New Amp from HeadAmp - GS-X Mini
Jul 30, 2019 at 12:43 AM Post #571 of 2,809
HeadAmp's gear is fast, transparent and super quick; but still very musical! The thing I love about this one is just how natural it sounds. I hear you on some amps being too thick and too warm, but being a reviewer I want to hear the upstream gear and the headphones and not the amp (unless of course I'm reviewing the amp :wink:). This amp has some real kick and drive sonically and I love listening to it!

How does it compare to the HPA4?
I just got word my hpa4 has been shipped by benchmark.
But man.. After seeing the satin blue gsx mini... That looks so damn awesome!
 
Jul 30, 2019 at 10:12 PM Post #572 of 2,809
Been over 5 years since I've been on but Subbed and excited for the red!
 
Jul 31, 2019 at 2:22 AM Post #573 of 2,809
I am going to buy a dac to go with GS-X Mini. What I interest in is one of Chord Qutest or Benchmark DAC3 B, both are pure DACs.
Which one is better and is there any other recommendation?
 
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Jul 31, 2019 at 2:37 AM Post #574 of 2,809
I am going to buy a dac to go with GS-X Mini. What I interest in is one of Chord Qutest or Benchmark DAC3 B, both are pure DACs. Which one is better and is there any other recommendation?
What about rme adi 2 dac?
 
Jul 31, 2019 at 6:44 AM Post #576 of 2,809
Will be using the venerable old Hugo 2 with mini when the time comes. Getting Trevor at Norne to build new cables also.
 
Jul 31, 2019 at 7:40 AM Post #577 of 2,809
Jul 31, 2019 at 7:43 AM Post #578 of 2,809
I am going to buy a dac to go with GS-X Mini. What I interest in is one of Chord Qutest or Benchmark DAC3 B, both are pure DACs.
Which one is better and is there any other recommendation?
You can't beat Qutest price performance ratio.
 
Jul 31, 2019 at 1:20 PM Post #579 of 2,809
So I just bought a metrum pavane and ambre. Now I'm looking for a solid state amp to pair with it for my hd800S and zmf aeolus. I'm considering the gs-x mini or the mk2. Kinda scared to get mk2 heard its shouty glary and bright.

Very nice setup. I have the Ambre in my main system, feeding a Metrum Adagio.

I have a Metrum Aurix HPA in my headphone station; you could have a look for a second hand one?
 
Jul 31, 2019 at 1:25 PM Post #581 of 2,809
How does it compare to the HPA4?
I just got word my hpa4 has been shipped by benchmark.
But man.. After seeing the satin blue gsx mini... That looks so damn awesome!

Both are amazing! That said, I think I'll be buying both amps when my reviews are complete. :)
 
Jul 31, 2019 at 3:10 PM Post #583 of 2,809
Jul 31, 2019 at 3:14 PM Post #584 of 2,809
I don't think you're very familiar with HeadAmp's methodology here.

Half joking :) ....HeadAmp's products last quite a long time! The GS-X Mk2 (2012) and Blue Hawaii SE (likely before 2012) have been around for years and years. So just a few years for a new successor doesn't really match with historical trends.
 
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Jul 31, 2019 at 3:15 PM Post #585 of 2,809
I just bought my first product (a headphone amplifier) from Head-Amp. (GSX-mini) What is their product development philosophy? Thanks.

Please look at my post immediately ahead of this one. :)
 

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