Gilmore Lite VS Eddie Current Lunchbox II

[0V3RC10CK3D]

Can anyone compare the two amps? I've wanted a Gilmore Lite for the longest time but the lunch box is quite a bit cheaper and I'd have it much sooner. Any thoughts on this? How long do tubes last? Do I need to replace them every so often?

 

[0V3RC10CK3D]

I have HD-650's by the way, sorry for not mentioning that.

 

[0V3RC10CK3D]

What about a DarkVoice 336 / 336i? What's the difference with the i?

 

[0V3RC10CK3D]

And the Little Dot II...BLAH~!!!!! so many options, I want to order one tonight though.

 

[daveDerek]

iirc Akwok had written about the senn 650/g-lite combo doing a fair representation of a kid brother of the famous orpheus system. try searching and you should find that thread.

 

[DennyL]

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Originally Posted by 0V3RC10CK3D /img/forum/go_quote.gif What about a DarkVoice 336 / 336i? What's the difference with the i?

The 336i is a later version.

 

[Gradofan2]

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Originally Posted by daveDerek /img/forum/go_quote.gif iirc Akwok had written about the senn 650/g-lite combo doing a fair representation of a kid brother of the famous orpheus system. try searching and you should find that thread.

I saw that post... and... it was a key factor in my decision to buy the Monarchy M24 DAC - in conjunction with all the other "great reviews" of that DAC.

While I'm sure (based on others comments) the GL is a good amp with the HD650's (when accompanied by the PSU, as "Akwok" noted) - I really don't think "Akwok's" comments were focused on the GL by itself... so much as in conjunction with the M24 - which is a tubed DAC.

I have previously noted how absolutely incredible this DAC is with HD650's and my XCAN v3 (and the rest of the MF Small X Series) - in this combination it has few rivals at any price. It was this combination... compared... to others... that helped me understand and appreciate the real meaning of "synergy" between components - not to be discounted.

I would take great care in assuming the GL, by itself, would make such an improvement in the HD650's. My guess is... it will not... and that it may be a bit bright and cold without the rest of the pieces noted.

Having experienced the "World Class" SQ of the M24... I tend to think the later.

"Is it real... or... is it Memorex?"

 

[akwok]

I'm not too sure whether it is due to the Gilmore Lite or the M24 that makes the HD650s sound so good -- all I know is that the combination of both of them make for a very nice listening experience. I'm sure if you pair a crappy amp with the M24, or a Gilmore Lite and a crappy source it wouldn't work out anyways.

You can't go wrong with the Gilmore Lite regardless. It actually looks decent, too..

 

[0V3RC10CK3D]

Yea, I got offered a Gilmore Lite through private messaging which sounds like a good deal but the member is somewhat new, as I am myself, not sure about that.