KGSS puts out more power than the GES, and since there is no such thing as too much power for the O2s, I'd go for the KGSS.

It's no question that the GS1000 beats out the K1000s on bass extension and sheer impact, although depending on the amplification, the K1000 bass impact can be pretty good, I'm holding all things constant and assuming a situation of a best-GS1000 setup compared to a best-K1000 setup...

Quote: Originally Posted by K2Grey Also I remember there are a decent number of buffets in Taiwan, and the Chinese buffets in the States commonly have more Chinese people than non-Chinese, I've never heard anyone complain about authenticity and I think it may be the case that...

Quote: Originally Posted by Asr Eh I kinda doubt that. I'm a solid-state fan all the way through and an update of the KGSS would likely offer exactly what I like. From the HeadAmp.com page on the current KGSS: If the new one continues with that goal then sign me up right now...

Quote: Originally Posted by J-Pak I listen to mostly rock, jazz and blues and switched to stats. I couldn't be happier. Building a system around the higher end models requires money, time and patience since there are fewer amps available and the good ones that are, usually custom jobs...

Quote: Originally Posted by nightfire Thanks Yeah the silver one is based on Nelson Pass's F1 design, but with a reduced bias current just to save on electricity costs. It's got a couple extras like DC offset protection, soft start and mute delay, but otherwise very close to his...

R.I.P. Teo Macero As a big fan of Miles' electric albums, I am sad that Teo Macero has passed away.

I used to have a Lambda Pro + SRM-MK2 like a year and half ago, and now I have rejoined the dark side with O2s and KGSS.

Quote: Originally Posted by jpelg Wow. This was definitely a mini-meet of full-sized proportions! Looks like everyone had an awesome time. Congrats. So, is FrankCooter's setup: basically a preamp + monoblock set, with the preamp module used for standard headphones & the...

Quote: Originally Posted by JMCIII Stello has redone the DA100. I saw the updated version at CES. Slight price increase but far better parts. Still a steal for the price. Matched with the headphone amp it would make one sweet setup. Thinking along those very lines myself actually for my...

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis Oh, I thought the KGSS use a transformer as well. But now I know better. Yeah, if you read Kevin Gilmore's principles of design, one of them is that there should not be transformers in the signal path.

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis Thats what I have understand as well. That with a tube amplifier the tubes provide the voltage swing needed to drive the electrostatic panel. While a solid state amplifier need a massive transformer to convert the current to high voltage. Which...