[aksh]

My picture taken by iPhone and not in the best lit conditions. The 'real' blue color is actually closest in the above picture  

 

[gameon]

 
Is this the same blue as these amp built in 2014? I have asked for the blue but aksh's amp looks kinda darker blue? Looks more purple too. Might be your photo is a bit dark or Justin's is a bit over exposed? Regardless your amp does look damb good, congratulations. Run it in and then bung some NOS tubes in it, you will be in heaven.
 

 

 

 

 
Is this the same blue as these amp built in 2014? I have asked for the blue but aksh's amp looks kinda darker blue? Looks more purple too. Might be your photo is a bit dark or Justin's is a bit over exposed? Regardless your amp does look damb good, congratulations. Run it in and then bung some NOS tubes in it, you will be in heaven.
 

 

 

 

 
Is this the same blue as these amp built in 2014? I have asked for the blue but aksh's amp looks kinda darker blue? Looks more purple too. Might be your photo is a bit dark or Justin's is a bit over exposed? Regardless your amp does look damb good, congratulations. Run it in and then bung some NOS tubes in it, you will be in heaven.
 

 

 

 

 
Is this the same blue as these amp built in 2014? I have asked for the blue but aksh's amp looks kinda darker blue? Looks more purple too. Might be your photo is a bit dark or Justin's is a bit over exposed? Regardless your amp does look damb good, congratulations. Run it in and then bung some NOS tubes in it, you will be in heaven.
 

 

 

What piece of equipment is your Lap top sitting on?

 

[bearFNF]

Wow, could you repeat the quote one more time, please. I didn't get the reference. LOL

 

[3X0]

Are there 2-channel component manufacturers that offer products with similar design aesthetic to the BHSE?
 
I was looking at integrateds from Pass Labs (for the similarities in heatsinking), but they are only available with a silver front panel...

 

[gameon]

Wow, could you repeat the quote one more time, please. I didn't get the reference.

LOL

Sorry, I should stay off here when I'm Drinking...LOL

 

[PATB]

I really don't need another Stax amp (I only have one stax headphone!), but these pictures of the BHSE are making it harder to resist. 

 

[gameon]

I'm telling you, I find the 009's to be a good match with my BHSE... I find the pairing very revealing with great bottom end, very warm and detailed, Maybe it has to do with the source also, I'm using a Classe Omega Sacd/cd player which is known to be more on the warm side, I am using the stock Tubes also. I do not find the pairing fatiguing at all, I can turn up the volume and it's just smooth sailing.Very Nice....

 

[astrostar59]

  I'm telling you, I find the 009's to be a good match with my BHSE... I find the pairing very revealing with great bottom end, very warm and detailed, Maybe it has to do with the source also, I'm using a Classe Omega Sacd/cd player which is known to be more on the warm side, I am using the stock Tubes also. I do not find the pairing fatiguing at all, I can turn up the volume and it's just smooth sailing.Very Nice....

Interesting. I dug up a Stereophile.com review of your DAC and I spotted this:

It performs up to 8x interpolation "with moderately slow rolloff characteristics." 

Read more at http://www.stereophile.com/content/class233-omega-super-audio-cd-player-page-2#DMFggU8KbfdGWHYJ.99
 
Might be a smooth sounding player with a controlled treble;e response? I use an Audio Note DAC 4.1 tweaked, and it is tubed and R-2R. Is is transparent but is probably slightly warm as well. IMO the 009 need this to be more to real life. I think the Orpheus is designed like this as well, amazing detail has to come with realism and lack of fatigue, or you may as well stick your head inside a horn speaker and have done with it. There are many many DACS of recent manufacture that are detail freaks and sound 'impressive' / hifi, but not real sounding and can become fatiguing.

 

[joseph69]

Does the "stock" umbilical cord length allow you to place the PSU on either side of the BHSE…or do you have to purchase an additional longer one?  

 

[bearFNF]

Does the "stock" umbilical cord length allow you to place the PSU on either side of the BHSE…or do you have to purchase an additional longer one?  

yes it does. I've got mine about 3 feet apart.

 

[joseph69]

yes it does. I've got mine about 3 feet apart.

Thank you very much.

 

[verycoolalan]

Serious question....
Should I take a loan out for this amp? 
 
I've wanted it for years now and want one so badddddd.
 
What do you guys think?

 

[astrostar59]

  Serious question....
Should I take a loan out for this amp? 
 
I've wanted it for years now and want one so badddddd.
 
What do you guys think?

You kidding, sell your mother in law for t!
 
Can't you put it on a short term loan, or just use you CC at the last payment?

 

[paradoxper]

  Serious question....
Should I take a loan out for this amp? 
 
I've wanted it for years now and want one so badddddd.
 
What do you guys think?

Spend your money how you like. Personally, I'd never consider debt for something so inconsequential, or, uh, obsessive. But some are crazier than others.

 

[Ali-Pacha]

Thou shalt do penance...In a stupid moment of naivety, I've believed a schedule Justin told me....you may lash me with Nordost Valhalla cables... 

 
Ali