Please understand that all of my reviews are completely subjective. They are my opinion and not to be taken as criticism or as negative. I can only share my feelings and personal conclusions. The J3 Pro shares it basic architecture with it sibling the J2S socketed AK4499EXEQ + AK4191EQ hybrid DAC implementation. It has been redesigned to accommodate the much larger Sparkos Pro Dual SS2590 op-amps. Geno Geshelli also updated the circuit design with an improved internal power supply, an improve oscillator chip and a relay switched USB board.

Best report of the Geshelli DACs in You Tube so far. Short, concise, and straight to the point. Kudos and looking forward for more!

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. That's kind of you to say. I am glad you are interested in my content. There will be a good one coming up this weekend on vintage German speakers.

This is the video that got me hooked on your channel. I was curious what folks had to say about the J3 Pro, found this video, and immediately subscribed. I'm very impressed by your knowledge and how you explain things so clearly. Keep up the fantastic work!

@OldGuyHifi

8 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Excellent video, Ed! You have *nailed* what I am also hearing in these DACs. I now have the eight SS2590 op-amps installed in my Dayzee - and it is *by far* the best DAC I have ever heard. You're a "natural" at this - very informative, and direct.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. Maybe I could review a speaker or two? I will pay the freight.

@NeilBlanchard

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi The thought has crossed my mind! I will be shipping the first Tower 6 flat pack tomorrow, and MLTL-6 flat packs have been shipping for a while now. I *just* revised the crossovers for the dome tweeter versions, and I think it is better than what I had at AXPONA. The cabinet of the Tower 6 has also been revised - and the bass is better AND extends to *25Hz* vs 28Hz for the prototype.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Keep me posted. You have my email. Thank you so much for considering it.

@morgande

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi put two of his TLine towers on a J3 and use a few Fosi V3 monos with the same opamp in all of them and let us know how good it is!

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

@@morgande I think they deserve something better then the Fosis as nice as those are. I would like to run them on the Orchard Audio amp. BTW I am getting that back.

Nice job, Ed. Im about to get my first DAC, and I believe the J3 will be the one. I always appreciate your reviews. I was born in '62 and raised outside Chicago, so maybe that's why I can relate to your channel. I'm in Dallas now. Thanks again, my windy city friend.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Where? I have been in Naperville for 63 of my 65 years. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. I hope you enjoy the J3 as much as I did/do. Thank you so much.

@dan-sc7fm

26 күн бұрын

​@OldGuyHifi Well, you sure have seen the tremendous change in that once sleepy town to a sprawling suburb.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

@@dan-sc7fm Yes indeed. Naperville is now the 3rd largest city in IL. Who'd a thunk it?

@SteveWille

26 күн бұрын

I, too, was born in ‘62 in a western suburb of Chicago where I grew up buying gear at Pacific Stereo and Sounds Deluxe. I still live in the area today.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

I used to know the guys at Sounds Deluxe on Ogden in Westmont. That's such a coincidence.

Great review! Appreciate the descriptions of the various opamps and the 'flavors' they provide.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You have a talent sir. Very well done!

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

You are too kind. Thank you.

Another great review, Ed. Thoroughly researched beyond due diligence. 😊

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you sir. I appreciate your support.

Amazing review and information about DAC circuitry and chippers. Much appreciated. I may have to consider a J3 some time, but looking at a ladder DAC next in this kind of price range, but still aways out. Thank you as always for your time, efforts, and sharing this with us all. Stay well, Sir.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Simon, my friend thank you. There are a lot of interesting DACs coming out. I know that there are some less expensive R2R units on the horizon so I think we will be spoiled for choice. As far as Delta-Sigma style these are the best I have heard. Just wait as I have a couple of streamer/DACs in for review and there will be a bit of flack directed at me when that review hits end of next week. It should be fun.

I'm glad I found your channel, as far as I'm concerned you're already one of the best reviewers on YT. This review was excellent!

@OldGuyHifi

24 күн бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. I am so glad you enjoyed the video. I am so glad you found my channel. Thx.

Well done Ed. They make great products.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you and they do.

love your videos. keep them coming!

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you. I will try. I have a controversial one waiting in the wings for next week.

Very concise and knowledgeable review. Subscribed. Look forward to watching more of your reviews.

@OldGuyHifi

Күн бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate your subscribing.

Top-notch and very informative review.

@OldGuyHifi

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much.

Thanks for your review! I look forward to your thoughts when you get the Dayzee in. Everybody really seems to like the Geshelli so it’s nice to see it confirmed by an expert. If and when I upgrade my DAC I want it to be a Geshelli. I’m currently using an Audioquest dragonfly red.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Michael, I also have a Dragonfly Red! I use it on my phone with IEMs. Good DAC. I would love to review a Dayzee. Who knows maybe. Thanks so much for your view and comment.

Really appreciate your channel and this review. Since I only have single ended vintage stereo equipment I just ordered the J2S. I was already interested in Geshelli but your review cinched it for me. Ordered with the standard OpAmps with plans to upgrade later to save money now but with the best AKM. Thanks for your review.

@OldGuyHifi

22 күн бұрын

Jon, You won't be disappointed. I promise. The unit sounds great even with the stock TI op-amps. When you want the Sparkos go to Andrew's site: sparkoslabs.com. He is always running some sort of promo and you can save some money that way. Thank you so much for your vote of confidence.

Hi Ed. Great review. I'm a newer sub to your channel and really enjoying your reviews. Keep up the great work.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you. Welcome. I appreciate your subscription very much.

Great review. They make awesome products.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thanks Jim. I agree. They do a great job.

Great detailed video

@OldGuyHifi

7 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you.

Great video, Ed. Some of the tech explanations are a bit over my head, but I enjoy learning and being challenged to explore more.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

You can always feel free to ask me for more info. oldguyhifi@gmail.com. I would be happy to help.

That was great Ed! I got a j2 at axpona last year and an a3 at axpona this year, I’m definitely looking forward to next year’s Geshelli purchase and this j3 will probably be it, unless I can convince the wife that we need a zoofa instead 😂

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Brian, As always thank you. I think the Zoofa is on hold. I know some of the components have been discontinued so it may have to be a complete redesign. That said I did love Geno's mono blocks. Wow.

You had a stand alone DAC 1988? Wow Ed you were an early adopter! I have yet to go down that rabbit hole. Great info as usual keep it flowing.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your view and comment. Yes. Stand alone DACs we're a thing even back then. They were large full size beasts. Mine weighed in at 25 lbs. It had 2 large torridal power supplies and wood sides! It was a Marantz CDA-94. I also had the matching CD transport and DAT recorder. The whole kit retailed for $6K. Good thing we were Marantz dealers.

Just swapped the 2590 into my J2 4493. Using the unblanced outs. From the 3602 to the 2590, it is quite an amazing upgrade. Thanks for the heads up!! Dig the channel!!

@OldGuyHifi

18 күн бұрын

Bobby-Bobby, You are welcome. I am glad you are enjoying that new op-amp.

Good review had a J2 sold it getting a J2S

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

You won't be sorry. Thanks for tuning in and sharing. Let me know what you think of the J2S when you get it. Thx.

Howdy Ed. With a very early preorder, I guess I am among the first to receive the J3. When I got the ship notice I talked with Sherri G. And asked if any review units were out. She said just you. Unawares, I sought you out and very much like (& subscribed to) your channel. As I have several 3602’s I ordered mine w V7’s (Classics on XLR & Vivid on SE). To me it seemed strong mids were kinda pushing back upper air, so I switched to 3602 and found slight improvement. Still craving more cymbal shimmer, steel string ring, and violin air, I have now got the SS2590 dual rig on the way. I saw the 2590 described as “more transparent” on a forum; and your opinion triggered the immediate order. Thx for good concise info. 👍

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

I am so glad you got some info from me that helped. Thank you for your view and comment.

This video is EXACTLY what I needed ! Thank you

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you. I hope I can continue to do videos that are what you needed! Thanks.

Great review. I'm just tired of chasing dacs. I bought the best l could and now they'll have to do. Your info is great for new buyers though.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Michelle, I agree with you. I thought I was done and in a long term relationship with my Schiit DAC. This new chip technology from AKM is spinning my head around. It sounds very good and the units have a couple of features I don't have like DSD and balanced outs. What DAC did you get? Thanks so much for you comment and for tuning in.

@christopherhachet5184

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi My Geshelli Dac totally outclasses my Schiit. I love Schiit gear, but my phono amp has been replaced by a Darlington Labs MM6B and I am now running a Geshelli Dac. Huge upgrades.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Christopher, Which Schiit and which Geshelli DACs do you have?

Great video. Thx.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Thank you. I noticed you are the artist formerly known as S. Daniel. I am honored.

The J2S' balanced outputs can be fitted with SS2590s. It requires a riser on the front socket and an extender for the rear. It's a tight fit and one needs to be careful, but it definitely elevates the J2S to another level, as it does the J3 Pro. This arguably makes for the best sounding setup under $1000 USD, especially when powered by a decent linear PS. I give second place to the Burson V7V, which I found to give a bit more midrange energy and emphasis on soundtage depth. The V7C is very balanced and smoother, possibly a better match for the ESS platforms for the reasons you mentioned. Lots of fun here.

@OldGuyHifi

15 күн бұрын

Theodore, That's great info. I know Geno had some trepidation about putting 2590s on the J2S board. I think that's partially why he did the redesign. But man it makes a difference. As I type this I am listening to a DAC that also the AK4499EXEQ+AK4191 chipset. Holy moly is it good. It may be the best "chip" based DAC I have ever heard. The review will be out soon. I think that chipset is a true gamer changer for delta-sigma designs.

I have a Schiit Gungnir Multibit and it was a revelation when I put it in my headphone stack. It's the best DAC that I've heard and owned. I moved it to my speaker stack a few weeks ago and picked up a J2 (non op-amp upgradable) as a temporary replacement. It has impressed the bejayzus out of me and has me reconsidering its temporary status. It's different than the Schiit, but it's hardly a step down. It's an impressive DAC that when paired with a Schiit Magni-Piety and Sennheiser HD650's wows me every time (I also have a Schiit Lokius in the stack which I use to dial in the sub bass and bass and top end), and a Schiit Asgard 3. The little Geshelli is impressive, more than it has any right to be.

@OldGuyHifi

17 күн бұрын

I agree, I also have a Magni-Piety and I run Drop 6XX so. we are not far apart. I am also impressed with the Geshelli units. I think the chip used is less important than circuit design and surrounding hardware, especially the analog section. I think Geno Geshelli's designs are very well executed. I also think that in the new J2S and J3 Pro a lot of the magic is that AKM hybrid switched resistor/R2R/Multi-bit chip architecture. I am a bit smitten with it. It has had me thinking about adding it to the system as another reference DAC along side my much loved hot rodded Bifrost. I am being forced to question the existence of my life, the world, the universe. I am in the midst of an existential crisis! I need help! Great comment. Thanks for putting up with my crazy humor.

Great review. Thanks. Would be interesting if you were able to hold onto the J3 Pro and combine with their Achel Pro as preamp / DAC combo driving the Orchard Audio. Would probably make a nice reference level review system…

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

George, It would for sure. That said I have the Orchard Audio PecanPi+ Premier streamer DAC in and it also uses the AK4499EXEQ + AK4191EQ combo chip set and can be a pre-amp. Unfortunately I had to return the Amp. I will ask for it back and maybe do a review of the OA combo. Thanks for the suggestion and your comment.

@georgechirayus4865

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi It’s unfortunate you had to return the OA amp. Would have been interesting to compare the 2 AK DAC implementation (or any source) with the same amplifier/speaker setup - ie introduce a new component for review but the rest of the system is a known quantity.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

@@georgechirayus4865 Turns out I will have the amp back in my possession next week. So watch this space.

@georgechirayus4865

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Niice!! 🎉🍾🎊

Thanks for the review! I especially appreciate your explanation of the hybrid chip set. I’m still curious whether the power supply upgrade in the JNOG3 makes a difference in the sound? Which DAC sounds better w/ the same chip set & OpAmps?

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

John, There were times where I thought I could hear a tiny difference and then times I was not sure at all. I think upgrading a J2S with a external linear power supply would yield a bigger difference. Because I could not get the big Sparkos in the balanced side of the J2S i can't say for sure. The both sounded as near as makes no difference, at least to me, the same with any combo of op-amps on the single ended side. Now the J3 with the 2590s on the balanced side was quite a remarkable difference. More authority and drive. Better detail without any harshness at all. It felt like the tap was fully opened. One of the best I have ever heard. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

Thanks for your review! Would love to hear your take on the J3 vs Bifrost please! If you share, please let us know which version of the Bifrost you are using and which modifications you have in place.

@OldGuyHifi

14 күн бұрын

Welcome back Mr. Needham. Thank you. I would love to review/listen to the latest version of the Bifrost but, as of yet I don't have a relationship with Schiit. My Bifrost started out as the original AKM version. It is a "Gen 5" but has been upgraded to Multibit and Unison USB. All the capacitors have been replaced with tighter tolerance Elna caps. It lacks the current versions balanced gozinta & gozoutas, so it is single ended only. I hope to work with Schiit in the future as obviously I like their stuff.

As one who is strongly considering the J2S with the Sparkos upgrade, is it worth saving up for the J3 Pro with Sparkos instead?

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

That's a tough one. If you only need single ended out then a J2 with the big 2590 would be excellent. If you do balanced/XLR then the J3 is the best choice. In all honesty, either unit is very good straight out of the box. You can always upgrade the op-amps and do a linear power supply. Thank you for your view and comment/question. I do appreciate it.

Great, great review! Thank you for detailed experiences with the new J3, as well as taking the time to explain the unique new chipset from AKM, and pairing with the Sparkos. How do you feel about the J3 in relation to your modified bifrost? I used to feel the same way about ess Sabre until I got an Okto Research Dac 8 stereo, which is a very different approach using all the possible channels while keeping distortion super low. Very organic, no sheen or etching etc. But now am really curious about the J3 or even the new Dayzee case on what you just explained 🙏🏼

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

John, Thank you for the kind words. I struggle with the Bifrost vs the J2/J3 in all honesty. I love my Bifrost. It has a delicacy and tone that is just so sweet and full. Kind of like a Hemke reed vs D'Addario from Sweetwater. Just sounds right. Now the J2/J3 are right there. The more I listen the more I think I need to added a Geshelli to the system. I really think the AKM Hybrid chip set is key as well. It gave Geno a ton of flexibility to design these units. I have several friends with Dayzees and I trust their ears, who claim it is the best sub $5K DAC they have ever heard. I would love to hear one some day. Thanks so much for watching an d commenting. BTW, I am not a musician.

@riccitone

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Oh man, that’s a brilliant way to describe it! I can think of very few other ways to analogy personal tonal preference than the way a reed plays on a familiar mouthpiece. That alone peaks my interest in what Geshelli is doing. Btw, Hemke’s are great. You are definitely a saxophonist if you know that difference. I’ve settled on La Voz (D’Addario), even though there are many more premium refined types and brands, so case in point (lol!) 🙏🏼👍🏼

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

John, The best of anything is the one you favor and have had the best long term experience with. Thank you so much for responding to my comment.

This review was on point. I was lucky enough to get my j3 Pro w Sparkos 2590 last week. Waiting on my Wiim Ultra but using a chromecast audio for now. This replaced my modi3. I tried a Wiim Pro Plus (internal dac): Sound was 2/10, Wiim Pro Plus with the modi 3: Sound was 6/10. returned pro plus since I am hoping the Wiim ultra has a better digital out stage. Chromecast Audio with Modi3 sound 5/10. Chromecast Audio with Geshelli j3pro: Sound 8/10.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

That's terrific. I hope you find it perfect. My best combo was with the Cambridge MXN10. But it should be for the money. Thanks for watching & sharing.

@RamisDad

24 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi appreciate that information! I've been eyeing the MXN10, based on your comment, I decided to purchase that also. I'll compare both and go from there.

@azwazeer5051

22 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi so my MXN10 came in overnight so I got a chance to try it and was surprised that I wasn't crazy about the sound. Apparently I've gotten use to listening to my music heavily equalized. While the sound was good, the inability of the MXN10 to equalize kind of killed it for me. Hate to admit it but the Wiim pro plus sounded better to my ears because it allowed for EQ.

@OldGuyHifi

22 күн бұрын

@@azwazeer5051 No worries. You have to enjoy what you hear and how you do that is a completely individual pursuit. As long as you like the sound it doesn't matter what gear you use. Thanks for letting me know. Enjoy!

I always enjoy your videos Ed and I trust your opinion. I'm a little short on funds right now because I'm buying a new house at the ripe old age of 67 (STUPID I know) and I'm probably going to get a base J2. There are 3 DAC chip choices and I don't know which to chose. I have good hearing for my age. I like detail and I don't mind a little extra "sizzle" on the top end. Do you have an opinion on which chip might be right for me? Thanks for your consideration!

@OldGuyHifi

17 күн бұрын

Mike, I am so sorry for the delay in responding. For some reason KZread redirected this to a different folder I only just found out about. I promise I was not ignoring you. I would choose the standard J2 with the AKM 4493 chip. It is the little brother to the 4499-4191 chipset. It is part of the same AKM Velvet Sound technology in a less expensive package. It sounds very, very good. Again I am sorry for the delayed response.

@mikecampbell5856

17 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi I knew that you would never ignore any post. Things happen and your channel is growing rapidly. Great minds right? I was hoping that was the chip you would suggest. Thank you!

@OldGuyHifi

17 күн бұрын

@@mikecampbell5856 Now that I know where the folder is I can check it daily to make sure this doesn't happen again. Yhank you for understanding.

Just got your channel and subscribed. I'm buying the J2 socketed this Wednesday. I wanted to confirm that the 2590 fits in the single end of a metal case? Please inform.

@OldGuyHifi

21 күн бұрын

Yes. It does. No worries. There is a quick peak of it in my introductory video on the J3. Thanks for asking and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Ed, thank you for you informative review on the J2S and the J3 Pro. I have the same older Schiit Bifrost Multibit w/ Unison USB (USB upgraded from USB-3(?) to USB-5 and finally to Unison-USB) you use in your system, feeding a Schiit Freya Preamp (original model) going into a Yamaha Stereo Power Amplifier B-2X into some Juan Marie Raynaud Trenté speakers. SPDIF both co-axial and optical are very good into the Bifrost are excellent, but USB is outstanding and improves the musicality of the system to a whole next level. This was not the case before upgrading the Bifrost to Unison-USB. My question for you is how do compare the USB performance between the 3 DACs? Also, I have been enjoying your channel for several months and I am subscribed.

@OldGuyHifi

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for subscribing. Great question. The J2S/J3 Pro both use an Amanero USB chip on a board that Geshelli has designed and builds in house. Like the Unison USB design, the Geshelli design does offer electromagnetic (EMI) and electrostatic (ESD) isolation but, whether or not the Geshelli design offers complete EMI and ESD isolation like the Schiit design, is something I would have to ask them about. In practical terms they are almost indistinguishable sonically. The real difference is in the DAC topology i.e., the Schiit Mulitbit AD5547 chip set vs AK4499 chip set has a far greater impact on the sound of the unit then the USB circuits. They are different sounding but, it is just different. One is not necessarily better that the other. I love my Bi-Frost but I am smitten with the Geshelli and the AK4499EXEQ+AK4191 chip set. I have a review of another DAC that uses the AKM chips that sounds great as well coming out soon. Long winded answer. Sorry. Thanks so much for watching.

@bdw5821

18 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Ed, Thank you for taking the time to respond. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

Great video! If I go for RCA in the 2590 configuration, feeding with a digital transport, what would I loose if I buy the J2 instead of the J3?

@OldGuyHifi

3 күн бұрын

Jan, The differences between the J2S & J3 Pro are minor, The J3 Pro has an improved power supply primarily for driving 3 of the 2590s. Sonically they are almost indistinguishable. I ran the J2S with the 2590 in single ended (RCA) and it was very, very good. Good enough that I am purchasing one for myself as a second reference DAC. I hope this helps. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

Hey Ed... I have a technical question. I have a J3 Pro and Erish 3 stack loaded with the 2590 Sparkos Op Amps in Both. I have the J3 Pro going to a Schiit Lokius tone control and then to the Erish 3(XLR) and OG LYR3(RCA). To my surprise the RCA connection is LOUDER than the XLR connection with the 2590's installed in all 3. When I change the Lokius from XLR to RCA the volume is obviously louder coming out of the Erish 3 and LY3 and I'm wondering if this is normal or is it an odd occurrence? I've always been under the impression that XLR connections are louder than RCA. Thanks. You have a New Subscriber 🍻

@OldGuyHifi

18 күн бұрын

The Lokius will take single ended inputs and convert the signal up to a balanced voltage even when you listen to the Lokius balanced out even if it is in the single ended setting. I noticed that also. I am pretty sure it is not changing the signal format from single ended to balanced just upping the voltage. In my experience, unless you are running very long cable runs, single ended and balance, near as makes no difference sound the same, just a bit louder. Great question Thanks for coming over from the short video.

@JTB--

18 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi I'm liking the power I'm getting with the J3 Pro, Erish3 and LYR3 with the Lokius in between. Both amps drive the ZMF Atrium with ease and there is some nice Bass and Dynamic punch and slam

@OldGuyHifi

17 күн бұрын

Sweet rig. Very resolving. I love my Lokius. A little cut here and a small boost there and Hazah! I am off to my happy place.

@tomzurzang

12 күн бұрын

Have a J2s 4499 and found that the single ended is indeed louder also.

I look forward to your review of the Pecan Pi + Streamer DAC - I think it uses the same AKM chips.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Indeed it does. I have been listening to it for a few days now and it is very good. I have the Starkrimson amp coming back next week so I will do a full system review. I am also thinking about doing a deep dive on the AKM tech featured in these chips. I do think it may be the first time a quasi Delta-Sigma convertor will be a rival to R2R or true multibit DACs. I was/am that impressed. Thanks for commenting and returning to the channel.

@sbowyer525

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi You explain audio better than anyone on KZread. Keep up the great work!

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

@@sbowyer525 I am not so sure but thank you so much.

thank you for the detailed review , is the j3 a worthy upgrade from the j2s ? much appreciated.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Yeghig, It depends on your use case. If you are only going to do single ended and maybe just one external device, i.e., a streamer then the J2S is perfect. You only have one op-amp to change out. If you you were going to do balanced out and were considering going all out, then the J3 Pro with the big Sparkos 2590s rock! At their core the two units are virtually identical in performance so, go with what your budget can handle. Thanks so much for watching and I hope I was able to answer your question.

@yeghigmikaelian

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Yes you did and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do so. hope to see more videos soon. take care.

I'll watch this again later. Basically another rave review for Gesheli and from what in understanding so far if you are running strictly vintage therefore via RCA then you may as well get the J2 because you only need 1 sparcos OP amp.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Tyler, Yes. Exactly. That would be the perfect. Thx. for watching twice? Seriously Thank you.

Hi Ed. New to the HiFi world and just found your channel. Thanks for the great review/breakdown of the J3. Quick question. I have not pulled the trigger on a DAC as of yet. I will likely go with the J3 now as compared to J2S with AK4499 its seemingly only $100 more. I may not update the Opamps right off the bat; however I wondering between the Sparkos vs Burson V7 Vivid. I my starter pair of speakers are the Heco Aurora 300s which I understand to sound a bit on the warm side due to material used on woofer and tweeter. I prefer a bit more revealing/detailed sounding music....with that would your recommend the SParkos or Burson vivid? Sorry so long winded... Good luck with your channel!

@OldGuyHifi

20 күн бұрын

Chris, Welcome to this crazy hobby. The more the merrier! Honestly, I would stick with the stock TI OPA1656 op-amps to begin with. They have great detail and will add a bit of midrange to a warm system. You may find you don't need to change them. I ran the J3 with the stock op-amps on the balanced side, for several days of listening and found that to be very good. Seriously good. The magic in the J2S/J3 Pro is that AK4499EXEQ-AK4191EQ chip set and how Geno designed it. Swapping op-amps is more of a tweak and has a subtle sonic effect. As a new person to the hobby, you should listen to your standard gear configuration for months and months, maybe even for years so that you get used to the sound. You want it to be kind "second nature" so that when you do make a small change i.e., op-amp swapping, you can hear that change. Also only make one change at a time, slowly. Again so you will be able to tease out the differences. Often times, I find that, while there are differences, it still all sounds great. As some famous old guy in history said "Know thy self" I would consul that you should "Know thy system first" before making any changes. I hope that helps you. Sorry for being long winded. Thank you so much for you question and view. I hope you subscribed!

@ChrisP1101

20 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Thanks for all the great info/guidance Ed! Much appreciated! I will follow your advice and order the J3 in its base configuration. Have a good one!

Great review Ed! I have j2 with 3602 sparkos. Is the upgrade from 3602 to 2590 really audibly worth it in your opinion? Also, you mentioned it but do you have a link where theres more info on getting those 2590s into the xlr portion of the j2? Thx again!

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

I felt there was a enough of an improvement to warrant an upgrade. I don't have any info other than anecdotal conversation. You could reach out to Andrew Sparkos and see what he thinks. He makes all of those gizmos to begin with. Sparko@SparkosLabs.com

@IvanITpro

26 күн бұрын

The 2590 is everything Andrew from Sparkos wanted their discrete opamp to have, but they couldn’t fit it all on the smaller ss3602 opamp (right from Sparkos website). I have both and the Pro opamp is 4 times the size of the ss3602. In my experience the change felt like I was transported into a studio setting with a simple opamp swap (ss3602 to 2590). I hear everything, and nothing’s missing. I have 3 unused ss3602’s now 😅. I didn’t do this with Geshelli, haven’t gotten a chance yet. Have to get over their prototype look first 🤷‍♂️. I did this on my aune Magic DAC XVIII w/ their LPS upgrade, sounds great! If you could fit it, you’ll hear it! 😉

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Great input and insight. Thanks Ivan.

@user-ps6kt7eh2m

25 күн бұрын

@@IvanITprogreat way to describe it. Thx!

Hi, Do you consider the tonality Neutral/ Natural with the 3602 and the 2590 Opamps? Thank you 🙏

@OldGuyHifi

13 күн бұрын

Ronen, In all honesty the differences are subtle. If you are streaming from a phone, then I would consider saving the $ and going with the 3602s. That said, try the stock op-amps for about 6 months. They are very good. Unless you understand how the stock configuration sounds, you can't have any idea if the Sparkos are better. Take your time. There is no rush. Get a baseline before you make changes. Great question. Thanks.

@ronenbuium7699

13 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi I will rip my CDs to WAV files and play them. Eventually, on paper, digital data moving from my phone to the DAC, likewise from a quality streamer, so there's not suppose to be a different in the sound quality, if I understand correctly. Thank you again

Thank you for the insight into these DAC’s. You are very knowledgeable. This is my first experience of these 2 models and this company. I have a chord Qutest and was wondering how they would stack up against its sound. I do like the Chord and have it hooked up by bnc to Allo Digi 1 signature. Into a Cambridge audio cx81 and kef ls50 meta. Are these an upgrade in sound quality, or just a sideways step to a different sound. Thank you and appreciate your efforts.

@OldGuyHifi

13 күн бұрын

My honest guess is it would be a sideways move. In all honesty it has been a while since I listened to Chord products. I may be getting Qutest to review but not sure when. I am a big fan of Cambridge so you have a great amp. I have not heard the Allo Digi 1 but they enjoy a good reputation. I hope I have helped to answer you query. thanks for watching and asking a great question.

@johnlynchpersonaltraining9918

12 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Thank you for taking the time out to answer. I would send you my Qutest , but l am in Scotland. However please do try and get hold of one. And give me you valuable insight. I like my Dac Ed but you know what it is like. We are always looking for improvement, no matter how incremental. And if they come at a cheaper price ( I spend more on hifi than l can afford 😂) Even better. Much appreciated.

@OldGuyHifi

12 күн бұрын

@@johnlynchpersonaltraining9918 It is a sickness we all share. I love Scotland. I played a few amateur golf events there in my youth, Troon, Muirfield and the Royal & Ancient. My wife and I would love to rent a car and do the 500. Beautiful country. You are lucky. Thx.

@johnlynchpersonaltraining9918

7 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Well, If you ever choose to do it. Please let me know . I live in Gourock , relatively near Troon. So a competitive golfer too? Your talent is boundless. 😊 Thank you for everything.

@OldGuyHifi

7 күн бұрын

@@johnlynchpersonaltraining9918 I will if we do. We can have a dram and talk all night.

Ed… was it a struggle to hear the differences between the op-amps? The reason I ask relates to your discussion of ESS voltage DACs verses the AKM current DACs. It is my understanding that the op-amps are used to convert voltage to current. Therefore, an ESS DAC leans more heavily on the op-amps and thus op-amps will have a greater influence on the sound. I’m thinking that since the AKM DAC is already current based, the effect of the op-amps might be more subtle and difficult to pick out.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Steve, you always have great questions and subsequent responses. I appreciate that. There are very few ESS DACs that allow Op-amp swapping. That said I do have an $80 DAC in for review that has socketed op-amps. Should be interesting. The most obvious place where the swap is apparent is on the balanced outputs. Yes op-amps do work that way but the amount of current any IC chip can handle is rather small so the op-amps bring that up to a line level of 2 volts on single ended and 4ish volts on balanced with sufficient current to drive the input of a pre-amp, especially passive ones. The differences are subtle and for the most part they don't leap out at you. The differences manifest themselves in 1) a reduced noise floor and 2) it better fine detail like transient decay. So, yes it takes some time to suss it out. I make lots of notes over many hours. There are times when I can't discern any difference. The other thing is that just because there is a difference it doesn't necessarily mean it is a negative i. e., the Burson Vivid sounded very warm and nice, much to my liking but the Sparkos 3602 had more detail. No real winner. Great question and comment. I hope I was able to answer it satisfactorily. Thanks so much for your view.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

I edited my response to include some additional information. Sorry it's 1AM here and I am knackered. Thx

@SteveWille

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi 1a here too… go to bed.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

I didn't make the connection from your other post that you were local. Thx.

I have questin i am starting to build my gaming and music endstage set up build for desktop what do you recommend the jnog 3 or schiit bifrosy they the almost same price which should i prefer?

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Honestly for a desk top rig I would go with the J2S. It is smaller and the two units are virtually identical in performance. My guess is that you would only be using single ended outputs (RCA) to a headphone or speaker amp. If you ever wanted to, you could upgrade to the big Sparkos 2590 in the J2S on single ended. That said, I do love my Bifrost but it is not a unit you can buy. It an older unit has been modified and that can't be done anymore. I don't have a lot of experience with the newer units so it is hard for me to say. I hope that helps. let me know if I missed something. Thank you.

@luigipuno5479

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi i am going to a dac and amp stack anyway so probably expecting big size only i am using my hd800s and probably gonna by more expensive headphones that why i was comparing j3 and bifrost what headphone amp would you recommend as well

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

@@luigipuno5479 I am not a big headphone guy. I use a Nitsch/Schiit Magni Piety amp and some Drop 6XX. Well of course Geshelli makes some fine amps. For what it is worth I may be getting in one of Andrew Sparkos units the Gemini. Details here: sparkoslabs.com/gemini-headphone-amp/ If you are interested keep an eye open for my review. I don't have any dates or times yet. Thank you.

Hello, Old Hi-Fi Guy I recently viewed a video you did on the Harman/Kardon AVR-7000. I have a chance to purchase a AVR-7200 do you consider this model as good as the AVR-7000. Thank You for your videos and your time.

@OldGuyHifi

20 күн бұрын

It is a good unit. It is also a beast. I hope you get a good deal. Thx.

Had the J2S with the older AKM chipset and 2590s for some time and love it. It is now moving to my desktop setup as I have had the J3 with 2590s for a couple weeks, and am enjoying it with my Black Ice Audio preamp and Orchard Audio monoblocks. Would love to hear your thoughts of this compared to the Laiv Harmony DAC. Obviously a different price category, but very curious to get feedback from someone that has compared both side by side. Might be worth seeing if they will send you a review unit.

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

I have just reached out to them. Great suggestion. My concern is that my channel is too small. Thank you so muc for the suggestion and view.

@trebep

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Well, they are pretty small in terms of market share as they are new as well. Fingers crossed!

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

@@trebep 🤞

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

I contacted Laiv and they responded. They said they would review my channel and let me know. Fingers crossed. Thank you for the suggestion.

@trebep

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi all the reviews have been strong, almost too strong so it would be great to have a for sure unbiased review.

Hey Ed how would you compare the j3 with 2590’s with say the denafrips?

@OldGuyHifi

15 күн бұрын

Alex, It has been a long time since I listened to a Dennefrips unit and it was the OG Aries unit. Ladder DACs have a great sound but aren't perfect, but then what is? My fuzzy recollection was that it was smooth and threw a big sound stage. I thought it was very good. I will be getting a Pontus in for review shortly so I will get a refresher. Just to be honest with you, I am consider purchasing a J2S with the 3602s as an extra reference DAC in the system. That kind of hit the sweet spot in performance for me. I kind of like the idea of supporting a family business.

@user-ps6kt7eh2m

15 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi wow funny you say that. I was thinking of placing my j2 with 3602’s into a headphone stack for my bedroom (already have a jutenheim 2) and i was looking to get a new dac for my reference system is why i ask.

@OldGuyHifi

15 күн бұрын

Alex, See if you can get a demo on the Dennefrips or at least have the option to return it. Everything is a bit up in the air since Vinshine Audio is longer selling Dennefrips. Let me know what you decide. Thx.

Hi Ed! I was wondering if you could give me some kind of quantitative idea of how much better (in your subjective opinion) the new towering Sparkos is vs the older Sparkos vs the Burson V?

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Micheal, I hope you well my friend. In all honesty, with the J2S on single ended it was an improvement but just. The 3602 vs the Vivid was near as makes no difference a tie. Each had a slightly different sonic signature. The Sparkos a bit more detailed and the Burson a bit warmer. I liked them both. The big 2590 on single ended was very good, however I struggled to hear a big difference. If I was doing only single ended I would probably go for the Vivid and save the money. Now. On balanced XLR in the J3 compared to the stock TIs (I didn't have enough of the Vivid or the 3602 to run them balanced) it was a significant improvement for sure. As I said in the review the music sounded more confident, with better drive and sense of "passing power." Does that make sense? I felt like it would deliver any peak that the music threw at it without any compression. I felt like it laughed those off as if to say "is that all you've got?" I hope that I don't sound like some goof but, that's the feelings I had about it. Very very good. Thanks for asking. Take care.

@michealboudreaux

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi thank you so much for that detailed response! That was exactly what I was hoping for

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Anytime my friend. Are you still using that Loki?

@michealboudreaux

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi I recently moved from Nashville to New Hampshire, and will be moving again in New Hampshire in a few months, so sadly it is currently in a box (with a lot of my other gear). But when I land in my long term home, I plan to break out all the audio goodies.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

@@michealboudreaux Good luck with all the moving hassle. You will be close to Neil now.

Ground Breaking!

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

As always.

Very nice review, thank you. I ❤ learning more about how this tech works from your channel vs just hearing what it sounds like by others. 👏 Usually it’s important to know if there’s a difference between diff. inputs used SPDIF vs USB and if a stock or what kind of power supply was used in the unit. If you could please verify I understand this correctly - when using SPDIF inputs, the internal clock oscillators of the DAC aren’t used compared to using USB/IIS where the DAC’s internal clock oscillators are used. Should the sound be better via USB? That’s what I’ve come to hear in my system - USB sounds better as an input on my ESS DAC also with a Dual Ch Pro opamp from Sparkos from the same source that has multiple outputs SPDIF & USB, like a PC or a streamer. Thank you!

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Ivan you are correct. On any SPDIF input the DACs clock must chase the source's (transmitter) clock. USB is asynchronous so the receiver sets the clock timing not the transmitter. I did a video on this but, I think you saw it. So, yes USB is always the best most common connection for us to use. Great question/comment. Thank you so much.

@IvanITpro

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Thank you, I did watch that video, just still processing it in my head.. 🙃👌

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Let me know if you have any questions. oldguyhifi@gmail.com

Excellent review! Need to watch more of your videos right away. This j3 fully loaded and with a wooden case would be around 1.1k $ here in Germany. A Denafrips Ares (now 15th) would be around 1.3k $. May you share your thoughts on which one you would choose and why? Or should I look into other devices in that price range searching for a non dry and metallic/ringy sounding dac? Edit: Bifrost is around 1.1 k $.

@OldGuyHifi

14 күн бұрын

They are very different DACs. It has been a long time since I listened to a Dennefrips unit and it was the OG Aries unit. Ladder DACs have a great sound but aren't perfect, but then what is? My fuzzy recollection was that it was very smooth and threw a big sound stage. I thought it was very good. I will be getting a Pontus in for review shortly so I will get a refresher. Just to be honest with you, I am considering purchasing a J2S with the Sparkos 3602s as an extra reference DAC in the system. I think that this new AKM AK4499EXEQ+AK4191EQ hybrid chipset is remarkable. I find its sound to be between Multibit R2R and Delta-Sigma. It is very clean but without the Delta-Sigma glare and has a more neutral sound than Multibit and Ladder DACs. Great response and resolution with a huge sound stage. The J2S and the J3 Pro are basically the same units with a few mods to accommodate the space big Sparkos 2509 need. I found them to be so close that as near as makes no difference the same. I know that probably doesn't help but it is the best I can do to be accurate. Thank you so much for the great question and your view.

@Nearest_Neighbor

14 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi No man that's perfect. I'd rather you not stating things just to give _some_ answer and steer me in one direction. Thank you for your time, that helps me to narrow down my choice.

@Nearest_Neighbor

12 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi I just found the "Singxer SDA-6 PRO2" which seems to use the 4499/4191 combination too. Looks like an interesting product.

@OldGuyHifi

12 күн бұрын

@@Nearest_Neighbor I have seen that piece. Never heard of the brand which would cause me to hesitate. If I remember correctly you are in the EU (Germany?) and that might get expensive with shipping, import duties and taxes. There are some good deals to be had out of Asia but, beware as there is zero product support or service from these manufacturers. The seller may support it but you send it back at your own cost and risk. I have had several viewers/friends buy this way and get burned. Just a "word to the wise." Thank you for your return visit to the channel.

@Nearest_Neighbor

12 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Thank you for your heads up! I've heard a lot of good things about Singxers DACs and headphone amps. About this particular one I only found one review so far. You're right, I'm in Germany. So unfortunately most things will cost me quite a bit of shipping and duties. Other than SMSL for instance since they're so wide spread. But there are distributiors in europe which already handled the importing etc. so it would be only the bumped up prices but not the hassle with all that. And one might hope that they provide some service after purchasing the item. But as you can clearly see my search hasn't ended quite yet. :)

How does it compare to 79$ SMSL Su-1 ?

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Well... What would be your guess?

Old Guy, where can I find a dual Sparkos SS2590 Op-Amp? On their website they only have the singles.

@OldGuyHifi

18 күн бұрын

Email: Sir Lüdendorf Geekenstein Esquire III at Sparko@SparkosLabs.com and tell his Eminence, that Old Guy Hifi said "Good Day Sir." I am not joking. Andrew & Alisa will get a big kick out of that. They both work for his Eminence. sparkoslabs.com

@JTB--

18 күн бұрын

@@McEffinHat the SS2590 for the J3 Pro is called the " Pro to Dual DIP8 Adapter" on the Sparkos website. You want the "Adapter + Two SS 2590 Fully Assembled into Adapter" for the J3 Pro

@OldGuyHifi

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for that. I have asked Andrew Sparkos to give me a link t that so it would be easier to obtain.

@McEffinHat

18 күн бұрын

@@JTB-- tysm!

@JTB--

18 күн бұрын

@@McEffinHat No Problem 👍

Great video! If you were going to order a J3 how would you spec it out? What op-amps would you run?

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Honestly, I would spec it out as a standard unit with the stock TI op-amps and see what you think. Andrew at Sparkos always has a deal running son if you want to upgrade it is a bit less costly from him then it is from Geshelli. Secret Tip. Skip the USB unless you really need it. That will save $50.00. Also I can't help you with case options because that is a matter of personal taste. For me, because my gear sits in rack behind a glass door, I would just do the standard Aluminum case. Although, after watching Rachel's latest video on the custom carved cases, (kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaGLuZakaLGdec4.htmlsi=zmEj50KD0S6PRWkJ) it makes that a compelling option if I was able to show the DAC off. I hope this helps. Let me know what you decide. thanks.

@S682

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Thank you. At this point I'm looking for something to use with my MXN10 and my Cambridge CD player so I can skip the USB... and the custom cases do look pretty slick!

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

I used the J2S (with the 3602 on single ended) extensively with the MXN10 as a source for almost all my recent vintage reviews and the review of the Schiit Freya and Orchard Audio amp. That combo is magic. Highly recommended.

@S682

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi running optical or coax out of the MXN10 to the J2??

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

I used both. I am not sure there is a big difference between the two. I use Audioquest Pearl optical and Mogami coax and I find it difficult to hear any meaningful differences. Sometimes I think I do and others... Thanks for asking.

I heard their DACs and Headphone Amps at shows and it sounded great , I just can't get past the look . Wish they had some modern , thick brushed aluminum look and full size width components for DACs above 400 dollars .

@OldGuyHifi

3 күн бұрын

I get it. The look is not for everyone. They are a small family business doing the best they can designwise. The stuff sounds amazing though and that too me is the most important thing. Thank you for the view and comment.

@kdomster9141

3 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi I understand that part , it almost look like DIY build product and when asking prices go higher and higher now it just does not fit as it did on 249usd DAC

@OldGuyHifi

3 күн бұрын

You have a point.

@kdomster9141

3 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi And than they have to compete with ChFi brands that also look much much better these days and cost less , sound pretty decent or even very good so Geshelli will have to invest in a nice chassis ....

Hi, 1. There's no option to buy this DAC with the 2590 Opamp. Why? 2.I want to connect my phone to this DAC, so I'm asking: Does a USB-C to COAXIAL CABLE (In Amazon) is a legit connection? * Geshelli labs didn't answer my question Thank you 🙏

@OldGuyHifi

13 күн бұрын

No. To purchase the 2590 you have to go to here: sparkoslabs.com/product/pro-to-dual-dip8-adapter/. To get the best performance from you phone just a cable will not work. Is USB an option for you? Is the phone an Android or iPhone? Any of the USB to SPDIF convertor, whether they are Toslink or coax seem to be problematic in performance. If you can do USB that would so much better. Also if it is Android, I would recommend you consider the app UBS Audio Pro as it will allow high rez output and not throttle it to 48kHz. Geshelli Labs is playing catch up with production now and as it is a small family business, getting customer orders filled is the priority. Don't be surprised if they do respond when they get caught up. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

@ronenbuium7699

13 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi Hi, According to the other reviewer, the USB module in this DAC will not completely isolate electrical interference unfortunately... Having no choice, l can use a USB B to USB C Cable Adapter. It's a Android phone and l know that App that you mentioned. I also have the option to use HiBy Music App that allowing me to connect to a DAC and l can also EQ my Headphones / linearing my Headphones (That's really important to me). Thank you very much

Apparently 'their biggest competitor..." is a Subaru Crosstrek. lol. (sorry, the add popped up right then, thought it was funny)

@OldGuyHifi

26 күн бұрын

Sorry. May it should have been "sabre crosstalk!" Sorry. My odd sense of humor. Thanks so much for watching and sharing that.

@steveh545

26 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi my sense of humor is odd as well (obviously) 😂.

An Australian hifi reviewer did a comparison of the Burson V7 Vivid & V7 Classic. He said that the V7 Classic was a much warmer sound & the V7 Vivid was a much more transparent sound to him. I just ordered a J3 today in any case. I requested V7 Classic for the XLR & V7 Vivid for the RCA. Now my order is just shy of $800 for the J3 with an aluminum case. I have a J2/AKM & J2/ESS that were $250 each. I don't need or want USB. I've got a Toppig E50. I was thinking about ordering a VMV Rohm DAC or Gustard or Musician R2R DAC but I don't want to fund communism if I don't have to. Your prices are now way off though. You even have a wood case J3. Again as of July 11 2024, $787.98 with an aluminum case is what I just gave Geshelli for a J3.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

I understand. The units I had did not have any Op-amp upgrades. So I think they are still mostly correct. I only had a single V7 Vivid so I can't comment on Lachlan's findings but, he knows what he is doing. The Rohm DAC us of interest to me as well. Maybe I can get the SMSL D300. Who knows. I wish you luck with the new units. Thank you for watching and commenting. I do appreciate it.

@adambrown8867

25 күн бұрын

@OldGuyHifi Copy that. I thought they had upgraded opamps & you were just swapping them out. Now it makes sense. I just found your channel. I subscribed. This was the first thing I watched.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

Adam, Thanks so much. Andrew Sparkos sent me the 2590s as review items and Sherri Geshelli sent me the Burson and I bought the 3602s. So, with only those I had to move forward with the review. I did like the Burson and would love to have heard both Vivid models on all the outputs. Maybe.

@adambrown8867

25 күн бұрын

@@OldGuyHifi The Classic & Vivid V7 are the same price but are a somewhat different sound from what I understand. We will see. I'll have each I'm my J3 when it gets here.

@OldGuyHifi

25 күн бұрын

I hope you love it. Best wishes.

Had my eye on a Denafrips Enyo R2R dac. Now you have me thinking maybe Geshelli with it’s upgrade capabilities!

@OldGuyHifi

17 күн бұрын

Both are very good. Different for sure but very good. The Geshelli will be a smidge more forward and detailed but the Enyo will have a monster sound stage and a warmish tone. I would have a tough choice to make. Without being political, I would go with a family owned US product but, there is no bad choice. Thx. Let me know what you decide to do.

Randy at #cheapaudioman sent me.

@OldGuyHifi

17 күн бұрын

He is DA Man! Thank you. FYI, for some reason KZread redirected this to a different folder I only just found out about. I promise I was not ignoring you. Thx.