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Crack;Bottlehead OTL
Jan 21, 2012 at 9:38 PM Post #1,023 of 12,346
The last piece you need is the Cardas bottlehead cable with right angle termination.  It opens up the detail more, and adds some tightness to the bass.  A worth while upgrade in my opinion.
 
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Spend most of this snowy, day building the Crack.  It sounds great.  Hd600/Crack=special combo. The voltage check was fun.
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Jan 22, 2012 at 12:14 AM Post #1,024 of 12,346
I'm working on the base of mine right now. Just got done with 2 coats of stain. Looks pretty sweet!
 
I can't start work on the electrical portion of the amp until I get the top plate painted but the temperatures in the Midwest haven't been favorable lately. The spray paint can says it needs to be at lease 50 degrees Fahrenheit. :frowning2:
 
Anyone know what could possibly happen if I spray paint the top plate in, say, 30 degree weather?
 
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:34 AM Post #1,025 of 12,346


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tdogzthmn said:
The last piece you need is the Cardas bottlehead cable with right angle termination.  It opens up the detail more, and adds some tightness to the bass.  A worth while upgrade in my opinion.
 


 
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What cable is this you are talking about?  Headphone?  I have Moon Audio Blue Dragon and a Smurf Cardas for the HD.
 
 
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:38 AM Post #1,026 of 12,346

 
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tequilasunriser said:
I'm working on the base of mine right now. Just got done with 2 coats of stain. Looks pretty sweet!
 
I can't start work on the electrical portion of the amp until I get the top plate painted but the temperatures in the Midwest haven't been favorable lately. The spray paint can says it needs to be at lease 50 degrees Fahrenheit. :frowning2:
 
Anyone know what could possibly happen if I spray paint the top plate in, say, 30 degree weather?
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Tried spraying another project in thengarage when it was cold.  Not very, good results.  I painted my plate in the basement withmwindows open and a fan.
 
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:03 PM Post #1,028 of 12,346


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He's talking about the power cable Bottlehead sells. It looks nice :)
 
 
Speaking of which, absolutely beautiful build lex!
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No, he's talking about an HD600/650 cable we used to sell which was a Cardas cable with a right angle Neutrik TRS plug on it made for us by DIY Cable. I keep one on my 600s. The Cardas cable is a very nice upgrade. Andy Regan of Cardas brought by a balanced cable to try out on the HD800s we had at the last RMAF and I thought it was the best sound we heard from them during the show.
 
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:15 PM Post #1,029 of 12,346


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No, he's talking about an HD600/650 cable we used to sell which was a Cardas cable with a right angle Neutrik TRS plug on it made for by DIY Cable. I keep one on my 600s. The Cardas cable is a very nice upgrade. Andy Regan of Cardas brought by a balanced cable to try out on the HD800s we had at the last RMAF and I thought it was the best sound we heard from them during the show.
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Decided to keep the headphone jack where it is.  Ordered a right angle TRS connector to swap on to my Moon-Audio Blue Dragon (DIY) cable.  Easier.
 
 
Jan 22, 2012 at 5:22 PM Post #1,030 of 12,346


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doc b. said:
No, he's talking about an HD600/650 cable we used to sell which was a Cardas cable with a right angle Neutrik TRS plug on it made for us by DIY Cable. I keep one on my 600s. The Cardas cable is a very nice upgrade. Andy Regan of Cardas brought by a balanced cable to try out on the HD800s we had at the last RMAF and I thought it was the best sound we heard from them during the show.
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Yes Doc has the same cable but mine is plain grey without the teckflex jacket.  I would like to know where I can acquire one of the balanced cardas cables for the HD800 which I plan to use it with the future purchase of a smack.  Hopefully it's not too over priced, I was able to get the Cardas cable for the HD600 at $150.  Most cables are priced too high and its not overly complicated to build your own.
 
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Jan 22, 2012 at 5:35 PM Post #1,031 of 12,346
I would imagine the usual Cardas dealers like Music Direct carry the HD800 clear cable. You can also purchase HD800 style connectors from Parts Connexion and build your own. IIRC they are $50 the pair. By the time you purchase premium connectors for both ends, and premium wire, and good quality heat shrink and Tech Flex and solder and then spend the time it takes to terminate the cables in such a way as to make them truly rugged you start to see why some cables go for a fair penny.
 
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