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@Hansotek any thoughts on the ALO Continental V5 vs the Liquid Spark? I've got a pair of Cascades that can get a bit too wooly when plugged directly into my phone (LG V35), and I thought a dedicated amp might do them some good. I'm a sucker for tubes, but the Liquid Spark almost sounds too good to pass up. The CV5 can be had new for $399 right now, so it's a bit more, but it seems like a good piece of gear, particularly for on-the-go. If the Spark sounds that much better, though, I may just go that way. I'd be going iDSD BL -> amp -> Cascade, and I'd also be using Lyra II's out of whichever I get sometimes, too.
Thanks!
I have not compared the Continental V5 to the Spark, no. I will say, I love the sound of the iDSD BL > Spark > Cascade chain. Great synergy. I remember the first time I heard the CV5 thinking that I would be interested to know how it compares to the Spark, since they were both slotted to be portables at the time. So maybe get both and tell me how that comparison sounds? Scope out the return policies on them. Seems like a low-risk experiment, as you should be able to recoup costs via return or second-hand sale.