[spritzer]

I've talked to Justin about a Headamp KGSSHV and it will be made in a similar chassis as the BHSE.  When it will happen isn't certain but I'd give it at least a year.  There have been talks to other people about making a commercial KGSSHV but sadly only a few companies meet our very strict quality codes.  Still it might happen...
 
For SS amps you really can't go wrong with a modified 727.  Any competent DIY'er can perform the mod and the difference is far from subtle. 
 
Ohh and the ESP950's are brilliant.  Play with the damping to change the sound to your liking and they can be even better. 

 

[mrmarbach]

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I've talked to Justin about a Headamp KGSSHV and it will be made in a similar chassis as the BHSE.  When it will happen isn't certain but I'd give it at least a year.
 

That's great news, especially that the chassis will be BHSE direction not KGSS direction. (WAF of KGSS is very low in my household.)

 

[svyr]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/506765/stax-sr-507-sept-1-2010-stax-sr-207-oct-1-2010-what/525#post_7290294 a friendly warning for fellow SR-507 owners - check the mounting screws on the cup-holders. Otherwise 'un-fun' things may happen.

 

[DaveBSC]

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I've talked to Justin about a Headamp KGSSHV and it will be made in a similar chassis as the BHSE.  When it will happen isn't certain but I'd give it at least a year.  There have been talks to other people about making a commercial KGSSHV but sadly only a few companies meet our very strict quality codes.  Still it might happen...

That's good news indeed. Maybe by the time Justin's version is ready, I'll have a C32 to use with it.

 

[MrGreen]

Has anyone tried adjusting the gain on their electrostatic amps? Is it easy to do for a novice or is the voltage going to cause problems? I'd like to make it so I have a more-fine control on my amp of volume. Although it's very good compared to other amplifiers, I listen very quietly so this kind of thing is relevant to my interests. Thanks.

 

[WilCox]

This site describes the process to expand the range of a volume control (same process for pot or stepped attenuator).
 
http://www.goldpt.com/mods.html 
 
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Has anyone tried adjusting the gain on their electrostatic amps? Is it easy to do for a novice or is the voltage going to cause problems? I'd like to make it so I have a more-fine control on my amp of volume. Although it's very good compared to other amplifiers, I listen very quietly so this kind of thing is relevant to my interests. Thanks.

 

[svyr]

Has anyone tried adjusting the gain on their electrostatic amps? Is it easy to do for a novice or is the voltage going to cause problems? I'd like to make it so I have a more-fine control on my amp of volume. Although it's very good compared to other amplifiers, I listen very quietly so this kind of thing is relevant to my interests. Thanks.

get a pre-amp lol? (that way you don't screw with you actual driver unit)

 

[pomme de terre]

Why is it that the supposedly inferior SRM-323 has a higher output voltage (400V) than the SRM-006t (300V) and even the SRM-600 Limited (340V)?
 
Based on the output voltage, I would expect that the SRM-323 would be the one to choose...
 
I also can't figure out the difference between the now discontinued SRM-323II, and the newer SRM-323S or the SRM-323M/SRM-323A. Elusive Disc carries both the II and S, while I see the M and A sold by some Japanese dealers. Am I correct to assume that none of these models have a voltage selector switch inside like some of the old Stax amps?

 

[jamato8]

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Has anyone tried adjusting the gain on their electrostatic amps? Is it easy to do for a novice or is the voltage going to cause problems? I'd like to make it so I have a more-fine control on my amp of volume. Although it's very good compared to other amplifiers, I listen very quietly so this kind of thing is relevant to my interests. Thanks.

If you go with the idea of an attenuator like the GoldPoint, Arn's are the best. He uses the best materials and is what DACT modeled theirs after. They weren't the originator, he was. Anyway, you can email him as he can be quite helpful. 
 

 

[spritzer]

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Has anyone tried adjusting the gain on their electrostatic amps? Is it easy to do for a novice or is the voltage going to cause problems? I'd like to make it so I have a more-fine control on my amp of volume. Although it's very good compared to other amplifiers, I listen very quietly so this kind of thing is relevant to my interests. Thanks.

 
One some of the amps this is pretty easy to do, just a couple of resistors per channel but as with all gain adjustments you need to take any and all compensation caps into account.  Personally I wouldn't bother with it as an input attenuator is much easier to implement. 
 
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Why is it that the supposedly inferior SRM-323 has a higher output voltage (400V) than the SRM-006t (300V) and even the SRM-600 Limited (340V)?
 
Based on the output voltage, I would expect that the SRM-323 would be the one to choose...
 
I also can't figure out the difference between the now discontinued SRM-323II, and the newer SRM-323S or the SRM-323M/SRM-323A. Elusive Disc carries both the II and S, while I see the M and A sold by some Japanese dealers. Am I correct to assume that none of these models have a voltage selector switch inside like some of the old Stax amps?

The 323 isn't inferior, at least not in my book.  It's a cracking little amp and currently the best amp Stax produces.  The 727 is better but needs to be modified to truly shine. 
 
As for the new versions, no internal pics have surfaced but it might have something to do with the 2SA1968 being discontinued and thus the amps having to be redesigned. 

 

[jamato8]

Very often changing the gain, changes the sound quality not just the volume. 

 

[justin w.]

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And Singlepower's been out too. Who's left to build a decent Stax Omega amplifier???? I have an Omega coming and nothing to plug it into...
 
KGSS lead time is 2 YEARS???? Blue Hawaii is out of my price range. Stax 717 is tough to get. This is pretty depressing for having spent so much money and no good amplification options.

KGSS lead time is 4 weeks.  Everything is already assembled except connector wiring.  It's on the website.

 

[BoilermakerFan]

An update on the SR-001 custom tips:
 
I went in to have my second set of impressions done yesterday afternoon. We put foam in the tips of the drivers, then inserted them into the impression foam before it started to set so we captured the full effect of how it normally is inserted and where it fits on my ear.  I gave the audiologist very clear expectations and told him to tell Starkey not to extend the tip beyond 4mm past the end of the driver.  This should eliminate the steep hook in the tip and allow Starkey to run a full size opening in front of the driver.  They also know to call me directly if they have questions and if they are highly confused or concerned, then they are to put them on hold and I will visit Starkey directly in Minneapolis in mid-April when I'm there for business. 
 
I'm confident we can get this second attempt to be much better sounding than the first attempt. 
 
 

 

[AudioCats]

how well does the 001 mold stay in the ear? do you have to use the head-band?

 

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Has anyone purchased any Stax products through "Alibaba.com," or a company named "Adi Dinamika" in Jakarta?
 
They're prices are great - perhaps, to good to be true. 
 
No matter how great their prices, I won't be buying anything from them, unless I can do so with PayPal, or MasterCard with full buyer protection. 

I dunno about that. It says you need to buy minimum of 2 sets and that they get 120 sets a week. Looks pretty sketchy

 
It says minimum 1 unit.
 
NB: I know nothing about buying from Alibaba.com and Adi DinamikaI. If it was my money I'd buy them from somewhere 'more reputable'.

 

 
 
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