Jonathan66100
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Double post sorry.
@Jonathan66100 : I'm into the KGST project. It is based on SRM007 with higher part ! I can send you more information if you want
You got a budget? If so, I would recommend going for a DIY KGSShv rather than sink money on the Cavalli amp IMO. You will get better SQ for the buck for sure.
On upgrading your Stax amp, it may be worthwhile if money is tight. Though having heard my old Lambda Nova Signatures, and the 507, plus the 009s on a 007t and my 717 Stax amp, I left the idea of using Stax amps behind. The extra jump in SQ is not subtle, even on the Lambdas.
IMO it shows 2 things.
1. The Stax amps are not so hot
2. The headphones have unrealised potential i.e. can scale when partnered with a better amp.
Hope this helps.
You got a budget? If so, I would recommend going for a DIY KGSShv rather than sink money on the Cavalli amp IMO. You will get better SQ for the buck for sure.
I have mates who have the LL1 and it is not so hot compared to the BHSE or my KGSShv. The LL2 is I am told, very similar, even identical as regards circuit and parts count. Unless anyone can chip in here, I would say the LL2 is not as good as an off-board KGSShv.
I would ask around, and PM 'you know who' over at the other place who has dissected an LL1 and found some horror stories inside. It is obvious the PCB is thin and soldered badly, that is obvious to a none engineer.
The problem I think is folk can't get to hear the KGSShv or KGST without going to the big meets. The LL is easier to demo or buy off the shelf. I thought about an LL before I got to do more research and talk to owners who have one.