I have been a user of Geshelli for quite some time. Awesome family/compny. Extreme cost to performance, have at least 4 components and love them all. I think their dacs are incredible and looking forward to getting a socketed dac. I would have no problems going with any of their electronics. They are function first and that is what is important to me. Go Gino and Sherry. You are great.
Even though ifI Audio is manufactured in China, the company is based in the UK. I have a Gryphon that was 3mo. out of warranty and they went ahead and replaced the battery at no charge. On top of that they were worried about my usb charging device so they sent me one of there dedicated 5v chargers that is noise free at no charge. Kudos to ifI Audio. Show me a China based audio company that would do all that. It really helped that their repair facility is in Virginia. Geshelli is TOTL stuff. They are in another league entirely when it comes to customization and customer service. I love your channel TDM. You are an invaluable asset to the community. Thank you.
I have the Khadas tone 2 pro dac hooked up to a Geshelli Archel 2.5 pro headphone amp and every time i listen to this setup it brings a BIG smile to my face , ... (now seriously considering the J2s dac though) !
Nice You thinking the 4499 or 4493 I actually prefer the 4493 for a more open sounding like ESS vs AK typical sounds, I guess it depends if you want to smooth out the A2.5 or keep it very liniar
Just looked at the Geshelli website and like what I see, although I think they're missing an opportunity in their flagship amp in that it has balanced in but only single ended out. Would be nice to see balanced + single ended with the tone controls!
New subscriber here and such a great video of information. Newbie question. We have a 2.1 music and movie room where we enjoy both equally. I very much enjoy the micro details in music. Could you help point me in the right direction on which AKM chip set would have more detail in the music? Have you tested the Sparkos ss2590 Big Mac OP Amp that you mentioned in this video? I live in Orlando Florida so definitely want to support Geshelli Labs. Happy New Year Many thanks.
Thanks for the sub! The best sounding DAC Geshelli makes In my opinion is the JNOG J2 with AKM4493 chip it's super clean maybe a hint of warmth and mine has the Sparkos SS2590 stack in the RCA output and Burson V6V in the XLR output , but the Sparkos kills them the Burson barely do anything sound wise.
@@tonedeafmonk So save my money on the 4499 upgrade for $169 and just buy the J2S with the AKM 4493 and spend the extra funds on the Sparkos ss2259 op amps 👍🏻
@@erichill5328 exactly I have both sets and the 4493 is clearly better , better tighter bass and stage add in the Sparkos and it even polishes it off ever more the stage opens up and has some fantastic resolution.
@@tonedeafmonk I watched the video. Great info thanks for taking the time to explain it all. I'm probably going to get one with the 99 dac and sparkos op amp
The problem with Geshelli is they have no app so you could select the different filters that are built into the 4493 or the 4499. You could buy dacs that cost the same and offer an app to change the dac settings. Even my wiim pro plus with the 4493 has an app to change dac filters. Geshelli is a pass until they develop an app.
Just started playing with DACs, so I got the SMS SU-1 with 4493 DAC to start my journey. I don't know what DAC Denon utilized in my older but higher-end DVD/CD/SACD Player, but the unit is actually very good overall. By comparison, the SU-1 has a slightly more detailed and slightly brighter top end, but the loss of bass was immediately noticeable. Thanks for confirming my observation. Sounds like the Geshelli with 4499 will be the next stop on my journey.
@@tonedeafmonk Will be happy to hear your thoughts on it. Was listening a lot today and am still surprised at how good this old Denon sounds, adequately detailed but smooth like analog. Connecting the SU-1 was likely a downgrade!
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Jump to 32:55 for a comparison between the AK443 & the AK4499 .... you're welcome. :)
Thank god for that
Thank you
@@abehaile2659 my pleasure
Bruh his ambient music was driving me nuts 5 minutes in. I was praying someone posted the time stamp…thank you thank you thank you 🙏
I have been a user of Geshelli for quite some time. Awesome family/compny. Extreme cost to performance, have at least 4 components and love them all. I think their dacs are incredible and looking forward to getting a socketed dac. I would have no problems going with any of their electronics. They are function first and that is what is important to me. Go Gino and Sherry. You are great.
Agreed great people great gear.
I have the SMSL SU-1 with the AKM 4493 chipset. I’ve always wondered if the J2s 4493 would sound better.
I’ve been happy with the SU-1.
Even though ifI Audio is manufactured in China, the company is based in the UK. I have a Gryphon that was 3mo. out of warranty and they went ahead and replaced the battery at no charge. On top of that they were worried about my usb charging device so they sent me one of there dedicated 5v chargers that is noise free at no charge. Kudos to ifI Audio. Show me a China based audio company that would do all that. It really helped that their repair facility is in Virginia. Geshelli is TOTL stuff. They are in another league entirely when it comes to customization and customer service. I love your channel TDM. You are an invaluable asset to the community. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the kind words keeps me motivated ❤️
After trying over 20 op amps including discrete types, the Stacatto is the winner.
You Are a beast 20 wow. I am glad you found your pairing!
Geshelli is a great company. They could sell shoes and I’d buy them.
All the people are so nice and genuine good peeps!
Great video but man a nearly 3 minute intro was a bit much. Nearly clicked off before the actual video even started. Keep up the great work.
I agree just purchased a j2 with AK4499 chip and sparkos op amp. It was a noticeable step up from the 4499 alone.
My SS2590 just showed up excited thanks for sharing you got me pumped!
I have the Khadas tone 2 pro dac hooked up to a Geshelli Archel 2.5 pro headphone amp and every time i listen to this setup it brings a BIG smile to my face , ... (now seriously considering the J2s dac though) !
Nice You thinking the 4499 or 4493 I actually prefer the 4493 for a more open sounding like ESS vs AK typical sounds, I guess it depends if you want to smooth out the A2.5 or keep it very liniar
Just looked at the Geshelli website and like what I see, although I think they're missing an opportunity in their flagship amp in that it has balanced in but only single ended out. Would be nice to see balanced + single ended with the tone controls!
New subscriber here and such a great video of information.
Newbie question.
We have a 2.1 music and movie room where we enjoy both equally.
I very much enjoy the micro details in music.
Could you help point me in the right direction on which AKM chip set would have more detail in the music?
Have you tested the Sparkos ss2590 Big Mac OP Amp that you mentioned in this video?
I live in Orlando Florida so definitely want to support Geshelli Labs.
Happy New Year
Many thanks.
Thanks for the sub! The best sounding DAC Geshelli makes In my opinion is the JNOG J2 with AKM4493 chip it's super clean maybe a hint of warmth and mine has the Sparkos SS2590 stack in the RCA output and Burson V6V in the XLR output , but the Sparkos kills them the Burson barely do anything sound wise.
@@tonedeafmonk Many thanks 👍🏻
@@tonedeafmonk So save my money on the 4499 upgrade for $169 and just buy the J2S with the AKM 4493 and spend the extra funds on the Sparkos ss2259 op amps 👍🏻
@@erichill5328 exactly I have both sets and the 4493 is clearly better , better tighter bass and stage add in the Sparkos and it even polishes it off ever more the stage opens up and has some fantastic resolution.
Thank you for the review! I have a near new pair of campfire andromeda gold for sale.
Which of the two would you recommend for tHe wiim ultra connected to the q acoustics m20
The J3 stock or with sparkos SS2590 OP amps
Clean, is there sound!
Holly cow man. The background music is so damn loud I can't watch the video
There is no background music LOL
@@tonedeafmonk I guess if you don't want to call that music but it's way too loud.
@vinyljoe1940 Dude there is no music in the video , the into maybe its a slide show at the beginning
@@tonedeafmonk ah okay yeah I see the music finally stopped at 2:30. Okay I'll check out the vid. Thanks.
@@tonedeafmonk I watched the video. Great info thanks for taking the time to explain it all. I'm probably going to get one with the 99 dac and sparkos op amp
Can you get the 4493 then later upgrade to the 4499?
I did sort of I sent my unit back and they upgraded me for a cost. Geshelli are fantastic to work with.
What would you pair with a Burson 3XP with SS2590s?
Sparkos Labs Gemeni ultimate tweeker Amp!
@@tonedeafmonk sorry, I mean what DAC?
@ekjellgren For the J2 the 4493 I personally feel it thier best sounding DAC
The problem with Geshelli is they have no app so you could select the different filters that are built into the 4493 or the 4499. You could buy dacs that cost the same and offer an app to change the dac settings. Even my wiim pro plus with the 4493 has an app to change dac filters. Geshelli is a pass until they develop an app.
I honestly can't hear the difference in the filters or is so they are so minut as to who cares factor for me.
I found the 4493 lacks bass. Which was irritating as the cheap audio man said that is what it brought. Has good detail and midrange.
I like more mid bass I think he is talking about Subbass in the Geshelli applications the 4493 sounds better to me.
Just started playing with DACs, so I got the SMS SU-1 with 4493 DAC to start my journey. I don't know what DAC Denon utilized in my older but higher-end DVD/CD/SACD Player, but the unit is actually very good overall. By comparison, the SU-1 has a slightly more detailed and slightly brighter top end, but the loss of bass was immediately noticeable. Thanks for confirming my observation. Sounds like the Geshelli with 4499 will be the next stop on my journey.
@@fredjoel8113 Love the Geshelli, I am getting the J3 in to test with the 4499 as well
@@tonedeafmonk Will be happy to hear your thoughts on it. Was listening a lot today and am still surprised at how good this old Denon sounds, adequately detailed but smooth like analog. Connecting the SU-1 was likely a downgrade!
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