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They aren't needed if there isn't anything to filter. There is so much gear in our homes now which pumps switching noise back onto the mains which why we need filters now but not 30 years ago. Run your audio system on a dedicated line and there isn't anything to filter out. If any of my gear has a switching supply then I run it through an isolation transformer but no filters anywhere.

Ouch!!!!!

Most Sennheiser's have a diffuse soundstage where you can't accurately pinpoint the sounds location. I haven't heard the HD800 yet but the HE's and the HD6x0 all had this effect, which is a bit like listening in a fog compared to something like the Omegas.

You know the rules, pics or ban!!!

Why do I have the feeling that this applies to most amp layouts...

Even more awesome!! Speaking of SRD-7's, I got the Pro bias PCB's yesterday and hope to test them today or tomorrow. The only issue I have with the design as of now is that the fuse holder I'm using is too tall (the plastic cover touches one of the transformers) and one resistor pad is too close to the metal support for comfort. Nylon washers should fix both issues.

Happy Birthday!!

Be prepared for the sound and smell of awesome!!

Well, then you are fucked. You'll end up like me demanding more power then even the BHSE can give...

Think of it this way, if you've never heard the better amps then you don't know what you are missing.

There are a lot of Stax amps for sale over there now... \

The T1W is identical to the other T1 amps except for the extra switching involved with a passive preamp. I do prefer the older T1 over all but the difference is minimal at best.

Certainly is. I would always have to pay the 3.5% fee even when I had money in the account but now it's just a few cents.

Just FYI, if you send the money as a personal payment then the sender has the option of paying the fee directly.

Better yet, drop Craig a line.

I've already had Craig check on it for me couple of months back and they were having some supply issues which might have been cleared up now. I do know that the Limited pads are a part of the spare part lineup...

I'm sorry Al but that's what you get for playing sports and not listening to the WES/posting impressions. Get better soon.

They are practically bullet proof so great for anybody buying from them.

As it happens I have a huge pile of baking forms that will never be used...

Sounds like a plan! If he needs any parts then he just has to ask... DEW EEETTTT!!!!

It's been quite a while. I'm thinking about building a few with very high end transformers and sell, just for kicks.

The output stage in the prototype was supposed to be DC coupled i.e. tubes to the headphones with nothing in between. They had issues with that so could have reverted back to the basic design of that circuit, i.e. the 2uf caps.

There are always Rudistor and RSA but overpriced and crap "engineering" springs to mind... This is being made to custom order in Japan and I know there are talks about offering a 117v/230v version. Nothing set in stone yet though. If it were the speakers in the cellphones which were the problem then it might be but that's clearly not the case. A cellphone is a powerful transmitter and it can't be good to have it next to the head all day. SR-007/313 as an entry level setup FTW!!!

Better caps matter but I'd rather spend the money on better topology, PSU etc. especially at these prices. What's strange is that the WES wasn't supposed to have output caps...

How about a community effort, build a BH for Doug?