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So, is the Concept Active really something "active" or is it merely a concept?
I took a brief listen through Audeze LCD-3 headphones equipped with standard cabling. Despite a lot of groove noiseit may have been the pressingand an inability to deliver the bottom octave with the weight it deserved, the Concept Active package did a beautiful job with strings, and delivered a lovely, airy presentation.
So, is the Concept Active really something "active" or is it merely a concept?
being actively a turntable/phono combo, I believe. But I like the idea behind the concept: "Don't worry about what phono stage or headphone amp to buy, get both for free when you purchase a Clearaudio turntable!" Sounds simple, and fun.
Sounds simple, and fun.
Yes but not unprecedented.
And, I guess, it is active by the reverse analogy with "active" loudspeakers.