[buzzlulu]

Ok, based on the previous few parts, is a perfect time to bring up an oldie but goodie

Difference between a Spritzer Carbon and CC version?
When I purchased mine I took Birgir's advice and went with a regular Carbon.
The problem is that I am so happy with it I keep on wondering if the CC version will bring more.
Headphones are the 009S

 

[SeaWo|f]

CC has:

Full size chassis
upgrade powersupply
RK50
silver signal wire
fully shielded transformer

There might be some other things too, if i am not mistaken this is an ongoing project so everything is subject to change and new more refined versions continue to be developed.

 

[Mheat122134]

Is this fixable? The volume control seems stuck, won’t move at all.

 

[bcoryh]

Ok, based on the previous few parts, is a perfect time to bring up an oldie but goodie

Difference between a Spritzer Carbon and CC version?
When I purchased mine I took Birgir's advice and went with a regular Carbon.
The problem is that I am so happy with it I keep on wondering if the CC version will bring more.
Headphones are the 009S

I was in the same boat when recently considering the Carbon v Carbon CC. Birgir described them to me as follows: "The CC will be a bit more refined, more space around the notes etc. but the difference isn’t huge." Ultimately, I chose the CC on the chance that it might sound better, but also to appease any wondering of "what if."

 

[buzzlulu]

Yes he also said to me the difference was not huge. It was more along the line of "people want an ALPS pot, people want silver writing etc." so I am making it for them. He said he didn't feel the increased cost was worth it.

That does not necessarily mean it doesn't sound better - simply not worth the extra cost

 

[kevin gilmore]

Is this fixable? The volume control seems stuck, won’t move at all.

That is certainly not the original pot. Need picture of the insides, but you will need to replace the pot if it won't turn.

 

[336881]

Stax dma x2 for sale at hifido.jp. Probably around $10k shipped.

 

[bcoryh]

Listening to St. Vincent MassEducation via Roon/Quboz (US beta) through the BHSE / 007MK2 / Qutest. Sublime.

 

[Rushton]

I am a long-time lurker and wanted to thank everyone for the invaluable info and input on this thread.

The estat bug has bit and I have moved from dynamics to Stax. Presently, I am experimenting with a BHSE and Carbon CC (Spritzer) along with the 007MK2 (current, non-modded) and 009S (using a Chord Qutest and Nordost Heimdall II cables and power cords). Every combination has its benefits and it will hard to go wrong. I'll have some difficult decisions to make, but certainly a good problem to have.

Today, the FedEx man is delivering some highly-touted NOS tubes, so that should add another twist.

I welcome any thoughts or feedback.

Thanks, again, for all the great support.

Cory

Welcome, Cory. I'm also largely a long-time lurker here and recently made the commitment to the BHSE and two pairs of 009S "ear speakers" (one for me, one for my wife and listening partner). We couldn't be happier with this combination given our listening priorities and the kinds of music we listen to - mostly acoustic and classical.

Now that we have over 1,000 hours on the headphones and amplifier, we're ready to consider some further refinements with interconnect cables, AC conditioning and tubes. I'll be interested in your assessment of the new tubes you've received and what differences in sound you hear with them.

 

[Rossliew]

Listening to St. Vincent MassEducation via Roon/Quboz (US beta) through the BHSE / 007MK2 / Qutest. Sublime.

You didn't get a similar listening experience with the Carbon CC?

 

[Mheat122134]

That is certainly not the original pot. Need picture of the insides, but you will need to replace the pot if it won't turn.

Thanks, that’s probably what I’ll do then. Do you know where I could possibly find a replacement of this nature?

 

[SoundInTheSea]

SRM-007tA stax amp can drive SR-009S headphone? Anybody has experience?

 

[Whitigir]

SRM-007tA stax amp can drive SR-009S headphone? Anybody has experience?

Can drive and can drive *properly are 2 distinctively different situations . The more appropriate question would be “how deep is your pocket ?”

One thing for sure is that we don’t have a crowded BS-marketing on our Electro-stat technology yet, so regardless of what you will be spending, you will have a huge price/performance ratio gain.

Beware though, we have some Chi-Fi that may pull the “it is expensive because it sound good” soon

 

[SoundInTheSea]

Can it drive SR-009S properly? SRM-T8000 is too much for me.

Can drive and can drive *properly are 2 distinctively different situations . The more appropriate question would be “how deep is your pocket ?”

One thing for sure is that we don’t have a crowded BS-marketing on our Electro-stat technology yet, so regardless of what you will be spending, you will have a huge price/performance ratio gain.

Beware though, we have some Chi-Fi that may pull the “it is expensive because it sound good” soon

 

[bcoryh]

You didn't get a similar listening experience with the Carbon CC?

Indeed, I did have a similar experience with the Carbon CC. It's a wonderful recording.