Liquid Carbon

About the Liquid Carbon

The Cavalli Audio Liquid Carbon is a fully discrete, fully balanced headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality sound in a compact and portable chassis. It measures 5 x 7 x 1.75 inches and weighs approximately 1lb 7oz, making it easy to integrate into any audio setup. The amplifier offers a powerful output of about 1.5W into 50 ohms, with an impressively low output impedance (0.12 ohms balanced, 0.08 ohms single-ended), making it suitable for a wide range of headphones from sensitive IEMs to demanding planar models. It features user-selectable gain (1X and 3X) and supports fully balanced or single-ended operation, with inputs including balanced XLR, RCA, and 3.5mm, and outputs including 4-pin XLR, 6.3mm TRS, and a balanced 4-pin RSA jack for IEMs. The amp uses a universal SMPS power supply compatible worldwide and is built with carefully chosen components for durability and sound quality. The Liquid Carbon does not include a built-in DAC, allowing users to pair it with their preferred digital converters. It is praised for its clarity, neutrality, and low noise floor, delivering a clean, detailed sound signature with excellent bass control and musicality. The amp was produced in limited quantities and is no longer manufactured, with a