[braddo]

Hi all. Thinking about either one of these. Which one better for sound/value etc. Using K701 and MSPRO soon. Thanks for any help!

 

[Asr]

I'd say it'd be very dependent on what your source is.

 

[braddo]

Source is a ROTEL RCD-1072. Quite bright and clear to me.

 

[braddo]

Maybe a better question would be which one is more neutral? Or perhaps more 'real'?

 

[Asr]

Hard to say, as I haven't heard the Rotel, or even read about it much. Where do you live? Someone in your area might own one, you can find out by checking the Meets forum. Also keep in mind that HeadAmp has a 14-day return policy, so you could theoretically buy the GS-1 and return it if you don't like it.

The GS-1 is very transparent, it'll effectively pass through the sound coming from the Rotel.

 

[rlaxowjd155]

I've used both headphones (701 and MS pro) with graham slee solo and have heard both headphones with GS-1
In my experience, solo is better matching wih 701, GS-1 is better for MS pro.

 

[Bizzel]

The solo leans slightly towards the warm side, so if your source is fairly bright it'd add some body to it. I've used one before and it's a very nice amp.

 

[Tarkovsky]

The solo leans towards wamth? You mean SS warmth? I've always been told it's the exact opposite. I love it for it's realism. I do have the green solo, but I wouldn't describe it as even slightly warm. I do use Hd600s though.

 

[tfarney]

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Originally Posted by Tarkovsky /img/forum/go_quote.gif The solo leans towards wamth? You mean SS warmth? I've always been told it's the exact opposite. I love it for it's realism. I do have the green solo, but I wouldn't describe it as even slightly warm. I do use Hd600s though.

What's the "green" solo? I've seen this referenced before, but see nothing about it on their web site. And yeah, some SS is definitely warmer than other. And some tube amps are pretty neutral.

Tim

 

[sacd lover]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarkovsky /img/forum/go_quote.gif The solo leans towards wamth? You mean SS warmth? I've always been told it's the exact opposite. I love it for it's realism. I do have the green solo, but I wouldn't describe it as even slightly warm. I do use Hd600s though.

I agree. The Solo is a detailed, lean and cold sounding amp to me. I prefer the GS-1 .... and I have always thought the GS-1 did an excellent job paired up with the 701.

 

[MrJoshua]

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Originally Posted by tfarney /img/forum/go_quote.gif What's the "green" solo? I've seen this referenced before, but see nothing about it on their web site. And yeah, some SS is definitely warmer than other. And some tube amps are pretty neutral. Tim

Hi Tim

The "Green" Solo is designed to sound great with a switch-mode wall wart (the green/ecologically friendly power supply).

It really does sound good!

 

[zipdisk]

Welcome Braddo. As you can see, consensus in the world of sound is sometimes hard to find. I agree with an earlier poster that going to a meet is the best way to determine your own preferences. And bring your 'phones.

 

[tfarney]

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Originally Posted by MrJoshua /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi Tim The "Green" Solo is designed to sound great with a switch-mode wall wart (the green/ecologically friendly power supply). It really does sound good!

Thanks Josh. Does the regular Solo have an internal power supply or a larger, dedicated external one?

Tim

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by tfarney /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks Josh. Does the regular Solo have an internal power supply or a larger, dedicated external one? Tim

The regular Solo can be bought w/ an inexpensive PSU or a much more expensive PSU. According to Graham Slee the Green Solo with its switching wall wart performs at the same level as the regular Solo w/ the expensive PSU.

I have only listened to the Green Solo and it is a very nice amp, specially at the introductury price of $490 plus S&H.