Is the crackatwoa worth the upgrade if you are going to use HD650's

[johnsonad]

I don't own a crack but do have a C2A and love it.  Should have purchased one years ago....

 

[Sp33ls]

I will say that my modded HD600/C2A combo and my HD800/Mainline combo are equal. Both of these combos are better than matching the HD800 with C2A or the HD600 with the Mainline.  This is of course based on my music preferences.  The 650 sounds amazing with the C2A also, I just really love this modded 600.

Just recently obtained a pair of HD800S, and tried them with my C2A. Sounded great.

What did you notice the C2A was lacking when paired with the HD800? You have the non-S?

 

[smodtactical]

I’ve got two modified Cracks and a modified C2A.  All have approximately the same mods.  I have two pair of the Hd650, original and the HD6xx.

So I’ve got some listening experience with all of those.

The C2A is better.  Not by leaps and bounds but cleaner and maybe a bit clearer with just a bit of freq extension on both ends.

There are still days I like to throw the cans on a crack - there is magic there!

If you can swing it go C2A, you’ll enjoy the ride!

Does the C2A have that richness and full midrange that the basic Crack OTL without speedball has? (I have not heard speedball).