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When is the Liquid Gold being released by Monoprice?
The million dollar question. I will be buying one for sure, if and when they get released.When is the Liquid Gold being released by Monoprice?
The date for the Liquid Gold X (and the Liquid Platinum DAC) was just pushed back once again to 7/10. My interest in the LGX is only academic ATM (I just got the LP this week) but I am planning to get a new DAC shortly was intrigued by the balanced DAC which (at $500) would be (I think) the cheapest DAC using the new AKM 4499 chip. But it's extremely unlikely that it will be available on 7/10 and I'd wager no time soon.The million dollar question. I will be buying one for sure, if and when they get released.
Of course, the LP isn't really a $500 amp since it is not only closely based on a roughly $3K amp from a boutique seller with a few corners cut, but originally sold for $700-800; the latter is still listed as the MSRP. I'm sure economies of scale, since Monoprice undoubtedly sold vastly more of these than Cavalli Audio ever did or could, and savings from Chinese manufacture, figure prominently too. Why it is so cheap ATM, or whether the price cut is temporary or not, only Monoprice knows.
The power supply upgrade has been tested to make no measurable and audible improvement to the sound.My view is from a different peak.
The LP is not a Crimson or Gold, (obviously) and I would not think about what it once cost, or what its stablemates once cost, when judging it today. Yesterday is just of historical interest. Now, years after it was first put on the market, the LP is $500 "new," and has been for a pretty long time. That $500 buys an audio component that is highly capable and holds its own against other HP amps. Its tubes are plentiful and do not cost more than my car. (I don't have a car, but you know what I mean)
Not everyone likes the LP, that's cool; it could use a better power supply but...
"Well done, Dr. C."
All the best
The power supply upgrade has been tested to make so measurable and audible improvement to the sound.
So no requirement for a beefy power supply.
Iam just amazed at the amount of power and control the amp has and I look in disgust to the slim power cable, how on earth can do much power be drawn through such a tiny cable.
As for the sound of the amp and whether others like it or not, I would laugh at them as I have “ arguably “ on e of the best headphones currently available the Abyss AB-1266 and out of the few amps I have tried the Liquid Platinum trumps them by a mile.
It may be improved by the WA33 or the WA 234 Mono Blocks but that’s not a realistic amp choice.
Got the LP in a swap deal from another head-fier yesterday. At the same time, the Elegia’s arrived as well. So I’m putting them through some burn-in.
I don’t like the sound of the stock tubes. Can anyone suggest a set of tubes that’ll get me more details, has good dynamics, clarity and bass punch? It’ll be greatly appreciated!
Got the LP in a swap deal from another head-fier yesterday. At the same time, the Elegia’s arrived as well. So I’m putting them through some burn-in.
I don’t like the sound of the stock tubes. Can anyone suggest a set of tubes that’ll get me more details, has good dynamics, clarity and bass punch? It’ll be greatly appreciated!
May I know whether I need to get matched pair for lp? ThanksAbsolutely, Schiit Audio products are well designed.
If you hear anything better in future, remember to upgrade the DAC and not the amp.
Also buy the most expensive headphones you can afford, that will make the most improvement in the sound and the Liquid Platinum can drive them all.
Potentially get some Gold Lion 6922’s or some Amperex 7308 tubes and your set.
Let me poke my nose it here -- I really like all the Siemens NOS tubes I've gotten: E88CC, E188CC, CCa. All have the same general character and excel in the 'bass punch' area. In addition, the CCa (the most expensive of course) are brilliant in all areas. I do also really enjoy the sound of my NOS Brimar CV-2492. Not quite as warm/bassy, but not deficient in that area. They bring great air to the headstage, while also being the most detailed of any tubes I have tried. I've also tried some recommended Amperex tubes, but really the Siemens and Brimar are the only tubes which get any time..
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Also:
- LCMusicLover voted for the Siemens E188CC
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mon...platinum-by-alex-cavalli.876406/post-15628641
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The Sylvania 6922 D Getters fit the bill, as well as Brimar CV2492. The stock tubes did nothing for me, as well.Got the LP in a swap deal from another head-fier yesterday. At the same time, the Elegia’s arrived as well. So I’m putting them through some burn-in.
I don’t like the sound of the stock tubes. Can anyone suggest a set of tubes that’ll get me more details, has good dynamics, clarity and bass punch? It’ll be greatly appreciated!
Plus, they lift the tubes out of the amp, allowing a bit more cooling, so the amp doesn't get quite as hotGet 12au7 to 6922 adapters folks. Tubes are cheaper and superior to 6922/e88cc/CCa.