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    Post Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Since there was some Audeze talk just a short while ago, I thought people might be interested in hearing about the new Audeze CRBN (pronounced carbon) electrostatic headphones. They're using charged carbon nanotubes instead of deposited laminate, based on technology they originally developed to allow the use of headphones inside MRI machines. The CRBN uses a STAX-compatible 5-pin cable for use with (max) 580V electrostatic amplifiers.
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Nice! MSRP? What’s that headphone amp in the picture?


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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    I had recently noticed these.... I wonder how they compare to the Dan Clark Audio's Voce?

    Then again I do not have an electrostatic amplifier anyway .
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Nice! MSRP? What’s that headphone amp in the picture?


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    $4500... is that a Blue Hawaii? Hmmm... .

    Just checked, yea, it is a Blue Hawaii!

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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    $4500... is that a Blue Hawaii? Hmmm... .

    Just checked, yea, it is a Blue Hawaii!

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    Go for it Randy, Blue Hawaii & these new headphones its only a little over $10k
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    Go for it Randy, Blue Hawaii & these new headphones its only a little over $10k
    Hehe... I wish ... I would probably go with the Dan Clark's first though . When do you get yours?
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    I'll be ordering one soon, paired with the STAX SRM-T8000 which I already have here.
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Looks pretty cool. I'm in.
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    Hehe... I wish ... I would probably go with the Dan Clark's first though . When do you get yours?
    Only after the lottery and we know the odds of that LOL
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    ... I don't think I would change my headphone setup even if I won the lottery ... well I might get a pair of the Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC cans for use at home and keep my Diana Phi for portable use only . I like the Woo WA22 2nd gen that much!
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    Re: Audeze CRBN (Carbon) Announced

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    ... I don't think I would change my headphone setup even if I won the lottery ... well I might get a pair of the Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC cans for use at home and keep my Diana Phi for portable use only . I like the Woo WA22 2nd gen that much!
    If I actually won the big lottery, I think I would just have my fav artist just come play at the house. LOL
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