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The GS-X MK2 Headphone Amplifier from HeadAmp is one of the most stunning hi-res desktop amplifiers you can have on your shelf or desktop. The GS-X MK2 features a dual-unit design, with the power supply being completely separate from the amplifier unit for extremely quiet noise measurements.
The GS-X MK2 features a balanced 4-pin XLR output as well as dual single-ended quarter-inch headphone outputs. Low, Medium, and High Gain options make adjusting the power for various headphones and IEMs easy. The input and output selection on the GS-X MK2 is unmatched. You'll find everything you need. The GS-X MK2 also works great as a standalone preamplifier for your stereo speaker system.
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 HeadAmp has 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. HeadAmps' over-a-decade of experience building headphone amplifiers is a testament to the sound and quality of the GS-X MK2 headphone amplifier. It's designed to power even the toughest planar magnetic and dynamic headphones on the market, with precision and control like no other amplifier. Every single GS-X MK2 Headphone Amplifier is extensively tested and put through the paces from start of production to the time it's ready to be boxed up. HeadAmp makes sure the quality of their products are unmatched with some of the best performance in the industry.
As of 2017, all GS-X MK2 headphone amplifiers ship with the DACT 24-step attenuator as the standard volume control option.
HeadAmp builds some of the world's best headphone amplifiers like the famous Blue Hawaii SE 9Special Edition) and the newer compact GS-X Mini. All of their solid-state amplifiers start with new-old-stock Japanese sand which is irreplaceable for discrete solid-state designs.
Since HeadAmp Audio Electronics' founding in 2002, the company has designed and built award-winning headphone amplifiers and pre-amplifiers with a steadfast commitment to quality and precision. That laser focus has earned HeadAmp a worldwide reputation for making some of the finest headphone electronics on the market.
HeadAmp's design philosophy is engineering-forward, aiming to produce amplifiers as true to the source as possible, for the best listening experience possible. HeadAmp's amplifier's aim to drive your headphones to the fullest potential, regardless of driver type, efficiency, or impedance. Ranging from the diminutive Pico Slim for in-ear monitors (IEMs), to the legendary Blue Hawaii SE for electrostatic headphones, there's a model in HeadAmp's lineup to make any and every headphone shine.
All HeadAmp amplifiers and products are designed, assembled, and serviced at their shop located in Charlottesville, VA USA.
Where is HeadAmp located?
All HeadAmp amplifiers and products are designed, assembled, and serviced at their shop located in Charlottesville, VA USA.
Can the GS-X MK2 Amplifier work as a Preamp?
Yes, the GS-X MK2 can work as a standalone preamplifier.
Can you choose the volume control on the GS-X MK2?
Note that as of January 2017, all GS-X MK2 headphone amplifiers ship with the DACT 24-step attenuator volume control.
How much power does the GS-X MK2 output?
The GS-X MK2 headphone amplifier can output up to 6W of class-A power into balanced headphones.
What can I connect to my headphone amplifier?
In typical Hi-Fi systems, you’ll be connecting your source which may or may not have a DAC (digital to analog converter), to your amplifier. Sometimes you can connect a portable DAC to the amplifier, or sometimes you can have all-in-one units (with built-in-DACs and amplifiers) that can do it all. The accessibility of having external components allows you to mix and match sound and functionality to your heart’s content.