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this question gets asked often. i'm always perplexed by it. if you are considering a GSX, most or all of your headphones should be balanced as well. If you're not going balanced, then a GSX is probably not the best use of funds.
When he announced the gs-x, Justin said that it would be a step up from the GS-1, even single ended. He made it balanced because the cost increase from single ended to differential wasn't really significant compared to the increase in cost compared to the GS-1. So even if you're not prepared to go balanced at this point, the GS-X is still supposed to be an improvement ove the GS-1.
Whether this is true or not is a matter you should judge for yourself, however. Everyones ears work differently, so you should listen, and decide on your own.
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mac mini -> apogee duet -> tooleaudio balanced mosfet amp -> grado/headphile zebra hf1s
tooleaudio denon dvd2900 -> tooleaudio balanced mosfet amp -> grado/headphile zebra hf1s
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I have GSX now and I also had in the past GS-1, G-Lite (2x) and G-Lite V2 SE. Among all HeadAmp's dynamic amp products, GSX sounds most extended and smooth...even in single ended mode.
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Vcoheda, it is true. It only makes sense to balance all the headphones. It's just I don't know if I am ready to balance my beautiful RS-1's. HD600 on the other hand...
Originally Posted by vcoheda
this question gets asked often. i'm always perplexed by it. if you are considering a GSX, most or all of your headphones should be balanced as well. If you're not going balanced, then a GSX is probably not the best use of funds.
GSX Single-ended...
Linear Mode
