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My GS-X mini has arrived!
I bet that sounds killer
My GS-X mini has arrived!
@HeadAmpTeam @justin w.
Hi Justin,
Had a spec question on the mini. Is there a output power measurement in watts available for 300 ohms (HD800/HD800S). Noted 4w @50 ohms, and 2w @10 ohms within the owners guide.
Robert
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Yes there is no issue driving high impedance headphones. Hd800 sounds impressive on the mini especially when you consider the the hd800 typically sounds best on tubes.
The mini, maybe more than any headphone amp I've ever owned, is very close to being headphone agnostic. Meaning that it seems to bring out the best in whatever headphones that you plug into it. This ability should not be underappreciated.
When using easy to drive dynamic headphones like 58x and audioquest Nighthawk carbon, the mini, on low gain, drives them effortlessly but never overpowers. Then with harder to drive cans like hd800 and Suszara, flip the gain switch and listen the mini flex it's muscles and gracefully drive difficult headphones. The mini never seems to struggle on either front.
I have not been able to spend any time with sensitive iems. But I should be able to do this next week. If the mini can pull this off it would be the first amp that I have come across that not only can do this kind of versatility but can do it with aplomb. That would be quite an accomplishment. A true do anything headamp.
You will enjoy the balanced out a good bit more. SE is a Gilmore Lite on steroid. This amp is Definitely worth it!@MacedonianHero
@MattTCG
Thanks for weighing in. Is there plenty of power single ended? Or is 4-pin XLR required? My other HAs don't have any issue with the HD800/HD800S either way, it was more a 'technical question of curiosity." The only Headphones I have which are troublesome are the HIFIMAN HE-6se. With a balanced cable, I'm confident the GSX-mini should power those just fine.
Looking forward the GSX-mini landing here next week. Cheers, Robert
@MacedonianHero
@MattTCG
Thanks for weighing in. Is there plenty of power single ended? Or is 4-pin XLR required? My other HAs don't have any issue with the HD800/HD800S either way, it was more a 'technical question of curiosity." The only Headphones I have which are troublesome are the HIFIMAN HE-6se. With a balanced cable, I'm confident the GSX-mini should power those just fine.
Looking forward the GSX-mini landing here next week. Cheers, Robert
@MacedonianHero
@MattTCG
Thanks for weighing in. Is there plenty of power single ended? Or is 4-pin XLR required? My other HAs don't have any issue with the HD800/HD800S either way, it was more a 'technical question of curiosity." The only Headphones I have which are troublesome are the HIFIMAN HE-6se. With a balanced cable, I'm confident the GSX-mini should power those just fine.
Looking forward the GSX-mini landing here next week. Cheers, Robert
Is it possible for you to tell something about the sound characteristics in comparison between Mini and Schiit Jotunheim, balanced and SE input. I use Aeon Flow Open balanced and AKG 812.Quite well! Should have it done in September! It is one killer amp that can literally drive anything I can throw at it. From my IEMs to my Phi TC (and everything in between)!
I know there has been changes during the preproduction process of Mini with different boards. You could find different components when you compare images from page 1 in this forum with page 17. Which components have been changed?
I as many others I want to find more specifications regarding this unit. I also hope that there would be product images of Mini in the polished versions as well. I think it is difficult now to compare the blue colors for example.
I would like to know if HeadAmp is planning to find a distributor in EU soon? We now have to pay high taxes and customs fees here. I think it should be positive for both customers in Europe and the company. Many other high end
companies from the US have distribution here already and HeadAmp is often represented on exhibitions here!
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+1Is it possible for you to tell something about the sound characteristics in comparison between Mini and Schiit Jotunheim, balanced and SE input. I use Aeon Flow Open balanced and AKG 812.