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Jan 7, 2008 at 1:49 PM Post #4,906 of 24,807
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The KGSS is for sale.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/fs...ss-new-282795/


You are quick...
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Jan 7, 2008 at 2:57 PM Post #4,907 of 24,807
Can anyone here quickly describe how's Stax 2050A system sonic characteristic? is it worth to get over K701?
 
Jan 7, 2008 at 4:06 PM Post #4,909 of 24,807
Milkpowder: Justin built mine a couple months, and yes, he does build to order. I love the KGSS, but am going to get something even better!

Kapunk: The 2050 replaced the 2020, which I have, and should sound the same. I'd charcterize the sound as a bit forward, slight bass boost around 40-55 hz, very revealing, but not nearly as accurate as Omega IIs (of course). A very nice system, though, I still use mine a lot.
 
Jan 7, 2008 at 5:00 PM Post #4,910 of 24,807
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The GES is a much older design and very, very different. It will never match the power, detail or neutrality of the BH but that doesn't mean it isn't a good amp, just a different flavor.


How about the GES vs. the SRM-007tII?
 
Jan 7, 2008 at 5:10 PM Post #4,911 of 24,807
I am really starting to like my Omega 02s with the BH. I replaced the Groove Tube XF2 reproductions with Winged C tubes and it really seemed to improve the sound.

For those that have heard the Winged C compared to the real Mullard XF2s, how do you compare the sound?
 
Jan 7, 2008 at 5:27 PM Post #4,912 of 24,807
so, I was pouring over tube datasheets last night and had a (potentially) startling discovery. Does the Stax connector fit in the British 5 pin tube sockets? Definitely the same angles and what not, but the Stax connector may be uniformly too small.

Spritzer, didn't you say that you had a few 807's on hand? Is there enough wiggle room in the base to accommodate the Stax male connector?

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Jan 7, 2008 at 7:09 PM Post #4,913 of 24,807
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How about the GES vs. the SRM-007tII?


That is a closer match but the GES should beat it hands down.

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I am really starting to like my Omega 02s with the BH. I replaced the Groove Tube XF2 reproductions with Winged C tubes and it really seemed to improve the sound.

For those that have heard the Winged C compared to the real Mullard XF2s, how do you compare the sound?


It's been a while but the Mullards are much more natural and a have musical flow that the "C's" lack. It's no contest really.

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so, I was pouring over tube datasheets last night and had a (potentially) startling discovery. Does the Stax connector fit in the British 5 pin tube sockets? Definitely the same angles and what not, but the Stax connector may be uniformly too small.

Spritzer, didn't you say that you had a few 807's on hand? Is there enough wiggle room in the base to accommodate the Stax male connector?

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The 807 footpint is much larger with bigger pins but the pattern is the same.
 
Jan 7, 2008 at 7:10 PM Post #4,914 of 24,807
Spritzer, the KGSS sold in less than six hours!

Now, I get to wait for the new amp to be built!
 
Jan 7, 2008 at 7:25 PM Post #4,915 of 24,807
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The 807 footpint is much larger with bigger pins but the pattern is the same.


right, but often the sockets have some wiggle room, as they look like this -o-, for example the older Soviet ceramic sockets... oh well, back to square 1.
 
Jan 7, 2008 at 8:06 PM Post #4,916 of 24,807
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Spritzer, the KGSS sold in less than six hours!

Now, I get to wait for the new amp to be built!


Great to hear! Btw. PM sent

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right, but often the sockets have some wiggle room, as they look like this -o-, for example the older Soviet ceramic sockets... oh well, back to square 1.


Here ya go, SR-Omega plug vs. 807
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Jan 7, 2008 at 8:24 PM Post #4,917 of 24,807
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Spritzer, the KGSS sold in less than six hours!

Now, I get to wait for the new amp to be built!


Curious as to what amp will be replacing your KGSS...
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Jan 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM Post #4,919 of 24,807
Hello all,

I've been saving a bit and I now have about enough for a 3050A system. With a little effort I could go up to the 4040. I currently use a DV336i and Senn HD650 and love the sound of vacuum tubes. Is the tube amp used in the 4040 system well regarded or am I better of just buying a set of SR-404 and finding a used amp?
Also, is it even a worthwhile step up from the 3050?

Thanks for your advice!
 
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