[Vicks7]

All, I wanted to check in on what everyone thinks are the current best amps including from DIYers for my Stax 009s as looking to upgrade my GES.
Thanks

 

[nvfan]

Seems like Blue Hawaii SE seems to be pretty popular.

 

[Music Alchemist]

Aside from the BHSE, the DIY T2 and KGSSHV Carbon are some of the most well-regarded amps for the SR-009.
 
Here are some related threads for further info:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/569024/question-about-amps-for-the-stax-sr-009
http://www.head-fi.org/t/737105/which-sr-009-amp-sounds-the-most-realistic-to-you
http://www.head-fi.org/t/766237/kgsshv-carbon-hows-it-sound-with-the-009s
http://www.head-fi.org/t/677809/the-stax-thread-iii

 

[JimL11]

A few people who have built the SRX Plus seem to like it with the 009 also.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Our customer in Japan has an amazing listening room with TWO SR-009 and our WES amp.
 
http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wes.html
 

 

[Vicks7]

Many thanks all. Keep em coming. Could be tempted with a home made Amp. BHSE has huge waitlist still I believe.

 

[parbaked]

If I was shopping for an amp for Stax I would shop here.
http://www.mjolnir-audio.com
The KGST is an excellent alternative to the BHSE.

 

[Vicks7]

You read my mind. I've been in touch again with mjolnir. It looks a good option.

If I was shopping for an amp for Stax I would shop here.
http://www.mjolnir-audio.com
The KGST is an excellent alternative to the BHSE.

 

[Vicks7]

While we are on the subject I'd be interested to hear what dacs people are using with the 009s. Dacs are changing and developing so quickly these days so may not be sensible to shell out a lot unless they are future proof.

 

[icebear]

While we are on the subject I'd be interested to hear what dacs people are using with the 009s. Dacs are changing and developing so quickly these days so may not be sensible to shell out a lot unless they are future proof.

You have these
from your sign. : [TW Acustic Raven AC, Raven 10.5, Ortofon A90]
and you worry about which DAC to choose?

 

[Vicks7]

I sold the raven and now have a Wave Kinetics NVS turntable with a Talea II arm but this I will keep for life. But the amount I've wasted in dacs another story!

You have these
from your sign. : [TW Acustic Raven AC, Raven 10.5, Ortofon A90]
and you worry about which DAC to choose?:rolleyes: