[Alarickc]

For those that where wondering:

I just recieved notice that Abyss is ready to upgrade my Phi CC to the new TC drivers. I shipped them off yesterday. I am beyond excited to hear what they've done with the new driver tech.

 

[jlbrach]

you will be pleased although the phi is no slouch...what are they charging for this upgrade?

 

[Alarickc]

I'm not sure what they would charge (From previous comments I'd guess ~$1750-$2500 if the offer it more generally). I purchased my CC a few weeks before the TC came out, so Joe was kind enough to upgrade mine free of charge. It's a large part of the reason (beyond the incredible sound quality) that I'm going to order a custom-color Diana Phi in another week or so; Abyss understands that they are selling ultra-premium luxury goods by any definition, and have the customer service to back that up. I wish I could say that about more companies, but I'm glad I can tell anyone that Abyss will take care of you.

 

[tholt]

Can someone quickly test these 2 tracks and let me know if you have the same issues? 1- The Garden (Artist: Brad Mehldau / Album: Finding Gabriel) and 2 - Winston Churchill's Boy (Artist: Benjamin Clementine / Album: At Least For Now). The vibration appears right in the first minute of the song.

Yep, no vibration issues for me either. Phi CC. Hope you get it sorted quickly w/Abyss' help.

Side note -- digging that B Clementine album. Well recorded.

 

[tholt]

what are they charging for this upgrade?

I was told $1750 and a 4-5 month wait.

 

[Litlgi74]

I was told $1750 and a 4-5 month wait.

Me too.

 

[matthewhypolite]

I was told $1750 and a 4-5 month wait.

That's very generous considering you're getting an entirely new headphone. The phi upgrade cost 1500 and that was a straight driver swap into existing chassis

 

[tholt]

That's very generous considering you're getting an entirely new headphone. The phi upgrade cost 1500 and that was a straight driver swap into existing chassis

New headphone? I thought the TC was also a straight driver swap into the existing CC chassis

 

[matthewhypolite]

New headphone? I thought the TC was also a straight driver swap into the existing CC chassis

As far as I'm aware some of the internal dimensions are different, that was the reason given for upgrades not being available for the masses and only reserved for recent cc purchases?

Unless I'm mistaken but that's what I remeber from the TC launch. I sold my cc and bought a new TC for this reason.

 

[tholt]

If anyone has done the upgrade, would be good to shed some light here.

I guess i'd be surprised if I received back all new headphones, but I certainly wouldn't complain!

 

[Mikey99]

I just picked up this stand, custom-made for the AB-1266. My local dealer (Headphone Auditions, in Amsterdam) worked with Room’s Audio to develop it.

 

[FLTWS]

As far as I'm aware some of the internal dimensions are different, that was the reason given for upgrades not being available for the masses and only reserved for recent cc purchases?

Unless I'm mistaken but that's what I remeber from the TC launch. I sold my cc and bought a new TC for this reason.

That's what I remember as well, so decided to stay with my Phi with purchased CC pads added on afterwards.

I rented a TC for about 3 weeks after it was introduced and did a write up posted to this thread some months back comparing the two..

 

[Litlgi74]

New headphone? I thought the TC was also a straight driver swap into the existing CC chassis

My email to Abyss with similar questions...

My question:

Maybe a silly question... Do you replace anything other than the drivers? Wondering if you update the badging near the drivers changes to read total consciousness? Does the warranty extend?

Abyss response:

. The driver consists of the entire black baffle assembly so yes it reads like a new set. Warranty on the drivers is one year, or any extended warranty it may have, whichever is longer.

 

[Litlgi74]

I just picked up this stand, custom-made for the AB-1266. My local dealer (Headphone Auditions, in Amsterdam) worked with Room’s Audio to develop it.

Very nice... Is it available to purchase?

 

[Mikey99]

Very nice... Is it available to purchase?

Yes it is. I believe it is exclusive to Headphone Auditions at this time.