[ksorota]

I haven't bought one yet so I can't help you with a trade, but I have been curious if these are sold separately. Is the cost reasonable? Can I buy the knob by itself?

You can contact Justin and he will sell you the colored panels, but not sure if you can buy just the knob.

 

[milkdudd]

I haven't read through all of these posts yet (but I'm working on it) so apologies if this has been covered. If I purchase this my requirement is about 50/50 to use it as a headphone amplifier and a preamp for my home stereo. I'm convinced it's a terrific headphone amplifier, now I need to know is it equally good as a preamp. I sent an email to them asking which volume control would be best considering it will get double duty and I'm waiting to hear from them. Thanks in advance as always

 

[adeadcrab]

edit - wrong thread

 

[silversurfer616]

Sure gets warm...

 

[greyforest]

just got my hands on a red mini, i was previously satisfied with my headphones drive by hugott2. after 30min of AB with nightowl and ether2 also a8000. even with a cheap xlr cable, mini sounds more transparent than tt2 on its own. not to mention the better soundsatge and imaging. my next step is to get a edge nq hope it would push the boundary even further.

 

[wizzman121]

Modded my volume pot. Sounds so much better when I can see what volume I am listening at

 

[jonathan c]

Modded my volume pot. Sounds so much better when I can see what volume I am listening at

?...do you listen with your eyes...?

 

[Jeweltopia]

So, I have a Mini and love it, but have been eyeing two dac upgrades for a while now. Well, three really, if I want to go the cheaper route.

Has anyone heard the GS-X Mini with the:
Chord TT2
Holo May
& Qutest being a cheaper alternative.

I'm torn between the Holo May and the TT2 as a dac for a Mini. One reason why I want the TT2 is because it itself can drive headphones as well, so, it would be essentially having another amp around. I've heard so many good things about the Holo dacs, though. Some people tell me the Qutest is "enough" and the jump to the TT2 isn't essential. Really just wondering if anyone can comment on the synergy of some of these.

 

[Wladimir]

Hey good people, how do you find the difference in music presentation between Mini's single-ended and balanced output?
I'll be getting a Mini shortly to audition with Empyreans, for which I only have a SE silver cable. Is it worth it to let the cable reterminate to XLR, what do you think?
Thanks!

 

[greyforest]

So, I have a Mini and love it, but have been eyeing two dac upgrades for a while now. Well, three really, if I want to go the cheaper route.

Has anyone heard the GS-X Mini with the:
Chord TT2
Holo May
& Qutest being a cheaper alternative.

I'm torn between the Holo May and the TT2 as a dac for a Mini. One reason why I want the TT2 is because it itself can drive headphones as well, so, it would be essentially having another amp around. I've heard so many good things about the Holo dacs, though. Some people tell me the Qutest is "enough" and the jump to the TT2 isn't essential. Really just wondering if anyone can comment on the synergy of some of these.

i did the comparison between tt2 and mini（use tt2 as source with upgraded psu）and i sold the tt2. tt2‘s headphone outputs are good but not as good as mini. mini is even more transparent than tt2 on its own.
i would suggest you go for may, i ve compared may with tt2 on a speaker system a year ago when i just got the tt2 with all the hype.
The results are very disappointing, tt2 is no way may level. Soundstage is smaller with lesser imagining.
Tt2 is not a bad product but i think it is best for people who wants an ok amp puls a good dac. If you only want one part of it, at the price point there are many choices.
Hope it helps

 

[shafat777]

Hey good people, how do you find the difference in music presentation between Mini's single-ended and balanced output?
I'll be getting a Mini shortly to audition with Empyreans, for which I only have a SE silver cable. Is it worth it to let the cable reterminate to XLR, what do you think?
Thanks!

The only difference you ll notice is lower volume using the single ended cable due to lower power output. The xlr out pushes more power than the single ended one. There is no sound presentation difference between the two.

 

[joshUKUSA]

Hi there, considering buying one of these and have a couple questions, firstly does anyone have any experience with this amp being paired with a denafrips ares ii? I see the chord qutest has been recommended and those are the two DACs im looking at

Secondly I see you can pay extra for an attenuator vs a potentiometer for the volume control, I have no knowledge of the difference between these so is this a worthwhile upgrade?

Thanks

 

[shafat777]

Hi there, considering buying one of these and have a couple questions, firstly does anyone have any experience with this amp being paired with a denafrips ares ii? I see the chord qutest has been recommended and those are the two DACs im looking at

Secondly I see you can pay extra for an attenuator vs a potentiometer for the volume control, I have no knowledge of the difference between these so is this a worthwhile upgrade?

Thanks

I used to run my mini with Ares II. They paired really well. Great resolution and wide holographic sound stage. Excellent synergy.

 

[swervderv]

I run my mini with Ares II. They pair really well. Great resolution and wide holographic sound stage. Excellent synergy.

This is great to hear. I have the both the Mini and Ares II coming today.
I also see the BF2 in your sig. Which one do you prefer with the Mini? I have the BF2 and bought the Ares II to compare.

 

[LeMoviedave]

@joshUKUSA i talked to Justin about this and, unless you need perfect channel balance at very low levels, he actually prefers the potentiometer.

Ps. Enjoy the Mini with a damn fine cup of coffee as I do.