Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sparkos Labs is known for their opamps (which are top tier, IMO). What if they were to make a hybrid tube amp? Would that be top tier as well? If you like to tinker with your amps to really dial in that sound, I think this could be the amp for you!
Thanks to Sparkos Labs for sending this out for review.
Links to other products in the video:
Sparkos Labs Gemini: sparkoslabs.com/product/gemini-tube-headphone-amplifier
Socket Saver: tubemonger.com/NOVIB_Socket_Saver_1960s_NOS_British_McMurdo_B9A_p/novib-mcmurdo.htm
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
7hz Saltones Zero: amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Kiwi Ears Cadenza: amzn.to/3Z1LcnT
Fav IEM: Blessing 3: Meze Alba: amzn.to/3BUphrh
Cheap Open-Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
Gaming Headphone (wired): DT 900 Pro X: amzn.to/3Hkw1hj
Gaming Headphone Wireless: Audeze Maxwell: amzn.to/3KCwrlr
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: BTR7: bit.ly/ayritaposbtr7
Topping G5: amzn.to/44hr43z
Budget Dongle: Dawn Pro: Moondrop Dawn Pro: bit.ly/ayritaposdawnpro
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Fiio K11 R2R: bit.ly/ayritaposk11r2r
Budget Friendly Clean/Linear DAC/Amp: Look for used JDS labs Element III
JDS Labs Element IV: jdslabs.com/product/element-iv
Budget TWS: Soundcore Space A40: amzn.to/3KRAknx
Go to TWS: Airpods Pro 2: amzn.to/40aFtOI
Hifiman Edition XS: bit.ly/ayritaposeditionxs
Hifiman Ananda Nano: bit.ly/ayritaposanandanano
Hifiman Arya Organic: bit.ly/ayritaposaryaorg
Hifiman HE1000se: store.hifiman.com/index.php/he1000se-refurbished.html
Main Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Soncoz SGD1: amzn.to/3DnaHpQ
FOSI ZA3 (2 in mono): amzn.to/3wJCSyQ
Sparkos Op-Amps: sparkoslabs.com/?sscid=41k8_p4st5&gad_source=1
Emotiva T0+: emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-t0-pair
Jamo C10 Sub: amzn.to/3xmdaRg
DIY 12” Passive Sub
Sub Amp: Aiyma A07: amzn.to/3YocZ0f
Bedroom Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Aiyma A07: amzn.to/3YocZ0f
Topping E30: amzn.to/3kPXcsm
Elac Speakers: amzn.to/3HEpkHN
Upstairs:
JBL306P MKII: amzn.to/3wsdCNR
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Canon EOS RP: amzn.to/42UuVms
Current Desktop Set Up:
Alesis Elevate 5 MKII: amzn.to/3TtU30h
JDS Labs Element III: bit.ly/ayritjdseliii
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
#sparkos #gemini #review
Sparkos Labs is known for their opamps (which are top tier, IMO). What if they were to make a hybrid tube amp? Would that be top tier as well? If you like to tinker with your amps to really dial in that sound, I think this could be the amp for you!
Thanks to Sparkos Labs for sending this out for review.
Links to other products in the video:
Sparkos Labs Gemini: sparkoslabs.com/product/gemini-tube-headphone-amplifier
Socket Saver: tubemonger.com/NOVIB_Socket_Saver_1960s_NOS_British_McMurdo_B9A_p/novib-mcmurdo.htm
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
7hz Saltones Zero: amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Kiwi Ears Cadenza: amzn.to/3Z1LcnT
Fav IEM: Blessing 3: Meze Alba: amzn.to/3BUphrh
Cheap Open-Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
Gaming Headphone (wired): DT 900 Pro X: amzn.to/3Hkw1hj
Gaming Headphone Wireless: Audeze Maxwell: amzn.to/3KCwrlr
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: BTR7: bit.ly/ayritaposbtr7
Topping G5: amzn.to/44hr43z
Budget Dongle: Dawn Pro: Moondrop Dawn Pro: bit.ly/ayritaposdawnpro
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Fiio K11 R2R: bit.ly/ayritaposk11r2r
Budget Friendly Clean/Linear DAC/Amp: Look for used JDS labs Element III
JDS Labs Element IV: jdslabs.com/product/element-iv
Budget TWS: Soundcore Space A40: amzn.to/3KRAknx
Go to TWS: Airpods Pro 2: amzn.to/40aFtOI
Hifiman Edition XS: bit.ly/ayritaposeditionxs
Hifiman Ananda Nano: bit.ly/ayritaposanandanano
Hifiman Arya Organic: bit.ly/ayritaposaryaorg
Hifiman HE1000se: store.hifiman.com/index.php/he1000se-refurbished.html
Main Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Soncoz SGD1: amzn.to/3DnaHpQ
FOSI ZA3 (2 in mono): amzn.to/3wJCSyQ
Sparkos Op-Amps: sparkoslabs.com/?sscid=41k8_p4st5&gad_source=1
Emotiva T0+: emotiva.com/products/airmotiv-t0-pair
Jamo C10 Sub: amzn.to/3xmdaRg
DIY 12” Passive Sub
Sub Amp: Aiyma A07: amzn.to/3YocZ0f
Bedroom Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Aiyma A07: amzn.to/3YocZ0f
Topping E30: amzn.to/3kPXcsm
Elac Speakers: amzn.to/3HEpkHN
Upstairs:
JBL306P MKII: amzn.to/3wsdCNR
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Canon EOS RP: amzn.to/42UuVms
Current Desktop Set Up:
Alesis Elevate 5 MKII: amzn.to/3TtU30h
JDS Labs Element III: bit.ly/ayritjdseliii
JM Audio XTC Closed: jmaudioeditions.com/product-page/jm-audio-editions-x-t-c-closed-bio-wool-50mm-n52-magnet
#sparkos #gemini #review
