eXStata DIY Electrostatic Amp for Intermediate DIYers

[DoYouRight]

I sure hope so! Bundled with a free pair of 007s

 

[runeight]

It will be either boards or kits or both.

 

[les_garten]

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Originally Posted by runeight /img/forum/go_quote.gif It will be either boards or kits or both.

I think I'm gonna be a one of each kinda guy!

 

[insyte]

Quote:

Originally Posted by runeight /img/forum/go_quote.gif It will be either boards or kits or both.

Best news for today

 

[smeggy]

This is sooo cool. Can't wait until mine's done. I have all my stats at the ready. It's never been an option for me to have a good stat amp because they all cost so much, this is a real game changer. I'll finally be able to dump the adapter boxes

I'm wondering if there will be any chance of the eXStata being able to drive my Sony Electrets as well (ECR 500/600) as that would really make my day. They're awesome but need a buttload of power.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is sooo cool. Can't wait until mine's done. I have all my stats at the ready. It's never been an option for me to have a good stat amp because they all cost so much, this is a real game changer. I'll finally be able to dump the adapter boxes I'm wondering if there will be any chance of the eXStata being able to drive my Sony Electrets as well (ECR 500/600) as that would really make my day. They're awesome but need a buttload of power.

At RMAF, Dinan said this amp sounded about as good with the O2 Mk1 as his $1000 SRM-717. Power is one thing it has enough of.

 

[smeggy]

I dunno, the Sonys are the like the inefficient orthos of the 'stat world.

 

[ericj]

Driving sony 'trets is unlikely. They require utterly insane voltage swing due to their wide stator spacing.

 

[smeggy]

yeah, the voltage is something else on the ECR. I haven't measured it but I can tell you it stings a *lot* more than any stat I've met.

 

[nsx_23]

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Originally Posted by runeight /img/forum/go_quote.gif It will be either boards or kits or both.

WIN!

Hmm, better start saving

 

[krmathis]

I really like how this is coming together.
Especially now when I have decided to keep the O2.

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by smeggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif yeah, the voltage is something else on the ECR. I haven't measured it but I can tell you it stings a *lot* more than any stat I've met.

I believe the ECR's are along the same lines as Jecklin's (1:125 transformers) but I gave my last adapter away so I can't test it.

There is also the extra capacitance to worry about as it will bleed most amps dry so a tough load indeed. I'm sure the new SS Gilmore amp can drive them with maxed out +/-900V rails and a huge CCS to match but we'd need to test it. Not a very cost effective solution though...

 

[smeggy]

well it was a pipe dream but I know they are exceptionally difficult to deal with given their design. One can always hope

 

[sachu]

I am here in SFO with the ESP950 and the sand version of the eXStatA.

I have two membersinterested in checking it out. PM me for details. PLanning to meet up at the place am staying at around 6 Pm tonight.

 

[smeggy]

How's the weather?