[sonickarma]

   
Hi Sonickarma
6112 will work with the CDM
Ken

Cv5 ?

 

[KB]

  Cv5 ?

 
Yep, also Cv5.
Ken

 

[mscott58]

Yep, also Cv5.
Ken

Has to be a dual triode. Assume a single triode like the 5719 wouldn't work on the CV5. Right Ken? Cheers

 

[roadpumpkin]

Ken - Would you say the benefits of the balanced out vs SE out still hold even for single ended sources or are they only present when the internal DAC or balanced sources are used?

EDIT for additional color: I'm trying to decide between the CDM and the CV5 to power a set of MrSpeakers Ethers for mostly desktop, around the house use with a tiny bit of (trans)portable use thrown in - e.g., bringing the amp (with or without a Chord Mojo DAC) to the office.

Another advantage of the CDM that I think people kind of over look is the balanced out of the CDM is really something special. Most portable balanced stages are no better that SE out there is no debate with the CDM, the balanced out is far better.

 

[Rei87]

any idea when the CV5 will begin shipping? Wondering if I shd lock down an order, or wait to hear it for myself first haha

 

[KB]

  any idea when the CV5 will begin shipping? Wondering if I shd lock down an order, or wait to hear it for myself first haha

Hey Rei87,
 
These will ship the first week of October, sooner if possible though. Once we start shipping the pre order price will go away.
 
Thank you
 
Ken

 

[lbbef]

Hey Ken,
 
I'll probably be getting my set from my local audio store.
Now really hoping that the Cv5 would ship out early.

 
I was wondering if I could trouble you to post some pictures of the black and silver Cv5s?
I can't really decide what colour to get.

 

[mscott58]

  Hey Ken,
 
I'll probably be getting my set from my local audio store.
Now really hoping that the Cv5 would ship out early.

 
I was wondering if I could trouble you to post some pictures of the black and silver Cv5s?
I can't really decide what colour to get.

There are pictures of both on the ALO site. Here's the link - https://www.aloaudio.com/shop/continental-v5/ 
 
Cheers

 

[KB]

Ken - Would you say the benefits of the balanced out vs SE out still hold even for single ended sources or are they only present when the internal DAC or balanced sources are used?

EDIT for additional color: I'm trying to decide between the CDM and the CV5 to power a set of MrSpeakers Ethers for mostly desktop, around the house use with a tiny bit of (trans)portable use thrown in - e.g., bringing the amp (with or without a Chord Mojo DAC) to the office.

 
I would use the CDM DAC or analog balanced in for the input... The DAC we selected (Wolfson 8741) DAC converts the digits and outputs them in fully balanced out signal, then it of course goes to the balanced headphone stage.
 
Thank you
 
Ken

 

[gr8soundz]

Has anyone who's heard the CV5 also listened to the Fostex HP-V1?

Any comparisons (even from memory)?

 

[Ultrainferno]

listening now with the HD800

 

[Rei87]

listening now with the HD800

Does it maintain that tube sound similar to the Wooaudio WA8 and the CDM? Looking forward to your thoughts haha

 

[mscott58]

Does it maintain that tube sound similar to the Wooaudio WA8 and the CDM? Looking forward to your thoughts haha

In my experience with the prototype it sure does! Cheers

EDIT - Sorry, meant to say compared to my CDM. Only have heard WA8 at a show or two.

 

[Ultrainferno]

CDM yes, WA8 no.

 

[meomap]

CDM yes, WA8 no.

WA8 sounds too much tubey.
CDM takes off the veil when listening to Utopia and Elear.
SF meeting with my own CDM for comparison.