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[HDMan]

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Yea should be fine then. I just saw the 350 and didn't really look closely. Never heard of that brand of resistors though so I can't vouch for their quality.

No doubt it will not be as good quality, there only 6c each.
 

 

[Amarphael]

Sounds to good to be true but i'm glad you like the result. Almost makes me wanna go and get one of these puppies, just that it doesn't come anywhere near affordable included with the SR005S bundle. What's the transformer power specs you're using btw?

 
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Would say the bass is there, but not in large amounts. Enough for me to consider the headphone neutral though. I don't get that much sub-bass presence compared to the 507 on 323S. Repositioned the pads to make the distance of the driver further from the ear and now the headphone is seriously pumping out some loud bass. Can't A/B with the 323S as it's in another country currently. I just heard one track that I heard countless times, and for the first time I could make out the three distinct melody lines in one part of the song. Very impressed with the separation.

 

 

[spritzer]

The Koa resistors should be just fine.  You can also use Vishay CMF60 and CCF60, both are rated at 500V for a 1/2W+ resistor. 

 

[HDMan]

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The Koa resistors should be just fine.  You can also use Vishay CMF60 and CCF60, both are rated at 500V for a 1/2W+ resistor. 

Can't get the Vishay from rs-online, i got this one instead, should be fine eh?
http://australia.rs-online.com/web/p/through-hole-fixed/0148613/
 
 
 
I have only one part left unaquired because of minimum requirements being to high for quantity or shipping to Australia just for low cost parts.
 
4171G Ceramic pads.
 
What else could I use?
What about Silicone Rubber?
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=HP1155&keywords=insulator&form=KEYWORD
 
 
I am building the onboard version of the KGSSHV, do I need one pad for each heatsink?

 

[wink]

HDMan,
Sent you PM...

 

[bcg27]

HDMan a couple things. First this really is not the thread to be discussing your KGSSHV build. I doubt everyone wants to read your questions about substitute resistors and heatsink isolation. Second, most, if not all, of your questions would be answered if you read through the thread on the other site. For the third, or maybe fourth, time I suggest you read that thread before you start building and then ask questions if they haven't been answered yet.

 

[TruBrew]

I have owned some Lambdas in the past, and currently have the 009. I am curious about the Sigma. Does it provide a significantly different sound from the 009. I assume it could not compete on details, but I am curious if it is superior in any other areas. Also I know replacing the drivers with ones from the 404 is popular. Has anyone tried a different driver, say the 507? 

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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I have owned some Lambdas in the past, and currently have the 009. I am curious about the Sigma. Does it provide a significantly different sound from the 009. I assume it could not compete on details, but I am curious if it is superior in any other areas. Also I know replacing the drivers with ones from the 404 is popular. Has anyone tried a different driver, say the 507? 

Significantly different than 009?  Yes!
 
The Sigma to me sounded a little bland and rolled off at both ends, with much less micro-detail than my Lambdas.  The sound staging beats my old K1000 though, and the mids are gorgeous.  The Sigma 404 I heard at a meet in 2009 had better extension and micro-detail, enough that I could enjoy them a lot more than a stock Sigma or Sigma Pro.
 

 

[J-Pak]

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For the comfort or sonically ? I will have to buy new ones but the new ones are only available in Black..
 

Yeah that's why the SR-007BL became desirable when word got out that MK2 pads were black only and remaining brown MK1 pads are new old stock.
 

 

[spritzer]

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Can't get the Vishay from rs-online, i got this one instead, should be fine eh?
http://australia.rs-online.com/web/p/through-hole-fixed/0148613/
 
 
 

 
For the record, I wouldn't use that resistor.  Generic metal film and the 0.6W rating is highly optimistic...

 

[jaycalgary]

Speaking of resistors. In the KGSSHV when I look at some of the build pics some are using a type of red resistor. Could someone tell me what brand/kind they are? Thanks

 

[Lil' Knight]

https://www.partsconnexion.com/resistors_prp_half_watt.html

 

[schorsch]

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I have owned some Lambdas in the past, and currently have the 009. I am curious about the Sigma. Does it provide a significantly different sound from the 009. I assume it could not compete on details, but I am curious if it is superior in any other areas. Also I know replacing the drivers with ones from the 404 is popular. Has anyone tried a different driver, say the 507? 

There is a nice thread were the different Sigmas are describes really good!
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/464873/stax-sigmas-compared-low-bias-sigma-pro-and-sigma-404/135#post_7815708
 
I askes the questeion about the 507 driver and was told that it is not possible - but I don't really know!
 
Regards Georg

 

[HDMan]

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For the record, I wouldn't use that resistor.  Generic metal film and the 0.6W rating is highly optimistic...

Ok, thanks Spritzer, how about a 0.6w 3K from Vishay http://australia.rs-online.com/web/p/through-hole-fixed/6834199/

 

[TruBrew]

Thanks. I think I have looked through that thread, but can't remember. I guess that mean even if I have, it is time for a second run through.

There is a nice thread were the different Sigmas are describes really good!
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/464873/stax-sigmas-compared-low-bias-sigma-pro-and-sigma-404/135#post_7815708
 
I askes the questeion about the 507 driver and was told that it is not possible - but I don't really know!
 
Regards Georg
 

 
 
 
All this resistor talk really belongs in the DIY section.
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Ok, thanks Spritzer, how about a 0.6w 3K from Vishay http://australia.rs-online.com/web/p/through-hole-fixed/6834199/