LH Labs Geek Out GO2A, V2, V2+, Infinity and SE Impressions and Reviews

I use Ubuntu 14.04 with my GO450. You're experiencing issues?

 

Hm, thanks for the heads up. Im staying on 14.04 for the forseeable future.

 

I'm not a backer and I emailed them and they are welcoming my trade-in I purchased from Amazon.

 

Well well, that's great news!

 

They've been very nice about it too. My only issue is --- I literally do not trust their supposed turn around time. I don't want to be without a DAC (I have another one, but that's on another system) for 10-12 days or even LONGER (which based on their past turn around time seems very likely). I may just say screw it and wait it out until I hear from others how these supposed improvements actually sound.

I've already paid them but I may ask for a refund. The fact they're making us pay for what should have been delivered in the first place is pretty upsetting to me.

 

I'm asking them if it's possible to upgrade up to the Infinity version of the upgraded models since I'm already sending mine in. That would be worth the turnaround time for me.

 

What version are you sending them back?

 

A regular original GOV2.

 

Are you planning on paying the difference or just seeing if they'll toss it in for free?

 

Does anyone know if the GO V2A is being tuned any differently than the original Geek Out V2?

 

Paying the difference.

 

Yes the GO2A does get special tuning and will need a new firmware update for this for the Single-ended output stage. as well as the Infinity V2

Thank you!

 

Interesting. It may be worth the 89 dollar upgrade then....maybe.

 

Is the V2A the official replacement for the V2 or is this a special limited edition only?

 

Hi Manny,

Great to have you here. A couple of questions;

1. To what degree has the single ended output been increased? As it stands, V2 output levels kind of just work with SE into IEMs and BAL into headphones.
2. The email indicates some component changes, 'The analog stage features new signal path resistors, almost ZERO vibration-introduced noise, and instant power capacitors.' and 'With GO2A we are pushing even further with state-of-the-art filter components, resulting in an even darker background.' Will this involve a board revision, or a simple solder out/in of components?
3. As @synthwavefan mentioned, will V2A be available as a separate product, or is it only available as an upgrade to V2?

Thanks.

 

SBAF, can anyone identify this cable? It's a USB Male > split into Male/Female ends. What cable is this and how do I get it? I cannot find it online or find out what it's actually referred to as.

 

Something like this, you need to cover up the 5V pin with tape in order to get it to draw power only from the external battery supply:
https://www.amazon.com/Apricorn-Power-Adapter-Cable-AUSB-Y/dp/B000JIOHDE

 

Hi Manny,

Nice to see you here! Thanks for your help with my Geek Outs, wanted to reach out to you and let you know that I enjoy them.

Are the new versions ready for quick turnaround or will they take a while to fulfill? I'll probably upgrade mine soon...

Cheers,
C

 

I have used this with my GO, battery and iphone CCK. No tape required.

http://www.delock.com/produkte/S_83176/merkmale.html

GO to female, battery to red male, CCK to black male. Unwieldy, but it works. If you really want to use it mobile, V2+ makes way more sense...



Amazon links;

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009EAF0RU

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005X1Y7I2