[headband]

Wanted to ask how the GS-X mini does with HiFiMan Ananda and/or Arya(?).
Thankee!

GS-X Mini and the Arya V3 2021, I think it leans a bit too dry, clinical and 'intense' for extended listening IMO. The staging/depth, separation is increased, mids are more forward. good for dynamic tracks and critical listening.

 

[adeadcrab]

GS-X Mini and the Arya V3 2021, I think it leans a bit too dry, clinical and 'intense' for extended listening IMO. The staging/depth, separation is increased, mids are more forward. good for dynamic tracks and critical listening.

Should give Soloist preamp out to the GSX-Mini -> Arya and report back

 

[pompon]

After few month with the GS-X, I was using my HD650 with the stock cable because I did't had the xlr 4 pins for my Equinox HD650 cable (2x3 pins).
Today, friend installed the XLR 4 pins and go from SE stock cable to XLR Equinox cable ... WOWOWOWOWOWOW!

BIG difference in sound using another headphone cable and combined with XLR operation it's fantastic.

Smooter, wider, more headroom, bass go lower !

 

[pompon]

I wired my 2 x 3 pins xlr in 4 pins this manner ...

 

[chesebert]

After few month with the GS-X, I was using my HD650 with the stock cable because I did't had the xlr 4 pins for my Equinox HD650 cable (2x3 pins).
Today, friend installed the XLR 4 pins and go from SE stock cable to XLR Equinox cable ... WOWOWOWOWOWOW!

BIG difference in sound using another headphone cable and combined with XLR operation it's fantastic.

Smooter, wider, more headroom, bass go lower !

Could I send my Equinox SE cable to your friend for balanced upgrade? PM me if possible. Thanks!

 

[headband]

Should give Soloist preamp out to the GSX-Mini -> Arya and report back

This didn't turn out to be a good chain. Sounded like a Soloist that was a bit less dynamic? Oh well, now I know.

 

[seadog123]

Is this amp a good match for Focal Utopia ? It’s this or I can get a good deal on the Focal Arche.

 

[obzilla]

Just got one used. With an Abyss Diana v2, this amp absolutely SLAPS. Markedly so over the THX789 it's replacing.
Just gotta buy a red face plate now.

 

[adeadcrab]

This didn't turn out to be a good chain. Sounded like a Soloist that was a bit less dynamic? Oh well, now I know.

that makes sense, the GSX-Mini takes on the warm tonality of the Soloist. It should have been a wider sounding Soloist imo, oh well. I don't have either so happy to hear your report!

 

[obzilla]

Are GS-X mini owners leaving them on perpetually or turning off when not in use?

 

[pataburd]

Q and A on the Headamp website recommends turning the amp off when not in use.

 

[obzilla]

Q and A on the Headamp website recommends turning the amp off when not in use.

Thank you!

 

[masabueno]

Is it possible to use the two headphone outputs together, safely, on the GS-X Mini?

 

[chesebert]

Q and A on the Headamp website recommends turning the amp off when not in use.

You leave SS gear on 24-7 if you can afford the electricity bill. Greatest damage to SS devices occur when they first get powered on.

Is it possible to use the two headphone outputs together, safely, on the GS-X Mini?

Yes but with decreased quality (YYMV depending on the cans).

 

[obzilla]

Just got the satin red hardware inform Headamp, not sure, kinda liking the two tone. Might keep the black knob and fasteners on there.