lenticularis Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) Item: Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid (CTH) Headphone Amp Location: Canberra Price: $240 incl. postage Item Condition: 9/10 Reason for selling: Recouping $ Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: I've had this amplifier for about a year. I've driven both Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX and Nuraphones (corded) through it, either streaming Spotify and Tidal, or CDs played through a desktop Teac DR-L700. Recently also used with a Schiit Modi 3 DAC. It comes with the original switched mode PSU with a US form-factor prongs. It's my first valve-based / hybrid unit. Its character is both detailed, with a revealing soundstage, but also has that softer relaxing valve character that makes extended listening a pleasure. Valve-swapping ('tube-rolling') is of course possible with this. The fit and finish of the CTH are exemplary and its neat dimensions means that it doesn't occupy much desk-space. The surface finish is a satin black that doesn't mark easily from fingers. The connections have a quality feel also. It has both a normal 6.3mm jack and a balanced (4 pin XLR) connection. The original packaging is good quality and makes for easy and secure posting. Drop (formerly known as Massdrop) current pricing is US$250 plus shipping and of cpurse the Gerry Harvey import tax (10% or so). Useful links: Head-Fi link Massdrop link Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.s Edited December 2, 2019 by lenticularis Withdrawing from sale - keeping the little beauty!
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