[Zachik]

Personally I'm picking up both....was always curious of the Liquid Carbon but could never justify $800 on the second run, and didn't take the jump into hi-fi until this year, by that time LC was discontinued. Still going with CTH due to the very good tube implementation, could be a match made in heaven with my HD 6XXs on the way, and could help curb the treble peak at 8-10K on my TH-X00s.

Already on the CTH drop, and considering maybe upgrade to the CTH+SDAC combo.
In addition, might join LCX. Undecided, yet... If sound is as good as LCv2 - then definitely join in addition to CTH!

 

[GuddoggEli]

Already on the CTH drop, and considering maybe upgrade to the CTH+SDAC combo.
In addition, might join LCX. Undecided, yet... If sound is as good as LCv2 - then definitely join in addition to CTH!

I get that the CTH is good. I get that the LCX is good. What does the stack of both get you? Also, adding a dac, how does the CTH+SDAC work? Isn't an USB-only dac?

 

[Zachik]

I get that the CTH is good. I get that the LCX is good. What does the stack of both get you? Also, adding a dac, how does the CTH+SDAC work? Isn't an USB-only dac?

Not going to stack them. For $550 - I can just own both, and move back and forth between them depending on headphone / mood / etc.
Side note: a big advantage of the LCX is the fully balanced architecture.

 

[Josh Englert]

Different sounds...is why...or getting more out the headphones you already own. As far as stacking goes, depends on desk space.

 

[Shetzu]

I would personally stick to the standalone CTH I ordered initially and use any DAC of my preference. To begin with I plan to use it with my MOJO..

 

[Josh Englert]

I would personally stick to the standalone CTH I ordered initially and use any DAC of my preference. To begin with I plan to use it with my MOJO..

Recently joined the Chord Mojo drop on Massdrop...now just have to wait for the standalone CTH to re-drop....I'll be using Mojo with CTH, & Liquid Carbon X until I'm able to purchase a Gumby.

 

[Shetzu]

Recently joined the Chord Mojo drop on Massdrop...now just have to wait for the standalone CTH to re-drop....I'll be using Mojo with CTH, & Liquid Carbon X until I'm able to purchase a Gumby.

All the best.

 

[CarlosUnchained]

I created a separated thread for the Liquid Carbon X, the one I'm more interested in

Here's the link:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/massdrop-x-liquid-carbon-x-discussion.860257/

 

[35FLE]

Has anyone decided to cancel their original CTH purchase and get the LCX?

 

[gearofwar]

How does this amp compare to Audio GD NFB-1AMP . Can anyone here help? Thanks

 

[Zachik]

Has anyone decided to cancel their original CTH purchase and get the LCX?

I for one plan to buy LCv2 or LCX in addition!

 

[GuddoggEli]

Has anyone decided to cancel their original CTH purchase and get the LCX?

Hi! Yes, I canceled my serial numbered CTH order and purchased the LCX (serial numbered).

 

[Zachik]

Hi! Yes, I canceled my serial numbered CTH order and purchased the LCX (serial numbered).

I am curious - why do you care about whether or not your serial number is below 550 ?!

 

[GuddoggEli]

I am curious - why do you care about whether or not your serial number is below 550 ?!

It seems rather niggling to me, but some seem to think the serialized units might be better received in the resale market. In the computer market, I once had an Apple Macintosh with a serial number below 100, and it was bid up nicely on that point alone. Not sure that will work in this market, but why not for the same price?

 

[Jearly410]

I've no need for another dac and am happy to keep my order