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Bang for the buck

Posted by psgary on May 27, 2025 at 16:51:18:
One word and it's not "plastics": Geshelli.

They have so many options. I have the J3, which I recommend. Almost everyone says it beats the J2. Of course, if price is a major factor, the J2 has a good reputation.

The J3 allows switching opamps. That could allow to you customize the sound. I went with the stock opamps: TI OPA1656. Excellent sound. It transformed my system.

My real interest was the Sparkos 2590. The 2590s aren't listed but they are available from Geshelli. They ship separately because they can come loose in transport and cause damage. Switching them is no big deal. There's a video on YouTube by Geshelli showing how to do it.

The Burson V7 Vivid Pro is supposed to rival the Sparkos 2590. I haven't heard the Burson.

The Sparkos 2590 was better than the TI OPA1656 but not dramatically. I could easily have lived with the TI and been very happy. The basic stock opamps make the J3 a remarkable bargain.

I have yet to read anything negative about the J3, given its price.

I'm not completely clear what is meant by fatiguing, perhaps because I've never experienced it. I do know that I never get tired of listening to the J3, so it must not be fatiguing.

Let me know if you have any questions. And feel free to e-mail me if you want.

Good luck.