s1rrah Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Posted January 19, 2014 I was so sad. That M3 amp looked so nice. Rather perfect, actually... Back to the board. ;-)
s1rrah Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Joel, When you get an dynamic headphone, let me know if you want to borrow the DIY Torpedo. It has been in my office so most likely bb free. It is a really fun amp and works with high and low impedance amp. The only downside is it has a hint of hum which I don't notice at all except when there is no music. According to Doug, this has been fixed in the newer version. I'm not sure if I ever want to actually meet with you, I mean, in person and all. I have nightmares that involve itching. LMFAO. But just saying? I would really like to meet up ... for a couple reasons ... one, to borrrow your Stax headphones (which are probably just sitting there) and two .. to borrow the torpedo amp (and your PS500's) cause it might fit perfect on my desk top. I'm totally stoked on the SR-307's but it would be fun to check out your Lambdas... Lemme know...any time, weekend is fine. Edited January 19, 2014 by s1rrah
n_maher Posted January 19, 2014 Report Posted January 19, 2014 Shelly, if you want me to mod the torpedo for you I will.
dsavitsk Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 Would they work on the prototype? Oh wait, I don't think I should be messing with HV just yet. They should work. There are some CCS parts changes, different heater diodes, and heater diode snubbers to add. It is all pretty easy stuff. Also, depending upon who built your prototype, there is possibly a bias upgrade that makes a pretty big difference in the sound quality that they may not have included.
dsavitsk Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 .. to borrow the torpedo amp (and your PS500's) cause it might fit perfect on my desk top. You might contact Tom - not sure if he has demos to loan out or not.
s1rrah Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Posted January 20, 2014 different heater diodes, and heater diode snubbers to add. It is all pretty easy stuff. Also, depending upon who built your prototype, there is possibly a bias upgrade that makes a pretty big difference in the sound quality that they may not have included. This is why I read head-case. True geek pornography. (Still want an M3 amp) j
shellylh Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 I'm not sure if I ever want to actually meet with you, I mean, in person and all. I have nightmares that involve itching. LMFAO. But just saying? I would really like to meet up ... for a couple reasons ... one, to borrrow your Stax headphones (which are probably just sitting there) and two .. to borrow the torpedo amp (and your PS500's) cause it might fit perfect on my desk top. I'm totally stoked on the SR-307's but it would be fun to check out your Lambdas... Lemme know...any time, weekend is fine. I sold the PS500's a while back so that isn't going to work. I have actually been using the 404LEs quite a bit recently (more than any other headphones at home) but I could give them up for a couple of weeks. I am still hesitant to let people borrow stuff from the house because of the bbs but mostly likely they are fine. For example, all of our clothing is still is giant ziplock bags (it was dried on hot and then put in the to keep the bbs away) and our bed is still isolated in the middle of the room with climbups under the legs. It's is probably about time to get back to normalcy (it has been at least 7 weeks since I have gotten a bite). The Torpedo amp has been in the office the entire time so it is much less of a risk (although not completely risk free). Shelly, if you want me to mod the torpedo for you I will. Thanks Nate! I do really like the amp so I might ask you if you could do this later in the year. For now (because of the very small risk of spreading bed bugs), I wouldn't want to ship it to you. The risk is pretty small but I would hate myself if you offered to help me out and I gave you bed bugs. They should work. There are some CCS parts changes, different heater diodes, and heater diode snubbers to add. It is all pretty easy stuff. Also, depending upon who built your prototype, there is possibly a bias upgrade that makes a pretty big difference in the sound quality that they may not have included. Nate built it. I don't know if that helps at all.
n_maher Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 It's one of the earliest prototypes and I don't have many good interior shots but I'll post up a few shots later.
s1rrah Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Posted January 20, 2014 Shelly .. .I'll phone you re: the borrowing thing. Also, happy ending to my story ... just bought a Gilmore Lite from another head case member (Jack). I'm stoked. 2
spritzer Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 The G-lite is an excellent amp for something so bloody tiny. For Doug, I just got off the phone with my friend who has my L-2 on loan. He couldn't praise it enough with the HP-2's but he had one request, an electrostatic amp with the same basic chassis design. So Doug, get cracking!!!! 3
s1rrah Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Posted January 20, 2014 The G-lite is an excellent amp for something so bloody tiny. For Doug, I just got off the phone with my friend who has my L-2 on loan. He couldn't praise it enough with the HP-2's but he had one request, an electrostatic amp with the same basic chassis design. So Doug, get cracking!!!! I think it will work perfect for my room/space. Couldn't be more happy.
s1rrah Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Posted January 20, 2014 (it has been at least 7 weeks since I have gotten a bite). Fuck that shit, man. I'll wait till 14 weeks. ;-) 1
postjack Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 i think you'll love it. i happened upon this thread right when i was about to put the g-lite on the market. i really loved this little amp, was perfect for my AT and Grado cans, but once i moved to the HD800 the Beta made more sense. I'll get it in the mail to you tomorrow.
s1rrah Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Posted January 20, 2014 i think you'll love it. i happened upon this thread right when i was about to put the g-lite on the market. i really loved this little amp, was perfect for my AT and Grado cans, but once i moved to the HD800 the Beta made more sense. I'll get it in the mail to you tomorrow. Andele!
Aura Posted January 21, 2014 Report Posted January 21, 2014 Joel - it's been ages since Overclock.net, just wanted to say that it's great to see you getting active here on HC and congrats on the GLite! ~ Bryan
s1rrah Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Posted January 21, 2014 Hey Bryan ... nice to hear from you ... hope all is well. Looking forward to the little amp; will fit perfect in my uber cramped space.
s1rrah Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Posted February 1, 2014 The latest addition to the desktop family; have to say .. that is a pretty machine. Now ... just what cans to get? Shit. : 1
postjack Posted February 1, 2014 Report Posted February 1, 2014 ^ HD800actually i found the hd800 wasn't the best pairing with the g-lite. it was sufficient, don't get me wrong, but I could easily crank up the volume to full blast. felt like i needed more powah.could just be me, but the beta was a better match.
s1rrah Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Posted February 1, 2014 I am still hesitant to let people borrow stuff from the house because of the bbs but mostly likely they are fine. For example, all of our clothing is still in giant ziplock bags (it was dried on hot and then put in the to keep the bbs away) and our bed is still isolated in the middle of the room with climbups under the legs. It's is probably about time to get back to normalcy (it has been at least 7 weeks since I have gotten a bite) Forgive me, Shelly. But I was just re reading this thread (because I'm narcissistic as all get out) ... and I could not stop myself from laughing madly at this. "climbups under the legs" ... LMFAO!@! The things folk have to go through! I never knew! Jeezus! Let's not meet for a while, then. Damn. LOL
s1rrah Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) actually i found the hd800 wasn't the best pairing with the g-lite. it was sufficient, don't get me wrong, but I could easily crank up the volume to full blast. felt like i needed more powah. could just be me, but the beta was a better match. I've spent quite a bit of time with the HD800 and it's just too approximate to the Stax cans I have. Not to mention the price tag... Don't get me wrong ... I was very impressed with the HD800's ... just not the "stax counterpoint" I'm shooting for with this budget, dynamic build. I'm looking for cans in the $500 and less range ... shopping mostly used on forums and what not. So far, I'm really intrigued by the HE-500's (which I've never heard) ... and also .. the Shure 1840's (which I've never heard) ... the Grado PS500's are a no brainer as I've borrowed Shelly's in the past and I quite like them as an all around, go-to can. But I'm intrigued by trying something new ... They both have qualities I appreciate ... Edited February 1, 2014 by s1rrah
postjack Posted February 2, 2014 Report Posted February 2, 2014 The g-lite was GLORIOUS with my RS-1. Better than the beta for sure.
shellylh Posted February 2, 2014 Report Posted February 2, 2014 ^Why don't you get another RS-1? I know you loved that can. Either that or get the PS500. I would personally stay away from the HiFiman stuff but that is just me.
s1rrah Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Posted February 2, 2014 ^Why don't you get another RS-1? I know you loved that can. Either that or get the PS500. I would personally stay away from the HiFiman stuff but that is just me. Enough said, RE: HiFiman ... thanks for that. I have been eye balling RS1's .. true ... And they can be found for reasonable cost .. HMMMM.... I just can't get the Shure 1840's out of my craw. Anyone heard them? (I know your reading cause there isn't anything else new here) )
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