[Schelp san]

ccs mod Srm007ta How's the sound?

bought it from Möllnir Audio, but I'm curious about the sound.

In my opinion sound is very good, the modification was very effective. Neutral with good dynamics and extension and slightly warm in character. Less tubey sounding than original 007t. 6s4a tubes bring significantly more power compared to stock tubes, means now there is enough power (also for 007). The big amps have much more headroom though. On the other hand the small form factor of this amp might be a good thing for many.
The mentioned big amps sound better in certain aspects, but IMO its not day and night. You really have to throw expense/more tubes to get that extra.

 

[rizena]

In my opinion sound is very good, the modification was very effective. Neutral with good dynamics and extension and slightly warm in character. Less tubey sounding than original 007t. 6s4a tubes bring significantly more power compared to stock tubes, means now there is enough power (also for 007). The big amps have much more headroom though. On the other hand the small form factor of this amp might be a good thing for many.
The mentioned big amps sound better in certain aspects, but IMO its not day and night. You really have to throw expense/more tubes to get that extra.

I think it's a mini kgst.

 

[Schelp san]

I think it's a mini kgst.

The power supply/lower voltage seems to be the main difference to KGST.

 

[hifixman]

The first electrostatic power amp, Enterprise E, which could be used with their self made separate tube preamp: Jing Tao. That was my idea being stolen lol…

 

[Audio Addict]

The first electrostatic power amp, Enterprise E, which could be used with their self made separate tube preamp: Jing Tao. That was my idea being stolen lol…

I am probably not understanding but T+A HV series has been using high voltage application design since 2013 I believe their website says. Soundstage did a factory visit last year and discussed it.

 

[hifixman]

I am probably not understanding but T+A HV series has been using high voltage application design since 2013 I believe their website says. Soundstage did a factory visit last year and discussed it

I’m talking about the dedicated and separate electrostatic power amp exclusively for electrostatic headphones which I don’t think T+A has ever had. If you were talking about just high voltage non electrostatic preamp/power amps, there are tons.

 

[Chefguru]

heavy metal session today

X9k on the Novem is an aggressive monster sound; can not believe just how much bass impact output I’m getting on Sam Astaroth’s cover of Fed Up, juxtaposed with dizzying high voltage guitar riffs.

Double down in previous statements. Somehow the Novem brings the mids forward and that change alone really helps them sound more related to the original omega. Curious to see if the T2 & megatron is a further improvement in this direction with the right tubes.

 

[number1sixerfan]

heavy metal session today

X9k on the Novem is an aggressive monster sound; can not believe just how much bass impact output I’m getting on Sam Astaroth’s cover of Fed Up, juxtaposed with dizzying high voltage guitar riffs.

Double down in previous statements. Somehow the Novem brings the mids forward and that change alone really helps them sound more related to the original omega. Curious to see if the T2 & megatron is a further improvement in this direction with the right tubes.

At least for the T2, it gives the x9000 a bit more liveliness over the BHSE and even the Aeras I had on demo. It also absolutes livens the 007 up similarly more than any other amp I've ever heard. I had another session with the 007/T2 a few nights ago, and it's just an insanely good combo, for sure end game worthy. But the x9000 does still come off as a bit more polite than everything else even with the T2.

It sounds like you've found a pretty good gem at a decent price, as imo that's exactly the type of pairing and synergy the x9000 needs (mids and a bit more "bite").

 

[mtoc]

heavy metal session today

X9k on the Novem is an aggressive monster sound; can not believe just how much bass impact output I’m getting on Sam Astaroth’s cover of Fed Up, juxtaposed with dizzying high voltage guitar riffs.

Double down in previous statements. Somehow the Novem brings the mids forward and that change alone really helps them sound more related to the original omega. Curious to see if the T2 & megatron is a further improvement in this direction with the right tubes.

I'm sorry forgive me to ask, do you two live together? (no judgement here) from the photos you two posted, it looks like the same system, in the same house, it's good to have a partner having the same hobby (classical music)

 

[Velomane]

Goddammit! Just put on my X9000's and there's a channel imbalance. Received these the first week of December. Shorted the pins: no joy. I'll try the other cable tomorrow. Meahwhile, I get to rediscover my SR-007's.

 

[Chefguru]

I'm sorry forgive me to ask, do you two live together? (no judgement here) from the photos you two posted, it looks like the same system, in the same house, it's good to have a partner having the same hobby (classical music)

Not sure who the other person you’re referencing but the answer would be no either way.
The other guy with a Novem lives in Europe, Im in Los Angeles

 

[karlheinz147]

Goddammit! Just put on my X9000's and there's a channel imbalance. Received these the first week of December. Shorted the pins: no joy. I'll try the other cable tomorrow. Meahwhile, I get to rediscover my SR-007's.

How many hours did you have on them before getting channel imbalance?

 

[goldwerger]

Shorted the pins

what do you means? who did you short them exactly? (so perhaps we can benefit from your experience and avoid that) thank you

 

[ufospls2]

what do you means? who did you short them exactly? (so perhaps we can benefit from your experience and avoid that) thank you

It just means putting your thumb or similar on the end of the 5pin connector. It releases the charge from the diaphragms. When you plug in the connector to the amp, it charges the diaphragms back up. It's a good way to release a diaphragm stuck to the stator, or similar.

 

[Velomane]

How many hours did you have on them before getting channel imbalance?

I'm guessing at about 200 hours. My dealer has already gotten back to me to get the return going. I'll swap out the cable today and do a final troubleshoot.