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bigjacko said:
@Geshelli My archel 2.5 pro got some problem. As soon as I hook up the power, my headphone would make big sounds at around 2 to 3 times a second, I freaked out and thought it break my headphone. After testing the headphone I think it's not dead but I can't be sure everything is good. The sound seems to be same loudness regardless the position of the pot. I got a flash light shine through from the front and found that there is a wire that got screwed into the chassis that is touching the leg of right red led. Is it the cause of this problem? If that is the problem I can just open it up and bend it other way. I have attached a photo.View attachment 59829
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I would contact Geshelli and explain the problem :/
 
bigjacko said:
@Geshelli My archel 2.5 pro got some problem. As soon as I hook up the power, my headphone would make big sounds at around 2 to 3 times a second, I freaked out and thought it break my headphone. After testing the headphone I think it's not dead but I can't be sure everything is good. The sound seems to be same loudness regardless the position of the pot. I got a flash light shine through from the front and found that there is a wire that got screwed into the chassis that is touching the leg of right red led. Is it the cause of this problem? If that is the problem I can just open it up and bend it other way. I have attached a photo.

Please send us an email so we can assist you. Thanks.
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BenF said:
That's the grounding wire of the pot, it shouldn't touch anything except the housing
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Yeah it should not touch anything, but geshelli told me that it was shielded. I have opened it up and bent it over , but it still made that sound.
 
Imagine this. Imagine a Geshelli portable, battery-powered amp the size of a deck of cards, stacked with a Geshelli portable, battery-powered DAC the size of a deck of cards. A transparent, powerful, mobile Geshelli stack. I can only dream...
 
Asylum Seeker said:
Imagine this. Imagine a Geshelli portable, battery-powered amp the size of a deck of cards, stacked with a Geshelli portable, battery-powered DAC the size of a deck of cards. A transparent, powerful, mobile Geshelli stack. I can only dream...
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Not really into that much bulk for portable units. I had an Oppo HA-2 and even though it sounded great, it still was too big for me. I think the miniature units are the way to go, and their performance keeps getting better.
 
Ok, then. DAC|Amp the size of a deck of cards.

Billy Budapest said:
Not really into that much bulk for portable units. I had an Oppo HA-2 and even though it sounded great, it still was too big for me. I think the miniature units are the way to go, and their performance keeps getting better.
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For those who own both or are in the know about these things...2 Pro or 2.5 Pro to drive HD6XX and Audeze Sine? The former is pretty high impedance and the later are planars so leaning towards the 2.5. I don't have issues with ground loops and plan to run it off my topping d30 so only intend to use RCAs. Thansks!

Also, looks like the fully balanced Geshelli is on its way...
https://geshelli.com/erish-balanced
 
MorningDew said:
For those who own both or are in the know about these things...2 Pro or 2.5 Pro to drive HD6XX and Audeze Sine? The former is pretty high impedance and the later are planars so leaning towards the 2.5. I don't have issues with ground loops and plan to run it off my topping d30 so only intend to use RCAs. Thansks!

Also, looks like the fully balanced Geshelli is on its way...
https://geshelli.com/erish-balanced
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The 2 would do for your use. 2.5 has more headroom.. up to you.
 
MorningDew said:
If there's and audible difference then then spending the few extra dollars is a no-brainer...thank you!
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No audible difference between these, just higher output on the 2.5 :) the 2 is 1.0x or 4.0x gain switchable, the 2.5 is 1.0x or 6.0x gain switchable! 4.0x seems already plenty to me ;)
 
Veri said:
No audible difference between these, just higher output on the 2.5 :) the 2 is 1.0x or 4.0x gain switchable, the 2.5 is 1.0x or 6.0x gain switchable! 4.0x seems already plenty to me ;)
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Interesting, thanks. If I were to move up to a full size over-ear planar some day would I miss that gain difference? Thanks!
 
MorningDew said:
Interesting, thanks. If I were to move up to a full size over-ear planar some day would I miss that gain difference? Thanks!
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Depends on the planar I would say. The 2.5 might be interesting if you want to plug a balanced DAC into it later, which would double the input voltage and make for much louder output. But honestly few headphones need such absurd power output.
 
Veri said:
Depends on the planar I would say. The 2.5 might be interesting if you want to plug a balanced DAC into it later, which would double the input voltage and make for much louder output. But honestly few headphones need such absurd power output.
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Good point, I’ll keep it in mind. Thanks!
 
Just wanted to post a random question on this topic: I have the original Archel pro. I love it. I wonder how it compares to the 2?

Just wondering. Debating on purchasing an Archel 2.5 or the new one which I will likely spell like the teenage pop star and not it's real name so I won't try.
 
It's able to drive the beyer t1 2nd gen. Using a onkyo dps1 as source in lineout mode (max volume), The 2.5 pro can put the volume in my listen level at 1 o'clock in low gain.
 
Just got the Archel 2.5 and I'm enjoying it with a pair of Grados. I wanted a headphone amplifier with a balanced input so I could make a long run (25+ feet) run to my seating position without worrying about picking up noise. A Grace SDAC Balanced is feeding it, which itself is at the end of a 15-foot USB cable.

Shining a light through the plexiglass, I see what appears to be an ALPS 10KAX2 pot, which I think is different than the original specification - an upgrade, most likely, though I don't know much about pots.

I probably wouldn't admit to it in mixed company, but I dig the LEDs.
 
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