June 21, 200818 yr comment_132474 Huh. That KGSS DX Salty posted is different than I remember, it has an extra Stax jack. Report
June 21, 200818 yr comment_132475 Huh. That KGSS DX Salty posted is different than I remember, it has an extra Stax jack. There are few DX Editions out there, each with some differences. The one I posted (the pic, not the link) is what I used to own. The one in the link has HE60 jack in addition to HE90 and Stax jacks. EDIT - Holy shit, who was listening to the KGSS you posted? The volume knobs are at 3 o'clock are at 3 o'clock. Report
June 21, 200818 yr Author comment_132476 Just how many KGSS amplifiers were made? I know there would be many variants. Report
June 21, 200818 yr comment_132478 I wonder if there is any way to fold those Black Gates into the existing cabinet or get a slightly larger one that will hold everything? And how much effort that would be? Like other have said it would be a lot of trouble for a non issue IMO. One of the first amps was built in a much taller enclosure with the BG's standing vertically inside so the amp could be modified like that but it's a lot of trouble. I'm going to sell my BH soon so it will be fun to see how much the BG's will bump up the price Report
June 21, 200818 yr Author comment_132483 Think maybe I could install a string of neon lights and give it some back lighting...maybe..make it look like tubes even. Report
June 21, 200818 yr comment_132486 You'd be lord of the manor if you were 18 and lived in the freshman dorms Report
June 21, 200818 yr comment_132488 wire up some tube sockets in a row in front of the black gates just hook up the heaters Report
June 21, 200818 yr comment_132495 Think maybe I could install a string of neon lights and give it some back lighting...maybe..make it look like tubes even. That would be an epic fail. If you want some pretty light then have somebody build the Gilmore DC amp. Very pretty NE-2 neons or 0A2 diodes Report
June 21, 200818 yr Author comment_132496 Don't worry I hardy ever even open my boxes let alone modify them. Report
June 22, 200818 yr comment_132753 Like other have said it would be a lot of trouble for a non issue IMO. One of the first amps was built in a much taller enclosure with the BG's standing vertically inside so the amp could be modified like that but it's a lot of trouble. I'm going to sell my BH soon so it will be fun to see how much the BG's will bump up the price Yes, I have that big KGSS with the enclosed blackgates and dual HE90/Stax outputs. A big bad beast that I am thrilled to have. Spritzer, you are amazing. KGBHSE tick tok. Dan Report
June 22, 200818 yr comment_132760 Yes, I have that big KGSS with the enclosed blackgates and dual HE90/Stax outputs. A big bad beast that I am thrilled to have. Spritzer, you are amazing. KGBHSE tick tok. Dan The one I'm working on is a BH on steroids but I'm tempted to have Justin build a BHSE for me as well. One great amp is just not enough... Report
June 23, 200818 yr comment_132906 That would be an epic fail. If you want some pretty light then have somebody build the Gilmore DC amp. Very pretty NE-2 neons or 0A2 diodes Would this design have anywhere near enough juice for the O2? Report
June 23, 200818 yr comment_132981 Would this design have anywhere near enough juice for the O2? You just have to test it and report back but it isn't close to the BH levels of power. Should be a pretty interesting amp though if you can get it working. Report
July 4, 200818 yr Author comment_136417 Just wait a few more years and someone will be paying 2k just to get the black gates out of it Question to you Justin.... With those Black Gates setting up on top of the amp like they do, how do you get the top panel off to look inside? There must be wires connecting those Black Gates to a board on the bottom so is there some information that you can provide for me to do this safely? Anyone else? Thanks Report
July 4, 200818 yr comment_136462 There are indeed wires to the BG's so you can't fully remove the top panel, only open it like the bonnet of a car. Report
July 4, 200818 yr Author comment_136468 There are indeed wires to the BG's so you can't fully remove the top panel, only open it like the bonnet of a car. And I would suppose the front it the opening. The back side would be more sensitive to the wires going to the Black Gates. Report
July 4, 200818 yr comment_136469 One might suggest that unless you've got a really good reason to open the chassis that maybe it's a good idea to just leave it alone... Report
July 4, 200818 yr Author comment_136470 One might suggest that unless you've got a really good reason to open the chassis that maybe it's a good idea to just leave it alone... This is probably the best advise for me of all....I was just wondering...if I ever need too I can just drive it over to Justins for some work anyway. Report
July 4, 200818 yr comment_136479 One might suggest that unless you've got a really good reason to open the chassis that maybe it's a good idea to just leave it alone... Good idea as there is no reason to open up a KGSS but this arrangement with the caps was a bit annoying at first on the BH when I was tube rolling like mad. Report
July 5, 200818 yr Author comment_136600 The KGSS is coming, the KGSS is coming; it is at my PO today. I will get it most likely Monday or Tuesday. Good news after a group miss-up on shipping. The SR-007MkII is coming as well and should be here maybe by the end of this week. Report
July 5, 200818 yr comment_136659 I have never heard it but it looks gorgeous so congrats on the arrival Report
July 5, 200818 yr Author comment_136664 I don't know what others think about the Gamma Pro but I think they sound beautiful. They like power and with both the SRD-7 Pro/Icon and the KGSS they sound great. They did not sound as good out of the T1S. Report
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