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And mine? SX90-1469p
X9K from april 22xx
And mine? SX90-1469p
X9K from april 22xx
Thanks – good to know!p
X9K from april 22xx
Seen early version (for medias) of x9000 do have 009-like mesh materials instead of thin mesh as with our retail version. That might boost the lower end a bit.Yeah, we both agree the grille reflects sound away from the driver. I'm just taking another step and theorizing this has an effect on soundstage and may even have a mild crossover effect with the sound being redirected out in front of you. Give it a try on your pair sometime, hold your hands on the side of your face, blocking the sound coming out of the front of the X9000, but leaving the sides completely open. When I do this I do notice a mild change.
I have a pair of EARS and have been meaning to mess around with them and the X9000 for a while now, just been busy. Maybe this week I'll play around a bit? Lots of experiments I have in mind.
1) Grilles removed
2) Grille sides covered with foam/fabric
3) Grille fronts covered with foam/fabric/tape
4) Different positionings since the earcup on the X9000 is so large and variable
5) Various pad adjustments including creating a gap with foam pieces
New to x9000. Anyone has good match amp choices other than BHSE and super expensive VIVA or T2?
Thanks! I am running with EHA5 right now. It runs fine with 009 and x9000 but I for sure want more 717 might be a good choice. Previously I tried with 727 + a preamp but it somehow has a lot of background noise so I let go.Welcome to the club of trying to navigate the world of estat amps where people are using 30 year old gear due to a lack of new products.
According to the "Stax Mafia" the Stax 717 is the best amp Stax ever made so I picked one up used for waaaay less then a BHSE or a Carbon CC while I considered other options.
Topping was sending out the CRBN with the EAH5 so I am going to assume it has enough power to drive the X9000 and you can get one used for like $300.
Im using srm 700s, which I guess is the latest version of the 717. I find it much better in direct mode ( by-passing the in built in volume control), so if you’ve got a good pre or quality digital attenuation, I’d use that. I also made the mistake of running it out of a extension socket (for a time, needs must) but getting it powered directly from the wall socket with a diy 30 amp mains lead (Belden) made a big difference, which is no surprise really!New to x9000. Anyone has good match amp choices other than BHSE and super expensive VIVA or T2?
Thanks for the info! Didn't know belden make these though.Im using srm 700s, which I guess is the latest version of the 717. I find it much better in direct mode ( by-passing the in built in volume control), so if you’ve got a good pre or quality digital attenuation, I’d use that. I also made the mistake of running it out of a extension socket (for a time, needs must) but getting it powered directly from the wall socket with a diy 30 amp mains lead (Belden) made a big difference, which is no surprise really!
It’s Belden 19364, good quality screened power cable, good value basic stuff. No idea if it’s the cable that makes the difference or removing the 4 gang socket from the equation. I’m in the uk where mains wiring uses “fused” wall plugs so by running off an extension socket I was running through 2 fused plugs, so I suspect getting one of them out of the chain to the amp helped significantly.Thanks for the info! Didn't know belden make these though.
We're splitting hairs at this particular mountain peak (I still love Carbon with x9000, in spite of them having "bad" synergy), but I believe the word you're searching for is "Megatron"Hope there could be a end-game tier amp at BHSE price point for x9000...
A power cable makes no difference lol, let alone on something so low powered… Open your amp up if you want to see the “boutique” normal wiring being used inside your amps or hell rip down your dry wall and check out the exotic wire running through your walls and switch boardIm using srm 700s, which I guess is the latest version of the 717. I find it much better in direct mode ( by-passing the in built in volume control), so if you’ve got a good pre or quality digital attenuation, I’d use that. I also made the mistake of running it out of a extension socket (for a time, needs must) but getting it powered directly from the wall socket with a diy 30 amp mains lead (Belden) made a big difference, which is no surprise really!