The GS-1 Thread - Page 21

I think Justin mentioned you get better performance with low sensitivity headphones and less chance of clipping - even though I don't listen all that loud to even come close to inducing clipping it's pretty awesome if you ask me

Mr.Sneis,

Did he give you an ETA on the GS-X yet?

No but if he did do you honestly think it would be accurate?  ;)

Justin, what is the point of putting in the new modules into older units if there is not additional voltage output?  also, can V2s or V2SEs be updated too?

I think Justin mentioned you get better performance with low sensitivity headphones and less chance of clipping - even though I don't listen all that loud to even come close to inducing clipping it's pretty awesome if you ask me

if there's no additional output how is there less chance of clipping?

if an amp has a max voltage swing of lets say 20V, that is with no load.  You also need to know the max voltage swing with a load connected.

Which could be something like:

300 ohms - 18V

100 ohms - 15V

32 ohms - 10V

8 ohms - 4V

in this case, your voltage swing is limited by the current capability of the amplifier.  increasing the current the amp can deliver will increase the number of volts before clipping into the headphone load.

I've had the prototype circuit boards for the new GS-X for a little while now.  Just waiting for the custom heatsinks for the new amp modules (should be here in the next couple of days) and then I can power it up.

I've had the prototype circuit boards for the new GS-X for a little while now.  Just waiting for the custom heatsinks for the new amp modules (should be here in the next couple of days) and then I can power it up.

Everything for the new GS-X up and running now.  Still dont have the custom heatsinks for the new amp modules, which is why you see screws sticking up out of the module boards as temporary crappy heatsinks.