NapalmK
Headphoneus Supremus
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[size=12.0pt]Just got the amp today so I'm officially a G Lite owner! I'm currently feeding the Gilmore Lite through a uDac with monoprice rca interconnect.[/size]
[size=12.0pt]First Impressions[/size]
[size=12.0pt]Wow! I didn't realize how small this amp was. I was expecting something a bit bigger. The size is similar to the EF2 though not as wide but with more depth.[/size]
[size=12.0pt]My cans are mostly low impedance so the knob on the G Lite rarely goes above the 9 o'clock position and generally stays at around 7 or 8 o'clock. [/size]
[size=12.0pt]Build quality. This thing is built solid and in my opinion quite attractive with its brushed aluminum case.[/size]
[size=12.0pt]Dead silent at normal volumes. I don't hear any type of hum or static until the volume knob hits 3 o'clock. I do hear a slight static or fizz but it's not too noticeable. Seeing as how I doubt I'll ever listen to this amp at ear shattering levels I'm more than fine with that.[/size]
[size=12.0pt]Sound (using D2000s)[/size]
[size=12.0pt]I'm coming from and EF2 and uDac and this destroys them in every sense. The bass on my D2000 is the tightest I've heard it with more impact than I remember. The amp seems pretty neutral to be honest. I've noticed increased detail, soundstage, and overall a better presentation than I've heard before. The speed is possibly faster than before though I haven't compared it to my other amps. I can definitely pick up stuff I've never heard before. On one of my songs, I noticed what I'd always thought was one note was two notes very close to one another that produce a rather interesting effect. My previous amp was an EF2 which gave me this unnatural coloration in the mids which I couldn't quite place my finger on and never settled with me. Veiled may be a word for it. Also unlike the EF2, I don't sense that the amp is holding the sound quality back. Clear would be a good word for this amp. I'll have to try it out with my other cans soon. It's safe to say I'm on my honeymoon with this amp.[/size]