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StefanAC
10
Jul 27, 2019
@CEE_TEE I'm the owner of a Massdrop x Airist Audio R-2R DAC (SN: 00111) and a Massdrop CTH + SDAC DAC/Amp (SN: 00034). The CTH + SDAC is from the first batch and has a rough, velvet like looking paint that's a dust magnet and shows off fingerprints and contact with fingernails easily. The RDAC on the other hand has a smooth and more glossy paint which is no fingerprint magnet at all. As they are stacked, I don't like the contrasting paint versions at all! From the pictures on Massdrop, both CTH and RDAC looked like painted in the same colour when I joined the drop for the RDAC over a year ago. Is it possible to get both units with the same paintjob? Would a current CTH (without the SDAC) be painted in the style of my CTH + SDAC or like my RDAC?
StefanACIf matching cosmetics is imporant, it should be pretty simple to take the top casing off and respray or powdercoat it.
StefanAC
10
Aug 3, 2019
RockyMountainsUnfortunately, it isn't as easy as that. Firstly, it isn't just the top casing that would need painting but the front and back as well - which would erase all inscriptions. Secondly, dismanteling and painting the case would void the warranty - the RDAC still has 10 months left. Thirdly, the cost penality for buying a new CTH and selling my CTH + SDAC is much smaller than getting both DAC and amp painted or powdercoated. BUT I need confirmation first if the current CTH and the RDAC are painted the same way - as I'm located in Europe, buying and returning isn't as easy as it would be if I were US based. Therefore - can anyone confirm if they are painted the same or not?
Impulses
56
Aug 6, 2019
StefanACGuess I'll be facing this as well, I was in on the first batch of CTHs (no DAC) and on the current Aug 30 Airist RDAC drop... Is it very noticeable from afar? Mine will just be part of a secondary living room setup.
StefanAC
10
Aug 6, 2019
ImpulsesMy headphone setup is in my listening room / private office, right next to my Mac. As long as there is enough light to work - I easily see the differences in colour and texture from my workplace. With natural lighting, I have no problem seeing the differences from 3 meters away. Anyone from (Mass)Drop who wants to chime in?
Impulses
56
Aug 24, 2019
StefanACYeah that'd bug be some, tho it's not totally uncommon (happened to Schiit at one point with totally different materials as they were in between Modi/Magni revs)... Can't tell how mine will look yet since they sent it FedEx ShortbusPost, as usual, be lucky if I see it before September. >_<
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