[earwicker7]

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Originally Posted by sacd lover /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh, Headamp has had their share of criticism; some no doubt fully deserved. But the point is ordering and receiving a custom BHSE electrostatic amp is nothing like ordering and receiving a GS-1.

True, that's a fair point.

 

[riffer]

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Originally Posted by sacd lover /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...Back on topic .... not only is the GS-1 is a good match with Grados, Senn 580/600/650's, Beyer dt880's and the AKG 701. The GS-1 is an excellent preamp.

What power amp is that? The eyes ain't what they used to be

Everyone, keep the suggestions coming. I'll try to find the thread that trb36 mentioned.

 

[sacd lover]

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Originally Posted by riffer /img/forum/go_quote.gif What power amp is that? The eyes ain't what they used to be Everyone, keep the suggestions coming. I'll try to find the thread that trb36 mentioned.

Monarchy Audio SM-70 Pro .... 25 watt, single ended, zero feedback, discrete MOSFET, two gain stage, true Class A amp. This is a great sounding amp that works well with a passive or low gain active preamp and speakers with a 87db or higher sensitivity. My speakers were 91 db sensitivity and the amp could play VERY loudly.

Monarchy Audio

 

[bada bing]

Have a M^3 built to order. You choose the enclosure, parts, and PSU and it comes in somewhere around 1/2-2/3 your budget

 

[riffer]

well, I might try the GS-1. No big hurry, so if one comes up used, or I will just order one. I like the idea of the high and low gain switch.

 

[slwiser]

Here is one:


Graham Slee Solo

 

[earwicker7]

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Originally Posted by riffer /img/forum/go_quote.gif well, I might try the GS-1. No big hurry, so if one comes up used, or I will just order one. I like the idea of the high and low gain switch.

The HeadRoom has a low, medium and high gain switch.

One HUGE bonus is that turnaround time is usually a week or two. That's one of the benefits of having more than one person running the whole gig.

 

[covame]

The RSA HR-2 is a sweet sounding amplifier, it has enough power to handle the K701 or HD650 to insane levels, but IMO it truly shines with the W5000’s and the DT880’s.
Plus: Ray Samuels service is the best in my experience.

 

[jinp6301]

m^3 or gs-1

both of those have power to spare

 

[grawk]

m3 with a steps or sigma11 would definitely do what you want. 7watts if you pick parts carefully. Fits in your space needs.