[ack_0220]

Hi there,

Anyone owns a HP100, mind sharing your thoughts? How is it compared to the GS-1? I am trying to get a headphone/preamp and this seems to fit my price range. But the headphone out is a XLR jack, i don't understand why they use this since it is not a balanced amp. Are there any coverters to connect to convectional 1/4" jack?

 

[th0m]

The jack is a combo XLR/TRS jack, so there's no need for an adapter.

I don't really know the meaning of the combo jack, although I actually soldered a Furutech XLR connector to my 650's cable when I got the amp cause I find XLR to be a better, more solid connector overall.

I've never heard a GS-1, so I can't give you a comparison. All I can say is that I love my HP100.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

I haven't compared it directly with the GS1, but the HP1 had a level of performance, in my mind comparable tot he GS1. It is a very nicely built unit, and the filter switch tailors the sound in a subtle but present manner that can fine-tune individual headphones. Overall it is a really solid home headphone amp, and a very good value considering the build quality. The GS1 has a bit better I/O options, and sounds better when equipped with the DACT attenuator.

 

[ack_0220]

I am pretty set on getting the HP100 since it is the cheapest head/preamp i've seen. But i am still concern with the headphone out, can anyone confirm that i can plug in conventional 1/4" normal jack into it?

 

[th0m]

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Originally Posted by ack_0220 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am pretty set on getting the HP100 since it is the cheapest head/preamp i've seen. But i am still concern with the headphone out, can anyone confirm that i can plug in conventional 1/4" normal jack into it?

Like I said, the jack is a combo XLR/TRS jack (TRS=1/4" plug).

 

[ack_0220]

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Originally Posted by th0m /img/forum/go_quote.gif Like I said, the jack is a combo XLR/TRS jack (TRS=1/4" plug).

Thanks for the into, gonna order it soon.