The HeadAmp GS-X and GS-X MK2 Thread
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Sweet rig, looks gorgeous in your rack!
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Is there a problem stacking the head unit directly on top of the power supply - as Headamp does at CanJam shows?
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I found on high gain there may be a faint hum in the black but i use medium gain at any rate which is great.
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Is is possible with the two units stack to detect a faint hum in the background when using high gain with very efficient headphones or IEMs. It's not audible at anything approaching a sane listening level however.
We don't officially recommend using the GS-X permanently in a directly stacked configuration, however there are times where that might be most convenient, such at meets/shows with small tables.
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Thank you
How long is the cable connecting the two units?
How long is the cable connecting the two units?
Hey Everybody,
First impressions here. I am borrowing a friend's GSX-2 (w/ DACT) with the option to buy. It's one of the first ten made. I've only read about a 1/3rd of this thread so I'll go through it in more detail later.
I was expecting a huge amp based on pictures, but it is more reasonably sized than I had imagined. I guess size is relative. My Spring KTE DAC is huge.
This must be what it's like to own a sports car. The GSX is flexing those drivers with ease and delivering plenty of detail with clarity. The layers unfold and the music is delivered in a forward yet not aggressive manner. This is not a laid back amp like my Auditor. The neutrality of this amp pairs well with my HD800S and Z1R. Tonality and timbre are to my liking. I thought the PS1K sounded good but not my favorite pairing this with this headphone. I am still trying different settings though. I used mid-level gain. HD800S and PS1K are balanced. Z1R was unbalanced. Spring KTE DAC balanced.
My previous amp was the MicroZOTL2.0-S. Two very different amps, but I think the edge goes to tube amps in regards to the size of the soundstage, especially in regards to width. Maybe the soundstage width isn't small and I am just not used to hearing the mids being delivered so forward even on something like the HD800S. I'll try some classical this evening.
More impressions to come...
First impressions here. I am borrowing a friend's GSX-2 (w/ DACT) with the option to buy. It's one of the first ten made. I've only read about a 1/3rd of this thread so I'll go through it in more detail later.
I was expecting a huge amp based on pictures, but it is more reasonably sized than I had imagined. I guess size is relative. My Spring KTE DAC is huge.
This must be what it's like to own a sports car. The GSX is flexing those drivers with ease and delivering plenty of detail with clarity. The layers unfold and the music is delivered in a forward yet not aggressive manner. This is not a laid back amp like my Auditor. The neutrality of this amp pairs well with my HD800S and Z1R. Tonality and timbre are to my liking. I thought the PS1K sounded good but not my favorite pairing this with this headphone. I am still trying different settings though. I used mid-level gain. HD800S and PS1K are balanced. Z1R was unbalanced. Spring KTE DAC balanced.
My previous amp was the MicroZOTL2.0-S. Two very different amps, but I think the edge goes to tube amps in regards to the size of the soundstage, especially in regards to width. Maybe the soundstage width isn't small and I am just not used to hearing the mids being delivered so forward even on something like the HD800S. I'll try some classical this evening.
More impressions to come...
Whazzzup
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Shaolin fantastic enjoy the get down with gsx mk2
Add a KTE SU-1 in front of your KTE Level 3 Spring DAC, and we'll basically have the same setup.
My PS1K are balanced as well as the rest of my chain which consists of the KTE SU-1>KTE Spring DAC>GS-X Mk2 and I feel the PS1K shines with this system.
Could be a rookie mistake too. Like a kid on Christmas Day I listened to all my headphones through the GSX. First HD800S then PS1000. The pairing with HD800S was so good that whatever came next would be a let down. I'll give the PS1K first dibs tonight.
My PS1K are balanced as well as the rest of my chain which consists of the KTE SU-1>KTE Spring DAC>GS-X Mk2 and I feel the PS1K shines with this system.
I had borrowed the 800S from TCC and found it to pair nicely with the GS-X Mk2 myself.
Also, the GS-X should be on lo gain for the PS1K.
Low gain definitely works better with PS1K.
Will have more time to listen to the GS-X this weekend. As configured, basic power cord (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JT0DG94/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) plugged into a Emotiva CMX-6 power strip and feeding it from source with Wireworld Equinox 1M balanced XLR. Sounds pretty good as is but always some room to tweak.
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Will have more time to listen to the GS-X this weekend. As configured, basic power cord (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JT0DG94/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) plugged into a Emotiva CMX-6 power strip and feeding it from source with Wireworld Equinox 1M balanced XLR. Sounds pretty good as is but always some room to tweak.
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Could you give any further impressions you had on the HD800S paired with the GS-X Mk2? Curious how fresh ears are interpreting this combination; i.e. too bright, enough body, etc...
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