Watched this while sanding our DACs. 😃

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Ahhhh shooot I’m excited!!!! New drop alert!!!

Got my Dayzee DAC today! OMG is it amazing! Had an AKM J2 in my system and thought it sounded amazing. The Dayzee blows it away. The bass control is like I have never experienced. The separation and detail off the charts. I hooked it up and planned on just demoing a couple songs ended up spending almost 2 hours listening! Could not stop. Things the real deal. And I just got the standard unit no upgrades. I honestly do see how it could be any better! One happy customer.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

This is awesome and I am so glad to hear it!!! The DayZee is a beast that’s for sure!!! Enjoy every minute of it! My favorite thing about listening to our products and others we pair it with is getting lost in time! Hours go by but no hour is wasted when it is enjoyable! Hope you keep enjoying your DayZee and happy listening!

@toddlaing1

14 күн бұрын

@@RachelGeshelli have had my Klipsch Reference 7s for almost 20 years and I never dreamed they could sound this good! If I didn’t know better I would think it was witchcraft! Lol. Y’all rock.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

@@toddlaing1 so glad it made that big of a difference and change!! Have an amazing weekend!!!

@scottmuhlbaier1945

7 күн бұрын

I too heard it today...and just the standard TI's were very impressive. The dual mono design is going to give it that much more resolution if your system can resolve it.

The Geshelli Dayzee with the big Sparkos SS2590 units is definitely *superb*! I listened to it with the stock TI OPA1655 for several months, using a 12V 50W linear power supply. With the stock op-amps all the qualities I mention below, are there - but upgrading them extends/expands all of these to what I consider to be ultimate. So many passages of music that I used to think were congested and overdriven - are sounding open and clear. Many recordings have 3D space and instruments - many sound almost like "new" music to me. Harmonies and counterpoint and discord and really subtle details - all come through - and I have to totally re-adjust my perception of the music. Bass is simply just right. The extension and weight and clarity is flawless, for all intents and purposes. Soundstage on good recordings is YUGE, and many are 3D - even some that I would never have thought had this quality. Clarity - is far more than "just" extended treble. It is a coherent whole - and it covers the entire spectrum, ideally. In my opinion, the Dayzee is balanced and neutral and also dynamic and clean. Nothing is out of place - and everything is in place. I have had all the Geshelli DACs that have AKM chips (except the very first JNOG), and they are all wonderful. For me the J2S with the AKM 4493 is the perfect entry point. I have not been able to listen to any of the Burson op-amps, but I did listen to about 7 or 8, and for me the Sparkos are my preference.

@michaelwright1602

12 күн бұрын

When you stated that "So many passages of music that I used to think were congested and overdriven", was that in regards to the TI op-amps in the Dayzee? And then it opened up after installing the Sparkos?

@NeilBlanchard

11 күн бұрын

@@michaelwright1602 This is something the stock Dayzee does very well - and then after upgrading, it is *extremely* good at doing. Clarity and the ability to "untangle" dense /complex music - are a hallmark of the Dayzee, with both the stock TI OPA1655 op-amps; and to an even greater degree with the Sparkos SS2590 op-amps.

@michaelwright1602

11 күн бұрын

@@NeilBlanchard Ok, that is what I was hoping you would say... Thank you for clarifying.

I love how your accent comes out when you bring out the Dayzee. It really shows your enthusiasm and how much care goes into Geshelli Products❤

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

I absolutely love our products and love what I do!

Great explanation Rachael.🎉 So many choices. Can't decide.wow..Thanks to the Geshelli Team🎉

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!

Holy hell! That dayzee is MASSIVE!

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

It is indeed!!!

Enjoying my Plexi Dayzee. Also have the J2. Both are great DACs. I’m a Geshelli fan. Keep up the great work!

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

So glad you’re enjoying it!! Thank you so much!

@scottmuhlbaier1945

7 күн бұрын

Curious what Op-amps you have in both? Does the Dayzee just have the stock TI?

@MrCambo5150

7 күн бұрын

@@scottmuhlbaier1945J2 is non-socketed. The Dayzee has the TI stock op amps.

@scottmuhlbaier1945

6 күн бұрын

​@@MrCambo5150Of course about the J2 I didn't catch that. After hearing the Dayzee in person with the stock option I have to agree. There's a lot more that goes into that device that (positively) affects the sound quality that just then just the OPs

Rachel! Your company is amazing- very innovative ideas.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

I've had my J2 for a couple of years now and I love it. It's been in constant operation since it arrived and there's never been a problem with it. It sounds great and I love the number of inputs and the gain switching options. When upgrade time comes, yall are going to be my first stop.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

So glad you’re enjoying your J2 and it’s holding up nice for you through the years! This comment was great and very appreciated thank you!

I graduated last year from J2 AK4493 to J2S with 4499EX and the big Sparkos SS2590s (with minor trickery to make them fit). Have Burson V7V also. IMO, unless one is forced to eat nothing but ramen noodles for the next 6 months, I would skip the cheaper options for J2S and Burson V7V or J3 PRO with SS2590s. Good luck finding anything better sounding for under $1k+ USD.

@RachelGeshelli

12 күн бұрын

So glad you’re enjoying your DAC! Thank you for the comment!

Rachel, based your delightful way, and the things Randy has said about you and your family, I'm now a proud owner of a J2. It sounds glorious! Thank you for all you Katz are doing for us heathens in Audiophile Land!!

@RachelGeshelli

12 күн бұрын

This is awesome thank you so much!!! Hope you enjoy your J2!!

Very cool information.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Beautifully done and explained Rachel! I'm ready for the Pop Quiz at school on Monday 😁 I'm in the J3 Pro Queueueueueueueueue

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank you!! And wooohoooo! Yes pop quiz Monday only 90’s and above acceptable hahaha!

Very informative and answered every question anybody could ever think of about asking about your DACs. Thank you very much Rachael!

@RachelGeshelli

12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you for this comparison information and excellent audio equipment. Very helpful data to help make an informative DAC purchase decision . All the best to you all.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Very Cool...thanks Randy for clueing me In.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

We love Randy!!!

Fantastic and informative video!

@RachelGeshelli

13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I have a J2, and a J2S and I love them, I am holding out for the ZOOFA, yall keep the good up the good work!

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank you! So glad you’re loving your J2 and J2S!!! The ZOOFA is a BEAST!

Wow. You really had all the info down. That’s incredible. An entry point to quality dacs and beyond. Thank you for the work here.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much this is so kind!

Hey Rachel! Another great review. I am looking forward to the J3. I am just waiting for Courtney's email. Thx.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank youu!! Have a great day!

Great video Rachel !! I bought the j2 a year ago and it did wonders for my vintage audio systems(Marantz 2325,JBL L65 L300. .McIntosh 2105. McIntosh C28,C26.Can’t wait to purchase the J3 PRO. High quality and affordable.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Thank you! So happy you’re enjoying the J2 hope you like the J3 as well!!

@Rob-Davidson

14 күн бұрын

I think if you email them, you might be able to preorder one. I don't know for sure that you can, but Sherri is nice, and if you tell her that you're interested in the J3, she'll tell you what your best path is. It's definitely worth a try. And if you are able to preorder, at least you'll be on the list then.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

@@Rob-Davidson yes you can preorder the J3 now!

@Rob-Davidson

14 күн бұрын

@RachelGeshelli nice. Thank you ma'am.

@Rob-Davidson

14 күн бұрын

You said in the video that it's available for preorder. I missed that. 🙃 ​@@RachelGeshelli

Thanks for sharing.

@RachelGeshelli

13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great video 🤘. Love the details and real-world explanations. You're certainly on the top of my list for my next dac upgrade. (Not a fan of the clear front panels though. Just my 2 cents).

@RachelGeshelli

12 күн бұрын

We have a smoked option that a lot of people enjoy who don’t like the clear front plates!

I've got a J2 and love it, but the J3 looks really cool. Awesome video.

@RachelGeshelli

13 күн бұрын

So glad you’re living your J2!!

the Dayzee with a black front panel and a remote to select the input would be a giant killer

Hi Rachel, great job! I love Geshelli and love my J2s. I have an original and a socketed! They’re both fantastic.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Hi Steve! Thank you so much and tell your wife I said hello please! You both are so kind!!

@stevezeidman7224

14 күн бұрын

Will do!

the sparkos 2590 are great

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

They are a great op amp!

Like narrow long DAC'S Fit better on audio rack 😊

Hi Rachel! 4 different dacs, with tons of options, y’all crazy! I love it! Hope all is well, tell everyone hi for me, thanks!

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

Hi Brian! Hope you have a great weekend and thank you!!! I will tell them all as well!

Nice to see the different offerings. That Dayzee is something, but well out of my range and would not fit in my rack anyway. I'm about 85% analog and 15% digital if you count CDs. I do stream, but only for occasional background noise and research, I can't stand formally listening to it. For formal listening I go with vinyl records or CD. That said, I have never had an outboard DAC, I just have the one in the CD player or the one in my preamp. I think the dac in my current CD player (Marantz ND8006) is likely alright or good enough, I'm not sure. The dac in my preamp though sounds slightly harsher and thin. One would think that is not the case given the cost, but the focus in design was really on the analog side and overall circuitry, which a good job was done there (partly why I bought it). The dac and headphone amp were afterthoughts in my opinion. (The headphone amp is pretty poor, so I got an outboard and solved that issue). Anyway, I am curious about getting an outboard DAC to see IF there is any notable improvement to my system's sound for CDs and other digital stuff. I have been told there will be by many, but who knows since we all have different listening experiences. I know nothing about DACs beyond the very basics. I know I am tired of ESS as that is all I have ever experienced in all the CD players and such I have owned. I'm looking for a more natural sound. An R2R DAC would have a more natural sound, but they are expensive and not many on market. I know nothing about op amps or the differences between them or between DAC chips. I believe there are no differences between DAC chip brands, but the differences are in implementation of them. I may be wrong or perhaps partly correct. My getting an outboard DAC is pretty low on my list, but if I could try one I would choose Geshelli Labs indeed as I have been looking at your DACs for the last almost two years and when the time comes, I would need to talk to someone for some education (what op amps do and the differences, etc.) in order to select the DAC I want to try. I also can't get spendy so I would look at the J2 or J2S. I would also need to arrange something in case it does nothing, like cables. Again, it will be a little while though as it is not high on my priority list to get an outboard DAC.

I'm really thinking about purchasing the Archel 3 Pro and this new J3 Pro. It seems like a good combination. These videos are super helpful. Is the Clear Plexi case option only available on the Dayzee?

@RachelGeshelli

10 күн бұрын

Hi! So glad the videos are helpful to you! The clear plexi is only offered for the DayZee. All other products are wood or aluminum!

Can you do a video showing how the different chips sound ? I have no idea what to expect if I get a different chip.

@keith6872

14 күн бұрын

I think you will need a revealing nearfield system to really hear a difference. Although I way be wrong, I think i prefer the cheap TI chips over the Sparkos...I think?

Is it possible to listen to the devices in Germany?

Honestly I think people sleep on the 1656s. I think they are 95% as good as any discrete op amps and kinda make you question if its even worth upgrading.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

The 1656’s are great op amps!

@scottmuhlbaier1945

7 күн бұрын

The DayZee sounded very impressive with just the standard TIs. I would start with those and upgrade only if you feel the need to--there's more to that sound refinement of that beast than just the OPs...

Nice video! I may have missed it, but what DAC chips will be available in the J3 Pro, the same as in the J2S? Thanks

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

The J3 Pro will have the AKM 4499EXEQ chip inside

do all the dayzee's come with the flush metal front plate? is it possibly to get the same circular glass front plate as on the j2? that front style gives a wood border to the face plate.... cause with the metal plate....you cant see the wood from directly in front. the all metal faceplate is a bit of a divergence from your earlier design language....if the dayzee was huge and looked like a j2 or with the buttons n stuff...id be sold.

@RachelGeshelli

12 күн бұрын

You can! The faceplate is available in metal and plexi! You can email into info@geshelli.com to customize how you want it!

@amrittoor44

12 күн бұрын

@@RachelGeshelli ty you rock!

I see the J3 Pro listing is removed from the web site today the day of this video, are there still changes in the works? I almost ordered the J2S when I seen the mention of new product release, so I'm waiting to see this fully released and go that route.

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

The J3 hasn’t been added to the website yet! It may have been a fluke or test. If you want to preorder you can email into info@geshelli.com to get in the queue! It will be released at the end of the month :)

Is swapping out op amps similar to tube rolling? What are the differences in the sound between the different op amps?

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

The difference in sound is going to be based off your listening experience so what I hear may be different then what you hear! Randy’s J2 4499 review went over what he heard differently with the sparkos I believe! But it is all relative to your ears!

any chance of getting the DAYZEE with I2S HDMI input?

@scottmuhlbaier1945

7 күн бұрын

I specifically talked to Geno about this IP today when I noticed the same thing and he basically stated that the fact that there's no standards shied them away from adopting this (to this point). It's also much more complicated to get the timing right. They specifically work hard on the USB input to make sure it would sound as good as the i2s.

Would I need to go through the web site to get pricing info? Would like to know how much I need to save up for a Dayzee.

@RachelGeshelli

13 күн бұрын

A DayZee starts at $1200 for the full clear Plexi case. For wood it starts at $1300! You can always email in to get a quote and save from there! :)

Which would be the best option ? Sparkos ss 3602 / burson v7 vivid pro / burson v7 classic pro / burson v5i / ti opa 1656 . Can someone help me choose . Thanks

@ryanmcgrath9869

13 күн бұрын

I had the same question. I'm going down the DAC rabbit hole and have no personal experience. Here are few YT videos that have helped. Passion for Sound: UPGRADE! Burson V7 Vivid & Classic op-amp review. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqyAxpiefc-_orA.html Virtual HiFi: 10 Op Amps tested with HQ sound demo - Op-Amp Rolling - Find the hidden gem ! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYJ4upmMc7GcesY.html

@El_white_horse

13 күн бұрын

I go to the page and see so many options that I don't even know what to do 😅

@someonelse9

11 күн бұрын

Sparkos 2590 dual

Why is the DAYZEE so huge?

@scottmuhlbaier1945

7 күн бұрын

As Rachel said it's a completely different beast. It has basically two DACs inside with the mono design (unlike the rest it has dual AKM 4499/4191 chips). Also it has dual outputs for both RCA and XLR balanced. All that needs significantly more space for the connectors & to let the components breathe... but also it's larger size allows for some of the nicest woodworking designs I've seen on an audio component. That's why it's not very heavily advertised and you basically you have to inquire about it for the details. It also takes them hours and hours to meticulously make... so they only allow US orders at this time so they don't get overloaded. I heard it today and it sounds fantastic with just the stock TI op-amps.

OP amps? Personally if it has OP amps it doesn't sound musical, especially when listening at home of an evening. DAC's without OP amps (good ones) are in another league.

Are you the owner?

@RachelGeshelli

14 күн бұрын

I am the daughter of the owner!

your naming makes no sense.

@geshellilabs4411

13 күн бұрын

Every name is a shout-out to someone in the Geshelli family. We change the letters around: Enog- Designer and dad Geno Erish/E series -Mom Sherri, dad Geno Archel/A series-Daughter Rachel J series son Jacob Dayzee-Z reviews design suggestions and our dog Daisy Zoofa-part of Geno's mentors last name Thanks for the comment, gives me a chance to give homage again -Sherri

@MichaelBruceTaos

13 күн бұрын

@@geshellilabs4411 I love the names! They are such a cool touch.