[Solude]

  XLR balanced in 6X's the gain is about right

 
6dB or 2x gain not 6x  As in you know, two times the input channels so two times the voltage.

 

[BobG55]

 

 
Thanks RUMAY408, I understand and appreciate what you're saying.  I do run the GS-X MK2, XLR balanced & listen balanced also w/ the HD800.  It's w/ my vintage Fisher 500c that I go SE w/ the HD800 & RCA connections.

Here was my problem earlier
 
OPPO BDP-105 XLR Balanced out but RCA leads in to the GSX-mk2
 
OPPO BDP-105 XLR Balanced out Balanced leads in to the GSX-mk2
 
that was the issue for me so 6X's gain which was a huge improvement

PS Audio NuWave XLR Balanced out Balanced leads in to the GSX-mk2
 
Next week will be : 
Bryston bda-1 XLR Balanced out Balanced leads in to the GSX-mk2

 

[BobG55]

  Hello,
I currently own the GS-1 with Dynalo + upgrade and DACT. I'm considering an mk2 possibly in the near future. 

Had to post here in order to receive notifications in my profile so...

I don't know how near your future is pertaining to getting a GS-X mk2 & you might know this already but just in case you don't there is one for sale in the Amps for Sale Forum.

 

[RUMAY408]

   
6dB or 2x gain not 6x  As in you know, two times the input channels so two times the voltage.

Right 6db 2X's gain

 

[joseph69]

  I don't know how near your future is pertaining to getting a GS-X mk2 & you might know this already but just in case you don't there is one for sale in the Amps for Sale Forum.

Hello Old Groucho and thank you!
If you recall, I purchased my first GS-1 from you a while back…then sold it to purchase another one with a DACT. At one time you were interested in buying yours back from the seller I had sold it to so I could purchase a GS-1 with the DACT. I now know why you never purchased the GS-1. 

Yes, I do know there is an mk2 on the F/S forums, but right now I'm waiting to borrow the AuralicTaurus mk2/HE-1000/HD-800 (balanced) from The Cable Company in mid-October so I can hear if I like their sound-signatures or not. Unfortunately they don't have a loaner program with Headamp…but if I do like what I hear from either HP I am going to purchase the GS-X-mk2 due to reading nothing but great impression about this amp with both of these HP's and already owning the GS-1.
 
BTW, I have had the HD-800 in my possession twice, but never heard it balanced which is why I'm going to try it again even though I'll be using the Taurus I'll get a taste of what they sound like balanced.

 

[BobG55]

 

  I don't know how near your future is pertaining to getting a GS-X mk2 & you might know this already but just in case you don't there is one for sale in the Amps for Sale Forum.

Hello Old Groucho and thank you!
If you recall, I purchased my first GS-1 from you a while back…then sold it to purchase another one with a DACT. At one time you were interested in buying yours back from the seller I had sold it to so I could purchase a GS-1 with the DACT. I now know why you never purchased the GS-1. 

Yes, I do know there is an mk2 on the F/S forums, but right now I'm waiting to borrow the AuralicTaurus mk2/HE-1000/HD-800 (balanced) from The Cable Company in mid-October so I can hear if I like their sound-signatures or not. Unfortunately they don't have a loaner program with Headamp…but if I do like what I hear from either HP I am going to purchase the GS-X-mk2 due to reading nothing but great impression about this amp with both of these HP's and already owning the GS-1.
 
BTW, I have had the HD-800 in my possession twice, but never heard it balanced which is why I'm going to try it again even though I'll be using the Taurus I'll get a taste of what they sound like balanced.

Hey Joseph !  Sorry I didn't recognize it was you 

  From "my" experience the HD800 truly shines with well recorded/produced music,  a good DAC but also & mostly a very good amp.  They sound great balanced w/ the GS-X mk2 but in my case they also sound great SE w/ my vintage Fisher 500c.  It's a truly great HP.  
 
Wow, he AuralicTaurus mk2/HE-1000/HD-800 (balanced) = should be quite a musical experience and an interesting head to head between the HE-1000 ($2,500) & HD800 ($1,500.)  I've never heard the HE-K and don't know if I ever will.  The Taurus will drive both HPs very well.  It's a great amp, it's main attribute being it's deep & wide soundstage.  Some prefer it to the GS-X MK2.  I'm looking forward to reading your impressions and comparisons of the HPs if you post some.  
 
I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience Joseph.  

 

[joseph69]

 
Hey Joseph !  Sorry I didn't recognize it was you 

  From "my" experience the HD800 truly shines with well recorded/produced music,  a good DAC but also & mostly a very good amp.  They sound great balanced w/ the GS-X mk2 but in my case they also sound great SE w/ my vintage Fisher 500c.  It's a truly great HP.  
 
Wow, he AuralicTaurus mk2/HE-1000/HD-800 (balanced) = should be quite a musical experience and an interesting head to head between the HE-1000 ($2,500) & HD800 ($1,500.)  I've never heard the HE-K and don't know if I ever will.  The Taurus will drive both HPs very well.  It's a great amp, it's main attribute being it's deep & wide soundstage.  Some prefer it to the GS-X MK2.  I'm looking forward to reading your impressions and comparisons of the HPs if you post some.  
 
I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience Joseph.  

Thanks for you input.
I'll be sure to post my impressions…can't wait to hear the experience myself!

 

[JamesBr]

 
Hey Joseph !  Sorry I didn't recognize it was you 

  From "my" experience the HD800 truly shines with well recorded/produced music,  a good DAC but also & mostly a very good amp.  They sound great balanced w/ the GS-X mk2 but in my case they also sound great SE w/ my vintage Fisher 500c.  It's a truly great HP.  
 
Wow, he AuralicTaurus mk2/HE-1000/HD-800 (balanced) = should be quite a musical experience and an interesting head to head between the HE-1000 ($2,500) & HD800 ($1,500.)  I've never heard the HE-K and don't know if I ever will.  The Taurus will drive both HPs very well.  It's a great amp, it's main attribute being it's deep & wide soundstage.  Some prefer it to the GS-X MK2.  I'm looking forward to reading your impressions and comparisons of the HPs if you post some.  
 
I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience Joseph.  

Wow Good stuff, thanks!

 

[joseph69]

Even better news…I'm going to be able to hear the HE-1000/HD-800 through the GS-Xmk2. 

 

[preproman]

  PS Audio NuWave XLR Balanced out Balanced leads in to the GSX-mk2
 
Next week will be : 
Bryston bda-1 XLR Balanced out Balanced leads in to the GSX-mk2

 
 
Noooooooo   Do more research, listen to more DACS with your amp, Back in the day the Ref 7.1 smashed that DAC.  

 

[Solude]

Nods BDA-1... not great.

 

[kazsud]

  My vintage Fisher 500c rocks my HD800 as much as the GS-X mk2.  It's truly a toss up at times.  

Off the speaker taps or headphone out the front?

 

[BobG55]

Headphone out.  And the sound is super.

 

[BobG55]

.

 

[joseph69]

Hello,
 
I'm looking to purchase a fully balanced DAC to pair with the GS-Xmk2 +/- $1000.00.
I would like a simple DAC without a volume control…I'm considering the Schiit Gungnir USB- 2 although I use an optical cable.
Any suggestions/recommendations would be appreciated.
 
Thank you.