[qboogie]

Got a question. I'm running the TT2 into the GT using RCAs. Is there a benefit sound-wise to connecting via the TT2's rear XLRs instead, so that it's fully balanced in and out?

(I don't own XLR interconnects so can't listen and compare for myself)

 

[adeadcrab]

Okay, got it to work. I know I didn't read instructions but basically the problem was that I had the vivids backwards in the right channel...I thought everything was supposed to be mirrored. I was wondering why the ones in my GT were not mirrored when I took them out, or perhaps a worker put the plastic case on one of the vivids backwards.

Anyways, on to the listening, and thanks.

I also have Burson V6 opamps where the cases are reversed.. don't go by the shell casing but the half-moon on the dip8 socket for your orientation.. hope that helps. not your fault lol!

 

[PhazeCrive]

Yeah, I eventually saw why one of them was backward before I took it out. The socket itself was backward, not the op amp. XD

Enjoying this extra punch and slam with the TC now.

 

[DAPpower]

I almost was thinking of selling/trading my GT and Gustard, thankfully I came to my senses, I realized going full mobile would be a drag, I wouldn't be able to use the GT with my PS5 lol.

SS2590s at Input Buffer
V6 Vivids at Voltage Gain
SIL 994s at Volume Control

is what I'm gonna ultimately settle on with these 3 particular op amps.

 

[grrorr76]

IF i was to get ss2590's i see you need an adapter, I also see sparkos has them with 2 adapters installed . Which is the one i need to order 2 of to work with my gt

this one which is 126usd per unit adaptor and opamp https://sparkoslabs.com/product/pro-to-dual-dip8-adapter/

or this for 74 adapter and op amp installed

https://sparkoslabs.com/product/api-to-dip-adapter/

im new to this just dont want to make an expensive mistake.

 

[adeadcrab]

How much better is the 2590 to their regular dual opamp, the 3602?

 

[lightoflight]

IF i was to get ss2590's i see you need an adapter, I also see sparkos has them with 2 adapters installed . Which is the one i need to order 2 of to work with my gt

this one which is 126usd per unit adaptor and opamp https://sparkoslabs.com/product/pro-to-dual-dip8-adapter/

or this for 74 adapter and op amp installed

https://sparkoslabs.com/product/api-to-dip-adapter/

im new to this just dont want to make an expensive mistake.

See the screenshot. https://sparkoslabs.com/product/pro-to-dual-dip8-adapter/

 

[lightoflight]

Sonic Imagery Labs 994Enth-Ticha Dual. https://www.sonicimagerylabs.com/ordering.htm

 

[grrorr76]

thats a huge help thank you so much

Sonic Imagery Labs 994Enth-Ticha Dual. https://www.sonicimagerylabs.com/ordering.htm

 

[PhazeCrive]

The GT does smear details. It's the Vivids, though. Replacing them with the 994s and 2590s has honestly opened the soundstage, added some much-needed depth (even if just a hint), and cleared up that mid-range. Nuances and clarity are greater with the upgraded opamps. If I had to describe it, on certain tracks I had to really peer into the music to hear the inner workings of the vocalist. Now those details are much more present and appreciated.

 

[greyforest]

The GT does smear details. It's the Vivids, though. Replacing them with the 994s and 2590s has honestly opened the soundstage, added some much-needed depth (even if just a hint), and cleared up that mid-range. Nuances and clarity are greater with the upgraded opamps. If I had to describe it, on certain tracks I had to really peer into the music to hear the inner workings of the vocalist. Now those details are much more present and appreciated.

wish more people start to see that. v6 is not a bad op. but the smearing of details is a sort of sin in hifi.

 

[PhazeCrive]

wish more people start to see that. v6 is not a bad op. but the smearing of details is a sort of sin in hifi.

Yeah, I thought it was you who originally said the term "smear", but I couldn't find you in the search bar.
100% true though. Great find.

 

[SlothRock]

Hey all - deciding to sell my GT with cooling stand and 5A supercharger on the classifieds. Link in my sig for anyone interested!

 

[SBranson]

I just recently got the Conductor 3X Reference and just got in some Sparkos SS3602 op amps for the volume stage and have the stock V6’s in the buffer stage. There’s a lot more discussion of op amps here so I was looking for advice. I had thought of trying the Staccato op amps but this thread has given me more options. So far I like what the SS3602’s have done for an increased sound stage and a more natural note timbre on instruments like piano.
I’ve been reading this thread and wondered about trying these


Do you figure these would be worth trying in my case? I’ve done a lot of tube rolling back in the day but op amps are new to me.

 

[DAPpower]

I just recently got the Conductor 3X Reference and just got in some Sparkos SS3602 op amps for the volume stage and have the stock V6’s in the buffer stage. There’s a lot more discussion of op amps here so I was looking for advice. I had thought of trying the Staccato op amps but this thread has given me more options. So far I like what the SS3602’s have done for an increased sound stage and a more natural note timbre on instruments like piano.
I’ve been reading this thread and wondered about trying these


Do you figure these would be worth trying in my case? I’ve done a lot of tube rolling back in the day but op amps are new to me.

Well on the GT, the 994s definitely add to the upgraded sound, best to be put in the Volume Control Buffer on the GT, not sure about the Conductor 3X though.
Characteristics of the 994s, definite improved dynamics and bass/bass impact, slight boost in mids. Along with the dual SS2590s and the V6 Vivids, all these op amps contribute to the upgrade as a whole.