WHAT DAC IS RIGHT FOR YOU? DAYZEE vs J3 PRO vs J2S vs J2

Which DAC is right for you? Watch and find all the differences between all of the DACs we offer! Which one are you ordering next!?

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[toddlaing]

Got my Dayzee DAC today! OMG is it amazing! Had an AKM J2 in my system and thought it sounded amazing. The Dayzee blows it away. The bass control is like I have never experienced. The separation and detail off the charts. I hooked it up and planned on just demoing a couple songs ended up spending almost 2 hours listening! Could not stop. Things the real deal. And I just got the standard unit no upgrades. I honestly do see how it could be any better! One happy customer.

[seanbirdsell]

I have two AKM J2 DACs. Bought them before the J2S, J3, and Dayzee were available. I love them! A friend asked me what made them so great. I replied, "When I listen to music through them, I just sit and smile." To me, that's a pretty compelling value proposition.

[evansands]

I love how your accent comes out when you bring out the Dayzee. It really shows your enthusiasm and how much care goes into Geshelli Products❤

[danclark]

Rachel, based your delightful way, and the things Randy has said about you and your family, I'm now a proud owner of a J2. It sounds glorious! Thank you for all you Katz are doing for us heathens in Audiophile Land!!

[ONeillsCreationWorkshop]

Watched this while sanding our DACs. 😃

[MrCambo]

Enjoying my Plexi Dayzee. Also have the J2. Both are great DACs. I’m a Geshelli fan. Keep up the great work!

[NeilBlanchard]

The Geshelli Dayzee with the big Sparkos SS2590 units is definitely *superb*! I listened to it with the stock TI OPA1655 for several months, using a 12V 50W linear power supply. With the stock op-amps all the qualities I mention below, are there - but upgrading them extends/expands all of these to what I consider to be ultimate.

So many passages of music that I used to think were congested and overdriven - are sounding open and clear. Many recordings have 3D space and instruments - many sound almost like "new" music to me. Harmonies and counterpoint and discord and really subtle details - all come through - and I have to totally re-adjust my perception of the music.

Bass is simply just right. The extension and weight and clarity is flawless, for all intents and purposes.

Soundstage on good recordings is YUGE, and many are 3D - even some that I would never have thought had this quality.

Clarity - is far more than "just" extended treble. It is a coherent whole - and it covers the entire spectrum, ideally.
In my opinion, the Dayzee is balanced and neutral and also dynamic and clean. Nothing is out of place - and everything is in place.

I have had all the Geshelli DACs that have AKM chips (except the very first JNOG), and they are all wonderful. For me the J2S with the AKM 4493 is the perfect entry point. I have not been able to listen to any of the Burson op-amps, but I did listen to about 7 or 8, and for me the Sparkos are my preference.

[AnilKumar-rpvs]

Last year I upgraded my ADCOM stereo system to a set of EMOTIVA amplifiers and Martin Logans. I was impressed by your J2 from a video as well as from Cheap Audioman's comments and almost bought it but what drew me back was a lack of remote control. I ended up buying the Emotiva XDA-3 DAC and am very pleased with it. May I say your videos and your enthusiasm and charm are unparalleled. I am a professor of electrical and computer engineering myself and I teach a lot of this stuff. I might buy the J2 just for its design. Your videos are very educational as well. Looking forward to more such innovations. Thank you.

[kristophergurley]

I've had my J2 for a couple of years now and I love it. It's been in constant operation since it arrived and there's never been a problem with it. It sounds great and I love the number of inputs and the gain switching options. When upgrade time comes, yall are going to be my first stop.

[TheCharlesAtoz]

Rachel! Your company is amazing- very innovative ideas.

[DragnetSound]

Great explanation Rachael.🎉 So many choices. Can't decide.wow..Thanks to the Geshelli Team🎉

[RyanWolcott]

I don't see the 2590 Op amp option for the J3 DAC? It only shows the 3602. Great video!

[TheodoreBreaux]

I graduated last year from J2 AK4493 to J2S with 4499EX and the big Sparkos SS2590s (with minor trickery to make them fit). Have Burson V7V also. IMO, unless one is forced to eat nothing but ramen noodles for the next 6 months, I would skip the cheaper options for J2S and Burson V7V or J3 PRO with SS2590s. Good luck finding anything better sounding for under $1k+ USD.

[Simon_Hawkshaw]

Thank you for this comparison information and excellent audio equipment. Very helpful data to help make an informative DAC purchase decision . All the best to you all.

[johnstump]

Very informative and answered every question anybody could ever think of about asking about your DACs. Thank you very much Rachael!

[JTB--]

Beautifully done and explained Rachel! I'm ready for the Pop Quiz at school on Monday 😁 I'm in the J3 Pro Queueueueueueueueue

[MichaelArney]

Great video Rachel !! I bought the j2 a year ago and it did wonders for my vintage audio systems(Marantz 2325, JBL L65 L300. .McIntosh 2105. McIntosh C28, C26.Can’t wait to purchase the J3 PRO. High quality and affordable.

[mrug]

Thanks for all the detailed info. I just ordered my Dayzee today!

[HomeTheatre]

Love the designs on those DACs. Digging the acrylic look!

[adsph]

Wow. You really had all the info down. That’s incredible. An entry point to quality dacs and beyond. Thank you for the work here.