[jelt2359]

Is this releasing soon?

 

[sethe]

I'm curious too, it's 2 weeks now.

 

[Galatian]

I'm curious what I could do with the ST card then? I know I'll loose the warranty on it, but sure would like to play around with several opamps if that is possible?!?

 

[gatz]

Any first views or listening impressions from GAME card buyers ?

There is already few comments in other posts, but all are very succint. Beyond having a best volume control, what are the most noticable differences, sonically speaking ?

I am using my HM-801 with IEM (EM3 pro), and I'm very satisfied with the build in amp sound. The only minor drawback is the inbalance at low volume, but (with my IEM) it's only annoying when listening at low volume too (dynamicaly) compressed music (like pop). Not an issue with classical or jazz recording.

I don't want to buy the "game" only to have a more convenient volume control... so any views about how it sounds would be greatly apreciated (please mention what IEM your are using). Thank you in advance.

 

[Bojamijams]

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Originally Posted by gatz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any first views or listening impressions from GAME card buyers ? There is already few comments in other posts, but all are very succint. Beyond having a best volume control, what are the most noticable differences, sonically speaking ? I am using my HM-801 with IEM (EM3 pro), and I'm very satisfied with the build in amp sound. The only minor drawback is the inbalance at low volume, but (with my IEM) it's only annoying when listening at low volume too (dynamicaly) compressed music (like pop). Not an issue with classical or jazz recording. I don't want to buy the "game" only to have a more convenient volume control... so any views about how it sounds would be greatly apreciated (please mention what IEM your are using). Thank you in advance.

Honestly, if you're not having issues with the channel imbalance, save yourself the money and enjoy it. I have the GAME card but any difference I may perceive can easily be counted towards simply listening to it louder. As I have no way to volume match the two amps, there is no way to draw a real conclusion on differences.

Wait for the ultra high end amp board to spend your money on. I'm listening with JH-13

 

[testrichard]

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Originally Posted by gatz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any first views or listening impressions from GAME card buyers ? I don't want to buy the "game" only to have a more convenient volume control... so any views about how it sounds would be greatly apreciated (please mention what IEM your are using). Thank you in advance.

if volume control on IEM phone is the main reason for game card...... could Independence cable save few hundred bucks for you may be ?? any one try it out ??

i actually turn the volume to the minimum (as if i turn it off) when i listen to 801 while going to bed lol

i felt the volume is just right for me to fall in sleep while not worry about damage my hearing..... or am i still going to damage my hearing ?? any one

 

[gatz]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif Honestly, if you're not having issues with the channel imbalance, save yourself the money and enjoy it. I have the GAME card but any difference I may perceive can easily be counted towards simply listening to it louder. As I have no way to volume match the two amps, there is no way to draw a real conclusion on differences. Wait for the ultra high end amp board to spend your money on. I'm listening with JH-13

Thank for this advice. According to Fang, the GAME is already the high end for IEM : anyway it would be nice to know what plans he has for future new amp cards.

 

[bidoof]

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GAME is the hi-end amp module for IEMs.

Will the GAME amp resolve the buzzing I'm hearing at low/no volume with my JH16s?  Or is that unrelated?

 

[rxxdoc]

Question:
Will the GAME card drive 50ohm headphones?  I have some Senn 555's that I like to use.  They are rated @ 50 ohm and I would still like to use them when I am tired of wearing the IEM's.
 
Thanks.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Question:
Will the GAME card drive 50ohm headphones?  I have some Senn 555's that I like to use.  They are rated @ 50 ohm and I would still like to use them when I am tired of wearing the IEM's.
 
Thanks.

The game card has had no problem driving a Grado RS-1 or an AT AD900.

 

[Bojamijams]

The ohms have nothing to do with driving them.  Its all about the sensitivity of the driver.  And 50ohms is nothing hard (volume wise) to 'drive'.
 
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Question:
Will the GAME card drive 50ohm headphones?  I have some Senn 555's that I like to use.  They are rated @ 50 ohm and I would still like to use them when I am tired of wearing the IEM's.
 
Thanks.

 

[Trogdor]

Mine is arriving soon, will let you know.

 

[rxxdoc]

Thanks, I appreciate learning something new.
 
I should be getting my new soon (I hope). Look forward hearing it.
I love my HiFiMAN. 

 

[rxxdoc]

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The ohms have nothing to do with driving them.  Its all about the sensitivity of the driver.  And 50ohms is nothing hard (volume wise) to 'drive'.
 

 

 
Thanks.  I learn somthing new every day.

 

 

[Bojamijams]

To expand further.. high impedence cans crave voltage (to achieve volume) whereas low impedence cans crave current (to properly move the driver)
 
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Thanks.  I learn somthing new every day.