Tubewin
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Did you find the Holo and mini pairing a little off?I've tried the mini with a few different DACs whilst it was here. May, Bartok, x26 pro.
My personal fav amp is the AHB2 but it requires a preamp
Did you find the Holo and mini pairing a little off?I've tried the mini with a few different DACs whilst it was here. May, Bartok, x26 pro.
My personal fav amp is the AHB2 but it requires a preamp
So I can't really explain why, but I did seem to find some 'odd' behaviour when using it with high output dacs. This occurred on both the may and the bartok. But then turning output level down a bit with dsp vol control fixes the issueDid you find the Holo and mini pairing a little off?
I think the answer might be to put the mini on low gain when paired with the Holo May. I've been listening to the mini on high gain with the holo this entire time. I was not impressed... until a few hours ago, I accidentally had my gain set on low, and was wondering if it was starting to finally burn in. I was so accustomed to high gain while using the Pegasus r2r dac that I never considered that the May would sound better on low gain. Could that be from the difference in voltage?So I can't really explain why, but I did seem to find some 'odd' behaviour when using it with high output dacs. This occurred on both the may and the bartok. But then turning output level down a bit with dsp vol control fixes the issue
Didnt see anything particularly unusual with a few quick measurements but unfortunately it's gone back to the owner now so can't test thoroughly.
So I guess what I'd say is its not the may pairing, but more just the gsx mini doesn't seem to like >4v output dacs that much I guess?
Just saw this, and while I haven't checked the GS-X Mini, while most amps have their volume control directly wired to the inputs, others have the volume control after the initial gain stage for lower distortion. That makes it readily possible to overload the amp, something you can't do if the volume is on the input.So I guess what I'd say is its not the may pairing, but more just the gsx mini doesn't seem to like >4v output dacs that much I guess?
I owned a GSX-Mini (sold towards a Linear Tube Audio MZ3) which was connected by XLR cables to the balanced ‘outs’ of the Mojo Audio EVO Mystique DAC. The output voltage from the EVO is: 2.5 (SE) and 5.0 (BAL). I never had a problem between the EVO and the Mini.So I guess what I'd say is its not the may pairing, but more just the gsx mini doesn't seem to like >4v output dacs that much I guess?
It was never 'problematic' as such.I owned a GSX-Mini (sold towards a Linear Tube Audio MZ3) which was connected by XLR cables to the balanced ‘outs’ of the Mojo Audio EVO Mystique DAC. The output voltage from the EVO is: 2.5 (SE) and 5.0 (BAL). I never had a problem between the EVO and the Mini.
Yes, you need to consider which color faceplate you are going get for your GSX miniI’m currently using a Manley Absolute (which I love) but I want to add a solid state amplifier for those days when I don’t want to switch the tube amp, maybe for a shorter listening session. My main headphones are the Meze Empyrean and I want to add a HD800s.
I’ve narrowed down my list to the Ferrum OOR, the FluxLabs FA10 or 12, the Burson Soloist and the GS-X mini. The Violectric HPA 550 is also a contender but it’s more expensive.
I have a Burson Conductor on my other desk setup, so I’m not too keen on the Soloist…the Conductor is great but I’d like something different.
The Ferrum is quite new and some owners have reported problems…also I would probably end up getting the dedicated PSU, which is pretty expensive.
The Fluxlab is great on paper, reviews are almost unanimously positive, but oh boy is it ugly!
I can’t find any cons on the GS-X mini!! and it works as preamp, which is a plus, as my DAC doesn’t like having two amps connected as the same time. Am I missing anything? Anything else I should consider?
I don't think it's ugly. Looks as good as my satin blue Mini...I’m currently using a Manley Absolute (which I love) but I want to add a solid state amplifier for those days when I don’t want to switch the tube amp, maybe for a shorter listening session. My main headphones are the Meze Empyrean and I want to add a HD800s.
I’ve narrowed down my list to the Ferrum OOR, the FluxLabs FA10 or 12, the Burson Soloist and the GS-X mini. The Violectric HPA 550 is also a contender but it’s more expensive.
I have a Burson Conductor on my other desk setup, so I’m not too keen on the Soloist…the Conductor is great but I’d like something different.
The Ferrum is quite new and some owners have reported problems…also I would probably end up getting the dedicated PSU, which is pretty expensive.
The Fluxlab is great on paper, reviews are almost unanimously positive, but oh boy is it ugly!
I can’t find any cons on the GS-X mini!! and it works as preamp, which is a plus, as my DAC doesn’t like having two amps connected as the same time. Am I missing anything? Anything else I should consider?
They definitely have something in common, you are right! Maybe it’s the silver knob that bothers me LOLI don't think it's ugly. Looks as good as my satin blue Mini...
I've tried the mini with a few different DACs whilst it was here. May, Bartok, x26 pro.
My personal fav amp is the AHB2 but it requires a preamp
I've tried the mini with a few different DACs whilst it was here. May, Bartok, x26 pro.
My personal fav amp is the AHB2 but it requires a preamp
I've tried the mini with a few different DACs whilst it was here. May, Bartok, x26 pro.
My personal fav amp is the AHB2 but it requires a preamp
I've tried the mini with a few different DACs whilst it was here. May, Bartok, x26 pro.
My personal fav amp is the AHB2 but it requires a preamp
@realmassy I have currently Burson Soloist in one of my systems and honestly speaking if you already have Conductor and you are looking for something else, I would not follow Burson path. While Soloist is great for some rock tracks (and even some very particular jazz recordings) due to its natural speed and kind of clarity I miss this magic bit that makes you fall in love with it. Adding to it: too sensitive volume knob and hiss on medium and high gain with some headphones (not IEMs!) I'd rather look for something else.I’m currently using a Manley Absolute (which I love) but I want to add a solid state amplifier for those days when I don’t want to switch the tube amp, maybe for a shorter listening session. My main headphones are the Meze Empyrean and I want to add a HD800s.
I’ve narrowed down my list to the Ferrum OOR, the FluxLabs FA10 or 12, the Burson Soloist and the GS-X mini. The Violectric HPA 550 is also a contender but it’s more expensive.
I have a Burson Conductor on my other desk setup, so I’m not too keen on the Soloist…the Conductor is great but I’d like something different.
The Ferrum is quite new and some owners have reported problems…also I would probably end up getting the dedicated PSU, which is pretty expensive.
The Fluxlab is great on paper, reviews are almost unanimously positive, but oh boy is it ugly!
I can’t find any cons on the GS-X mini!! and it works as preamp, which is a plus, as my DAC doesn’t like having two amps connected as the same time. Am I missing anything? Anything else I should consider?
You can get the knob in black. I just liked the silver on blue.They definitely have something in common, you are right! Maybe it’s the silver knob that bothers me LOL
Other than aesthetics, which of the two units is your favourite? Any substantial difference?