes I have a kit with the revised manual, and I did post my problem on the bottlehead forum but I was still unable to rectify the problem.  Its at a local repair shop now and the guy said he would have it back to me later this week.

 

[Todd R]

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I picked up some "Hammered" type spray paint and some 220 grit sandpaper for the aluminum cover, anyone foresee any problems with painting it? 

I always use hammertone paint, it works fine, but sticks better if you shoot a layer of primer & sand it before putting on the color.

 

[scompton]

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Has anyone used K-701/2s with this amp?  If so, what is your experience?

I believe this is designed for higher impedance cans and the SEX is designed for low impedance cans.

 

[apatN]

What do I have to do to make this work @ 220v?

 

[apatN]

Doh never mind...

 

[burgunder]

You just have to order the kit with the correct transformer, you will find the option for a 240 VAC transformer at the buttom of the page for the Crack were you can order the kit.
 
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What do I have to do to make this work @ 220v?

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Thanks for the suggestion Todd, I snagged some metal primer. The Queen said mine is finally shipping out, I'm getting a bit anxious
 

 

[Todd R]

Guys,
Grab the Speedball upgrade too.
I listened for 6 hrs straight after I got it installed, a real good sign that something is sounding very right!

 

[Canuck57]

 
I rec'd my built Crack with the speedball upgrade and I'm really impressed with the sound. My T1s sound GREAT with it, it drives them with no problem at all. I haven't heard a stock Crack so I can't comment on the impact of speedball upgrade. Sounds like it has a huge impact as Todd R indicated above.

 

[druelle]

@Canuck57
 
If you don't mind could I ask you a few questions regarding the Crack and your setup?  I've noticed in your sig that one of your sources is the Compass. Have you tried feeding the Compass into the Crack?  If so, how were the results?
 
Also, just wondering if you could give a few comments comparing the Crack to the DV337 (if you still use it, that is) with the HD650s. It looks like our setups are relatively similar (I'm still using the DV336 but was super close to ordering the DV337 before discovering the Crack) and would love to hear your comments.
 
I ordered the Crack about a week ago with the speedball upgrade, but the Bottlehead crew is still awaiting the wood bases for the Crack and backordered parts for the speedball. The wait is killing me!

 

[tdogzthmn]

My Crack went into the shop for a check-up and I decided to get the speedball installed because it seems inevitable!  I would be curious to see this amp compared to something much more expensive such as the DNA Sonett.

 

[tdogzthmn]

I have my amp back and running!  It sounds fantastic so far and I am very pleased.  I have been letting it run to burn in a bit but I have also been sneaking listens while it plays.  So far I have been mostly using my K400 which sounds incredible!  I can now fully appreciate this under rated headphone.  

 

[Todd R]

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I have my amp back and running!  It sounds fantastic so far and I am very pleased.  I have been letting it run to burn in a bit but I have also been sneaking listens while it plays.  So far I have been mostly using my K400 which sounds incredible!  I can now fully appreciate this under rated headphone.  

Great.
I'm curious, what was wrong with it?
 

 

[tdogzthmn]

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Great.
I'm curious, what was wrong with it?
 

It had some cold solder connections and a bad LED diode.  I also got the speedball installed while it was on the bench.  I have been feeding it lots of CDs and DVD-A and the results are fantastic.