[elementze]

Anyone experiment with switching the G111 down to low gain? I'm curious how it will handle IEMs in terms of noise floor and usable volume range. At the mid point gain setting I don't hear noise, but I never get the volume up more than 5 steps.

 

[mvule]

If you don't hear noise as it is, then in theory it should be fine moving it down to a lower gain. (I think?)

I have had to switch the gain down to accomodate my pair of DT 700 Pro X.

 

[elementze]

I did a little IEM experiment last night - running G111 (medium gain setting) from BF2 DAC, plugged in Campfire Andromeda IEMs. I can faintly hear music playing with volume knob turned all the way down, full volume for listening at 2 clicks up from zero. So basically unusable for sensitive IEMs (not too surprised). And then with nothing playing I turned the volume up, and I hear static just before 9 o'clock, and the static gets louder as the volume increases. Each volume step with the stepped potentiometer I can hear the IEMs. So definitely too "noisy" overall for sensitive IEMs.

Today I'll try to open the box up and set the gain switches to minimum gain, and repeat the above experiment.

 

[WaveTheory]

I did a little IEM experiment last night - running G111 (medium gain setting) from BF2 DAC, plugged in Campfire Andromeda IEMs. I can faintly hear music playing with volume knob turned all the way down, full volume for listening at 2 clicks up from zero. So basically unusable for sensitive IEMs (not too surprised). And then with nothing playing I turned the volume up, and I hear static just before 9 o'clock, and the static gets louder as the volume increases. Each volume step with the stepped potentiometer I can hear the IEMs. So definitely too "noisy" overall for sensitive IEMs.

Today I'll try to open the box up and set the gain switches to minimum gain, and repeat the above experiment.

Looking forward to what you find out!

 

[WaveTheory]

I posted a new review of the G111 on my YT channel:



Enjoy!

 

[mvule]

Oh I did!
My best dac, (Chord Qutest) has been moved from another setup, so I can enjoy it with this little gem of a headphone amp.

 

[matts19]

I recently acquired this lovely looking amp and so far I'm enjoying it very much. It's just physically well made like a black box. I have treble sensitivity and tinnitus so I am forever on the lookout for anything that will make my listening experience less painful - to that end I have purchased Denafrips Ares 2, Asgard 3 and a tube amp, before I stumbled upon the review by WaveTheory on G111. So far this one is proving to have the least treble glare, shouty vocals, shrill, shimmer, harshness. Effectively none to speak of. It makes me wonder what higher end Violectric models would be like, but at this price point G111 is a real winner especially from my perspective!

 

[wcrespo178]

Just bought this amp and it’s making my dynamic driver headphones come alive in ways they never did with a JDS element II. Nice upgrade, though I’m keeping both amps as my JDS pairs better with my planar cans.

 

[Sayed2020]

This head amp definitely needs more attention, especially within it’s price range.
A good performer for sure.

You can even roll opamps in the G111, the stock ones are 3x dual type NE5532.
2 for the input stage & 1 for the volume section (I think).

Have fun.

 

[Berico]

Hello, has anyone tried mk2, differences?

 

[WaveTheory]

Hello, has anyone tried mk2, differences?

I have one coming in...stand by

 

[Berico]

I have one coming in...stand by

News?

 

[WaveTheory]

News?

Pending. Shipped from Germany (I'm in midwestern US) but due to arrive early this week. Also expecting the A90D this week so we'll have a fun little shootout on our hands!

 

[WaveTheory]

I have an enormous review pile right now but here are 2 pieces of the pile:

I'll be as quick as I can, but as I said, big backlog.

 

[WaveTheory]

Some brief listening on the G111mk2... It crushes A90D. I think it's a noticeable upgrade from the mk1 as well, but can't say how much yet. I got utterly lost in the music a couple nights ago going Bifrost 2/64 -> G111mk2 -> HE1000se. I was quite surprised how well the G111mk2 controlled the Hekse. Was a stunning listen. Singxer SA-1 is inbound and a friend is sending me Lyr+ as well so in near future there will be a $599 amp shootout with A90D, G111mk2, SA-1, and Lyr+.