I was already watching the auction, but knew I wouldn't be home during the end. And I was pretty sure it will end with a price lot higher than this. Yeah, whatever, next time... Thanks for the tip anyway. I probably won't come up with anything better than to go to some shop and try to listen...

Firstly, thanks everyone for replies. Carl, jjcha, in fact I really am considering getting a pair of Stax SR-202 from AudioCubes and building a KGSS. I have more or less all the required components, "just" lack the time and energy to prepare PCBs and build the whole thing. A decent...

I'd like to obtain a pair of open headphones in the ~ 200 euro range. I listen mostly to ("experimental") electronic and electroacustic music, along with some free jazz, alternative rock and indie pop. Therefore, what I'm looking for mostly is resolution and great extension in the upper region...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nomad It's easier to try the HE60 first and then go for the K1000 than the other way around. This is pretty much the same conclusion I came to. HE 60 will be it then, probably... Thanks everyone for your time and ideas!

Quote: Originally Posted by Carl The KGSS might be a little clinical with the HE60s, unless you make some design changes. Where can I find some notes about this? Thanks in advance! I've considered the Blue Hawaii as well, but had no luck trying to get 2SA1968 in Europe and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jahn before moving towards either, which cost a pretty penny, why not try some used STAX Lambda Pros off ebay, since you already have a SRM-1/MKII? I have this combo, and so far folks in NYC have been nothing but positive about its attributes - its accurate...

I have the opportunity to acquire either a pair of used HE 60 or brand new K1000. An amp will be consequently built for them, so either KGSS or KG DynaHi will drive them. (Thanks for these excellent desings, Mr Gilmore!) I listen to pretty much everything, but most of my listening pleasure comes...

Oh, so those are in fact electret headphones? Good to know. I think I've read somewhere that electret elements should be replaced every 10 years or so. Seems like unnecessary hassle to me... Thanks for the info!

Quote: Originally Posted by Carl I have no idea if that's cheap or expensive, I'm afraid. Me too. Maybe they'll lower the price later. I have the feeling those cans will stay in the shop for some time. Thanks for you notes anyway.

Around $350, but I can't afford them at the moment... :-\

I ran across a pair of (probably) Micro Seiki MX-5 vintage electrostatic headphones in one local used hi-fi equip store. There is very little information about these cans floating around. Are they any good? Are they worth obtaining? Thanks in advance for ideas.

Hello, I had to replace a dead cap in my Stax SRM-001 and looking at its internals left me wondering whether anyone tried modding it. As Stax amplifiers are generally percieved as overpriced, maybe just replacing some of the chips inside this cheap unit could at least partially solve its...

How was the sound of the unit? A friend of mine is currently looking for an entry-level sound card update. Currently, she doesn't have a notebook but probably in a year's time or so, she will be getting one. She's not an audio freek so she probably wouldn't like the idea of getting some...

Quote: Originally Posted by thomaspf I would call up Echo Audio and ask for a replacement. The volume control is supposedly of very high quality. I dropped them an e-mail describing my problem and they said I should give them a call and they will repair the card for me. Well, I'm...

I own and daily use the Indigo for more than a year now and must say I was very happy with it until... There is one thing people buying Indigo maybe aren't entirely aware of. The volume knob on the card is an ordinary analogue pot. It is not a "control" knob working in cooperation with DSP or...