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Hello all,
 
I am now using Stax SRM-323II with the earphones which came with the amplifier. I am planning to upgrade to Omega with the KGSS amplifier. The only problem is that I won't be able to get both at the same time. So here is the question: would I be better off listening to Omega with SRm-323II amp for a little while (a few months I imagine), or listening to the earphones which cam with the 323II and the KGSS?
 
Thanks in advance!
 
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[Gradofan2]

Since the lead time is so great on the KGSS, I would get it first, and use the SR-303's with it, until you get the O2's.  I doubt the SRM-323 will be adequate to drive the O2's properly, so wait until you get the amp before you invest in them.

 

[padam]

I'd upgrade the headphones first, at lower volumes it should be fine and the Omega II is a lot better than the SR-303 which would benefit little from a KGSS (in fact it might bring out its flaws more).

 

[n3rdling]

Whichever you can get first.  This will most likely be the O2 unless you have a lead on a KGSS that's already built.  Get the O2, place your order for the KGSS (1/4 deposit required I think), use the O2 from your current amp in the meantime, and hopefully you will have enough saved up to make full payment when the KGSS is ready in some months.

 

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Thank you all.
 
I was aware of a waiting list to get the BHSE, but I didn't it know it was also the case for the KGSS, which I assumed could be obtained in about a month (that is what is said on their website at least). = At any rate, perhaps I should check it out first by contacting headamp to find out for sure. It may make my decision simpler!
 
One other thing -- how hot does the KGSS can get? Would it be a very bad idea to put my Bel Canto dac on the amplifier (I live in a very small apartment...)?
 
Best,
 
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[ak622]

The KGSS gets pretty hot and I wouldn't advise stacking any components on it.  I was in your same situation before and I got the O2s first and then the KGSS after.  I used a SRM-313 to power my O2 and still enjoyed them.  It wasn't until hearing them out of a KGSS that I felt I really had to make the jump for one.  

 

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Thank you very much ak622. Very helpfull. Since I will definetly get the headpones first I may decide to wait until the C32 come out. At any rate, thanks again!