LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread

[flashmp3]

Do you know if GOV2+ is more powerful than ibasso D14 ? I don't have the power of GOV2+ @32ohms to compare

 

[AxelCloris]

  Does this mean that you're using a micro c to micro c cable, or just an otg with the regular usb a to micro c cable from the V2+?
 
Kojaku

 
Whoa, you're still alive. Yay!
 
The V2+ uses a Micro B connector. I was able to use the V2+ with a Micro B to Micro B USB OTG cable.

 

[cxb1]

  Have any units shipped yet or any updates?
(yes, i'm nagging and i hate it when others fill threads with nagging...........oh well)

I got an update that talked about the finish on the metal front/back plates, not very long ago, which led me to assume that they hadn't actually ordered the new parts at that point!
I've resigned myself to being deliriously happy if I get the v2+ before Christmas.
 
The latest delivery schedule states that 11 v2+ have been shipped, (out of a couple of thousand, with "100% by end November")
I again assume these are pre-production samplers for the faithful.
Am I being cynical? You bet.

 

[mtruong34]

I got an update that talked about the finish on the metal front/back plates, not very long ago, which led me to assume that they hadn't actually ordered the new parts at that point!
I've resigned myself to being deliriously happy if I get the v2+ before Christmas.

The latest delivery schedule states that 11 v2+ have been shipped, (out of a couple of thousand, with "100% by end November")
I again assume these are pre-production samplers for the faithful.
Am I being cynical? You bet.

Latest update from Customer Happiness Team on the IGG page states they will START shipping V2+ with the new chassis at END of November. Christmas receipt highly unlikely in my opinion.

 

[Dithyrambes]

ZZZ.....might just hop on the mojo train...i am waiting to hear more balanced vs mojo comparisons...still unsure of mojo's capabilities to drive he 560

 

[Benny-x]

 
I got an update that talked about the finish on the metal front/back plates, not very long ago, which led me to assume that they hadn't actually ordered the new parts at that point!
 
I've resigned myself to being deliriously happy if I get the v2+ before Christmas.

lolz. I'm hoping too.
 
I'd be happy with some progress pics, though I know all that really does to LH Labs is stir the pot and cause a surge of "I don't like your new design" emails/tickets. Good thing the "beta"(I still don't know if I buy that they were all beta testers of the new device and hadn't just received production models from the first batch) units got posted online and the wave of dissatisfaction got us a new chassis. Those tickets seem to have saved our bacon (maybe, again I hope).

 

[flashmp3]

Guys I own a ibasso D14 and want to know if Geek Out V2+ will be an upgrade as i'm a big basshead who need marvelous power to drive my JVC sz2000 which even if is a 16ohm needs lot of power to give full potential

 

[runningwitit]

I think the V2+ will be plenty of power to drive the SZ-2000 as it (V2+) is rated at 1000mW and the SZ's at 1500mW. The V2+ would be (I think) an optimal portable amp that would push those JVCs PLENTY GOOD without blowing them. How are you enjoying those headphones? I've heard good things about that hp and will be purchasing a pair of those SZ's because, I too am a basshead !  We'll have a similar set up as I bought the V2+ Infinity and can't wait for it to arrive.

 

[sahmen]

This just came in from Gavin Fish and might be of interest to those of you who did not receive it directly (especially the part about the V2+ shipping at the end of this month):
 
The ‘Geek Out V2: The World's Most Powerful Compact Amp’ team just posted:
1 new Announcement:
 
Hi there backers,
 
I want to take a moment and update you on the status of Geek out V2+ so you’ll have a better idea of when your little battery-powered mamma-jammas will be shipping.
 
The big hurdle that we’ve been trying to jump in regards to Geek Out V2+ has been getting the chassis right. As many of you who’ve received your Geek Out V2 can testify, it sounds great (especially when using the balanced output), but its aesthetics need to be improved.
 

Photo: Geek Out V2+ circuits awaiting their chassis.
 
 
This was bound to happen, I guess. We used a brand new technology (3D printing using high-temp resin) to manage the heat issues that a few professional reviewers took exception to in the original Geek Out. We were the first to use 3D printing this way, and while we’re satisfied that we “cut new trails,” we came to the conclusion that we needed to make something more robust for the V2+ because it would be on-the-go constantly. So we went back to the drawing board and came up with a hybrid 3D print/CNC solution.
 
We’re now on EP3 of the new chassis. EP1 was simply too small in one part of the chassis (the battery wouldn’t fit). EP2 was a major step forward, but the metal that was spec’d by our vendor ended up being too thin. EP3 is much better in every way: it’s robust, durable, and manages heat very well. We expect the final samples to arrive this week prior. Once approved, we’ll have the rest manufactured and shipping will commence.
At this time, we expect to start shipping at the end of this month.
Take care,
-GF

 

[RedJohn456]

  This just came in from Gavin Fish and might be of interest to those of you who did not receive it directly (especially the part about the V2+ shipping at the end of this month):
 
The ‘Geek Out V2: The World's Most Powerful Compact Amp’ team just posted:
1 new Announcement:
 
Hi there backers,
 
I want to take a moment and update you on the status of Geek out V2+ so you’ll have a better idea of when your little battery-powered mamma-jammas will be shipping.
 
The big hurdle that we’ve been trying to jump in regards to Geek Out V2+ has been getting the chassis right. As many of you who’ve received your Geek Out V2 can testify, it sounds great (especially when using the balanced output), but its aesthetics need to be improved.
 

Photo: Geek Out V2+ circuits awaiting their chassis.
 
 
This was bound to happen, I guess. We used a brand new technology (3D printing using high-temp resin) to manage the heat issues that a few professional reviewers took exception to in the original Geek Out. We were the first to use 3D printing this way, and while we’re satisfied that we “cut new trails,” we came to the conclusion that we needed to make something more robust for the V2+ because it would be on-the-go constantly. So we went back to the drawing board and came up with a hybrid 3D print/CNC solution.
 
We’re now on EP3 of the new chassis. EP1 was simply too small in one part of the chassis (the battery wouldn’t fit). EP2 was a major step forward, but the metal that was spec’d by our vendor ended up being too thin. EP3 is much better in every way: it’s robust, durable, and manages heat very well. We expect the final samples to arrive this week prior. Once approved, we’ll have the rest manufactured and shipping will commence.
At this time, we expect to start shipping at the end of this month.
Take care,
-GF

Awesome sauce, can't wait to get mine  I haven't heard the V2 balanced yet, does it sound that much better? It uses the hifiman type of balanced output right?

 

[NZtechfreak]

 
Awesome sauce, can't wait to get mine  I haven't heard the V2 balanced yet, does it sound that much better? It uses the hifiman type of balanced output right?

 
Yes, HiFiMan arrangement. I've not really listened the my loaner GOV2 single-ended at all, but every opinion I've seen is pretty strongly in favour of balanced listening.

 

[RedJohn456]

   
Yes, HiFiMan arrangement. I've not really listened the my loaner GOV2 single-ended at all, but every opinion I've seen is pretty strongly in favour of balanced listening.

Is it posible to use a single ended headphone in a balanced manner with the help of an adapter? I dont want to have to reterminate my favourite gear as I like listening with the FiiO X7 and iPod classic as well 

 

[NZtechfreak]

 
Is it posible to use a single ended headphone in a balanced manner with the help of an adapter? I dont want to have to determinate my favourite gear as I like listening with the FiiO X7 and iPod classic as well 

 
It has a separate single-ended output. It might be possible to use the balanced output into a single-ended load via some adapter, but I don't think there will be any sonic benefit to doing so.

 

[mscott58]

   
It has a separate single-ended output. It might be possible to use the balanced output into a single-ended load via some adapter, but I don't think there will be any sonic benefit to doing so.

You can use a balanced cable with a single ended adapter, but not the other way around. 
 
I have a 2.5mm TRRS terminated cable on my K10's and also an adapter to make it 3.5mm TRS, so that's what I use when listening to the V2+ Inf. I also have a 2.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRRS adapter coming soon so I can listen to the V2+ Inf. in balanced mode with my CIEMs. 
 
Thought I'd have the adapter already but it turns out there was a mess-up at the cable place and they sent me a 2.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRS instead. Ugh. Now another 2 week wait as they send me the new version from China. 
 
Cheers 

 

[RedJohn456]

  You can use a balanced cable with a single ended adapter, but not the other way around. 
 
I have a 2.5mm TRRS terminated cable on my K10's and also an adapter to make it 3.5mm TRS, so that's what I use when listening to the V2+ Inf. I also have a 2.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRRS adapter coming soon so I can listen to the V2+ Inf. in balanced mode with my CIEMs. 
 
Thought I'd have the adapter already but it turns out there was a mess-up at the cable place and they sent me a 2.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRS instead. Ugh. Now another 2 week wait as they send me the new version from China. 
 
Cheers 

So even if I terminate my headphones to use them balanced, with the appropriate adapter I can then use them with regular 3.5 mm ports?