Loaner: RD-X (rhythmdevils modded Audeze LCD-X)

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  1. rhythmdevils

    rhythmdevils MOT: rhythmdevils audio

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    sure! :) location?

    edit. Never mind I got it from the LauX thread
     
  2. dBel84

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    Great to see so much interest in RDs work , he is truly the master of perfection when it comes to modding planars.

    I have had the pleasure and good fortune to hear a few of his mods in development and it is without question that if I hear one of his mods next to my own, I am left wondering how he managed to create the balance where I failed. The answer of course is that he has exceptional ears ( he does all this by ear ) and he is relentless in his pursuit for the optimal materials for each element of the process. This takes an incredible amount of commitment to the art, not to mention time, financially supporting the R&D ( I am sure there is a scattered wasteland of ortho carcasses left in his wake ) and last but by no means least, a passion for what he does.

    sign up at your own risk as it will cost you for you will not be able to live without an RD modded ortho :bow:

    ..dB
     
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    In for LCD-X only plz! Will compare to my stock 4z.

    Los Angeles, CA
     
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    Definitely in for LCD-X only (have a Bakoon HPA-21 and Focal Arche to drive them)!

    Los Angeles
     
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    LCD-X only (will be driven by the Liquid Crimson)

    Orange County
     
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    I’ll join for both, will be nice to hear the LCD-X for a more extended listening session.
     
  8. rhythmdevils

    rhythmdevils MOT: rhythmdevils audio

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    You sure you don’t want both in case? Like I said the Liquid Fire and Liquid Glass didn’t do them justice. And the Crimson is a better LF. I’m certainly hoping the Crimson sounds great though as I’m trying to source one to find out :)
     
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    I'm OK - as much as I liked the Liquid Gold (original) - it was way too much of the Cavalli sound for me to use for critical listening / evaluations. Crimson definitely has it, but to me, its noticibly less. What I really need to do is trying something with a high current like the Bakoon though...

    And no, I will not be subtly influenced into selling my Crimson right now ;)
     
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    I think the original Liquid Gold and Liquid Gold X are different beasts. But that’s fine it’s up to you. Hence the two lists. :)
     
  11. Josh Schor

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    I am interested in the headphones LCD-x only, I have the Studio B which I am changing to 2a3 tubes, if this is a good match please include me in this loaner program
     
  12. loadexfa

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    I'd recommend trying the LauX too, so far I haven't liked any Audeze from the Stratus which I believe is the same topology as the Studio B (SET). It doesn't have the ability to make them come alive like a SS amp can.
     
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    I would be interested. I am on the LauX tour as well don't mind hearing them separate or together

    San Francisco
     
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    You want to hear them together. ;)
     
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    I'm interested! LCD-X only. Located in San Francisco.

    EDIT: If it's easier to get the LauX at the same time vs. decoupling then tour with LauX will be fine too. Otherwise I'd be driving with a Jot2 & RME ADI-2 Pro.
     
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    If Studio B is not a great match I will pass on this
    best
     
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    I'm in for both.
     
  18. rhythmdevils

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    Can I sign you up for both the LCD-X and LauX amp? No one knows if the studio B is a good match. I’m the first and only person to report these synergy issues and it could just be me being super sensitive. Note that at a mini meet both @loadexfa and @CEE TEE preferred the Liquid Glass over the LauX with my modded Audeze’s.

    So if you sign up for both you can try them on your Studio B and if something doesn’t sound right you can check how they sound on the LauX.

    This will help us figure out synergy with Audeze headphones and give you a good chance to hear them.
     
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    Switched to both! :)
     
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    sounds good yes to both please
     

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