LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread

[ufospls2]

Guys. If you have balanced capable headphones, get an adapter to use them with the Geek Out V2! I'm enjoying mine so much more from the balanced out, and I enjoyed it from the SE out! This little thing is so awesome. I'm really happy with my experience with LH Labs so far. My warranty claim was dealt with very well, and the sound is awesome. So sorry to hear about others troubles. I hope all your problems get resolved. 

 

[upsguys88]

Is there a good LOD that I can connect the v2+ to my 160gb 7th gen ipod?

 

[Exit]

I dont know why, but quite a few ppl in China have gotten their V2+ already. I have read some reviews and ppl selling it in Chinese forum.

 

[upsguys88]

 

 

 

 

[upsguys88]

It's pretty nice except one of the corners of the aluminum side is not flush with the plastic border.

 

[gikigill]

The V2+ Infinity is a pretty strong combo with the HD800 and the HD650. Pitch black background, very musical and with none of that so called Sennheiser veil.

 

[Larry Ho]

The V2+ Infinity is a pretty strong combo with the HD800 and the HD650. Pitch black background, very musical and with none of that so called Sennheiser veil.

Thanks a lot. I have use HD800 and HD650 for so long that V2+ Infinity or V2+ was designed based on these models. 
 
Thanks for your kind words.

 

[gikigill]

It does tame the HD800 a bit, the treble seems a lot more in control compared to a lot of other amps I've used with the HD800.

 

[sahmen]

I Just received this note :
 
 
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Hi there backers,
I wanted to do a quick update about the Geek Out V2+. As you know, Larry's part of this project (the PCB) has been perfected for quite some time. Months, actually. Where we fell down a bit was in thinking that using a 3D printed chassis would be a good idea. After it became apparent the 3D printing wasn't up to snuff, we tried building a chassis with laser cut aluminum plates and a 3D printed "spine." That was a no-go, too.
So them we started really sharpening our pencils. We ultimately decided that we needed to create a mold to make the spines in such a way that they'd be durable and would marry well with the laser cut plates. We'd been burned by mold making several times before, so we were apprehensive about how it would turn out. But the results are fantastic!
Here are some photos. No, they aren't 3D renderings.
 




 
We thank you for your patience as we've worked through these problems. As promised, we shipped out the Geek Stream campaign units first, and we're already getting feedback:

We'll get the rest sent out very soon so you can all enjoy your Geek Out V2+'s!

Take care,

Gavin

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I am just reporting the news I have received.  I wish the units ship out soon, and that they are on the level this time around.

 

[gikigill]

Trust me folks, the wait is agonising since I am in the same boat but after receiving my V2+ it's been a revelation. The thing sounds absolutely brilliant, so good in fact I sold my ifi idsd because it wasn't getting any usage.

 

[Benny-x]

I Just received this note :


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Hi there backers,
I wanted to do a quick update about the Geek Out V2+. As you know, Larry's part of this project (the PCB) has been perfected for quite some time. Months, actually. Where we fell down a bit was in thinking that using a 3D printed chassis would be a good idea. After it became apparent the 3D printing wasn't up to snuff, we tried building a chassis with laser cut aluminum plates and a 3D printed "spine." That was a no-go, too.
So them we started really sharpening our pencils. We ultimately decided that we needed to create a mold to make the spines in such a way that they'd be durable and would marry well with the laser cut plates. We'd been burned by mold making several times before, so we were apprehensive about how it would turn out. But the results are fantastic!
Here are some photos. No, they aren't 3D renderings.










We thank you for your patience as we've worked through these problems. As promised, we shipped out the Geek Stream campaign units first, and we're already getting feedback:

We'll get the rest sent out very soon so you can all enjoy your Geek Out V2+'s!



Take care,



Gavin



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I am just reporting the news I have received.  I wish the units ship out soon, and that they are on the level this time around.

Thank ****ing God! I'd been asking since they switch to the aluminium + 3d sides why they hell they seemed to still be sticking to that approach while there was already successful mold and plastic techniques that not only worked more robustly, but looked better. Looks like someone in there finally pushed them over that way and we're all going to benefit for it.

On the downside, it may be too little too late The Pulse backers are pissed. The Blue backers are pissed with the new price increase. And the analogue backers, they don't even have a place to cry yet because the don't have anything at all.

I'm happy to see things seeming to be better together lately, but I always worry that LH Labs has missed their moment.

 

[canali]

i'm happy for you guys...and for the company, too....hope they can finally turn things around.
 
the v2+  most definitely interests me ...i am wavering between this and the mojo and the 2 new upcoming 
dragonflys out due in march/april that i think will be game changers too in the 'best bang for buck under 200 category'.
http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/01/ces-2016-audioquest-mobilise-dragonfly-black-red/
 
then we have the newly released modular LG G5 phone, partnered with Bang and Olufsen for a swappable dac/amp.
http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-pairs-bang-olufsen-lg-g5s-hi-fi-audio-module
 
sorry guys: went on a tangent  

.....whatever tools you choose to help the music sound better, one thing can be said:
 portable audio is definitely looking up for us all, and i really hope that LH labs continues to get things in check and increase their sales
so they can remain a player.

 

[greenkiwi]

My one big wish, with the V2+ was to have an analog volume control.  I'm psyched that they will have it on the Wave.

 

[Hifi01170]

pinged the LH labs support yesterday about the shipping estimate for my v2+... 2nd week of march is the expected shipping date...
 
I'll ask somebody from my family to hit me hard on the head if I ever spend money on such campaigns... but truth is I knew LH Labs were pretty bad in meeting deadlines... but 7 months of delay.... or 8... didn't expect this much.
 
I know they had setbacks with the 3d printed cases, chinese new year and all but from a customer point of view, I will not backup LH labs anymore. Might buy a future product if it is in stock otherwise no-go! 
 
For this money, I could have bought some other nice piece of gear and would have been using it for close to a year instead of waiting, waiting and waiting!

 

[audiophile4life]

The V2+ is listed in stock and on sale right now. After waiting many agonizing months for this product i can't believe LH has the audacity to put their models on sale before shipment to backers has been completed.

V2+ infinity is currently on sale for $449, regular price $649.

What's the point of waiting 7 months for a product when you can purchase it for the same price or less when the product becomes available? Late backers paid around $468 i believe.