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Crack;Bottlehead OTL
Jul 29, 2011 at 11:37 PM Post #691 of 12,335


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breakfastchef said:
I buit an entire Bottlehead system shortly after building a few CMOY amps. The instructions are very thorough; you just need to learn how to use your soldering iron to make good joints. My Bottlehead system includes two Paramount (mono block amps; one for each channnel), Seduction (phono pre-amp), and Foreplay III (pre-amp) all worked from the start. Follow the directions, take your time and anyone can build a Bottlehead kit.
 
I am smitten by the Crack and long to build one. After selling my HD650's and Woo Audio WA6SE, I still yearn for the times I would have slipped on the headphones and escaped for a little while.
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You owe it to yourself to build the crack breakfastchef.
Sounds like you have a very nice system.
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Aug 2, 2011 at 4:31 AM Post #692 of 12,335
I can't speak for the crack's performance, but all I can say is Elaine and Doc at bottlehead are the best people I've ever dealt with. They responded to all my emails and addressed all the problems I ran into, even though the issues were all caused by me. A fantastic couple (and company) . I would definitely recommend them if you are considering purchasing a diy amp, or anything that they offer.
 
thanks for all the trouble Elaine & Doc :)
 
Aug 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM Post #693 of 12,335


I can back that statement as I spoke to both and they are just plain GREAT!  In fact I told Doc that talking to him is just great as I have spoken to some audio sellers that just thinks that they're a gift to the audio world. One thing's for sure, you don't get my dinero.
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boirefish said:
I can't speak for the crack's performance, but all I can say is Elaine and Doc at bottlehead are the best people I've ever dealt with. They responded to all my emails and addressed all the problems I ran into, even though the issues were all caused by me. A fantastic couple (and company) . I would definitely recommend them if you are considering purchasing a diy amp, or anything that they offer.
 
thanks for all the trouble Elaine & Doc :)
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Aug 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM Post #698 of 12,335
I feed mine with a Fubar II MKII. I'm kind of partial to an NOS DAC. I really like the Fubar for it's versatility. I've rolled a couple different op-amps in it.
 
Aug 30, 2011 at 6:50 PM Post #700 of 12,335
I am almost ready to buy the Crack. How does this work with the shipping? Do I have to wait until they get some in? Also, will the DT880/600 synergize well with the stock Crack?
 
Aug 30, 2011 at 7:36 PM Post #701 of 12,335
You place your order, wait a bit until they have all the parts on stock (if they don't already), then they ship it to you. 
 
It pairs very well with the DT880/600. I used to have one and it sounded good (and this coming from a guy who doesn't like Beyers). 
 
Aug 31, 2011 at 5:23 PM Post #702 of 12,335


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sennheiserhd485 said:
I am almost ready to buy the Crack. How does this work with the shipping? Do I have to wait until they get some in? Also, will the DT880/600 synergize well with the stock Crack?
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Generally it takes 3-4 weeks to get in.
The Crack, in it's stock form, pairs very well with the DT 880/600. I haven't done the speedball upgrade yet, but I did order a coupe AXON 91uF caps and an Alps blue velvet pot yesterday. Speedball will be next. Also thinking of swapping the stock 1/4" jack for a Neutrik locking style.
 
Sep 7, 2011 at 8:26 AM Post #705 of 12,335


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aart said:
Bought a pair of tung sol 5998 tubes.
These work together with the standard (the one that came with the kit) "little" tube, right?
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Correct.  The 5998 tube is equivalent to the 6080 power tube that came in the amp.  6AS7G is another equivalent.
 
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