I only auditioned the Taurus in my system for a couple days, but it's more similar sounding to the GS-1 than the GS-X. That's still a complement. The GS-1 with the Dynalo+ modules is probably still today the best single-ended SS amplifier around.
The GS-1 is an amazing amp. I'm going to keep mine for a long time despite also owning the GS-X mk2. I probably wouldn't be able to stop myself from buying an updated version.
Yes, Justin...let's do it. Your GS-1 with Dynalo + module still compete very well at the very top. I got lucky and was able to land one recently and it bested the Liquid Carbon handily.
Yes, Justin...let's do it. Your GS-1 with Dynalo + module still compete very well at the very top. I got lucky and was able to land one recently and it bested the Liquid Carbon handily.
I just ordered a GS-Xmk2 ( luckily I made this shipping batch
) and I own the GS-1 w/Dynalo+ and DACT which I was going to put up F/S when I received the mk2…but I think I'm going to put it back in the box and build another system with it.
I've created a second system in my living room using a raspberry pi and roon. SPDIF out of the raspberry pi (with an addon board) into my vintage R2R DAC, then into the GS-1. It sounds so much better than it should.
I've created a second system in my living room using a raspberry pi and roon. SPDIF out of the raspberry pi (with an addon board) into my vintage R2R DAC, then into the GS-1. It sounds so much better than it should.
Thank you.
+1 on your second set up!
I figured why sell the GS-1 being I also have a Meridian 203 DAC (bought new) and I happen to love its sound, so I'll pair it with the MBP>GS-1 sometime in the future…or maybe even as a desktop set up.
Thank you.
+1 on your second set up!
I figured why sell the GS-1 being I also have a Meridian 203 DAC (bought new) and I happen to love its sound, so I'll pair it with the MBP>GS-1 sometime in the future…or maybe even as a desktop set up.
I decide to use my newly acquired GS-1 + Dynalo + module at work with my HD800. Source is my Sony PHA-3. I went back and forth with several rigs at work including the HDVD-800 but the GS-1 + PHA3 is pretty much almost as good for less money.
I no longer have the GSX MKII and often wonder if anyone can detect any difference between the GSX MKII in SE vs GS-1. Would appreciate your guys take on the two if you have both. Honestly, I really think that there is a market for another round of GS-1 especially those who needs a second or work system. Maybe a GS-1 with a build-in DAC?
I decide to use my newly acquired GS-1 + Dynalo + module at work with my HD800. Source is my Sony PHA-3. I went back and forth with several rigs at work including the HDVD-800 but the GS-1 + PHA3 is pretty much almost as good for less money.
I no longer have the GSX MKII and often wonder if anyone can detect any difference between the GSX MKII in SE vs GS-1. Would appreciate your guys take on the two if you have both. Honestly, I really think that there is a market for another round of GS-1 especially those who needs a second or work system. Maybe a GS-1 with a build-in DAC?
The reason I purchased the mk2 (not here yet) is to run a fully balanced system, and for the future when I want to hear HP's that which come with balanced cables and require more power and some say sound much better than SE. When I receive the mk2 I'll post my impressions between both. I plan on borrowing the HE1K (again) and the Aybss 1260 and the HD-800S from TCC loaner program to hear how they sound balanced with the mk2 compared to the GS-1/SE. I also intend to balance my PS1K and RS1i and possibly my GH1 (I know) there may not be a difference with these HP's but I want to use the mk2 to its fullest potential and I'm going to start with the PS1K first and take it from there. Even if their is a small increase with these HP's running fully balanced, I'll take it!
I decide to use my newly acquired GS-1 + Dynalo + module at work with my HD800. Source is my Sony PHA-3. I went back and forth with several rigs at work including the HDVD-800 but the GS-1 + PHA3 is pretty much almost as good for less money.
I no longer have the GSX MKII and often wonder if anyone can detect any difference between the GSX MKII in SE vs GS-1. Would appreciate your guys take on the two if you have both. Honestly, I really think that there is a market for another round of GS-1 especially those who needs a second or work system. Maybe a GS-1 with a build-in DAC?
Agree that it isn't obvious hearing a sound difference between GSX-mk2 in SE mode and balanced mode. If the DAC is SE and sounds much better than a balanced DAC, then the headphones being SE or balanced should not sound better in either mode.
Using the mk2 in balanced mode I see an interest in the output power which is doubled for hard to drive headphones.
I decide to use my newly acquired GS-1 + Dynalo + module at work with my HD800. Source is my Sony PHA-3. I went back and forth with several rigs at work including the HDVD-800 but the GS-1 + PHA3 is pretty much almost as good for less money.
I no longer have the GSX MKII and often wonder if anyone can detect any difference between the GSX MKII in SE vs GS-1. Would appreciate your guys take on the two if you have both. Honestly, I really think that there is a market for another round of GS-1 especially those who needs a second or work system. Maybe a GS-1 with a build-in DAC?
Agree that it isn't obvious hearing a sound difference between GSX-mk2 in SE mode and balanced mode. If the DAC is SE and sounds much better than a balanced DAC, then the headphones being SE or balanced should not sound better in either mode.
Using the mk2 in balanced mode I see an interest in the output power which is doubled for hard to drive headphones.
Agree that it isn't obvious hearing a sound difference between GSX-mk2 in SE mode and balanced mode. If the DAC is SE and sounds much better than a balanced DAC, then the headphones being SE or balanced should not sound better in either mode.
Using the mk2 in balanced mode I see an interest in the output power which is doubled for hard to drive headphones.
I'm going to be using a fully balanced DAC as well (PWD-ll/Bridge-ll with JRiver MC21) so I hope to hear a difference.
I've never heard a fully balanced system beside my 009 which I have no choice due to my KGST having only balanced inputs, so I can't even compare balanced/SE with the 009.
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