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Geek Out 720 USB DAC/Amp

Aug 27, 2014

Buyer beware:
- Runs very very hot - Many complaints of high noise floor, esp. for IEMs - The 3D spacialization - the so-called "Awesomfier" feature turned out to be a "More Noise" toggle in practice - Volume control is extremely buggy atm, blasting ears and blowing sensitive drivers.
The SQ is said to be very good otherwise, but there just might be too many cons to drag this down from being a good buy.

Aug 27, 2014

drops

Aug 27, 2014

DoctorXIf it runs very very hot with an aluminium case, then that's indeed a big issue. Have to say that the specs really look spectacular and at this price it's quite a no-brainer if not for the problems you pointed out.

Aug 27, 2014

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maestro

Aug 27, 2014

DoctorXI have a Geek Out 1000. Ordered black but got RED and was stuck with it. The red is pretty cool though. It has a Class A amp and that generates quite a bit of heat but nothing that is unusual for a Class A amp device that small. The device can still be held at full heat with no pain. Sound quality is amazing and it can power most headphones even demanding ones. I have used it with my IEMs with no discernible noise as LHLabs has assured. From what I know, that used to be a problem with the early GO 450 which seems to be fixed in the subsequent makes. The one I have is terrific. Plays every format I throw at it flawlessly. An excellent buy at the lowest price point.

Aug 27, 2014

AxelCloris

Aug 27, 2014

DoctorXI have no issues with noise floor on my GO 720. The majority of people who have reported issues with noise are using the slightly less powerful 450 model. Yes the GO does get warm, but I can grab it after listening sessions without any discomfort. I wouldn't go so far as to say it gets hot. The 1000 models get much warmer than the 720 does. The 3D Awesomifier does introduce more noise into the signal, I will agree there. That said it does work quite well on some types of music and I find myself using it depending on the music.

Aug 27, 2014

MrCthulu

Aug 27, 2014

DoctorXYou forgot the volume button issue where if you use the physical volume buttons on the Geek Out, it'll randomly max out the volume.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/677263/light-harmonic-geek/1125#post_10832221

Aug 27, 2014

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DoctorX

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Aug 27, 2014

MrCthuluAdded to the list, I figured this is something that could be addressed by firmware and you can get around it by ignoring the buttons and control volume using the operating system like how Dragonfly and HRT Microstreamer do it.
But you're right, it's a feature that does not work correctly at the moment.

Aug 27, 2014

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DoctorX

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Aug 27, 2014

AxelClorisWhich headphone(s) are you using it with? Might I ask?

Aug 27, 2014

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AxelCloris

Aug 27, 2014

DoctorXPrimarily my HE-400, 1964-Q, Alpha Dogs and soon my new HP200. I have other headphones that I'll occasionally use but the first 3 get the most head time. I also occasionally run the GO to a pair of active Audioengine speakers. I prefer the GO to my Dragonfly. No it's not the best thing I've ever heard but at the lowest drop price it's a very worthwhile buy in my view.
Note: I use the GO with a MBP and I have no volume issues. I simply avoid the GO's buttons completely unless I'm switching the Awesomifier. No volume jumps using the computer's volume controls.

Aug 27, 2014

Nguyen

Aug 27, 2014

AxelClorisI got the go1000 during the kickstarter ca,paign and it gets hot. This thing is worth it.

Aug 27, 2014

CSJ26

Light Harmonic

Aug 27, 2014

DoctorXNot recommended to use the GO 720 for IEMs, way too powerful and from what’s been posted on the LH Lab forums, the “3D Awesomifier” works really well for certain music, not so well for others, as posted by AxelCloris.

Aug 27, 2014

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