spritzer Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Throw in some remarks like properly biased tubes and you are golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralk Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 O ye wise men of Staxen, any thoughts on what a fair price might be for a used SRM-007t in decent nick? For verily, having three stat amps at one time is probably overkill even by the standards of this place. Hi I paid 900 USD for mine and it is a blessing as compaired to the kgss cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I paid 900 USD for mine and it is a blessing as compaired to the kgss Thanks. I'll get to try the two side by side myself fairly shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 And you will prefer the KGSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 With the O2s, such is indeed my assumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emooze Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have to cut my teeth at some point but... A underpowered eXStatA blows all those amps out of the water. The background is just totally silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) OK, don't hurt him too much, he's good people. I'm willing to believe the eXStatA can take most Stax amps, based on my limited time with yours and JP's so far, but on paper the KGSS is another story. Edited March 11, 2010 by Hopstretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les_Garten Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have to cut my teeth at some point but... A underpowered eXStatA blows all those amps out of the water. The background is just totally silent. Be careful with that Axe Eugene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have to cut my teeth at some point but... A underpowered eXStatA blows all those amps out of the water. The background is just totally silent. You'll do fine here, I'm sure. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emooze Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm trying my hardest, thanks for the save Stretch. The KGSS might actually be my next amp build. I'd be really interested in comparing that to the exstata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 If the background of any electrostatic amp isn't completely silent then the amp has some serious issues. The SRM-T2 has a bit of background hum but that's Stax own doing as I've manged to avoid it with same filament mess in my ESX. As for the exstata, it appears to be turning into a RSA-like fanclub since I've gotten PM's from two owners this week asking me for advice as they were not happy with what they were hearing. Nothing wrong with that (we all have different tastes after all) but being afraid to post about it from fear of retaliation is very fucked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 It would be nice if people would post their true opinions on DIY builds if they differ, its been all so positive that I think its a little bewildering based on the technical specs compared to some of these amps (especially the KGSS which I've also yet to hear). I admit the fandom would likely be a bit intimidating if I had impressions ready ATM, perhaps more so then RSA with how tight and partially behind the scenes the DIY community is already. It certainly stings being led into hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emooze Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 The eXStatA sounded a little bit better than Stretch's 007t but not as good as the WES or the BHSE from what I remember. End-all amp it is not, just a good performer for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 As for the exstata, it appears to be turning into a RSA-like fanclub since I've gotten PM's from two owners this week asking me for advice as they were not happy with what they were hearing. Nothing wrong with that (we all have different tastes after all) but being afraid to post about it from fear of retaliation is very fucked up. Yeah, that's BS. Passions will cool as the new new thing gets less shiny. I do have hopes for it though, as JP's really sounded good to me fed from his Sonic Studio 302. Apparently he thought so too, as he ran right out to buy O2s himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 The eXStatA sounded a little bit better than Stretch's 007t but not as good as the WES or the BHSE from what I remember. End-all amp it is not, just a good performer for the price. I can totally understand that. My enthusiasm comes from the improvements over an SDR7-SB fed by a t-amp. Hardly a tough thing to topple of course, and I've never heard any other high end amp or stat phones. Yeah, that's BS. Passions will cool as the new new thing gets less shiny. Have you seen pabbi post about the Exstata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Have you seen pabbi post about the Exstata? Haven't read that thread much, but did notice Suck-you found time to complain that you didn't put the name on the face plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Be careful with that Axe Eugene! And don't forget to let there be more light by setting the controls for the heart of the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les_Garten Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I think the exstata has to be called a rousing success when you look at the design goals($300 DIY ESL amp) and that folks are comparing it to $2200-$5000+ custom amps. Also, anybody who doesn't give their honest opinion won't help the design, especially since it is still being called beta and soliciting feedback from builders. I'm confused how anybody could feel intimidated in that thread though. AC has been quick to respond to comments and actively solicits them. AC has never acted sensitive to comments that I've seen. He's never been defensive, or mounted a response that sounded like a counter-attack. He seems very responsive to critique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Alex is fine. The comment about the name on the faceplate didn't bother me at all. But some of the other builders are definitely...... enthusiastic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogue Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 The KGSS was a pretty nice step up from the SRM-007t for me (w/ the SR-007's). The added frequency extension and impact certainly provides a nice helping of PRaT and makes these cans more engaging. I certainly wouldn't mind a BHSE but don't feel like dropping that kind of cash until I can spend an equivalent amount on a DAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 ^^^ Happy to hear this. I like the midrange of the 007t but find it too soft-focus to be satisfying with the O2s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Way to go Stretch! Should definitely help South Africa to be more bearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm guessing you're really going to enjoy the O2's out of the KGSS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 ^^^ Happy to hear this. I like the midrange of the 007t but find it too soft-focus to be satisfying with the O2s. What about the ExStata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 ^^^ Happy to hear this. I like the midrange of the 007t but find it too soft-focus to be satisfying with the O2s. Glad to say it made it early. I was told Monday when I dropped it off at fedex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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