Personal Loaner: ECP Black Diamond and Walnut Proto-stack (green acrylic version)

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  1. Ksorota

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    Hello SBAF,

    With the help of another audio enthusiast I was able to get the ECP Black Diamond Proto and Walnut Proto back together as a stack again. I have owned this for a few months and really like the combo but also have been enjoying the SW51+ and because a few have expressed interest in hearing it I thought I would loan it out on a small tour.

    Included are the two units, two power cords and a set of wywire blue RCA's that are the loosest fitting set I have on hand. Going to keep this to friends only.

    This stack is a very clean sounding setup. It is a great match for The ESX900, Focal Clear, and HD650. I spend a little time on the ETA Supra/Mini and was very thoroughly enjoying it. The Walnut DAC is not as vibrant as the X.3 version, but it is very resolving, just a bit more laid back. The Black Diamond is also very resolving but missing the ultimate stage depth of the 3F or SW51+ even. The overall feel is of a clean, clear sense of resolution that is not exaggerated in any way. micro over macro.

    Black Diamond on 3F.jpeg


    Walnut Proto.jpeg

    Note: The acrylic cases are delicate and could break, I have already been advised to be gentle as the casework can shatter and is not replaceable.
    The RCA and headphone out panels flex a bit when plugging into them…just be cautious in doing so please.

    The rub of this tour is that this gear is not available for purchase. For that reason, only those interested in hearing for the sake of hearing should participate. I don’t have a hard number in mind, but less that 10 makes sense to me.

    A few days before you're due to mail it off to the next person, please PM them to get their mailing address so we can avoid unnecessary delays. Thank y'all for signing up, and I'm looking forward to hearing impressions! When you ship the DAC to the next person, please provide tracking to the recipient and update this thread. Ship via UPS or FedEx only with insurance of $1000. The stack is a bit rare at this point ;)

    Impressions thread created: TBD

    Thank you to all that are interested! Looking forward to hearing more impressions.
     
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    and yet you are willing to loan these out and subject them to shipping? :eek:
     
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    That's awesome that you've reunited them. I recall them being for sale maybe 5-6 years back and thought I should buy them. Didn't know the Black Diamond and Walnut were ever separated. As an unabashed ECP fan, this pair should be heard!
     
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    I believe this personal loaner is closed. Can someone please confirm?
     
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    Yes it should be closed- since I own it right now. It ended, sold to a different member, and then sold to me.
     
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