Description
HeadAmp GS-X mk2 Balanced Headphone Amplifier Preamp
The GS-X Mk2 is HeadAmp’s flagship amplifier for dynamic and planar magnetic headphones. With a circuit that has evolved and matured over a 15-year period, the GS-X Mk2 is the most powerful, linear, and transparent amplifier that we have ever produced. Pushing up to 6W of class-A power into balanced headphones, the GS-X Mk2 can tame the toughest headphone loads on the market, while its’ low-noise circuitry delivers an equally brilliant performance with sensitive in-ear monitors.
In addition, the GS-X Mk2 makes a fine preamp for your stereo speaker system. With its’ high input impedance, low output impedance, multiple I/O options, 3-way gain control, and precise volume control, the GS-X Mk2 can fit into almost any stereo rig, and provide the same wonderfully transparent sound output that it does with headphones.
The GS-X Mk2 is a carefully handcrafted piece of audio equipment, with painstakingly matched components, and the highest standards for build quality in the business. Every GS-X Mk2 is tested extensively throughout the build process, as well as before, and after an extensive burn-in process to ensure the best possible performance.
As of January, 2017, all GS-X Mk2 ship with the DACT 24-step attenuator volume control.
Build quality, and fit and finish may rarely be equaled, but I doubt ever surpassed…The price/performance ratio is outstanding… this is an end-game amp for audiophiles looking for a transparent window through which to enjoy your music.
Please indicate the faceplate colour option in the order notes on check out.
Satin Black, Polished Black, Satin Grey, Polished Silver, Satin Blue, Polished Blue, Satin Purple, Polished Purple, Satin Red and Satin Champagne.
Specifications:
| Type | Low noise quad JFET input; Pure Class A bipolar transistor output |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz-90KHz +/-0.2dB |
| THD+N | 0.0008% @ 1KHz/0dBu |
| Crosstalk | |
| Gain | L – 1X, M – 12.5X, H – 21.5X |
| Input Impedance | 50K ohm |
| Output Impedance | <0.5 ohm |
| Line Voltage | 100V, 115/120V, 230/240V |
| Power Consumption | 30W |
| Volume Control | Inputs | 1 XLR, 2 RCA |
| Outputs | 4-pin XLR (balanced), 2x 3-pin XLR (balanced, 2x ¼” TRS (stereo), 1 XLR/1 RCA active pre-amp outputs, 1 XLR/1 RCA loop outputs | |
| Dimensions – Amplifier | 14.25in [362mm] W x 9in [229mm] D x 2.5in [63mm] H | |
| Dimensions – Power Supply | 14.25in [362mm] W x 9in [229mm] D x 2.5in [63mm] H | |
| Weight – Ampifier | 5lb [2.3Kg] | |
| Weight – Power Supply | 7lb [3.2Kg] | |
| Power Cable | 4ft [1.2m] (connects power supply to amplifier) |
