[analoggrotto]

Not sure if the combined costs of this equipment warrants posting in this "Summit-Fi" section... But since K1000 discussion tends to concentrate itself here; this seems like the best move.
 
I wish to stay solid state, away from T-Amps, and purchase new. Gilmore amps seems to be more synergistic w/ Grados (as I last understood). Yet, how well does the GS-X power the (speaker-like) K1000 drivers? This is a serious consideration for me as I find the GS-X a good value (8 week wait is a bit scary) and do not want to upgrade beyond that (might need a new car, other such considerations).
 
The Firstwatt F1 (where do I buy this online?) is almost universally agreed as the best K1000 SS amp; priceerformance - is the GS-X a good contender?
 
Thanks for your help.
 
a.g.

 

[mrarroyo]

You may wish to consider an old vintage receiver from the '70s like a Marantz, Pioneer, Technics, Yamaha, etc. You will be surprised at how good they make the K1000 sound.
 
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[El_Doug]

8 weeks is a very very rough estimate - not to dissuade you from an amp that many people think very highly of, but headamp is not a company known for their punctuality (but are known for great workmanship).  If 8 weeks makes you feel uneasy, consider that it will most likely take twice as long. 
 
Is there a particular reason you dont want a t-amp?  I used a Charlize with my K1Ks, and found it beat out my Marantz PM11-S1 integrated! 

 

[mrarroyo]

You know I forgot to mention the Red Wine Audio Signature 30.2 which when driven via their Isabellina HPA is a killer combo for the K1000.

 

[analoggrotto]

The GS-X setup would be a fast-track to fully balanced (Presonus Central Station as Source). I am avoiding the T-Amp route as to not get mixed up in the power resistor/impedance matching mess. Is the Red Wine T-amp based?

 

[mrarroyo]

Yes, it started life as a t-amp project but ... it is best if you contact Vinnie of RWA for better information.

 

[analoggrotto]

RWA 302 noted
 
Anyone else: GS-X + K1000?