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Geek Out v2 is now available for pre-order, at the "Geek Force pre-order price" of US$225:
http://lhlabs.com/415/
http://marketplace.lhlabs.com/products/geek-out-v2-usb-dac-headphone-amplifier
The specifications are as follows:
Frequency Response: 2 Hz - 55 kHz (-0.1 dB)
Maximum Power Output: User switchable. 1000 mW @ 16 ohms. 100mW @ 16 ohms
Maximum Output Voltage: 4.0 Vrms in high gain setting.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): <0.01%
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): >105 dB unweighted. > 108 A-weighted.
Input: USB 2.0 (Asyncronous)
Outputs: Dual 3.5mm analog stereo (one single-ended, one TRRS balanced)
Output Impedance: 0.47 ohms
Output Stage OpAmp: Texas Instruments TPA6120A2
Amplifier Output Bias: Class A
Digital to Analog Converter IC: ESS SABRE9018AQ2M
USB Controller: XMOS XS1-SU01A-FB96
PCM Sample Rates Supported: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz
DSD Sample Rates Supported: 2.8224 MHz, 3.072 MHz, 5.6448 MHz, 6.144 MHz
Bit Depth Supported: 1 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit
Chassis Construction: 3D Printed Ultra High Temp Resin
Width: 37.5mm
Length: 78mm
Height: 13mm
Weight: 34 grams
Geek Out V2 Infinity Specs:
Additional 450mW output option
Additional Digital Filter Mode (SSM)
-3dB THD+N Performance Boost
MSRP: $499
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I probably will not pre-order one because of three main reasons:
(1) From past experience, early backers usually do not get the better end of the deal. Better offers will be available later (I am not talking about until the product becomes obsolete), so why not wait until a bit later even if I am interested?
(2) IF LH Labs have the time to develop the all-new Geek Out v2 (spent 18 months on this?), why not develop and deliver the products I ordered first. The Geek Pulse I ordered won't be delivered until the end of the year (although I only ordered late last year); the Geek Wave will probably not be delivered this year (and even if delivered, I am concerned if it would be buggy, and whether the sound would be "Verb-like").
(3) Good luck to those pre-ordered - I am not confident that LH Labs would stick to the shipping schedule proposed.
Of course, perhaps LH Labs deserve praise for allowing backers to pledge only $1 (and shipping) at the pre-order stage, and settle the remaining fee before shipping.
So what do you guys thinks about this new Geek Out?
http://lhlabs.com/415/
http://marketplace.lhlabs.com/products/geek-out-v2-usb-dac-headphone-amplifier
The specifications are as follows:
Frequency Response: 2 Hz - 55 kHz (-0.1 dB)
Maximum Power Output: User switchable. 1000 mW @ 16 ohms. 100mW @ 16 ohms
Maximum Output Voltage: 4.0 Vrms in high gain setting.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): <0.01%
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): >105 dB unweighted. > 108 A-weighted.
Input: USB 2.0 (Asyncronous)
Outputs: Dual 3.5mm analog stereo (one single-ended, one TRRS balanced)
Output Impedance: 0.47 ohms
Output Stage OpAmp: Texas Instruments TPA6120A2
Amplifier Output Bias: Class A
Digital to Analog Converter IC: ESS SABRE9018AQ2M
USB Controller: XMOS XS1-SU01A-FB96
PCM Sample Rates Supported: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz
DSD Sample Rates Supported: 2.8224 MHz, 3.072 MHz, 5.6448 MHz, 6.144 MHz
Bit Depth Supported: 1 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit
Chassis Construction: 3D Printed Ultra High Temp Resin
Width: 37.5mm
Length: 78mm
Height: 13mm
Weight: 34 grams
Geek Out V2 Infinity Specs:
Additional 450mW output option
Additional Digital Filter Mode (SSM)
-3dB THD+N Performance Boost
MSRP: $499
========================================================
I probably will not pre-order one because of three main reasons:
(1) From past experience, early backers usually do not get the better end of the deal. Better offers will be available later (I am not talking about until the product becomes obsolete), so why not wait until a bit later even if I am interested?
(2) IF LH Labs have the time to develop the all-new Geek Out v2 (spent 18 months on this?), why not develop and deliver the products I ordered first. The Geek Pulse I ordered won't be delivered until the end of the year (although I only ordered late last year); the Geek Wave will probably not be delivered this year (and even if delivered, I am concerned if it would be buggy, and whether the sound would be "Verb-like").
(3) Good luck to those pre-ordered - I am not confident that LH Labs would stick to the shipping schedule proposed.
Of course, perhaps LH Labs deserve praise for allowing backers to pledge only $1 (and shipping) at the pre-order stage, and settle the remaining fee before shipping.
So what do you guys thinks about this new Geek Out?