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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #40 on: May 24, 2015, 08:08:47 AM »

Of course. What do you want to know? Mine are modded though, so maybe that's not as useful.


Would be very useful. Just thoughts on the pairing in general. Maybe more specifically, what do you think about this SS pairing compared to say something like a lower cost tube amp like the Valhalla 2? I know it's probably apples to oranges and not a great comparison but any thoughts on the pairing would be great.
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #41 on: May 24, 2015, 06:49:44 PM »

I posted this over at HF:

Only four months to go to find the perfect DAC to complement the new Cavalli Liquid Carbon amp. My own personal wishlist:
 
1. Transportable (maybe even portable). No bigger than the Liquid Carbon
2. Balanced output. Dual 3-pin XLR would be best, but in a pinch, any balanced output will do
3. USB input
4. Coax input (to use with Fiio DAPs)
5. Optical input (to use with A&K DAPs)
6. Under $1000. Under $600 would be even better
7. Personally, I am ambivalent about DSD (I have some and use the AK240 for it). YMMV
 
I have lots of good DAPs and several good DAC/AMP combos, but very little experience with stand-alone DACs other than the SCHIIT Modi.
 
So, I need your help guys. We only have 4 months!


I got some good suggestions. Some were too large or too heavy or too expensive or were missing one or more inputs or were too expensive or weren't balanced. The ones that look interesting to me, so far, are the Emotive Stealth DC-1, Schiit Gungnir w/USB and NAD D1050.  I will be using this DAC and LC with these headphones: LCD-X, LCD-2.2, HD800, HD650, HD600, HE-5, HE-4, Alpha Dog, RS1i, RS2e, Z7, FAD PHVI.

I am hoping that you guys have some thoughts on my wishlist and the suggestions from HF.
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #42 on: May 24, 2015, 09:15:25 PM »

Wait til you have it, buy the best DAC you can afford then
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #43 on: May 25, 2015, 06:39:14 AM »

ZD, you did listen to the LC right? If so, did you use the Yggy with it or was it a different DAC?

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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #44 on: May 25, 2015, 03:38:33 PM »

I did not get a real listen to it. It was hooked up to the Hugo TT so I didn't have a basis for comparison. I don't like auditioning gear like that. It's why I only compared geek out v2 > leckerton vs the Hugo TT headphone output.
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #45 on: May 26, 2015, 03:33:17 AM »

I posted this over at HF:

Only four months to go to find the perfect DAC to complement the new Cavalli Liquid Carbon amp. My own personal wishlist:
 
1. Transportable (maybe even portable). No bigger than the Liquid Carbon
2. Balanced output. Dual 3-pin XLR would be best, but in a pinch, any balanced output will do
3. USB input
4. Coax input (to use with Fiio DAPs)
5. Optical input (to use with A&K DAPs)
6. Under $1000. Under $600 would be even better
7. Personally, I am ambivalent about DSD (I have some and use the AK240 for it). YMMV
 
I have lots of good DAPs and several good DAC/AMP combos, but very little experience with stand-alone DACs other than the SCHIIT Modi.
 
So, I need your help guys. We only have 4 months!


I got some good suggestions. Some were too large or too heavy or too expensive or were missing one or more inputs or were too expensive or weren't balanced. The ones that look interesting to me, so far, are the Emotive Stealth DC-1, Schiit Gungnir w/USB and NAD D1050.  I will be using this DAC and LC with these headphones: LCD-X, LCD-2.2, HD800, HD650, HD600, HE-5, HE-4, Alpha Dog, RS1i, RS2e, Z7, FAD PHVI.

I am hoping that you guys have some thoughts on my wishlist and the suggestions from HF.

It doesn't come close to checking all the boxes on your wish-list, but I am going to use the Resonessence Concero with the Carbon.
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #46 on: May 26, 2015, 03:45:54 AM »

Way out of your stipulated price range, but I'm planning on listening to Yggdrasil through the LC.  I've heard the Gungnir and think it's wonderful.  Plus, upgrades are on the way.  Schiit is future-proof.
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #47 on: May 26, 2015, 06:27:47 PM »

Would be very useful. Just thoughts on the pairing in general. Maybe more specifically, what do you think about this SS pairing compared to say something like a lower cost tube amp like the Valhalla 2? I know it's probably apples to oranges and not a great comparison but any thoughts on the pairing would be great.

Sorry to interrupt, but I have the exact same question.
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #48 on: June 02, 2015, 06:02:41 AM »

Of course. What do you want to know? Mine are modded though, so maybe that's not as useful.


Yes, impressions please! Quick comparison vs Black Widow?
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Re: Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon - pre-order
« Reply #49 on: June 02, 2015, 06:15:21 AM »

Yes, impressions please! Quick comparison vs Black Widow?

BW is more resolving, more holographic, more layered, more articulate of micro dynamics, signature is on the neutral/warmish side wrt treble control and smoothness.

Carbon is a richer, fuller sound with bigger bass impact and presence. Not overly colored as some impressions might lead on, but tastefully done. It is not slow, congested, muddy or smeared. It's a more laid back overall tone with a more energetic macro dynamic presence if that makes sense.

Think Chateaubriand with Bernaise versus Texas Brisket and espresso BBQ sauce.

I think it would come down to what headphone you prefer, why, and what you are hoping to get out of it. Also how capable your DAC and source are.
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