jp11801 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Could be a viable option along with my metic halo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purk Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think the GS-X Mini would be a great choice for the Utopia. As good as the ZH1ES is, it isn't as transparent as the GS-X / or the mini Dynalo that I have. Less dynamic sounding too. However, you can buy the ZH1ES used for less than $1500 and you are about 85-90% there to the GSX Mini and you don't need to get another DAC. If you need a cheap but very good DAC, I highly recommended the SMSL SU-8 1.2 version DAC. For $250 off Amazon, it offers a really good sound for cheap. No harshness that I could detect either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Purk if the TA-ZH1ES is 85% of the GXS mini + Yggy that must sounds mind blowing as the Sony just arrived and I find it outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Purk if the TA-ZH1ES is 85% of the GXS mini + Yggy that must sounds mind blowing as the Sony just arrived and I find it outstanding I have not heard those either, but I do agree regarding the Sony TA-ZH1ES. I find it pairs really well with the Audio Technica W1000Z. The W3000anv are in storage so I can post any thoughts on those. It also pairs well with the HD800S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purk Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 6:40 PM, jp11801 said: Purk if the TA-ZH1ES is 85% of the GXS mini + Yggy that must sounds mind blowing as the Sony just arrived and I find it outstanding Glad you are liking it. I hope you did get it for a good price. I think the DAC is an after thought however. Wish the line level out is always active though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 I got it for a decent price and will likely have if for a while so if I resell close to this I'd be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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