[perca]

Hi. I'm trying to decide on an amp for Grado RS-1. Does anyone have experience with Go-Vibe Magnum or Vulcan VB for RS-1? And what's the difference between Magnum and Vulcan? Many thanks.

 

[jamato8]

The Go-Vibe Vulcan is a copy of the iBasso D1. The Mustang and the Vulcan are nothing alike. Too entirely different animals. There is a big size difference, function difference and run time.

 

[davtse]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Go-Vibe Vulcan is a copy of the iBasso D1. The Mustang and the Vulcan are nothing alike. Too entirely different animals. There is a big size difference, function difference and run time.

the ibasso D1 has variable bass like the vulcan vb?

 

[jamato8]

No, no variable bass but look at the internals and you will see that the rest of the layout is the same.

 

[perca]

jamato8 - could you describe the difference between mustang/vulcan as I have no experience with either. Also - which one would suit Grado RS-1 best? Thanks.

 

[jamato8]

I have not heard the Vulcan. It is a copy of the iBasso D1. The amp section from what I read on a review is supposed to be pretty good but the dac section is so-so. I would get either a D10, which is less money and would be way ahead on the dac section or the P-51. You are talking about the RSA P-51 Mustang, right? I haven't seen a Go-Vibe Mustang.

 

[perca]

Sorry - I got all the names mixed up after reading all those reviews/posts

I meant Go-Vibe Magnum (not Mustang) vs Vulcan

 

[jamato8]

Oh, well I have no info on those. I would rename the heading of your request. But I would still buy a D10 over the Vulcan, it is much smaller and has great sound and is less money.

 

[charlie0904]

not a fan of go vibe amps. agreed with jamato8 for D10.

price comparison wise, D10 is a instant winner.

 

[perca]

Thanks for the tip. I'm now trying to find reviews about the D10.
Are there other amp+DAC contenders in that price range that would work well with RS-1?

 

[gav17]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have not heard the Vulcan. It is a copy of the iBasso D1.

It is strange.
iBasso D1: receiving CS-8416, d/a CS-4398, opamp AD823, buffers NE5532.
Vulcan VB: receiving CS-8416, d/a WM8740, opamp TPA6120A2, buffers NE5532.

Not the same. Or Vulcan /= Vulcan VB?

Vulcan VB betters iBasso D10 in sound quality.

 

[a_tumiwa]

there are 3 Go Vibe Vulcan; Vulcan Mini , Vulcan VB, an Vulcan. All three have different sound

 

[sdotfire]

Which one sounds the best? I'm leaning towards the VB for bass adjustment or the magnum for portability. Are these amps of high quality or should I stick with RSA or iBasso? I want a great clear sound with the capabilities of a lot of bass when needed. It seems that GoVibe and the Arrow are really the only variable bass amps that would do what I want, any suggestions?