[keyid]

does the koss esp 950 prefer higher bias solid state or tube amps?

quick question for those that have / had them:
$450 Koss or rs-1?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by keyid /img/forum/go_quote.gif does the koss esp 950 prefer higher bias solid state or tube amps? quick question for those that have / had them: $450 Koss or rs-1?

If you can get a nice amp like a Stax SRM-T1, then get the Koss and put a stax cable on them as soon as you can. (about $1400-1500 total)

If all you can use is the stock Koss E90 amp for a long time to follow, then the RS-1 with an inexpensive Cavalli Compact Tube Hybrid or Millett Starving Student Hybrid or Head-direct EF1 would be a good choice. (about $800-950 total)

 

[xaval]

regarding my yet to receive set STAX SR-LAMBDA + STAX SRD-7SB, what kind of differences does the amp should make on the overall sound?

Is it just the juice being pumped onto the SRD7 to power the cans or does the inherent sound qualities of the amp somehow affect sound reproduction?

 

[padam]

Yes, the speaker amp used does have an effect on the sound.

 

[xaval]

My J...A...D...I...S sound on them Lambdas? Please... lead me on!

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by xaval /img/forum/go_quote.gif regarding my yet to receive set STAX SR-LAMBDA + STAX SRD-7SB, what kind of differences does the amp should make on the overall sound?

Very noticeable difference!
The SRD-7 is quite "transparent" and hence the sound signature of the speaker amplifier used to run it show through to the 'phones. Warm, neutral, detailed, sparkling, powerful, ...

I have (sadly) only tried solid state amplifiers myself, but tubes may be well worth it.

 

[xaval]

Let's see then how my 60W of class A tube-aroos deal with the beast. I was looking into one of my SS integrateds, but if the SRD7SB can pull out some serious sound off the DA60 I'm sure I'll have an eargasm if the Lambdas are any good! Let's just hope they don't show up in pieces or something lol

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by xaval /img/forum/go_quote.gif Let's see then how my 60W of class A tube-aroos deal with the beast. I was looking into one of my SS integrateds, but if the SRD7SB can pull out some serious sound off the DA60 I'm sure I'll have an eargasm if the Lambdas are any good! Let's just hope they don't show up in pieces or something lol

The SR-Lambda/SRD-7SB with the DA60 should give serious competition to your HD600 rig in some areas, and in other areas beat it.

 

[xaval]

Be still my heart!

Best if I don't get over excited with this... it's meant to be just an experiment...

 

[n3rdling]

Here's a T1S that for some reason hasn't been snatched up yet:
AudiogoN ForSale: Stax srm-t1s

 

[freckling]

I'm interested in possibly dabbing into Stax, but...

How much power can Stax take? My amp is 150wpc (8ohms) / 250wpc (4ohms) and I'm concerned that it might be wayyy too much.

My other option is my Zero, but would that be enough?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by freckling /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm interested in possibly dabbing into Stax, but... How much power can Stax take? My amp is 150wpc (8ohms) / 250wpc (4ohms) and I'm concerned that it might be wayyy too much. My other option is my Zero, but would that be enough?

Just don't turn the amp up higher than to 8-12 watts or so. It will be quite loud at that point.

 

[freckling]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just don't turn the amp up higher than to 8-12 watts or so. It will be quite loud at that point.

would a zero be insufficient?

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by freckling /img/forum/go_quote.gif would a zero be insufficient?

You need a speaker amp for the SRD-7 transformers that drive the stax, or you need an electrostatic amp to drive the stax directly. You could use the Zero as a source for your amps, but I have read that it isn't a good source for stats in this thread, because the stats are too revealing of the flaws. Do a search.

 

[Jackbush]

It seems as of late, you will not find a lambda setup for 200-300 unless they are in poor condition.