[bahamaman]

. . . arrived this morning! I was like a kid at Christmas, furiously unwrapping, so many layers of protection it was like one of those Russian nesting dolls I thought I'd never get through it all, and then finally . . .

Sorry for the poor quality of my photo. If you want to see something of much better quality, try this link:

Headcode pre-production pic

You want to know the definition of frustration? Your dream amp lands at your door at about the same time when your hearing is impaired by some sort of ridiculous blockage of the eustation tubes! But even with my hearing tainted, I could immediately notice on the inaugural cut (Joe Sample's "Rainbow Seeker") the presence of musical information that hadn't ever revealed itself prior to the Headcode. There appeared as well to be a degree of laser-sharp definition that was lacking in the Benchmark DAC1's very credible internal amp (my point of comparison).

Thanks to Larry and Phil at LaRocco Audio. Larry was more than patient with my many questions and always responded quickly to my emails. I have been completely impressed by his professionalism throughout the entire buying process.

More impressions will have to await the resolution of my medical problem. Because this is so, I am especially excited that a number of you will be able to listen first hand to this beautiful beast at our Ft. Worth meet.

 

[xtreme4099]

good ol imageshack ... yeah cant wait till mines done just need to do the enclosure ... did i mention mine will be 4 inches tall eheh?

 

[Genetic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahamaman More impressions will have to await the resolution of my medical problem. Because this is so, I am especially excited that a number of you will be able to listen first hand to this beautiful beast at our Ft. Worth meet.

At least it's looking superb....must be very frustating indeed.

Get well soon.

Amicalement

 

[bahamaman]

Thanks, Genetic. I go to an ENT Dr. soon for treatment.

xtreme4099 - I guess mine will then be Headcode, Jr.

Can't wait to hear your impressions of the Triad. I haven't yet asked Larry if I could one day upgrade, though at this point that would seem to be overkill.

 

[m0nKeY bUsiNeSs]

Man that is a nice looking amp. I think LaRocco prehaps has the best looking amps around. I love those wire guides; they make the inside look so clean.

 

[Little J040]

Congrats on your new amp! Also like the wire guiding, Overall looks awesome. How does it sound?!

 

[bahamaman]

Little J040 - even though the previously mentioned hearing problems prevent me from posting complete impressions, a night of near non-stop listening has demonstrated that the Headcode has an extraordinary ability to deliver detail on an order I've not previously experienced. At the same time, it never loses its musicality or overall listenability.

Why else would I go to sleep at 11:00 p.m. and awaken at 2:30 in the morning just for the chance to hear more out of this wondrous piece of equipment?

 

[Little J040]

Haha I see you have the Disease too.

Cheers and enjoy!

 

[Canman]

Larry's machined chassis is just beautiful.

 

[gurus]

I should be getting mine today. Will post some impressions shortly.

 

[philodox]

Gorgeous amp bahamaman

We really need to get some comparisons of headcode vs. dynahi.

 

[jpr703]

Sweet looking amp, can't wait to hear the impressions!

 

[bahamaman]

philodox - I would anticipate beginning to see some comparisons about July 24, after gsferrari's Dynahi and my Headcode make a joint appearance at the Fort Worth meet.

 

[philodox]

Excellent.

 

[Genetic]

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Originally Posted by bahamaman (....) after gsferrari's Dynahi and my Headcode make a joint appearance at the Fort Worth meet.....

You will be crushed by the comparaison and later I will buy it from you....

Amicalement