dreamwhisper
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I don't believe any amp will morph any driver into something it's not.
Thanks for your response. Yeah, from what I've read the HD800 and 009's approach did seem to be not that different.
I also agree with you regarding transforming a driver into something entirely different.
Although Stax has responded heavily to source and amp upgrades. From memory I consider the KGSS-HV 2x as good as the 717, and since I got it for 2x the price, that's a decent priceerformance ratio.
Haven't gotten a chance to hear the HD800 from other amps, but just wanted to point out that ime Stax has responded more dramatically with regards to an amp changing the driver than it should at this price bracket. (massive response to source change too)
Maybe this is a quality of Stax and they are an exception to the rule?
Really makes you wonder about the T2 and Blue Hawaii family of amps.