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GS Solo vs LD MK V (Price/Performance) Amp for HD650

post #1 of 8
6/11/11 at 6:41am
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Hey guys I'm as new as you can be when it comes to headphone amps and the like so please don't crucify me. I've done quite a bit of research and have come to the conclusion that I want a solid state amp for my hd650s.

 

The 2 that I have seen a lot are the Graham Slee Solo and the Little Dot mk v. In a couple threads it seems to be a sure thing that the solo is the superior amp but what I wanted to know was how they both compare based on price/performance. Are the solos worth the extra £100? Are there any other choices within this price range with comparable performance that I have overlooked? £360 or so is the upper limit I am willing to pay as I also need a DAC. 

 

I'm a student so I really want to get the best bang for my buck atm. Any input would be very much appreciated.

 

 

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post #2 of 8
6/11/11 at 7:17am

One thing to consider is customer support. The amp you buy should have a local dealer network to avoid having to ship the unit at your cost across the pond.

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post #3 of 8
6/11/11 at 7:37am
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Thanks for the reply. That is a very valid point that I didn't really consider tbh. Taking that into account the Solo has the MK V beat.

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post #4 of 8
6/12/11 at 3:00am
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If anybody can still see this I was wondering if anybody knows where I can demo the GS Solo in London. I'm also not going to get the PSU1 at the moment. Is that a mistake?

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post #5 of 8
6/12/11 at 8:23am
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Originally Posted by Sleepaphobic View Post

If anybody can still see this I was wondering if anybody knows where I can demo the GS Solo in London. I'm also not going to get the PSU1 at the moment. Is that a mistake?


 

List of UK distributors for Graham Slee: http://www.gspaudio.co.uk/shopping/dealers.htm#United%20Kingdom

 

Among the list you would find Hi-Audio, which has shops in London: http://www.hiaudio.co.uk/dealUK.htm#London

 

Hope this helps. Also, I wonder if you would take the opportunity to try both the Graham Slee Novo (their entry level) and the Solo SRGII. Please PM me with your impressions as I am thinking of upgrading from the Novo.

 

I don't know the extent to which PSU1 will bring out the full capabilities of Graham Slee headphone amps though. I would be concerned if the PSU1 is required for any Graham Slee amp to reach its advertised power output.

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post #6 of 8
6/12/11 at 8:50am
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Great man thanks a lot. I found that first list but not the 2nd and guess what one of those shops is literally a 10 minute walk from my place (How come I've never seen it???). 

 

The SRGII was the one I was looking at and I will try out the Novo as well and see what the difference is and try to help you out. Thanks again.

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post #7 of 8
6/12/11 at 5:47pm

I use the Solo with my HD650's, They sound great and the Amp itself seems to power HD800's well also mines the SRG, They need a decent Dac though i'm just using a E7 with a line out for now, I'm saving my pennys for a nice Dac in the future.

 

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post #8 of 8
6/13/11 at 2:49am
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Ya I made sure I bought a DAC as well (Got the Dacmagic) so the source hopefully wouldn't be the limiting factor. Thanks for the input.

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