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He upgraded from a Gungnir Multibit and thought it was a lot better. He said it was non-fatiguing and extremely resolving. My favorite part was when he said: "It's healthy for the ears" lol.
Chord Hugo TT High End DAC Amp Impressions Thread
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He upgraded from a Gungnir Multibit and thought it was a lot better. He said it was non-fatiguing and extremely resolving. My favorite part was when he said: "It's healthy for the ears" lol.
This is my video review. It's not a 'demo', it's a review. Maybe do your own video if you think you can do better. In it, be sure to go through every single button, LED, jack, etc.
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Now I'm confused? This is your review I thought it was another posters. Regardless he liked TT that's all I got out of it, yea!
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I was a bit harsh on the YouTube review.
I watched it late as I was about to sleep and was annoyed it was so long... thought it was going to be a couple of minutes. once I started it I wanted to see it through!
I guess I wanted some flashing lights and interaction to keep me from nodding. I didn't really pay attention otherwise.
My bad.
I watched it late as I was about to sleep and was annoyed it was so long... thought it was going to be a couple of minutes. once I started it I wanted to see it through!
I guess I wanted some flashing lights and interaction to keep me from nodding. I didn't really pay attention otherwise.
My bad.
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If one uses RCA inputs into the GS-X, you will only engage 50% of the amplifier (regardless of using balanced outputs). I have tried it...it's basically like running the GS-X in single mode and not as dynamic or transparent as fully balanced (which is how the amplifier is optimized to run).
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Does adding the gsxmkii colour the sound at all from the TT?
Is its at all brighter sounding with the gsxmkii vs straight from the TT?
Is its at all brighter sounding with the gsxmkii vs straight from the TT?
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. Well I'm not trying to stir any pot here but merely provide additional perspective and options for folks out there. I'm certainly not first in this observation, but will add another voice. I can say that adding GSX mk2 to TT through DHC chaparone 3 xlr interconnects to prion 4 balanced DHC cable and hd800S created a series of wow moments that kept me up way too late rolling through hours of genres going, how about this album now how about that.
Now nothing was wrong with se direct to TT, I was confident with perception of end game dac, and until Robb's next TT upgrade, I really beleive it s for me. But by jeez, GSX adds muscle to the entire range from sub bass to 3D popping Mids and distinct high. It's a detail machine that seems to handle any genre and has plenty of power to boot. I mean on med gain ( there is debate on low, med, high gain, it seems lots of folks like high) I'm barely over a quarter volume just past deep blue on the digital wheel. The hd800S obviously needed the scale and we all know I'm not just talking loudness, the TT had plenty of that. Not to be trite but this wire and gain dual mono amp pairs really well with TT, it's true to the TT which is true to the conversion. I really can't pick up color here although I'm sure something is going on. However this has been the result, I'm almost certain for now my search for additional components are over, even head phones ( lcd4 is now relegated to back burner purchase utopia as well ) now I'm a newbie for balanced amps and for this hp game really, because of head fi I have largely lucked out with each component added, and have limited knowledge of comparisons, but I can honestly say, bravo chord TT, bravo head amp, bravo double helix, bravo senneheiser.
Now nothing was wrong with se direct to TT, I was confident with perception of end game dac, and until Robb's next TT upgrade, I really beleive it s for me. But by jeez, GSX adds muscle to the entire range from sub bass to 3D popping Mids and distinct high. It's a detail machine that seems to handle any genre and has plenty of power to boot. I mean on med gain ( there is debate on low, med, high gain, it seems lots of folks like high) I'm barely over a quarter volume just past deep blue on the digital wheel. The hd800S obviously needed the scale and we all know I'm not just talking loudness, the TT had plenty of that. Not to be trite but this wire and gain dual mono amp pairs really well with TT, it's true to the TT which is true to the conversion. I really can't pick up color here although I'm sure something is going on. However this has been the result, I'm almost certain for now my search for additional components are over, even head phones ( lcd4 is now relegated to back burner purchase utopia as well ) now I'm a newbie for balanced amps and for this hp game really, because of head fi I have largely lucked out with each component added, and have limited knowledge of comparisons, but I can honestly say, bravo chord TT, bravo head amp, bravo double helix, bravo senneheiser.
So no not really, here is a previous repost. It could be construed as being bright but I think it's just transparent to TT which is transparent to the source. It's fast and true, so if you are looking for distortion and some color, your not finding it here. Hd800S via prion 4 sounds fantastic and not bright but nicely filled out. Course IMO and I swore I wouldn't IMO anymore but there it is.
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I should add Chord after sales has been stellar, responsive, quick.
I had a small problem with my TT and it will be solved in a matter of days.
I had a small problem with my TT and it will be solved in a matter of days.
Its been stated several times, the GS-X Mk2 is a wire with gain type amplifier and of all the amps I've owned or listened to, it imparts as little of its own character into the music than any other. Throw in the ridiculously low distortion, you get added power without having to sacrificing transparency. The GS-X MK2 can be bright or dark depending on your upstream system.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/HeadAmpGSXmk2.pdf
Chord just redesigned/updated their website, definitely an improvement:
http://www.chordelectronics.co.uk
http://www.chordelectronics.co.uk
It was the statements in his review that scared me away from the GS-X MK2 such as:
"There is one adjective, however, that often does come up when people describe the amp in conversation: Bright. Many say, too bright."
Sound quality is ruthlessly articulate. If you've got headphones you consider a bit too bright, don't pair them with this amp, you'll just bring out the worst in your cans"
from:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/lightning-quick-headamp-gs-x-mk2-headphone-amplifier-page-2#PmBG2sAUrCO84PMB.97
Please look carefully at the comments with experienced owners. If your source or headphones are bright, the GS-X Mk2 won't darken things up. It's been said several times, think "wire with gain". So feed it bright material or sources, you'll get that back, simply amplified. I posted the actual measurements from innerfidelity.com on the GS-X Mk2 - the FR is totally flat and the distortion is ridiculously low. Many look to amplifiers to add a coloration or warmth...the GS-X Mk2 is not that amplifier by any means. Pick a colored sounding amp (tube maybe) instead. But if it is transparency you are after, the GS-X Mk2 is the best I've come across. Being a reviewer, I love having this amp as it is a magnifying glass on either DACs or headphones and lets me hear them for what they really are. If you want coloration, look elsewhere.
yes the previous design was definitely old school lol
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