The Monkey

How do the T1 and the 323 compare to each other?

Signatures are here. No amp...

4-day weekend for memorial day. Will visit the parents and try to swap out my Dad's old B&Ws for his not quite as old B&O's. Maybe build some cables to replace the RCA-RCAs I lost at CanJam.

Looking for a SRM-1/MKII.

Did anyone come across a couple of ICs at CanJam? I think I left behind 2 black Mogami RCA-RCA (Neutrik Pro-Fis) ICs. Please let me know if you happened to pick them up. Thanks.

I also have a pair of Lambda Signatures on the way this week. Now for the damn amp...

Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan.

drink of choice

Well, just sent payment for a Lambda Signature. Now for an amp...

Thanks for the info. I just did a search and that seems about right to me. And believe me, I am very tempted by the O2, but it seems that part of the Stax fun is working your way there...

well done! Congrats!

Gang, What's the price range for Lambda Signatures in very good condition?

Dark Tower!

german dwarf scat porn = FOTM

The Woo amps are really starting to grow on me.

That just made soda come out of my nose.

I thought the K1000 sounded amazing out of this amp.

And away it goes... Should arrive by Monday. I'll pm you with tracking, etc.

Okay. Here's where I stand. I am definitely getting some 'stats. It was my goal to listen to a bunch at CanJam. And while I didn't hear a "bunch," I heard enough, as it seems we all did. Truth be told, I think the love started at the first National Meet when I heard the O2. Several meets after that, I made the mistake of always starting with the O2, which wasn't fair to the rest of the cans. Anyway, all that horseshit aside, it's time to make a decision. I'm in the process of selling off some gear, but it won't be enough to go crazy (i.e., no Blue Hawaii in my future). Here's what I am thinking, in no particular order: 1) Find a decent deal on a used 007 and skimp on the amp for now (whatever I can get away with at the lowest price, then start saving for a KGSS or similar); 2) Get a 3050 II; or 3) Navigate through the current craze and try to score some Lambdas and a decent amp. Thoughts and guidance are appreciated.

Packing it up tonight.

Dom is on the installment plan for the prototype HeadRoom Desktop Millet (with typo) Hybrid with Home Module. I love this amp, and I think it will find a good home with Dom.

I'm already helping him with that... Welcome, Dom!

Whatever. I think I should just get the O2.

Heard plenty of Stax at CanJam. I feel ready to take the plunge soon. I have to say that I still really like the 404. It just sounds effortless and musical to me.

Well, good thing I listened to the wise words here. The D2000 and D5000 both sounded congested and stupid. The only time I heard the D5000 sound respectable was out of the HR Maxed Balanced. Otherwise, these are not my speed.