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post #16 of 17
5/22/07 at 4:10pm
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Originally Posted by spritzer View Post
It's hard to compare the two driving platform like this. The dedicated Stax amps are more detailed and clean sounding while the adapters are more dynamic while sacrificing a lot of detail and resolution.
Well, that sort of cans the idea of an energizer with a higher end power amp. Going electrostatic and then reducing detail and resolution seems like it's defeating the very purpose.

Oh crap, this means I'm now back to the which-dedicated-electrostatic-amp quandry. I've read so much about solid state (kgss) versus tube that my head begins to spin. Used SRM007t? Woo GES? SRM 717/727A? . . . Oh heck, KGBH (really dreaming now..)

Thanks for the honest impressions, sir
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post #17 of 17
5/22/07 at 5:18pm
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Originally Posted by drp View Post
Well, that sort of cans the idea of an energizer with a higher end power amp. Going electrostatic and then reducing detail and resolution seems like it's defeating the very purpose.

Oh crap, this means I'm now back to the which-dedicated-electrostatic-amp quandry. I've read so much about solid state (kgss) versus tube that my head begins to spin. Used SRM007t? Woo GES? SRM 717/727A? . . . Oh heck, KGBH (really dreaming now..)

Thanks for the honest impressions, sir
I've never tried the Illusion adapter or the DIY Lundahl and they should be quite a lot better. Coupling either one (or a SRD-7) with a DHT SET amp might give you some very favorable results. The loss in detail isn't something you'll notice all that much but it is evident in a direct comparison or if you've lived with both types of amplification for an extended time. Rather then look at is a bad thing it's more of a flavor issue rather the a fidelity one. Some people prefer a more laid back, less detailed and very dynamic sound while others, me included, crave the detail, neutrality and wholeness these headphones deliver in spades.

Personally I would always go for a tube amp with electrostatic headphones. I've never heard a solidstate amp that is truly satisfying musically.
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