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I too like the 717, although I have never tried the KGSS or Blue Hawaii or any of the other aftermarket amps.

You guys are gonna make me feel stupid for sharing the link and not bidding on the 717 instead...

Nice!

I did follow the development on the 717s my self, but I decided to start a notch further down, and bought th 3050II last night.

Right out of the box, they sound nice enough... but very, the best word I could find for it, anemic.

Separation of instruments is perfect, as I had expected, but neither detail, midrange, treble or bass is outstanding (Comparing it to a Denon D5000).

A while back I auditioned these and other Stax-packages quite extenisively, and was very impressed, but the ones I tested were of course thoroughly burned in.

Can I expect a signifigant improvement over the first few weeks?

(Without me complaining, the importer I bought them from advised med to let them burn in 24/7 for at least a week.)

The nr.1 rule with Stax solid state amps is to run them 24/7 or they will sound like crap. Even the Blue Hawaii isn't all that good until after 4 hours or so.

Thank you, that's reassuring.

Welcome aboard!
Keep us posted when the SRM-717 arrives, and you have listened to the combination...

Yep, after working all night my SRM-1 sounds it's best.

I will have a very clean srm T1 for sale within the next week. It has rca clear tops installed and some japanese tubes will also be included, $800. Also a Lambda Nova Signature, perfect except for worn earpads $375. I thought I would let you guys know first before I list elsewhere. I am the original owner. PM me if you are interesed.

I have had my 323 running for three hours now, and the difference is extreme, there is a fullness to the sound that just isn't there when the unit is cold... I don't like having my electronics running 24/7, but it seems this might be a must with this setup.

The amp only draws about 40w if I remember correctly and if something goes wrong then the fuse simply blows and that is that.

I don't have it on 24/7, but I let it run for several hours (4-6 at least) before doing any critical listening.

That's not hardcore, Stax mafia style! I run my T1 and 212 24/7 and also the BH at one point. It's good that electricity is cheap here and all heat problems can be solved by opening one window. I do seriously doubt that the new amp will run 24/7 as we are looking at a serious appetite for the juice...

NEW AMP? Whacha got?

It's in the first stages but will be an upgraded Blue Hawaii not that there will be much Blue Hawaii circuit left...