[Rob80b]

I’m just about to make my decision on a new amp http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...highlight=gs-1, most likely the GS-1 and then doubt creeps in, is it really much better than my current setup.?
I’ve really been enjoying my SR325i’s and find they are about perfect with my Creek OBH-11se Rev B and, ….. I’ve just come across this older post …..

Posted by Antonik (previous amp designer for Creek)
02-02-2005, 04:24 AM
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...se#post1207709

“As I've stated many times, OBH-11SE is a completely different amp from OBH-11. Apart of other differences (Class A, single-ended design) it features lower output impedance and would certanly work better with Sennheisers than OBH-11 (thought it is not a perfect combination). For Grados it is a very good amp (not only for cheapest one's - we've used mostly SR325 for it's developement) and will hold it's own against most op-amp based designs. So choose carefully and do a comparative listening before parting with OBH-11SE”

 

[grawk]

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Originally Posted by Rob80b I’m just about to make my decision on a new amp http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...highlight=gs-1, most likely the GS-1 and then doubt creeps in, is it really much better than my current setup.? I’ve really been enjoying my SR325i’s and find they are about perfect with my Creek OBH-11se Rev B and, ….. I’ve just come across this older post ….. Posted by Antonik (previous amp designer for Creek) 02-02-2005, 04:24 AM http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...se#post1207709 “As I've stated many times, OBH-11SE is a completely different amp from OBH-11. Apart of other differences (Class A, single-ended design) it features lower output impedance and would certanly work better with Sennheisers than OBH-11 (thought it is not a perfect combination). For Grados it is a very good amp (not only for cheapest one's - we've used mostly SR325 for it's developement) and will hold it's own against most op-amp based designs. So choose carefully and do a comparative listening before parting with OBH-11SE”

If you like how they sound with your current amp, why get another?

 

[Rob80b]

Because! aughhhhhh... Because.. [size=xx-small]it might sound better?[/size] the GS-1 will look really nice above the Bryston Pre, I've got some extrea money, new toys are fun blah blah ....."The search continues!"

 

[A.Thorsen]

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Originally Posted by Rob80b Because! aughhhhhh... Because.. it might sound better?

You've just summed up this entire forum quite nicely and succinctly.

 

[Rob80b]

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Originally Posted by A.Thorsen You've just summed up this entire forum quite nicely and succinctly.

I was afraid of that.

 

[Drag0n]

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Originally Posted by Rob80b Because! aughhhhhh... Because.. [size=xx-small]it might sound better?[/size] the GS-1 will look really nice above the Bryston Pre, I've got some extrea money, new toys are fun blah blah ....."The search continues!"

Which Bryston Preamp.....does it have a headphone jack,,and how does it sound against your Creek?

 

[Rob80b]

It's the older .5, which does not have headphone jack and the reason I joined this forum a few years ago, to look for a headamp. It still is a great pre-amp< I couldn't justify the newer model with phono at a couple of grand or more .
Tried to get James Tanner to maybe consider producing a dedicated Headamp
awhile back http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...hlight=bryston
I'm sure they would produce a stellar unit and make my upgrade decision a lot easier.

 

[Rob80b]

Prior to having the 3B NRB and then the 3BST I used the the 2B LP Pro as my main headamp http://www5.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=89282
also found this http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...hlight=bryston

 

[Rob80b]

Back on topic, I'm about to contact Justin to order a new GS-1 unless someone can convince me otherwise,
now..... Silver or Black? don't you hate these things?

 

[whee]

i like black

 

[cpw]

I love my HR-2 w/ the SR-325i. I'm sure the GS-1 is a great amp too. just haven't heard one. The HR-2 is also great w/ Senns.
Good luck w/ your choice.
CPW

 

[Rob80b]

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Originally Posted by cpw I love my HR-2 w/ the SR-325i. I'm sure the GS-1 is a great amp too. just haven't heard one. The HR-2 is also great w/ Senns. Good luck w/ your choice. CPW

Concidered the HR-2 but with the exchange, shipping and if I get hit with duty import taxes I'll be up around $1300.00 Canadian.