Light Harmonic GEEK

[mikemercer]

   
Thank you for the quote. Hopefully can get the Geek Out soon.

 
I hope so to!
I'm upset if things are behind.
 
I enjoyed it so much you ALL, who got in like me, should have one when promised!
We had so much fun writing the review at Part-Time Audiophile - and both Scot
and I bought units.
 
Maybe they pushed it for press, but I don't know that.
I'll ask Larry in the Appreciation Thread

 

[mikemercer]

So... does it live up to the hype?

I love it.
And I also loved the HRT microStreamer - which is why I bit the bullet and started my first thread about it and my review!!
That lil aluminum brick blew my mind with its musicality, dynamic range and air. That lil gem had soul.
 
It managed to drive my LCD-3s well enough to transport me away from my surroundings! I ended up taking that pair to Hawaii
(w/ an ALO RxMK3-B - but the microStreamer + LCD-3 was glorious, as unlikely as that is)...

 
The Geek Out 1000 is, to me, like a microStreamer Reference. It's surprisingly powerful, yet quiet. The music shines through
with amazing transparency and dimensionality. I've loved listening to the Geek Out w/ everything from Radiohead to Alix Perez,
Ani Difranco, Ryan Adams, and the new Burial EP + others...
 
I've driven the 1000 w/ the following cans since I got it and reviewed it for Part-Time Audiophile:
Audeze LCD-3, X, XC
Audio Technica AD900X
HD800
Alpha Dogs
Mad Dogs
Sennheiser Momentums
B&O H6
 
and it did great with em all.

 

[pearljam50000]

Would you say the the base Geek 450 is better than the microStreamer and Audioengine D3?
Thanks.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Would you say the the base Geek 450 is better than the Audioengine D3?
Thanks.

+1

An independent comparison (vs sponsored) would be fantastic.

 

[zerodeefex]

Would you say the the base Geek 450 is better than the Audioengine D3?
Thanks.

+1

An independent comparison (vs sponsored) would be fantastic.

I'll be comparing the geek out to a variety of units I already own once I get my shipment:

Meridian explorer
AQ dragonfly
Audioengine d3
Audioengine d1
HRT MicroStreamer
Resonnesence Herus
Centrance DACPort
ODAC + fiio e12/pico Power

 

[MikeyFresh]

.

 

[Johnnyhi]

   
 
 
The Geek Out 1000 is, to me, like a microStreamer Reference. It's surprisingly powerful, yet quiet. The music shines through
with amazing transparency and dimensionality. I've loved listening to the Geek Out w/ everything from Radiohead to Alix Perez,
Ani Difranco, Ryan Adams, and the new Burial EP + others...
 
I've driven the 1000 w/ the following cans since I got it and reviewed it for Part-Time Audiophile:
Audeze LCD-3, X, XC
Audio Technica AD900X
HD800
Alpha Dogs
Mad Dogs
Sennheiser Momentums
B&O H6
 
and it did great with em all.

 
So you saying the SQ is similar.? 
if so then i don't think i would buy it since i found the micro streamer to be Dry, 2D... overall no the sound that i wanted... 

 

[mtruong34]

So you saying the SQ is similar.? 
if so then i don't think i would buy it since i found the micro streamer to be Dry, 2D... overall no the sound that i wanted... 

Which USB dongle type DAC/amps do you find good?

 

[Johnnyhi]

Which USB dongle type DAC/amps do you find good?

 
i would say i've yet to find one... 
 
i'm going to try one of the hifymediy dac's...  been doing some research about them and they look promising...

 

[pearljam50000]

Any updtaes on shipping dates?

 

[Poimandres]

I recently pre ordered one (450) and LH responded by email telling me later this month.

 

[pearljam50000]

Thanx!

 

[Poimandres]

Hopefully they stick to the schedule. Thinking about picking up a leckerton mkii as well.

 

[BenF]

Hopefully they stick to the schedule. Thinking about picking up a leckerton mkii as well.

Does anybody know what this "schedule" is supposed to be now?
I thought they were supposed to ship all the Kickstarter GO1000 on Mar 28, but it didn't happen.

 

[jaywillin]

I'm curious too,