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Looking for opinion from those familiar with the KGSSHV amp. I am thinking of building an electrostatic amp and acquire suitable headphones. Never having had electrostatic equipment before I expect a step up in quality from my open ear Beyers with dedicated amp. I do have the practical experience and technical know how to build and test these amplifiers. Assuming that even the most basic electrostatic amp and headphones will outperform my existing dynamic setup, I would not need the very best of the best, just something decent. Q1 Considering my existing equipment and expectation, would you recommend an alternative amplifier to build over the KGSSHV? Q2 Should I instead just go and buy a basic STAX system? Q3 All electrostatics use a high voltage, so why would the Carbon and Megatron be perceived as being especially hazardous to build?

To all, Could someone please make available the power supply schematic diagram for the KGSSHV? Planning to use the GRHV pcb although I understand this pcb may be used for various amps by selecting different components. I do believe i have the BOM for it but would like to see the schematic to evaluate the design with a view to building. The link show for the file does not work, surely someone has a copy they might post? I have the amp schematic thanks to user Blueman2. http://gilmore.chem.northwestern.edu/kgsshvps8g.pdf Thank you.

Hello all, I'm considering building an electrostatic headphone amplifier and am looking for suggestions to the choice of amp, especially with a consideration of the availability of pcbs and components. I have reasonable dynamic open ear headphones and dedicated amp but would like to step up to an end-game system. I have seen pcbs for a 'KGSSHV Carbon' available on Ebay and Aliexpress but cannot find schematics available anywhere. All links to associated files are a dead end. The only other available information are photos of other peoples builds. Could someone participating in this forum topic make the files available to me or point me in the right direction? I'm new to this website so apologies if I've missed the obvious downloads page. Not working at the moment so have plenty of time. I've been into electronics for many years and do not envisage any problems with a DIY build due to lack of personal skill or experience. Schematics and other files please, comments welcome. Thanks.