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@markrichards562
Жыл бұрын
Randy, your Amazon Music playlists seem to be broken or missing or no longer public?
@bstatmeister
6 ай бұрын
@cheapaudioman how does this compare to the Schiit bifrost 2?
@jimallen1485
Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased the Z8. I have a Modi 3 and a Bifrost. The Eversolo brings out things in the music that I haven't heard in years or maybe never heard at all. In my opinion, the Eversolo is outstanding value for money.
@Scrufboy
Жыл бұрын
It will have to be listened to... But I think the onky delta sigma DAC that will top the J2 now is the Gustard A26. Two AKM4499EX and one AKM4191EQ, two linear supplies - one for each 4499EX. Top notch components and a really great circuit layout.
@danielcaswell9945
Жыл бұрын
Friends and I recently a-b'd an original J2 akm to a denifrips Ares 2. Unanimously agreed the J2 was very good but Ares was a major level up. I'm curious how close the upgraded new J2 would get especially with the price gap being closed. We were running both DACs to KLH model 5's on a Yamaha AS-2200.
@lazzzzze1
Жыл бұрын
Would love to know this as well. There are also 2 updates for the ares II, which have different sound signatures depending on what you like.
@danielcaswell9945
Жыл бұрын
@@lazzzzze1 I haven't updated yet but will likely soon. An updated review after update would be good content for Randy.
@Mark198d
Жыл бұрын
@@danielcaswell9945 Don't think that will happen as Randy gave away his Ares II when he got the AK4493 J2.
@alvidrez7956
9 ай бұрын
R2R dacs can't be touched . They just are in a different class
@ulises3113
Жыл бұрын
Good morning, Thanks again for your work. These kinds of videos are complicated. We are all happy to know which of the two is better. Those who bought it will be even happier to hear you say it, others with the Eversolo will be less happy, hence their reactions. For me the real problem is the price, and I think it's too expensive, much too expensive especially when you know that in a DAC, from one range to another it's small steps for a price multiplied by 3, 4. I just ordered SMSL M300SE (new version), SMSL DL200 ES9039Q2M and the Fanmusic S.M.S.L SU-1. I have a zidoo neo s with 9068SA. So I'll keep you posted
@markbessert1883
Жыл бұрын
I’m happy with my current J2.
@bengleason508
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Randy
@DarknessessB11
17 күн бұрын
They just need to clean up the finish on these. Looks like a DIY project. I know they pretty much are. I almost went with one of them but decided to stick with schiit.
@ginom407
Жыл бұрын
I love my Sabre DAC J2!!! Should I ever want an upgrade I'd go with the 4499 Sparkos J2S. Why Not...!
@tobyweisz
Жыл бұрын
Have you heard the j2 akm4493 socketed with the sparcos opamps? Looking to upgrade from Emotiva pt2 dac but $170 extra for the 4499 chip feels like more than I want to spend.
@curtiswagner951
4 ай бұрын
I just got a WiiM pro plus not too long ago, love it. However, can I run it through the Geshelli labs j2 via coax for EVEN BETTER SOUND???? My worry of course is that I won’t see a difference because it’s already running through the DAC onboard the WIIM. Any help would be appreciated.
@Ian-wh8ut
Жыл бұрын
it feels like ther was a months worth of humor and info in this single vid.thanks!
@KPG9999
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if I would call $500-700 a “tremendous value” for a DAC. Something like a SMSL SU-1 with the remaining $420-620 towards a speaker upgrade would go much further in my opinion. Sure if your speakers are already worth thousands of dollars and you already have an extremely expensive amp it could be a worthwhile investment… but I don’t think that’s most of us. And I’m still not sure it’s a tremendous value if you’re in that position anyways.
@ChrisStoneinator
8 ай бұрын
You can't just say "in my opinion" after spouting uninformed nonsense, circumvent the meaning of the term "value", and slip under the radar. How much have you experimented with allocating system budgets proportionally to different components? Have you actually tried taking money out of the DAC and putting it in the speaker? Have you paired this with a well matched $600 speaker and compared that against the SU-1 with a well matched $1200 speaker? Would love to hear your findings.
@neilhutchison222
Жыл бұрын
Randy’s a G-Labs fan boy
@danieljung2810
Жыл бұрын
Gonna stick with the Topping E50, which has been measured through it's balanced outs to be one of the best price vs. performance values. I have a Bottlehead tube amp if I want to add any flavor to my sound. However, if you like the Geshelli sound then I agree this is the best DAC for you.
@scottbaylor6215
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have a sinker chair too, I need to fix it.
@2shoestoo
Жыл бұрын
You need to get a jack stand to support your chair I might have an extra in the garage you can have 😀
@georgeschulte5581
11 ай бұрын
THIS IS NEW !! Pro-Ject Pre box s2 digital - edition 23
@BostonMike68
Жыл бұрын
I get suspect when I see the company putting the reviewers name and making him his own customized dac .Js
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
you should be. they've paid me in burritos and wooden boxes before.
@ordinaryjoe2247
11 ай бұрын
@@cheapaudiomanFor the next one, it would be GREAT if they'd put a Sith Audio badge on it!
@tice2229
11 ай бұрын
Just found out I wasn’t even subscribed 😱 fixed that. Hopefully it helps towards 200k
@tmc28
Жыл бұрын
Your off the cuff Walken was pretty good. When you become self conscious about it, you lost the vibe. That J2 is looking pretty sweet😎
@Andy.Garcia
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you did.
@SyzygyNoon
Жыл бұрын
You’ve either got an axe to grind or a not axe that you aren’t at all grinding. I just know you have something to say, here, that deserves to be heard. (Also, I’m not aware of a circumstance wherein more cowbell is in any way not the cure for one’s ills.) I’m just going to keep adding on to this reply because it’s going to, most likely, get your attention. Randy, would you, in your advanced wisdom and grace, be willing to review the Arylic BP50 pre-amp? It’s what you asked for in your review of the B50 amp. It’s way cheaper, and has funny little DAC outputs, plus standard RCA. You asked for it. What say you, kind sir?
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
I'll have to get one in. they're not talking to me anymore so I'll have to buy it
@jackstraw1756
Жыл бұрын
DACs change too much and often. The vast majority of us really can’t tell a difference when comparing similar price points. Go with Schiit, Bifrost and Yggy are both modular, when the upgrade comes out, just buy the module, don’t have to buy an entire new unit.
@JohnScheppler
Жыл бұрын
Geshelli Labs Burritos All Day! GAME OVER! 🌯
@carl4253
Жыл бұрын
I don't care how good it is, I'm not paying $700 for something that looks like a middle-school science fair project.
@CJNooberson
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@CADClicker
Жыл бұрын
Different strokes. The unique look of the Geshelli is the biggest selling point for me
@INeedsMoneys
Жыл бұрын
@@CADClicker how can looks be the biggest selling point on an audio device??? Makes no sense at all dude
@2shoestoo
Жыл бұрын
The vintage look is a great look “plus I have been a woodworker for 50 yrs” if you don’t like to look they offer the metal enclosure
@HansProbs
Жыл бұрын
Oh the looks of the J2 are definitely part of the appeal. Maybe you appreciate chintzy chifi over american-made
@timothyfrost6543
Жыл бұрын
Buy a new chair….. life’s too short
@Brian_Romska
Жыл бұрын
Nice, I get it 😊
@mrpink3630
Жыл бұрын
merging two commercials into one, making lists disguised as advertisements. my head is spinning
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
put your head between you legs and breathe into a bag. I wouldn't want to be responsible for you losing your balance and banging your head on a coffee table. Be safe, my friend. And watching too many of my videos will lower your IQ so please watch responsibly. And pace yourself. Cause there is a whole lot of stupid
@mrpink3630
Жыл бұрын
@@cheapaudioman how many more videos till you get your chinese citizenship? if you recommend that fosi audio amp one more time i just might oblige. after years of yoga.
@davidmeyer1054
11 ай бұрын
Cringy af
@cheapaudioman
11 ай бұрын
@@mrpink3630 I’m under contract to mention at least one Chinese brand 14 times a day. After 7 years if I haven’t met my quota I’m off to Siberia for hard labor
@cheapaudioman
11 ай бұрын
@@davidmeyer1054 my wife agrees with you
@Mark198d
Жыл бұрын
I think your intentions are good, but personally it's difficult for me to take what you say re: the J2 without some reservations because I don't know if you can be totally impartial/unbiased in your assessments of the sound vs. other products because of your friendship with the company. There's nothing wrong with being friends with these manufacturers, but when you make grand statements like "The J2 destroys high end audio" and "walks all over DACs costing multiple times what the J2 costs" you are going to receive some push back. And none of your sound comparisons are done blind so it's impossible to remove bias. Also Geshelli Labs has outstanding customer service and seem like great people so I can see why you would be rooting for them to succeed. But there is nothing engineering wise that Geshelli Labs is doing with the J2 that is radically different from what Topping, SMSL, or Gustard are doing with their delta-sigma chip based DACs. They're all using top of the line AKM or ESS Sabre chips with op-amp output stages and switching mode power supplies. Actually Gustard and SMSL use two AK4499EX chips in dual mono configuration and Gustard's A26 even has a linear power supply with two separate toroidal transformers, so if anything they are operating at a higher level engineering wise. Now I haven't heard this specific J2 spec'd with the AKM4499EX and Sparkos op-amps, but I have owned the J2 with the ESS Sabre chip, and it was just okay IMO. But nothing that made it stand out from the other capable delta-sigma chip DACs I've owned from Topping, Schiit, and SMSL. So I'm a bit skeptical about this new J2 blowing everything else away under $1k or even more. You've said it yourself that a DAC chip is not what makes a DAC great, so why should I expect this new AKM4499EX J2 to be so much better than the ESS Sabre version that I owned? Not hating on you, just my viewpoint.
@carsten8111
Жыл бұрын
Your second paragraph made me think of something…. if Randy does go ahead with the podcast idea and interviews some of the smaller builders (ie: schitt, geshelli), it would be interesting to have them explain how they tune the output stage, after the common op-amp. Like, do they just swap out resistors and capacitors randomly to see what sounds best, or do they target a specific component? (“Hmmm… this capacitor needs a few more microfarads.”) Also, assuming it would be a similar situation, but in the guitar pedal building community, even the way the PCB is laid out (despite having the exact same components and signal path) can have a pretty large impact on the sound, due to issues like crosstalk, etc.
@topspin4hand
Жыл бұрын
To summarize what you wrote then, the J2 has a worse power supply than many other DACs but can use more expensive op amps from Sparkos. Perhaps this combo can make it the best DAC under $1000? I myself doubt it, but it reminds me of a review on the iwii channel of the Aune X8 DAC that allows swapping of opamps too. That review says the X8 can be turned into one of the best DACs under $1000 with similar upgrades, but it still has some weaknesses. This channel isn't the best at comparisons...the J2 is probably a good at under $1k, but the best? Probably not.
@Mark198d
Жыл бұрын
@@topspin4hand A summary of what I wrote is that Randy thinks the new J2 "destroys" every DAC up to $1k, but I am skeptical because on paper, I don't think it's much different than similar AK4499EX based offerings from Topping (E70V) and SMSL (D0300EX, D400EX, D400PRO). And I think much of his enthusiasm may be (even subconsciously) due to bias from his friendship with Geshelli Labs. And I'm not accusing him or them of shilling or paying for reviews, I just think it's natural to want your friends to be successful. And I would have no problems with him stating "this is my favorite DAC", but hyperbolic statements like the title of this video just kind of irk me. Especially when Randy has demonstrated that he's not up-to-date on the latest DACs in this price segment to declare this. In the live chat, someone tried to inform him that this J2 was not the first AK4499EX based DAC, and he seemed to think that person was incorrect until he googled the Topping E70 Velvet, which has been out for almost a year. There is a video on this channel from 5 months ago titled "Geshelli Labs Shocks Axpona with First AK4499 DAC", which is just patently false. SMSL and Topping have had these DACs out for 10+ months. It's odd that he would think that Geshelli would beat SMSL or Topping to market with a new AK4499EX DAC when those companies are way bigger than Geshelli. More evidence that he is biased towards them because that seems illogical to believe that.
@davidmeyer1054
11 ай бұрын
Is there an audiobook version of this rambling mess?
@ChrisStoneinator
8 ай бұрын
@@davidmeyer1054 You want some Subway Surfers with that buddy? Thought we were adults around here.
@raeelliott8880
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, you hyped it too much. Like the brother before me said, you are on their payroll. I don't know how true that might be, but it sounds plausible based upon your reviews, especially after putting your foot into your mouth while doing the SMSL D6. There you stated that AKM dacs don't sound good, now you can't stop talking about how good the J2's sound. I have never bought anything based upon any of your reviews. I think you are just all over the place trying to make as many videos as you possibly can. You are absolutely confused by the name of your channel. You are absolutely confused where to draw the line as to what is cheap and what is not. Don't get me wrong now, the name of your channel is a big draw but also a disappointment because you can't figure it out for yourself. Mr. Cheap Audio Man. Where do you draw the line???
@carsten8111
Жыл бұрын
Just my opinion, but I think ‘cheap’ is relative. What’s cheap to someone earning $40k/yr isn’t necessarily the same as someone earning $100k. Randy is covering a range that seems to encompass cheap for anyone where budget is a concern, as opposed to high-rollers who might think a full -on Chord Electronics system is cheap.
@raeelliott8880
Жыл бұрын
@@carsten8111 I have watched a lot of his reviews, but I am always looking for another reviewers opinion for validation. He jokes around a lot about who is sponsoring his videos in such a manner to show that he is being transparent and not up for bribes. But I have come to the conclusion that there is something going on with him and Emotiva and now Geshelli Labs. As you have said, cheap is relative, and I agree with you. I just don't think Randy is subjective enough in his reviews. I am not trying to put him down, but I am certainly being critical of him. There is a lot of room for improvement.
@davidmeyer1054
11 ай бұрын
Lol
@Superman54
Жыл бұрын
The real question is… how does the j2 compare with the bifrost and the ares 2. Like seriously why isn’t someone doing this video?
@JMJM75257
Жыл бұрын
Agreed and also the other ak4499ex dacs such as smsl ao300ex, sabaj a20d 2023 and topping e70 velvet.
@b30sail
Жыл бұрын
An observation about streaming source and the new J2EX. I have the J2 being fed optically from both a Wiim mini and from my TV. The sound quality between the two sources is big and potentially can effect whether or not the upgraded J2 is worth it. Streaming from the TV, either with Chromecast or Roku greatly reduces the difference from my old ESS J2 to my new 4499 + Sparkos J2. The 3 dimensionality and increased clarity is lost or greatly reduced. When streaming through the Wiim, the 3 dimensionality and increased clarity of the upgraded J2 is striking. The difference between the 2 sources when using the older J2 was subtle. My takeaway is that the streaming source will effect the performance of the better dac more than I would have guessed
@Artemis_Prix
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Re the J2 4493, I too A/B tested sources between the WiiM mini and my Sony TV via optical. The Sony won hands down which I attribute to a much higher quality power supply in the TV compared to the cheap one that comes with the WiiM. Re the 4499ex J2S, I don't doubt your experience because the two DACs work on different principles...voltage vs current amplification. I have been told the current based DACs really benefit from the use of a LPS. I plan to buy one for my 4499ex J2S to test out, but that will take time. In the interim, I'll repeat the same WiiM vs Sony A/B test and see if I experience the same thing you did. Let's see.
@jaredpmoser
Жыл бұрын
How does the J2 fair against Denafrips Ares
@tallpaull9367
Жыл бұрын
Gashelli J2 AKM4499 vs Topping E70 AKM4499 would be the best shootout.
@mattrismatt
Жыл бұрын
The Topping D70 Octo is the same price as Geshelli's top-spec'd DAC... and has a menu, UI, physical knob, and buttons that destroy the J2... but is made in China and no wood case option.
@Feliciano12v
Жыл бұрын
I'm tempted to try that new J2 with sparco op amps. It'd be a J2 V Ares II showdown. 🤔
@nacarp2000
Жыл бұрын
Nope, I think you did great. I had the J2 AKM 4493 and sold it to a friend as I'm looking to get the 4499EX. The 4493 was amazing and as good as my Denafrips Pontus II that only back to back testing could tell them apart. J2 slightly punchier bass, Pontus II slightly better air.
@michaela.6698
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE my new J2 with the Sparkos op amps!!!! It’s like a breath of fresh air has been infused into my system. Detail, 3D imaging, fullness, etc. I know the phrase “I’m hearing things I’ve never heard before” is used a lot, but in this case it’s very true. Listening to Heart’s Dog & Butterfly album, the acoustic guitars on Dog & Butterfly (the song) are crisp and lifelike, with subtle plucking notes I’ve never heard in my zillion times of hearing the song. A real ear-opener! I’m glad you are hearing what I am. Fantastic DAC, period.
@Artemis_Prix
Жыл бұрын
Fullness = not thin. Drop the mic moment. Anything else? Seriously though, I own the 4499ex J2S and can attest to this description. The increase in the depth of the soundstage is immediately apparent...I estimate about 1-1/2 to 2 feet deeper soundstage compared to the 4493 J2 which I also own.
@michaela.6698
Жыл бұрын
That’s all you took away from the description? You should get one, then you’ll understand. I apologize for not using proper audiophile terms, but that word was apt for my experience with this DAC. Instruments coming from everywhere, wide, deep and high. How about room filling? Compared to my Burr-Brown DAC, it’s absolutely fat. 😉
@michaela.6698
Жыл бұрын
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 I get that. I wrote what I did right after listening to one of my favorite albums, which I tried to describe my feelings about what I just heard. When describing the sound, that’s one of the words that struck me. I guess fuller meant simply more of everything compared to what I had been hearing through my previous DACs. You are correct, it is hard to describe sound in terms of size or textures. My experience with this piece of equipment was really a pleasure.
@jamesminotto8036
Жыл бұрын
I like the Geshelli and I do not like the front inputs. Too bad they don't offer an option for no front inputs. It just does not please me aesthetically. Thanks again, Randy.
@tikilord66
Жыл бұрын
This and some people may need them but an option for no xlr my gear cant use it and may save a few bucks.
@HarakiriRock
Жыл бұрын
@@tikilord66 This. Yes please.
@JTB--
Жыл бұрын
I ordered a 4499 yesterday. Sparkos on the XLR only with USB. I went with 100% Zebra Wood. Will stack with A3 Pro amp
@robinkleinsteuber5217
Жыл бұрын
👍 I'm thinking of the same thing. Already have the Archel 3 Pro 😊. I'll probably get the J2 (AK)4499 with Sparkos op amps throughout. I'm still deciding about the USB option for possible versatility with my Mac G5 tower. Great stuff! 👍
@JTB--
Жыл бұрын
@@robinkleinsteuber5217 Nice. After taking a leap of faith on the A3 Pro and being very happy with it(tremendous bang for the buck) I was very confident ordering the AK4499 DAC. Building this Geshelli stack is the way to go. "This is THE WAY"
@lazzzzze1
Жыл бұрын
Until we see a blind test, all bets are off. Remember the audioquest power cable video?
@davidmeyer1054
11 ай бұрын
Cringe
@The_Waraba
23 күн бұрын
@@davidmeyer1054😂😂😂
@Ethanmyman
11 ай бұрын
Love the review.. few questions: 1. Wondering if you or anyone has tried an upgraded external linear power supply with the Geshelli. 2. Have you tested the sound quality on the J2 between USB and SPDIF? 3. Last, would love to see a comparison of the new 4499 J2 decked out with Sparkos against the Schiit Bifrost 2/64, which I personally use and think is the best DAC right now for the price
@ren67s2
Жыл бұрын
how dose the emotive xda-3 compare to these 2 dacs
@jessewebber9245
Жыл бұрын
I would have liked that thrown in too. Similar price.
@pdcragin33
Жыл бұрын
Geez, I was all stoked for Emotiva XDA-3 when you were clearly taken with the G J2 4499 Sparkos. I don’t actually need all the XDA preamp functions so on sound quality alone I’m guessing you’d lean J2, Randy?
@BostonMike68
Жыл бұрын
I'm happy with my smsl su 1 for $80 it's tough to beat my speakers are where all my money is
@marcgii
Жыл бұрын
That "winner" transition is really obnoxious sounding, considering you set it's volume to be 6dB over your own speaking volume
@tallpaull9367
Жыл бұрын
Wiim with Gashelli Labs J2 vs. Orchard Audio PeanPi Plus (also AKM4499) would be a great shootout
@greatpix
Жыл бұрын
You can buy a replacement gas strut for your chair instead of buying a new chair. Just need to know size of strut. Contact manufacturer to see if they'll send you a replacement strut under warranty.
@billykaye6308
Жыл бұрын
Usually love ya, but reviewing “stuff you can’t buy anymore”? There’s plenty of people doing that already.
@GregoryMiller-y9b
Жыл бұрын
Randy I enjoy your reviews but on this one have one issue. I don’t question your evaluation of the sound quality or the outcome of the review. My issue is that your J2 was custom made for you. They created a special unit just for you. It has a cheapaudio man label. This could create a contextual bias. The bottom line is that heard what you heard and I respect that.
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
if you watch the dedicated video I talked about the differences with the stock op amps and the burson. as the dac can be configured differently I chose my favorite combo with the sparkos. with the stock TI chips or the burson op amps this would have been a different outcome. I'll be the first one to say that I'm biased towards Geshelli labs, schiit, and emotiva. I love all of their products. I report what I hear but I can't help liking people at the companies. Ultimately it's up to the viewer to believe if I"m being honest or being a shill or marketer. I can't control what people think. I can only control what I do. If my enthusiasm towards a product or company calls my integrity into question then I accept that. But I"m either a lying shill or I'm not and I can sleep just fine at night. I get excited about a lot of products. It's interesting... when I give negative reviews people call my opinions into question. When I get very positive reviews people call my opinion into questions. I've been doing this long enough to realize that someone is going to have a problem if I say that the sky is blue during the day. So... I do my thing. I listen and report what I hear. Am I biased? Absolutely.
@Can_Of_Beans42
Жыл бұрын
Now you listen to me, young man! You really turned me off when you gave Emotiva a pass on their outdated hdmi horseshit. Then did a video saying you don't need hdmi 2.1. It was pandering and I hated it. Still watched the videos cuz I'm always entertained. No, really. But I still kinda thought negatively of you. You know why. And then you write this. So honest and frank and succinct and I applaud you good sir. Well spoken, and well played. That paragraph is the best thing you've done. Take care now, ya hear?@@cheapaudioman
@lamarw9901
Жыл бұрын
Time to start up cheep chair guy. Working from home, I'd watch some reviews.
@stephenhall3515
Жыл бұрын
This is a very silly and badly edited review. The eccentric style is tolerable if we have overall coherence but this 16 mins release is just too careless to take seriously.
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
lol... I take it that you're a new viewer. Just so we're clear. NONE of my videos are to be taken seriously.
@naastradamus
10 ай бұрын
I've just upgraded to a Pine Tree Audio linear PSU for my basic J2 with AKM4493. The difference is not small. Bigger soundstage . More 3D. "Smoother" sound, if that makes sense. Similar to Ares ii (which I just sold) but with added detail/resolution. The music is more immersive. From what I'm seeing reported about the new 4499EX version with Sparkos upgrades, this is a similar effect. So of course, now I'm wondering how the new 4499EX J2, fully-upgraded, would perform with the linear PSU, when compared to what I already have. The fomo is real. Where's Neil? He's probably got the answer.
@Oldcrow77
Жыл бұрын
I’m needing a new chair too. Looking forward to your A/B comparison on desk chairs under 300.00
@HomeTheatre101
Жыл бұрын
Was interested until I saw the Opitcal and Coaxial Inputs on the front, my OCD can’t handle that lol. Nice otherwise ✅🍿
@Artemis_Prix
Жыл бұрын
Admittedly, I also had the same thought...until I had a need for the front optical input. Then, my perspective changed entirely and now I love that feature...unique as it may be amongst virtually all of the DACs.
@davidmeyer1054
11 ай бұрын
Grow up.
@PhillioDoede
Жыл бұрын
Z8 looks nice and all, and it "looks" really nice but all these features on a DAC are pretty useless to me. I think a better comparison would be the top J2 compared to the Bifrost 2/64, its purely a DAC and the I/O is very similar.
@soundhead18
3 ай бұрын
Fortunate Son isn’t recorded bad. 😂 It’s probably a different sound than you’re used to, but it’s not a bad recording. The album released in 1969, keep in mind. Also, if I remember correctly, it sounds quite a bit better on vinyl.
@Spierdalajyoutube
11 ай бұрын
I have compared eversolo, schiit, node and few more with chord qutest and I can say... Chord is a different league. I bought chord for 699 and I can't be happier.
@The_Waraba
23 күн бұрын
which Chord did you buy?
@riffraff9000
Жыл бұрын
I think I'll stick with my Bifrost 2/64. It's not nearly as fugly as the J2. 🤣 🤘🤘
@bryfar6178
4 ай бұрын
Why use "bad recordings" to test audio devices? My pretty good rig brings out the worst in bad recordings and the best in good recordings be it lp, cd or stream. If their bad they dont get played again. If your not caught in the audio rabbit hole, just enjoy music on whatever you got.
@middleearthltd
7 ай бұрын
The 4499 with Sparkos is the best DAC up to $1k I was a doubter but too many reviewers have come to that same conclusion.
@JR-ho5qm
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately with the lack of comparisons I’m starting to get worried that the new Emotiva XDA Gen3 DAC is not in the same ballpark as some of the better DACs on the market. Dam I was really looking forward to Emotiva having something to bring to the table in this area. Does anyone know how the DAC in the new XDA Gen3 compares to the DAC in the PT100?
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
I need to do that comparison. No reason I haven’t other than forgetting.
@JR-ho5qm
Жыл бұрын
@@cheapaudioman thanks pal! Your great at what you do, and cover more equipment than anyone else. Thanks for your contribution
@gregoryfrassetti1276
Жыл бұрын
@@cheapaudiomanyes please do. I like the HDMI ARC that the Emotiva has while non other do. Let's hear about this comparison next.
@Qurph1
10 ай бұрын
Have a PT2 preamp & a J2 (J2S on backorder!). The PT2 was a stark improvement over my Sony cd player & laptop DACs, but well outclassed by the J2. This is what got me going on my DAC journey...
@bunjidogg
8 ай бұрын
How exactly are you "proving" it is the best DAC under 1000?
@lexiconthx1
Жыл бұрын
Geshelli has been making really great sounding stuff. I was really impressed with their setup at axpona. Their stuff is a great value for sure. Most dacs with a volume control are digital volume that hurts sound quality. Not sure how the ever solo handles volume so I will not comment on that dac. Glad to hear great things about the geshelli. Also thanks for testing with real music.
@Scrufboy
Жыл бұрын
This csn definitely be true if the volume control isn't lossless
@DanielSilwon
6 ай бұрын
With Geshelli J2 is one big problem. Do not send it to all countries. Thanks for this comparison.
@dtracy03ss
Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for American built quality and most importantly Soundstage And Quality of Sound , not so much what Eveyone Else says, but I'm glad this video was done!!
@stevezeidman7224
Жыл бұрын
Geshelli manufactured in Florida
@dtracy03ss
Жыл бұрын
@@stevezeidman7224 Eversolo in China?
@stevezeidman7224
Жыл бұрын
I believe so.
@upitshak
3 ай бұрын
Hi, is worthwhile to connect geshelli j2 to a class d chinese amp (300$)
@gregoryfrassetti1276
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that you went with the Z8 for the comparison. Would have rather liked to hear the comparison with the Emotiva Reference Dac, the XDA i believe, instead. Make it so please.
@cbayardelle
Жыл бұрын
You will get more difference in sound by moving you’re speakers 6” in any direction Instead of comparing differences in dacs.
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
Good info
@b30sail
Жыл бұрын
I've been doing both over the last few days, and my experience differs. Regardless of the speakers position, the difference in dacs is quite noticeable
@mikelanier5617
Жыл бұрын
You could take the speakers outside as well, and they will certainly sound different ! Zero to do with evaluating dacs, but so was your original comment 😂
@timomy8
Жыл бұрын
Hey Randy thanks for taking the time to dig into the weeds a little more 😊 Do you think the poorer recordings would hamper performance of both DACs?
@greatpix
Жыл бұрын
If there's a Sparkos upgrade available for the Fosi Audio V3 how about a review of that?
@NosEL34
Жыл бұрын
Rat tailed Jimmy is a second hand hood, he deals out in Hollywood.
@BoRerunn
7 ай бұрын
Is a J2 / Eversolo DMP-6 Battle coming
@jamesheenan648
Жыл бұрын
You should get a sith audio chair.
@dero9115
Жыл бұрын
Please compare emotiva differential to the j2
@anthonyalvarado1635
Жыл бұрын
Your gonna want more cowbell 😂😂😂😂😂
@rodjets8208
4 ай бұрын
Great if Geshelli bothers to ship to your country.
@yuvalfledel1922
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for your chair reviews! (Timestamp 5:00)
@D1N02
Жыл бұрын
This comes as no surprise to me.
@Hiluxtaco
Жыл бұрын
This video review needs more cowbell... 😂
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
That made me chuckle
@robertsc1
11 ай бұрын
I would argue that for the kind of money you are talking about once options are added, the RME ADI-2 Dac would be a far better choice. Personally i wouldn't spend $1000 without support from a company who are likely to be around in 5 years
@m4nc1n1
Жыл бұрын
Summit Hi-Fi has the Z8 for $699
@Brian_Romska
Жыл бұрын
Cool, I’m already a Geshelli fanboy, so, sell me that dac and then u can buy a new chair?
@dcosta912
Жыл бұрын
Soncoz sgd1 is a very strong contestant. Not winning any beauty contests though.
@gg0297
Жыл бұрын
Yesss!
@ionutsborbe6405
Жыл бұрын
First thanks a lot for your amazing content ! Can you help me pls with an advise? I’m looking for a streamer to change my audiolab 6000n , i,m in between buy Eversolo dmp a6 master use it as a dac and streamer …….or keep my audiolab 6000n and combine it with ever solo dac z8 !t thanks a lot for your time 🙏
@ltlai9465
11 ай бұрын
How about the SMSL SU-10 (dual ES90038PRO chips), D400EX (dual AK4499EX chips) and their newly launch VMV series D2R (single BD34301EKV chip from ROHM)? All of them are sub $1,000 product, just curious to know. Any chance to review them? Have compared the new SU-10 with their previous old flagship D1 (also with dual ES90038PRO CHIPS too), quite some diffrences and improvements on the SU-10, maybe due the new circuit design and deployments.
@_SkaffaH
5 ай бұрын
J2‼️‼️▶️▶️▶️▶️ S ◀️◀️◀️◀️‼️‼️
@Norman-bone13
2 ай бұрын
More Cowbell! 🎵
@whocares0503
Жыл бұрын
No Schiit Biftost? Interesting...
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
I don’t have the latest edition
@whocares0503
Жыл бұрын
@@cheapaudioman ALL good! I just know you like Schiit stuff too. Plus both being American companies doesn't hurt either! :-)
@schweatty
Жыл бұрын
So if i run a geshelli dac with sparkos lab op amps into my sansui 9090db with sparkos labs op amps, will my house implodelike the ending of poltergeist?
@RalphZoolander
10 ай бұрын
I'm one of those that need the volume control (and remote)... for now anyway. I just so happened to see that there was 1 Ever Solo left on Amazon and I jumped on it. I'll try to comment again on what I think. I need a dedicated amp though but I'm sure it will be a big upgrade from DAC in my old HK home theatre amp that I'm currently using. Thanks again audio man for all the reviews and videos! Next up is the Emotiva stereo amp. Probably the big one cause they are only powering the Uni-Fi 2.0's but those little speakers are power hungry and it gives me room for improvement if I want to upgrade speakers down the road. I tend to follow Andrew Jones and I'd love to hear his new MoFi's!
@MCMTL
Жыл бұрын
Get yourself a Herman Miller Embody. It's pricey but it comes with a 12 year warranty and your back will thank you. You're welcome. Cheers from Montreal.
@peytonsnead3114
Жыл бұрын
Mojo2 is at the same price level too.
@peytonsnead3114
8 ай бұрын
650 usd
@JMJM75257
Жыл бұрын
You need to get a hold of the smsl ao300ex, sabaj a20d 2023 edition and the topping e70 velvet and do some comparisons to the j2. All have ak4499ex chip.
@tedthomas9809
10 ай бұрын
Iwould still deck out the Geshelli to the max and be happy with the price and outcome. Great equipment-- never let down by Geshelli.😂
@bruceandt
11 ай бұрын
I have to go to DAC school. Is the creating of listening bits getting to a point beyond average hearing perspective? Do I need to be 20 years old again to hear these differences.
@ChrisWilliams-hv6on
11 ай бұрын
I have the 4499 and McIntosh 752 amp and klipsch forte1 the most simple best sounding quietest combo I have listened to in a long time. J2 is amazing with right combo. Great review.
@donewert1678
Жыл бұрын
I got a fever, and the only prescription is....more cowbell! (well and maybe one of those J2 DACs)
@dtracy03ss
Жыл бұрын
These Guys Customer Service is awesome too! Very Customer oriented USA built Product! Sent a Question at Midnight and received an Answer within 20 minutes from Sherri. Very Customer oriented!
@chuckmaddison2924
Жыл бұрын
I just had to go and check out Bruce and the cowbell. Reminds me of the company i was with, give us more batteries. If we went to a customer with any problem the answer was always sell them more batteries, we have KPI's to achieve.
@c0mbat15
Жыл бұрын
Am I missing something? You said the J2 is above $500 on the basic spec but I'm seeing it as $249?
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