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Geshelli DayZee [Don't Share]
Added 2024-07-10 16:29:33 +0000 UTCGeshelli DayZee ---------------------- https://geshelli.com/dayzee/?ref=6
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Super Cool. Thanks for this
ZeosPantera
2024-08-01 18:15:41 +0000 UTCYeah they're really nice people--both Gino and Sherri are very outgoing. Still thinking what I'm going to personally do: I already own an Oppo 205 and the Sabre DACs there are no slouch--but they're getting up there in age and I know I can do better for 2ch. I don't really need all the capabilities of the Dayzee but I have a system that could definitely resolve it...and it's just such a beautifully made device.
Scott M
2024-07-12 21:28:43 +0000 UTCSo jealous that you got to tour their facility! Thanks for all the additional info.
Chad Harrison Ford
2024-07-11 19:14:08 +0000 UTCHey Z...I can fill you in on several details you and fellow Patreon readers may be wondering about the Dayzee...because I was lucky enough to get a recent Geshelli eye-opening factory tour when I realized there were only one town over from me! In doing so I met nearly everyone including G/S and GJ...and directly heard this device as compared to their brand new J3. This is quite lengthy post but if you're interested in this device this is info worth knowing for sure. You actually answered one of my questions I was curious about, so here's several answers I asked them.. These are likely the questions you and your readers may be wondering about...starting with probably the most popular. Q1. There's no price listed... What's the cost going to be? A: For an all- plexiglass casing (non-wooden), it will start at $1,200 for the base op-amps. For "simple" wooden cases, it will start at $1,300. I add: they also have a black faceplate and probably my preference, a silver face plate just like probably a lot of your existing equipment. That's a steal in any configuration for the prowess of this device. Q2. Why no i2s? A: Because there's no standard and the timing gets very tricky using it. We work hard to make sure the USB sounds as good as the i2s would. Q3. Do you really have to change out all eight op-amps? A: Yes... it's a different beast from everything else we have. Because it's a dual mono design & the op-amps don't necessarily refer specifically to channels. This is the only DAC where that's necessary. I add: that could be a significant cost to do on this device is opposed to the J3. Q4. Why do you just use a wall wart power supply instead of a linear power supply? Aren't those superior? A: NOT necessary ..according to our $40,000 (!) test device...we show no degradation between the two just using the simpler AC adapter. Q5. Why is the case so much bigger than your typical DAC? A: It's basically two DACs in one case with the mono design. It has 2x AKM4499 and also 2x RCA and XLR out (in addition to 2x Toslink & Coax). All those connectors take extra space and all that circuitry needs extra space to breathe. I add: the larger dimensions makes for some of the nicest woodworked cases I've seen on an audio component as shown by Z on their "showpiece" --complete with engraving availability. Q6. Is it really only available in the US? A: Yes, at this time, because it takes so long to meticulously manufacture (multiple hours) that we can't risk overloading our small team Q7: Why did the show units have an LCD but the production ones do not. A: Since there's no options to set we didn't feel the need for an LCD, especially since good ones can get expensive and add to an already higher-tier cost product. Q8: How do I set the different filters on the AKM chipset with no screen or menu? A: You don't. We set the "most commonly used/our favorite" one at the factory. However, if you are aware of the AKM options and want a particular one (such as brick wall) we can set it for you during the build process. Z: The Q you answered I was wondering about is all the different gain controls in their previous products....and whether that carried over to the DayZee. As I suspected, it does not and it's pure signal--the best way. I personally listened with G & S to a J3Pro with the Sparkos Pro 2590 and the Dayzee with the stock TI... and for most tracks I definitely preferred the Dayzee. There's something magical about this that goes beyond the op amps--it really is a beautiful looking and sounding piece of equipment. And oh yeah, last but not least...the family is possibly the friendliest people I've met in the audio industry. All the rumors you've all heard are true :)
Scott M
2024-07-10 19:50:10 +0000 UTC
