[JazzVinyl]

or Johnson.

Anyway, back to amps and tubes

Very green, this image. Wrong WB?

 

[JazzVinyl]

LOL morning wood.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Very green, this image. Wrong WB?

No, that is my photography light, AKA the green glow of Foobar2000 dynamic range waveform on my computer monitor in darker photos, in makes for a nice effect, the juxtaposition of green from Foobar, orange from the tubes, and blue light from the GOTL LED. Probably too much green during daylight.

 

[jmac1516]

Starting to get excited. After many months of patiently waiting, Glenn says my GOTL build is nearing completion!!

Now need to continue building my tube inventory which is fairly lean. Forum members here have been extremely helpful in guiding tube targets including some of you that have answered PMs, so thank you! Also interested in another headphone. A ZMF visit may be in order as their operation is not too far from where I live.

 

[Phantaminum]

Starting to get excited. After many months of patiently waiting, Glenn says my GOTL build is nearing completion!!

Now need to continue building my tube inventory which is fairly lean. Forum members here have been extremely helpful in guiding tube targets including some of you that have answered PMs, so thank you! Also interested in another headphone. A ZMF visit may is in order as their operation is not too far from where I live.

Congrats!

ZMF headphones and Glenn OTL is a fantastic pairing. You can’t go wrong with the Auteur or Verite and this amp.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Starting to get excited. After many months of patiently waiting, Glenn says my GOTL build is nearing completion!!

Now need to continue building my tube inventory which is fairly lean. Forum members here have been extremely helpful in guiding tube targets including some of you that have answered PMs, so thank you! Also interested in another headphone. A ZMF visit may be in order as their operation is not too far from where I live.

Congrats!

ZMF headphones and Glenn OTL is a fantastic pairing. You can’t go wrong with the Auteur or Verite and this amp.

Seconded! I do not own the Vérité (yet), but the Auteur is a fantastic pairing, particularly if you enjoy the midrange-forward frequency response of something like the HD650 (looking at what you already own). The timbre and staging is different and the Auteur is more resolving, but in terms of frequency response, think HD650 but with sub-bass kick

Here is a comparison measurement from ZMF:

 

[jmac1516]

Seconded! I do not own the Vérité (yet), but the Auteur is a fantastic pairing, particularly if you enjoy the midrange-forward frequency response of something like the HD650 (looking at what you already own). The timbre and staging is different and the Auteur is more resolving, but in terms of frequency response, think HD650 but with sub-bass kick

Here is a comparison measurement from ZMF

Thanks for this. Honestly, the HP I listen to most at home is my Atticus but very interested to hear how both the Senn 650 and 800S perform with the GOTL

 

[rnros]

Starting to get excited. After many months of patiently waiting, Glenn says my GOTL build is nearing completion!!

Now need to continue building my tube inventory which is fairly lean. Forum members here have been extremely helpful in guiding tube targets including some of you that have answered PMs, so thank you! Also interested in another headphone. A ZMF visit may be in order as their operation is not too far from where I live.

Congrats, jmac. Lots to be excited about.
GOTL is such a transparent and dynamic amp that you never loose the enthusiasm for listening. Had mine about 2 years.
Since the amp sounds good with so many tube combinations, from inexpensive to ultra expensive, plenty of time and tubes to explore.
Definitely worth the wait!

 

[UntilThen]

Thanks for this. Honestly, the HP I listen to most at home is my Atticus but very interested to hear how both the Senn 650 and 800S perform with the GOTL

Congrats. It's exciting when your build is nearing completion. More exciting when you get the OTL amp because your 3 headphones are a natural fit with it. I had Atticus and Eikon with GOTL for a year. I have a modified HD650 and HD800 - not the S. Prior to the arrival of Verite, my favourite headphone with the GOTL is the HD800 - no modding. LCD-3f is a close second favourite.

Verite with GOTL is an incredible pairing. That's what others have proclaimed in this thread. Naturally I was curious to find out for myself. I was on the verge of getting a Utopia but decided that I have to try Verite. Now that I have it for 11 days, the pairing is absolutely wonderful. I can see it becoming my clear favourite with GOTL.

 

[UntilThen]

GOTL is such a transparent and dynamic amp that you never loose the enthusiasm for listening. Had mine about 2 years.

I think you'll still be saying that after you get GEL3N. Even with the arrival of Studio Six, I still find the GOTL an incredible sounding amp. It's that good. There's a sweetness and bite to the tone. Mine's coming up to 2 years in Dec.

 

[jmac1516]

Congrats. It's exciting when your build is nearing completion. More exciting when you get the OTL amp because your 3 headphones are a natural fit with it. I had Atticus and Eikon with GOTL for a year. I have a modified HD650 and HD800 - not the S. Prior to the arrival of Verite, my favourite headphone with the GOTL is the HD800 - no modding. LCD-3f is a close second favourite.

Verite with GOTL is an incredible pairing. That's what others have proclaimed in this thread. Naturally I was curious to find out for myself. I was on the verge of getting a Utopia but decided that I have to try Verite. Now that I have it for 11 days, the pairing is absolutely wonderful. I can see it becoming my clear favourite with GOTL.

The Verite (open or closed) is at the top of my list! I believe Zach has a GOTL in his shop so hopefully I can set up some time to sample both.

 

[Monsterzero]

The Verite (open or closed) is at the top of my list! I believe Zach has a GOTL in his shop so hopefully I can set up some time to sample both.

You should try to make it to the ZMF Festivus.

 

[jmac1516]

You should try to make it to the ZMF Festivus.

Thanks for the reminder. I'm going to try to make it. Still need to sort out a few family scheduling items.

I was not happy to miss last year given I live so close.

 

[mordy]

I have the GOTL for a little over a year now, and I am amazed how my musical experience continues to improve.
This amp has the ability to bring out the emotional impact of the music in a great way.
Plus the price/performance ratio is hard to beat.....

 

[UntilThen]

From amps to tubes to dacs to headphones to ...... it's racks time. Show me your head-fi racks.

I'm getting this today for my home away from home to house Yggdrasil, GOTL, Studio Six and Sansui au alpha 907mr or Sansui au-717. There's only room for one solid state amp. Top shelf can take up to 40kgs. The other shelves 30kgs.