Quote: Originally Posted by gp_hebert Conclusion ------------ As a monitor or when listening to well-recorded music, I'd use the Sigs hands down, but when confronted to poorly-recorded rock or jazz music, the Pros can offer a more forgiving and perhaps more "fun" sound. They're both...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bullseye Oh really? So better specs (things that companies have tried to do and keep trying to in order to give a better piece of equipment) doesn't mean it is a better product? The last sentence where you compare "pro" equipment vs some "audiophile brand" is...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bullseye But, I would expect the Behringer A500 (BEHRINGER: A500) to sound the same as something other (krell or whatever) that has similar specs to power some speakers that get into what the amps can feed power to, regardless of their price/brand. You...

Quote: Originally Posted by spritzer I'm currently testing one of these. Birgir, Looks GREAT! Keep us informed. Remember I want one. Doug

Quote: Originally Posted by spritzer Indeed, what I meant is that they aren't driven by a full push-pull signal, but referenced to ground on the rear stator. I'd say it wasn't for safety reasons though but rather to limit the backwave since the PCB's are mounted only a few mm's from the...

Quote: Originally Posted by The Monkey I like the O2 mk1 the best. That's almost a given.

Quote: Originally Posted by spritzer The ESP's are very different from the Stax models and not even true push-pull electrostatic transducers. The diaphragm is also driven very differently and soaks up a lot more power then any Stax unit would. Stax built the SB bias supplies so that...

Quote: Originally Posted by spritzer One bit of news for the Stax fans. I've almost finished drawing up a SRD-7 Pro bias supply PCB which should fit every SRD-7 unit and equip it for Pro bias. While this is for my own use I may sell off some of the excess boards if there is interest...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lil' Knight I may let my 717 go, but only when I can find a KGSS BTW, welcome back to the 007, Victor! I did a big comparison (search this forum) between the 717, 007t and KGSS. I ended up selling the KGSS and keeping the 717 and 007t. I like the...

Quote: Originally Posted by freckling :P I just meant that I didn't want a situation where the volume knob was rotated only 1-2 degrees Your confusing power and gain. Amplification factor is voltage gain. Power is the ability to put that voltage into a load. The voltage gain...

Quote: Originally Posted by fraseyboy Are there any electrostats around the same price as the Lambda Pro's that have reasonable bass slam (ie around the same as the AD700), does NOT sound boring and has non recessed mids, whilst still maintaining detail? Koss ESP-950 powered by Stax.

Quote: Originally Posted by Afrikane Spritzer, by dint of garnering the most nominations, and if we are honest, for being the most ardent Staxen this side of Miyoshi-machi, takes the ES-1. Birgir is also well qualified to diagnose ES-1 issues and disseminate such knowledge to other...

Quote: Originally Posted by manaox2 So from what I know, the SRM-T1W is exactly the same as the SRM-T1 except for the inputs. I want to go up to 600V on one of my pro outputs for the ESP950. 620V is probably dangerous to the Lambdas. Can you post any info from the manual? I use a...

Quote: Originally Posted by kintsaki I have a few questions: 1)I can adjust the bias to my custom made srd7 to 600V. Could I try the Omega2 or Omicron at that higher bias or I run the risk to damage the phones. Yes. Any pro bias Stax is safe at 600v. That's less than a 5%...

Quote: Originally Posted by gjkphd I decided to explore the world of electro statics a few months ago to compliment my grado/ATH--Yammie set up. I started with the Koss ESP-950 and paired it with a Stax 717 SS amp. This combo did not do it for me. The Koss sounded dead (vs. lively) with...

Quote: Originally Posted by catscratch O2 Mk1 is much better than the SR-404. I had the 404 for two years and eventually started hating it because of its massive upper midrange emphasis. It turned me off electrostatics in general for about a year, and it wasn't until the O2 Mk1 that I...

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis Yes, I am 100% sure. The the SR-Lambda Signature is brown, while your pair both look and are referred to as black. Hence its either a SR-Lambda or SR-Lambda Pro The Lambda Pro is High Bias and has a 5 pin plug. The SR-Lambda is Low Bias and...

Quote: Originally Posted by powertoold hopalong, those don't look like Lambda Signatures. Lambda Signatures:Have "Signature" on the top of each earpeaker Have a 5-pin gold plated plug Have a brown cord Aren't all black Also, SRM-007t, SRM-T1, and SRM-T1S are said to be good tube...

It’s funny that for years silver plated copper interconnects were almost universally considered bright.

Quote: Originally Posted by Headphone Jack Thanks for the reply! If there is little difference between the two I'd be more inclined to wait out another SRM-1. But when we are talking about the Lambda's being more efficient are we talking about the volume or the control of the music...

Quote: Originally Posted by edstrelow I was keeping an eye on an SRM1Mk2 amp, which came with a lambda pro. I don't need the phones but wanted the amp. Anyway the pair sold for $713.50 on Ebay. This has got to be a new high. About 2 months ago I got a more recent version of this amp...

Quote: Originally Posted by spritzer The Benchmark is a poor source to my ears and it doesn't deserve all the praise it is regularly showered with. Wow! Do I agree with that statement.

Quote: Originally Posted by Oublie After all that blather what i'm really trying to ask is will the 717 be a substantial jump in quality over the T1W , should I buy one and will i be happier? The T1 series are rated to put out 300 volts max. The 007t is 340 volts. The 717 is 450...

Quote: Originally Posted by dannyandelyse Have to respectfully go with the polar opposite. Have owned long term KGSS with big blackgates, 717, and three other assorted Stat amps at the same time. Played with 02 Mk1, the KGSS was more transparent and impactful with less grain than the...

Quote: Originally Posted by kintsaki Could you please help me and "Oublie" find your review ? I did enjoy your posts as I was searching but did not find the one you are referring to. I also came across some of my older posts and I was shocked. It seems that I have stated things I...