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Me thinks Dinny should just drop all his current dacses and buy something really expensive. ML 30.6 or Krell 64 springs to mind... Ohh and the Sony R1 is so good it is quite silly that CD was ever labeled as a "bad" format. Listen to the Meridian G08 next to it and it all becomes abundantly clear...

Moar Black Gates FTW!!

The 717 is a fine amp but the KGSS is better, more control, detail and simply gets that moar out of the way.

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Yup and the rest are just idiots such as Sovshiller etc.

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I was thinking about adding a Hammond 229A230 to the input of the bias board just too be sure. I've done some thinking on this and you might need more bias (if the volume from the B22 isn't loud enough) then the PCB can give you in the stock configuration. I might be able to fit 400V+ caps in there which means 1000V+ output which could then be cut down at will. Btw. Kevin you have an email on a similar note...

Almost blew up my BH. One of the indicator leds on the front panel was off so I was checking for a broken wire with a pair of pliers when I dropped the pliers and the metal jaws landed at the bottom of one of the tube sockets... It didn't short out though but damn I shouldn't be working on my amps with no sleep and after working for 12 hours.

If you like MOAR BASSESS then it's ok to remove it but I like it in place as well. I must be getting crazy though but the best Lambda I ever had was one made from Sigma leftovers and thus with no damping. It did have the dreaded foam though...

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That's the metal mesh your ears are touching and I wouldn't recommend removing it. The new pads come with a cloth insert which is put inside the baffle cutout so you could probably DIY something similar.

The foam mesh or the metal mesh? The metal is a part of the drivers but you can just leave out the foam or put in some acoustically transparent cloth. I use Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care (made for cars) which has a mild gloss and works a treat on old Lambda parts.

You should be able to add some filler to the new earpads to make them more comfortable. The old pads could be just fine though and get some vinyl renewal stuff and wipe them down with it. Makes them a bit softer and is also good for restoring the rest of the Lambda frame. Just make sure it isn't the glossy stuff...

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The headphones are: Pads, Baffle Drivers (all glued together) Mineral rool (which you should never have to replace) Foam lining Cups The SR-202 pads use a slightly different material to the old pads but it is close enough. The SR-303 and 404 pads share the same material. All of the new pads are thinner then the old ones. The headpad is easy to replace, two screws on each side. I think I even have a black one stashed away if you should ever need one. Any replacement cables would be 5 pin but the SR-202 will work. The drivers are soldered to the cable so extreme care is needed but use common sense and you will be fine. Add KuboTen.com to that list. Craig is one of us and is more then fair with regards to pricing.

Why not take one for the team. It could be an interesting amp if a bit too expensive for my tastes.

Moar amps in moar silver makes me moar happy...

Do you have to pay extra for the chipped paint and rusty screws?

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The SR-003 will tell you a lot if something goes wrong. Wrong bias voltages scream at you and it's great for picking up hum.

I'll see if I can't find the pics and upload them again.

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They will work off any Stax jack since they don't need a bias supply.

Should be but I couldn't find it...