Elephas Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I'm leaving team Stax. You can always come back when you're ready with an O2Mk2 and another amp. Damn, the ESW9 and HD25-1 are that good? (brief comparo please?) I like both but prefer the ESW9 a bit more. The ESW9 seems more refined to me and I like its greater air, separation and clarity. Even with an HD650 cable, the HD25-1 is still dark-sounding and relatively muddy compared to the ESW9. Its bass is stronger, and I think it is over-emphasized. It is also more bloated and boomy than the ESW9's. The HD25-1's isolation is a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 So I was thinking that we really need an OII-capable tube amp in the $2000-$2500 range. I am seriously haunted by my OII/BHSE experience at Canjam, but I can't spend $4500 on a headphone amp. So the question is: WHERE KGST??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 So I was thinking that we really need an OII-capable tube amp in the $2000-$2500 range. I am seriously haunted by my OII/BHSE experience at Canjam, but I can't spend $4500 on a headphone amp. So the question is: WHERE KGST??? Yup. We need something like an oversized GES with better tubes which are also plentiful and cheap. Shall we say a quartet of ECC99's and GU50's for output duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 What does KGST stand for? Every time I see this, I think "Kevin Gilmore Self-Titled". Would be a pretty pompous name for an amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 What does KGST stand for? Every time I see this, I think "Kevin Gilmore Self-Titled". Would be a pretty pompous name for an amp. Either KG Solidstate-Triode or Solidstate-Tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdennis Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Can someone tell me what the component on the bottom of this SRD-7 mk II schematic is? The one marked NL? http://www.head-case.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=670&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c283a489e2ba5798b80e3a0eca28f0da Thanks! EDIT: N/M, it's the light, isn't it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Can someone tell me what the component on the bottom of this SRD-7 mk II schematic is? The one marked NL? http://www.head-case.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=670&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=c283a489e2ba5798b80e3a0eca28f0da Thanks! EDIT: N/M, it's the light, isn't it... Yup, it's the indicator light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 What does KGST stand for? Every time I see this, I think "Kevin Gilmore Self-Titled". Would be a pretty pompous name for an amp. Solidstate-tube is what i think it stands for. Differentiates it from a BH which is also solid state-tube, but is grounded grid output. What's in a name anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 So I was thinking that we really need an OII-capable tube amp in the $2000-$2500 range. I am seriously haunted by my OII/BHSE experience at Canjam, but I can't spend $4500 on a headphone amp. Sounds like a Blue Hawaii (non-SE) to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catscratch Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I would definitely be in the market for a $2000-$2500 tube stat amp that has the balls to drive the O2 well, even if it doesn't quite have the quality/refinement of the KGBH SE. So, if that's what the KGST is, I'd buy it. I'm guessing it's hopeless to look for a non-SE KGBH on the used market, but I may be doing that in a few months anyway. Just have to sell everything non-O2 off first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I would definitely be in the market for a $2000-$2500 tube stat amp that has the balls to drive the O2 well, even if it doesn't quite have the quality/refinement of the KGBH SE. So, if that's what the KGST is, I'd buy it. I'm guessing it's hopeless to look for a non-SE KGBH on the used market, but I may be doing that in a few months anyway. Just have to sell everything non-O2 off first. I believe Justin said in another thread there were only 15 Headamp Blue Hawaii's made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I believe Justin said in another thread there were only 15 Headamp Blue Hawaii's made. I could be wrong but they might even be as few as 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon L Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I could be wrong but they might even be as few as 12. Other than parts quality, what are the significant topology differences bet. BH and BHSE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 There are some power supply design changes, probably more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Other than parts quality, what are the significant topology differences bet. BH and BHSE? - New power supply design in a separate box - New active current sources for the output tubes - Some changes in parts values (Linear Systems LSK389 instead of the discontinued Toshiba 2SK389), one BJT transistor changed There's a huge and constantly growing list of other improvements of the type that don't appear on the schematic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 There's a huge and constantly growing list of other improvements of the type that don't appear on the schematic Enormous GOLD knobs?? Pretty please? Maybe a note on the front panel that says "The Blue Hawaii" (quotation marks included)?!??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Enormous GOLD knobs?? Pretty please? Maybe a note on the front panel that says "The Blue Hawaii" (quotation marks included)?!??! Since it was also a movie title, shouldn't it be " The 'Blue Hawaii' "? Or on a front panel of an amp would it be "The Blue Hawaii". Is this boomana's area of expertise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFKMan23 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 You also need a snazzier logo that is posted prominently on your amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 You also need a snazzier logo that is posted prominently on your amps. Yes, it should have the name on the front, top and rear panels. Also, it should say something to the effect of "Dual Monos Electrostatic Amplifier for IEMs". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yes, it should have the name on the front, top and rear panels. Also, it should say something to the effect of "Dual Monos Electrostatic Amplifier for IEMs". it is a balanced amp so i think Quad Dual Monos is more appropriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsch Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 This needs to be on the front panel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Enormous GOLD knobs?? Pretty please? Maybe a note on the front panel that says "The Blue Hawaii" (quotation marks included)?!??! What about the option for gold or silver screws? I'm sure that would get a ton of people excited (way too excited). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 This needs to be on the front panel: I think Hawaii Blue would've made for a better movie title myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 What it really needs is a power meter Mac style. Bigger is better here and with enough led's to light up a room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 You also need a snazzier logo that is posted prominently on your amps.I disagree, I like his logo. That said, it would be cool if you could shape heat sinks or vents in your logo, like the Pathos Logos: or the MSB DAC: Or perhaps Bugs Bunny. Zen question: if KG ever designed an ultimate amp, shouldn't it be called the Carl Stalling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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