Hopstretch Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 This isn't exactly going to shock anyone, but having lived with the O2 MK1 + KGSS combo for a month or so now, I'm going to venture to say it's not entirely unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Bold statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I used to equivocate for England, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 And they are the world leaders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Indeed. I couldn't be happier with my KGSS and use it almost exclusively while being surrounded by some of the best amps there are. Tubes are nice but give me a good SS amp any day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Indeed. I couldn't be happier with my KGSS and use it almost exclusively while being surrounded by some of the best amps there are. Tubes are nice but give me a good SS amp any day... Shut your mouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nope... I view tubes as a means to an end and if I can get transistors to do the same job with less hassle then it's SS every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nope... I view tubes as a means to an end and if I can get transistors to do the same job with less hassle then it's SS every time. Shut your mouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 My O2 mkls have just arrived from Japan in great shape and sounding sweet. While I know east/west coast representation has ranked them third overall in the Stax world, they are floating my boat. Sonic Studio 305 > eXsTaTa > Os mkl is rocking my world on the Abbey Road remaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 New drivers in my Lambdas fixed all of my issues...... YAY! I can't believe those little buggers, just sitting round in a cupboard for the last 25 years, can still sound so damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 New drivers in my Lambdas fixed all of my issues...... YAY! I can't believe those little buggers, just sitting round in a cupboard for the last 25 years, can still sound so damn good. Now crack open the old drivers to see what was causing those issues!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I can see it pretty easily now that it is separated from the baffle...... the front dust cover on the bad driver is really loose and floppy. By gently blowing on it I can hear it 'flapping in the breeze' (this was probably the crackling noise), and I wouldn't be surprised if it was loose enough to be able to touch the front stator. I'm almost positive that dust would have been able to get in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 My O2 mkls have just arrived from Japan in great shape and sounding sweet. While I know east/west coast representation has ranked them third overall in the Stax world, they are floating my boat. Sonic Studio 305 > eXsTaTa > Os mkl is rocking my world on the Abbey Road remaster Should I go back and find your comments about how the 404LE were the cat's meow, and the HD800 before that and so on and so on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 That would certainly cause issues with higher bias voltages. Lucky that you were able to score a NOS set of drivers. Should I go back and find your comments about how the 404LE were the cat's meow, and the HD800 before that and so on and so on.... Do we have a Nik in our ranks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 'Grats JP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 The HE60 are on a level playing field with the O2 on the BH. I really can't say which one I like more. The HE60 have a slightly diffuse presentation (not as bad as the Jade), and still have quite a big soundstage that works really well with rock music. But at the same time they image quite well... strange headphones. The HE60 and O2 scale really well with better amps, but with the 404LE don't really sound that different with the BH and Exstata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 'Grats JP! Oh, yeah, I meant to say that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwhisper Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 This isn't exactly going to shock anyone, but having lived with the O2 MK1 + KGSS combo for a month or so now, I'm going to venture to say it's not entirely unpleasant. meh, not worth 2x the price of a 717 for me. If they could be found used more commonly they might be put in 'hey maybe that's a good idea' territory. the only next step for me from here is a BHSE, if Justin is still making them in a few years... but yeah, I'm not suffering terribly right now either haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Baby Jesus makes Stax fart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Should I go back and find your comments about how the 404LE were the cat's meow, and the HD800 before that and so on and so on.... I do believe you were right there with me kissing HD800 ass my friend and as for the 404 le I think (but could be wrong booze being what it is) that I qualified the statement based on price/performance. I am pretty happy with the O2's but after the 4070s arrive two enter the cage but only one shall remain in Carlisle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Never claimed otherwise, my Italian-minister-like friend. Just jerking the chain and being a douche while I should be working and/or doing timesheets for March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Just jerking the chain and being a douche while I should be working and/or doing timesheets for March. good times, good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Never claimed otherwise, my Italian-minister-like friend. Just jerking the chain and being a douche while I should be working and/or doing timesheets for March. Al stop working and get on chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I have my 7 year anniversary coming up. How long have you been listening to 'stats anyway? You must have started in high school. ..or whatever is the viking equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Indeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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