[David1961]

At the rate you are attracting visitors, you had better chill down a keg!

After seeing this post of yours again Bones13, I now get it.

Although I don't consider myself to be thick ( well I don't think so ) , 18 years ago I had a serious head injury in a motorcycle accident to which I have not, and may never fully recover from. Aswell as being constantly light headed, my concentration seems to wander, fortunately my hearing wasn't damaged and listening with headphones gives me solace.

 

[Audio Jester]

After seeing this post of yours again Bones13, I now get it.

Although I don't consider myself to be thick ( well I don't think so ) , 18 years ago I had a serious head injury in a motorcycle accident to which I have not, and may never fully recover from. Aswell as being constantly light headed, my concentration seems to wander, fortunately my hearing wasn't damaged and listening with headphones gives me solace.

That's a shame about your accident.  One of my relatives (an older fellow) had a motorcycle accident when he was young and also received some damage to his brain.  From that point on he became a narcoleptic and just falls asleep at completely random times.  Surprisingly, this did not affect his ability to drink beer and I have watched him fall asleep while standing up with a full glass of beer in his hand, then continue to remain standing and not spill a drop.  He would later wake up and continue where he left off, what a trooper!
 
It's great that you can enjoy your hobby irrespective of your injury, I look forward to getting some PH tubes as per your recommendation, thanks. 

 

[Rico613]

Since I started listening to Mozart on cans my health has improved significantly!!  

 
 
edit:  On second thought, it could have been the Vivaldi . . .

 

[Scruffy7974]

Firstly, to all those reading the posts by David1961, trust them and read them with the knowledge that all his comments are based upon his listening trials, using his equipment over a period of time, following considerable investment. I have had the priveldige to listen to his system over a 4 hour period. So David, THANK YOU.

As for my impressions of what I heard, really quite simple. The difference between the 007 Omega and 009's is black and white. You do not need HiFi superlatives to articulate minor differences in this case, it is obvious. Driven by a superb source via the BHSE, quite simply the most true to life sound I have yet to hear.

To the BHSE, immaculate piece of engineering. It made my Omega 007's sing, but not as well as the 009's. Please note that David has rolled the tubes. We also swapped a few cables. Trying Atlas Asimi's with David's "The Missing Links"........ I have already been in touch with TML.

David's system provides a truly engaging and immersive experience. Reproduction of recordings presented in such a way that are detailed but not fatiguing. You could quite easily listen for hours and hours then go back for more. If you can't be be bothered with loads of research, lots of A and B testing, travelling here there and everywhere, want something very pleasing on the eye, just copy David's system. Simple.

V.R.,

P.

 

[preproman]

While I'm sure David's system is to die for and I'm sure he put many hours in research and A/B testing and all.  However, nothing in audio is that simple for the next person - sorry.  
 
You may like Strawberry ice cream, I may like Vanilla ice cream.  The good thing is we both like ice cream..  Heck you may not like ice cream at all.  I was just saying...
 

 

 

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Quote:

  Since I started listening to Mozart on cans my health has improved significantly!!  

 
 
edit:  On second thought, it could have been the Vivaldi . . .

 

[Scruffy7974]

Good point, well made.

 

[magiccabbage]

  While I'm sure David's system is to die for and I'm sure he put many hours in research and A/B testing and all.  However, nothing in audio is that simple for the next person - sorry.  
 
You may like Strawberry ice cream, I may like Vanilla ice cream.  The good thing is we both like ice cream..  Heck you may not like ice cream at all.  I was just saying...
 

 

 

[Hifi Nutter]

I would of bought the blue Hawaii but it doesn't come with a remote so that's a defo No no for me,to much effort getting off the couch to turn the volume up

 

[purk]

Firstly, to all those reading the posts by David1961, trust them and read them with the knowledge that all his comments are based upon his listening trials, using his equipment over a period of time, following considerable investment. I have had the priveldige to listen to his system over a 4 hour period. So David, THANK YOU.

As for my impressions of what I heard, really quite simple. The difference between the 007 Omega and 009's is black and white. You do not need HiFi superlatives to articulate minor differences in this case, it is obvious. Driven by a superb source via the BHSE, quite simply the most true to life sound I have yet to hear.

To the BHSE, immaculate piece of engineering. It made my Omega 007's sing, but not as well as the 009's. Please note that David has rolled the tubes. We also swapped a few cables. Trying Atlas Asimi's with David's "The Missing Links"........ I have already been in touch with TML.

David's system provides a truly engaging and immersive experience. Reproduction of recordings presented in such a way that are detailed but not fatiguing. You could quite easily listen for hours and hours then go back for more. If you can't be be bothered with loads of research, lots of A and B testing, travelling here there and everywhere, want something very pleasing on the eye, just copy David's system. Simple.

V.R.,

P.

Thanks for your feedback.  However, not everyone will be able to afford the almighty Esoteric though. 

 

[astrostar59]

Possibly slightly different topic: I have the 007s Mk2.5 and use a Stax 717 amp to drive them. I think my front end is sorted (tubed DAC). I am getting a good sound right now, but am interested in how far it can go yet.
 
I have already ordered the BHSE, but I am curious. Would folk here say the 009s with the 717 amp sounds better than the BHSE and the 007s?
 
Thus, if you were me, and could only afford one or the other, would you get the 009s to replace the 007s powered by the 717
or
keep the 007s and drive them with the BHSE??
 
It seems a few on this forum are happy with their 009s driven by a Stax amp. I think the 009s are a lot easier to drive?
 
This hobby is fascinating (and expensive).

 

[purk]

  Possibly slightly different topic: I have the 007s Mk2.5 and use a Stax 717 amp to drive them. I think my front end is sorted (tubed DAC). I am getting a good sound right now, but am interested in how far it can go yet.
 
I have already ordered the BHSE, but I am curious. Would folk here say the 009s with the 717 amp sounds better than the BHSE and the 007s?
 
Thus, if you were me, and could only afford one or the other, would you get the 009s to replace the 007s powered by the 717
or
keep the 007s and drive them with the BHSE??
 
It seems a few on this forum are happy with their 009s driven by a Stax amp. I think the 009s are a lot easier to drive?
 
This hobby is fascinating (and expensive).

For now, I would try to get your hand on the BHSE and see how the 007 will react when driving by BHSE.  You should stop by at meets and check out the BHSE+SR009 for yourself as well.

 

[Golfnutz]

  For now, I would try to get your hand on the BHSE and see how the 007 will react when driving by BHSE.  You should stop by at meets and check out the BHSE+SR009 for yourself as well.

+1
 
For the money you won't find a better amp than the BHSE. Don't under estimate the SR-009's, as they're no different than any good loudspeaker. The better the amp (source too), the better they sound. But I agree, I would start with the amp first (with 007).

 

[karlgerman]

in my opinion and experience using a 007 mk2 and a 009 with the Stax SRM 006tII tubeamp and a KGSS, there is no way to come close to the sound of the 009.
I thought that maybe my KGSS,  which has more punch and sounds more aggressive than the tubeamp, would be prefect to handle the 007mk2.
The coloured smooth sound of the Omega is still recognisable. A improvement but the 009 is a different level with both amps.
I could imagine that a KGBHse provide the most natural sounding to the 009. Can´t wait to compare this to my other amps.
 
My source is a MacbookPro and a Esoteric D02 DAC, similar to David1961 equipment.

 

[rgs9200m]

My experience is similar to Karlgerman's (similar equipment).
Get an SR009-based system. (If you just want an SR007 system, you might as well get an Oppo PM1 system for a lot less money I think.)
The 009 stands alone in my book among the top phones and is a historic achievement and  a major advancement in sound, even for Stax. There is nothing like it.