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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2015, 05:36:41 AM »
Quote from: purr1n on May 05, 2015, 04:22:06 AM
I'm fine with how the amp section handled something as tough to drive as the HE-560. For devices, like GO, I don't want to bother with extra shit. For me, it's either good sound in a super convenient package or uber sound in 100 lbs of amp, DAC and transport.

Spot on. I already have a DAC/Amp with the freakin' rubber bands. Do not want to be using the GO as a DAC only.
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2015, 06:05:14 AM »
I care about sonics first and foremost. I don't have $1000 ciems to have 'good enough' sound. Not my thing. $250 gets me a B2+Sansa Clip+ which is 'good enough'.

Different strokes...
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2015, 06:11:58 AM »
Quote from: zerodeefex on May 05, 2015, 03:41:15 AM
I like it better than any DAC I've owned outside of the XFi + LPS, the Transdac, and the Yggdrasil fwiw.
Wow, that's saying a lot. Now, what about the integrated amp? I don't suppose you could use this along with a Liquid Carbon, huh...
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2015, 06:13:27 AM »
Quote from: purr1n on May 05, 2015, 04:22:06 AM
I'm fine with how the amp section handled something as tough to drive as the HE-560. For devices, like GO, I don't want to bother with extra shit. For me, it's either good sound in a super convenient package or uber sound in 100 lbs of amp, DAC and transport.
Mmm, that's a good point.  I guess it defeats the purpose if it's not grab-n-go.
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2015, 02:49:45 PM »
So almost everyone loves the DAC of it, wouldn't be nice if they release a DAC only version?
It would be cheaper and you could use it with a smarthphone without the Y splitter for the battery, because it should need less power, and then just plug an amp.
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2015, 03:46:52 PM »
Quote from: zerodeefex on May 05, 2015, 03:41:15 AM
I like it better than any DAC I've owned outside of the XFi + LPS, the Transdac, and the Yggdrasil fwiw.

Damn your making me regret missing that transdac auction. I was just waiting to get closer to the end of the auction now I'm transdacless  walk the plank2

Quote from: altrunox on May 05, 2015, 02:49:45 PM
So almost everyone loves the DAC of it, wouldn't be nice if they release a DAC only version?
It would be cheaper and you could use it with a smarthphone without the Y splitter for the battery, because it should need less power, and then just plug an amp.

Whoa let's just let them get this out last time people wanted something slightly different the wave campaign happen. Ask those people how they like it.  Lhlabs is moving in the right direction let's just let it play out.

Quote from: Anaxilus on May 05, 2015, 06:05:14 AM
I care about sonics first and foremost. I don't have $1000 ciems to have 'good enough' sound. Not my thing. $250 gets me a B2+Sansa Clip+ which is 'good enough'.

Different strokes...

Anax what audible gains do you get from adding the lekerton to the line?
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2015, 04:00:46 PM »
More info on the Geek Out V2 will be released today at Noon PST.  Many of you have asked and today is the day we're going to fill you in on the deets.  Check out www.lhlabs.com/415 at Noon today. 
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2015, 04:20:35 PM »
Now I wish I committed when it was still batch ~5-6... Have to wait till November now  facepalm

I really hope it's ready for Xmas time  popcorn
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2015, 07:29:21 PM »
Good things going on over at the LH site. See Casey's link above.

Also, Casey, maybe you can field this question: the V2+ feature description says "With selectable gain settings of 1000mW, 450mW & 100mW, Geek Out V2+ pairs perfectly with those monstrous power hungry cans or your uber sensitive IEM’s."

When I look at the comparo chart though, it shows 450mW as for the Infinity version only and only two gain settings on the stock V2+. A clarification would be excellent!
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Re: Thoughts or impressions of the Geek Out V2
« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2015, 07:35:09 PM »
Quote from: AustinValentine on May 06, 2015, 07:29:21 PM
Good things going on over at the LH site. See Casey's link above.

Also, Casey, maybe you can field this question: the V2+ feature description says "With selectable gain settings of 1000mW, 450mW & 100mW, Geek Out V2+ pairs perfectly with those monstrous power hungry cans or your uber sensitive IEM’s."

When I look at the comparo chart though, it shows 450mW as for the Infinity version only and only two gain settings on the stock V2+. A clarification would be excellent!
The Infinity will have the 450mW option.  I just used the description as a "catch all" for once the Infinity is available to be released....To answer your next question about when it will be released, it'll be relatively soon :-)   
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