buzzlulu
Headphoneus Supremus
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Which XLR cable is Justin sending?
Just got it delivered and now have it hooked up to the GSX Mini (listening to Phish ) Assuming it’s the regular one I originally ordered. Nothing fancy although I like the construction, length, and colour coded mini xlr connectors. These are the first OEM cables that have me debating wether or not I should order from Periapt. Crazy!Which XLR cable is Justin sending?
Interesting,Here’s a ranking of my current open backs on my two amps, one of which is a GS-X Mini that I just got in on Monday. The Mini has about 35 hours of burn-in time now and I only have a balanced cable for my ZMF, so consider this very preliminary. Still, you’ll see there are some interesting findings. The IHA-1 tubes are Natural Sound CV181-T and Grant Fidelity PSvane West Electric 274B replica. The Mini has the Alps RK27.
HeadAmp GS-X Mini:
* 1. Hifiman Arya (SE) *
* 2. Beyer T1 (SE) *
* 3. ZMF Aeolus (Balanced) *
Dragon Inspire IHA-1:
* 1. ZMF Aeolus *
* 2. Beyer T1 *
* 3. Hifiman Arya *
Two surprises here for me...
First, the T1 performs way better than I expected on the Mini, and I think that offers some good evidence for just how great an amp it is. The T1 sounds better on some tracks than the Arya and is a close second here (it’s also a close second on the IHA-1, but that’s not a shocker). I’ll be interested to see how balanced output improves Arya when my new Norne Drausk Lite arrives.
Second, and the bigger surprise, is that the Aeolus sounds like crap on the Mini. I mean, bad. I don’t even want to listen to it. I expected it to just slap harder than it does on the IHA-1, but it actually sounds congested and even muddy at times. Weird stuff.
Good idea, will tryInteresting,
Maybe try the Aeolus single ended if you can?
OK, yeah, the results are pretty similar. I’m probably exaggerating a bit about how bad the ZMF sounds – I do mean relative to the IHA-1. I love the elevated midbass off the IHA-1, but it’s just not that enjoyable on the GS-X.Interesting,
Maybe try the Aeolus single ended if you can?
Nice! That was a really enjoyable read of a very considered and thoughtful review.I just posted a review of this amp:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/headamp-gs-x-mini.25161/reviews#review-25869
Be careful. I bet those capacitors store a lot of juice.
In case someone in the future wants to know how to change input voltage from 115v to 230v.
Soldering is needed. In the picture (from left to right), 6+7+3 and 4+0+1 are connected which makes it 115V. Wires from 7+3 and 4+0 (red) needs to be cut, then 3+4 (blue) needs to be joined. Wouldve been nice if they were pins so I can easily switch voltages. Wish me luck tomorrow /sweat
Oh shoot that's right! I'll send Justin another email just to be sureBe careful. I bet those capacitors store a lot of juice.