New Concert Fidelity CF-080 LSX2-V2
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Likewise on feet, I tend to use a simple turned stainless footer, retro fit table on the newer style casework. We tried various aftermarket footers under the pre and DAC, with varying degrees of success, but have not yet used the hrs nimbus that seem to be popular here..
The supplied feet are intended to be temporary hence being easily removable, I'll post a pic of the feet I use in the morning..
The supplied feet are intended to be temporary hence being easily removable, I'll post a pic of the feet I use in the morning..
Great!...having looked at the interior shots which also show the thickness of the metal, I also think the double-thickness HRS large damper or the Artesania damper could potentially be excellent as well.
Great stuff...look forward to your findings. Both the hrs dampers and to a small degree more, the Artesania dampers seem to still shimmer, and as a result, the signal seems to concentrate, solidify. Weights alone do not do this. But heavy weight (20-28kg or 44-60 lbs) applied on top of one of these dampers has done this quite successfully on amp and sub in my system.
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Slight change: Instead of polished granite which was taking longer to source, I found a manufacturer who produces scale weights for scientific use...and got 3 2nd-hand solid brass (10kg) 22-pound weights...high polished and quite beautiful...for 80% off...each now on top of a Stillpoint Ultra 5 on top of the sub...finally no rattles even at high bass volume!!!...with a 20kg (44-pound) one resting on Artesania damper on top of the Gryphon).
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Hey Bebop,
As yet there are only a small quantity of BD versions built, (I'll check how many today) but Powder1 added a post to the Audiogon thread with his impressions, but you may have read it? Teajay also is about to try the upgrade as a comparison too, I'm sure he will add his finding's when he is ready..
As yet there are only a small quantity of BD versions built, (I'll check how many today) but Powder1 added a post to the Audiogon thread with his impressions, but you may have read it? Teajay also is about to try the upgrade as a comparison too, I'm sure he will add his finding's when he is ready..
Hey Joe, how are you? Long time no hear. Anyways, still have mine. Trouble free and still tube rolling. Favorite still is the Mullard cv4003. I love this pre!
Hi Joe,
I got mine updated by Tsuda-san with some new boards ( it think apart from 1 or 2 he changed all of them) and upgrades to the volume control probably 6-9 months ago.
He said it was the final step in refinement and upgrade possible to this pre-amp. He knew of nothing more that he could do to make it any better. It was the final chapter.
From what I heard the first minute that I placed it into the system was the extension on the top end. Just brilliant. All the smaller clicks that were present in the volume control when turning it just disappeared. More darker backgrounds.
I was so satisfied and glad I took the step.
G'day Paul,
Having tried quite a few, I finally settled in using the Phillips SQ ECC186 for the output stage.
Best
Neville
Hi Jim,
Doing well, thank you. So happy you like the CF pre. I've been reading about them and like what I see.
Doing well, thank you. So happy you like the CF pre. I've been reading about them and like what I see.
Thank you so much for your opinion. I am sure it's wonderful. I am thinking about demoing one.
Would you consider this preamp on the warmer or cooler side of neutral? I am looking for a single ended preamp and my preference is for a little warmth/sweetness.
In my opinion, it is neither cool or warm. It is a mirror of what one's source is. What is in the recording and and the sound of the DAC (in my case), that is what one hears. It is very transparent, as stated. However, I have found tube rolling does effect the sound on a small scale. For a heavenly midrange, I have the Mullard CV 4003. For a tiny bit more top end, then the Radiotechnique/Philips 12AU7. I do not detect any hint of "sweetness".
Joe,
Jim has summarised the LSX2 as I would, given a well set up source, it offers an open window to the source material. Sonic preferences can be set via the two 12AU7 or derivatives on the rear panel. If you demo one, it takes 40 minutes to clear upon switch on, the tubes sockets are a tight fit so don't be alarmed, a good tube to start with for you may be something like an RCA clear top or Mazda 6189. Any 12AU7 intended for industrial use seems to fare well in this pre, the 5814's/CV4003/7316 being often favourites.
Many owners stop thinking pre amps after buying the LSX2 btw..
Jim has summarised the LSX2 as I would, given a well set up source, it offers an open window to the source material. Sonic preferences can be set via the two 12AU7 or derivatives on the rear panel. If you demo one, it takes 40 minutes to clear upon switch on, the tubes sockets are a tight fit so don't be alarmed, a good tube to start with for you may be something like an RCA clear top or Mazda 6189. Any 12AU7 intended for industrial use seems to fare well in this pre, the 5814's/CV4003/7316 being often favourites.
Many owners stop thinking pre amps after buying the LSX2 btw..
Thank you you for your thoughts and additional information. I do see many owners settling down for the long run with this preamp. That is extremely comforting and says a lot about it.
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