I'm not someone who spends a ton on sources, but no doubt Geshelli Labs is on my wishlist. Their products ooze quality, attention to detail, and being assembled in America while maintaining reasonable price is a big pro. Thanks for the reviews TDM
For the record, although AKM4499+4191 was previously Asahi Kasei's flagship DAC chip, it is no longer. The current flagship DAC chip is AKM4499EX + 4191.
Thanks. Sounds like your a Geshelli fan. & wearing the merch. :) I'm a fan of Geshelli as well. Maybe you can get a Gemini amp from Sparkos in for review since ? Thankks
Andrew offered to loan me one but it would take some serious time and I would want to tube roll as well. I heard its a fantastic Amp but I gotta pass just for lack of time.
@ToneDeafMonk, did you compare head-to-head the J2S w/AK4493 & SS2590 vs J3 w/AK 4499EX & SS2590? I know you said at the end you prefer the J3, so I guess that my answer?
I've got both and tried on each output; RCA and XLR. And there is enough difference to warrant the purchase. It's not super massive but if you have the money it's worth it.
More about the slightly more open bigger stage and the tip end has more detail for me on the SS2590 but not massive difference but enough to go yeah that's nice!
@@malintha.leanageInteresting! I currently have the Mk1 version of the SMSL VMV D1SE as my only DAC and I'd be curious to see if this J3 would be a worthy competitor to it.
I'm not someone who spends a ton on sources, but no doubt Geshelli Labs is on my wishlist. Their products ooze quality, attention to detail, and being assembled in America while maintaining reasonable price is a big pro. Thanks for the reviews TDM
This will be my next dac. Already have a pair of the SS2590 to plug into it. Excellent video, mate!
Good choice!
The fact that you had Kendrick Lamar on the playlist.. Im subscribing haha. Too many "Audiophiles" don’t have a diverse palette
For the record, although AKM4499+4191 was previously Asahi Kasei's flagship DAC chip, it is no longer. The current flagship DAC chip is AKM4499EX + 4191.
According to the J3 Pro's user manual, it has the 4499EXEQ + 4191.
Thanks.
Sounds like your a Geshelli fan. & wearing the merch. :)
I'm a fan of Geshelli as well.
Maybe you can get a Gemini amp from Sparkos in for review since ?
Thankks
Andrew offered to loan me one but it would take some serious time and I would want to tube roll as well.
I heard its a fantastic Amp but I gotta pass just for lack of time.
That’s my current desktop setup - J3 and Sparkos Gemini Amp. Covers all my bases - excellent excellent sound.
@ToneDeafMonk, did you compare head-to-head the J2S w/AK4493 & SS2590 vs J3 w/AK 4499EX & SS2590? I know you said at the end you prefer the J3, so I guess that my answer?
Yes sorry if that wasn't clear.
@@tonedeafmonk Interesting, as I remember you preferred the 4493 in the J2S vs the 4499...
Hi TDM, wondering did you use IEMs or headphones or speakers for your sound impressions.
I used the Cantor, Omega, a few other IEMS and my only set of headphones the HiFiMan 400i sorry I should have said that.
Do you know if there's a big enough difference in sound between the Sparkos SS3602 and SS2590 by any chance?
I've got both and tried on each output; RCA and XLR. And there is enough difference to warrant the purchase. It's not super massive but if you have the money it's worth it.
More about the slightly more open bigger stage and the tip end has more detail for me on the SS2590 but not massive difference but enough to go yeah that's nice!
@@malintha.leanageInteresting! I currently have the Mk1 version of the SMSL VMV D1SE as my only DAC and I'd be curious to see if this J3 would be a worthy competitor to it.
WHY NOT JUST CALL THE DAC J3 SPARKOS...SEEMS LIKE THE SPARKOS IS WHAT DEFINES THE J3
Not it all the J3 is fantastic as is, the OP Amps just take it the next level- for those who chase butterflies!
We have a new project, how do I go about contacting you? I'm sorry I forgot your e-mail before.
tonedeafmonk.audioreviews@gmail.com