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Thanks, John. George put a lot of love into the amp and I'm grateful. It's built solid as a brick. Uses that nice DACT stepper you kindly parted with...works great. HS

We had a meet yesterday here in Houston. Great time and I got to listen to some fun setups. MrSpeakers had sent their Ether E prototypes so I brought my KGSSHV Carbon along as I'd read they require mo' power. My chain was 44/16 FLAC files via DEEZER Elite or via iTunes on my MacAir using BitPerfect > Ygg DAC > Carbon. Those that posted that the Ether's are power hungry were not kidding. The Carbon is a beast (thanks George) and uses the GR HV psu with 680uf 500v rated caps and a DACT stepper...it's a GREAT amp and absolutely makes my 007A's sing (thank you for awesome designs Kevin). Anyhow, I had to turn the knob to say 2 o'clock to get the Ether's to really make music and, as a reference, the 007A's were screaming loud at that point. The L300's there and a nice pair of 404 Signatures were really screaming at that volume level. The prototypes clearly need more work, which I figure is to be expected. If you're sitting next to someone using them, it's like you've got an old school radio playing...they bleed that much sound. Also, the micro details and that holographic instrument separation and placement are not there compared to the Stax. I expected them to hit harder down low given what a gent had told me, but with the Carbon the 007A's bass was deeper, more present and impactful IMO. The Ether's are more treble and upper mid's forward. A bit sparkly for me, but not terrible. I like the 007A's because they are what they are and I don't do peaky upper's too well anymore...getting old. Overall, fun to listen to as I like getting to play with prototype stuff, but a long way from competing with mid to upper tier Stax equipment. They are going to need one hell of an amp unless they make them more efficient. On a side note, I got to listen to some Canned Heat out of a Stax 006t with NOS tubes powering a pair of 404 Signatures and was pretty darn impressed with that rig. Great value for $ IMO. The L300's were fun, but a bit to bright for me and definitely light on the lower mids and bass front. HS

Wow...that's a huge loss. RIP Mr. Moore. HS

My apologies. HS

Here is info from a US Audio Mart the weasle had some time back. He also shows up on ebay based out of Alaska or the like. HS Very rare oppotunity to purchase a factory fresh, time capsuledStax Omega 007 Mark One Complete SetupSetup includesSTAX OMEGA 007 MK1 EARSPEAKERS, IN ORIGINAL METAL SHIPPING CASE , serial number 71***Note on the serial number and its importance ! 71xxx serial number, have simplified driver frame for easier assembly, new materials on all "soft" parts...also considered to be the VERY BEST version you can buy because the 71*** serial numbered models were extremely well manufactured, extremely reliable, and considerably better than both the earlier and later Mk1 modelsSTAX 717 ENERGISER ( SOLID STATE MODEL ) FINSHED IN VERY RARE BLACK , STAX DIDNT MANUFACTURE MANY BLACK FACED MODELS, AND SO THEY ARE QUITE RAREORIGINAL SOLID OAK STAX EARSPEAKER STAND , BOXEDORIGINAL STAX EARSPAKER EXTENSION CABLE. BOXEDRETAIL PRICE WAS $6300 WHEN PURCHASED 8 YEARS AGOAll of the above were purchased brand new by myself around 8 years ago. It was unboxed, tested, then boxed away and simply never used again. Im not really a headphone person, and prefer listening to speakers. So i never used this rig. I reopened the packaging a couple days ago and everything is still factory fresh, mint and unmarked. Its like BRAND NEW ! See pics ! Very high value item,must be shipped insured and fully tracked. No P/Pal. Ifyou require more pics just email me and include your email address so i can reply.......All the boxes, manuals and paperwork are still present. All factory fresh.This is a very rare chance to pick up what is considered the finest Stax earspeakers ever manufactured, the Mark One 007s - unused !ADVERTISED ELSWHERE, SO BE QUICK IF YOU ARE INTERESTEDPLEASE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONSPLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THIS WONDERFUL HEADPHONE SETUP...EVERYTHING YOU NEED, READY TO GO...UNUSED, AND STILL NEEDS RUNNING IN !SHIPPING IS NOT FREE - SHIPPING VIA UPS WILL COST THE FOLLOWINGUSA - $175EUROPE - $125TEL +44 7522032716 If interestedADVERTISED ELSEWHERE

Whatever he can do to stop the wire, he's best off doing it. I feel bad for your friend, Torpedo... HS

I do not have that info. Sorry. HS

He's been doing this for a good while. He is a POS. Sounds like a good human being on the phone, but anyone that wires this prick monies will be screwed and screwed proper. HS

RIP Mr. Bernie. HS

Looks like we have a pair of the Ethers coming to a meet I will be attending a couple of weeks from now. I'll have either a KGST (400v) or a Carbon with me. Should be interesting. HS

Wow...I listened to that first CD of theirs a lot in my 20's. RIP Attrell... HS

From what I understand of the TX law, an establishment simply needs to post up that no patrons with guns are permitted and they are covered. The company I work for, as an example, does that at all its facilities. You're found with a gun or bullet in your vehicle in the parking lot and they can show you your pink slip. Having said all that, there are a lot of weapons. I don't have a problem with that per se, but I do with some of the crazy SOB's that have access to them. It's a tough topic. HS

Have to share this coffee I've been drinking a few weeks now as it is every bit as good as my favorites from George Howell. It is not inexpensive, but it is exceptionally good IMO http://www.doubleshotcoffee.com/collections/south-america/products/maduro The beans are beautiful...not some mixed bag of sizes, shapes, etc... He clearly puts a lot of love into locating the best growers and takes premium lots, that are subsequently handled with TLC. I also tried this sun dried La Minita which is also very good. Doesn't quite have as much character as the Columbian Maduro which surprised me a bit, so it's a nice option if you prefer a milder coffee. It is still very very good. I just prefer the Columbian. http://www.doubleshotcoffee.com/collections/central-america/products/la-minita-sundried Cheers, HS

Dear Lord.....it just keeps coming this year. RIP Mr. Howe. They don't make them like him anymore. Shocking to see Ms. Grimmie lose her life so senselessly. The world is going to seed it seems some days. RIP Christina. Godspeed... HS

Douchebaggery of the highest order. Looks like Quixote and astroglide are made for each other.... HS

Balls of global proportions..... HS

51st state...that's going to leave a mark. Watching our politics these days, run while you can... The Quixote dip or whatever his handle is over there suggested that the KG amps could be creating the imbalance problem. And he pointed to a specific builder that's nothing but a gentlemen and kindly builds quality amps for those of us that are less talented on the electrical front. They removed his posts along with mine pushing back on it being an unfortunate post. Unfortunately somebody quoted the bonehead. There was also some drivel about a beautiful build John has for sale. It hurts reading that thread these days. HS

RIP, Champ. HS

LMAO.... HS

RIP Wally. HS

RIP Mr. Kwouk. Could not get enough of those movies in my youth... HS

I got it, buddy. I looked it up earlier on youtube and immediately popped up a Larry and Steve live jam....great stuff! Thanks for sharing. Hope the builds are going well for you. HS

Thanks, Soren. Hope all is well with you. Larry is an amazing guitar player. If you like bluesy stuff, check out Bozz Scaggs and Duane Allman playing Loan Me a Dime...good stuff. HS

There's a lot of debate re the 650's and the "veil" term and I appreciate where you're coming from. If all I listen to are the 650s, there's no issue to speak of for me. If I switch to something more transparent like my e-stat rig in the same session then it jumps out of me. Don't know if it's a brain burn-in issue or what, but it does underscore the differences between the setups and the 650's are far less neutral to my ears. I'd hear the same thing on other sets of cans I've owned over the last few years, but that's just me. Never ceases to amaze me how we hear things so differently in the community...probably a good thing. Just makes comparisons posted on the interwebs more challenging... I listen to a lot of guitar music. Larry Carlton and Robben Ford "Unplugged" I can't seem to get enough of. Grant Green and Hubert Laws playing Creature...wow. HS

Grew up with this gent on the tube. RIP, Alan... HS