faust3d Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Nice, I also believe Jahn has one of the C5000+ SRM1s too. Best to check with him. He has an A unit, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 The SRM-1 Mk2 PP is a rather better amp, even though it looks like shit next to the very purdy newcomer, with more extension, balls and HF sparkle. I am alone in not liking the looks of new Stax amps? I like the look of SRM-T1 and SRM-1 better, than any of the new amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I am alone in not liking the looks of new Stax amps? I like the look of SRM-T1 and SRM-1 better, than any of the new amps They've really grown on me. The finish is also spectacular... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 They've really grown on me. The finish is also spectacular... By the way what's a max voltage that Sigma/Lambda or SR-007 can take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 By the way what's a max voltage that Sigma/Lambda or SR-007 can take? Around double the bias voltage. A safe insulation rating for air is around 100v/mil which is around 3.9kV/mm. The D/S gap on a Pro bias Stax driver is 0.5mm so around 1950v before the air breaks down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Around double the bias voltage. A safe insulation rating for air is around 100v/mil which is around 3.9kV/mm. The D/S gap on a Pro bias Stax driver is 0.5mm so around 1950v before the air breaks down. Cool. What is the maximum that new BH can output? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catscratch Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I'm a huge fan of the Planet. Not the last word in detail, but it's got everything else in spades (prat, impact, bass, euphony, analog-y-ness...and most important, listenability -- I actually had a pre-2K Planet for the longest time as my primary player). I agree, I really like the signature of the Planet. Considering how cheap you can get one these days it's one hell of a bargain. It has that unique listenability - you can just put on some tunes and forget all about listening to the system, and get immersed in the music. Unfortunately the O2's resolution far exceeds that of the Planet. Also, the Planet doesn't quite have the right sound signature to be a perfect match. I think a brighter, more vibrant player with a lot more detail - but one that still has all of the prat and impact - would suit it better. Still, I'm keeping mine for a secondary rig. And man, the O2 just keeps growing and growing on me. I love it. I think I may be done, at least for a while, and as far as the headphones themselves are concerned. The plans I have for the rest of the rig though... my wallet is crying in a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Cool. What is the maximum that new BH can output? I don't know about Justin's new amp but mine could end up around 3600v.... .... ... It's not set in stone by any means but it's a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I might be joining the headcase stax crowd soon, I'm seriously considering setting up an O2 rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I don't know about Justin's new amp but mine could end up around 3600v.... .... ... It's not set in stone by any means but it's a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I might be joining the headcase stax crowd soon, I'm seriously considering setting up an O2 rig. FOTMFOTMFOTMFOTM If I didn't have the Menace and finally feel like my dynamic rig is reasonably complete I'd be headed down that path as well. As it is I'm pretty damn content, oh and there's that whole stat rig in the basement that I still have to unpack as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 FOTMFOTMFOTMFOTM If I didn't have the Menace and finally feel like my dynamic rig is reasonably complete I'd be headed down that path as well. As it is I'm pretty damn content, oh and there's that whole stat rig in the basement that I still have to unpack as well... just build a kgss for the esp950s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 just build a kgss for the esp950s Oh fear not roomie, I've got a plan, it'll probably be a year or more in the making though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Oh fear not roomie, I've got a plan, it'll probably be a year or more in the making though. Since you retired, I've had my other mot working on a plan for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Indeed... The amp will probably have some propitiatory connectors on the back for hooking up ESL's though it will only work a low level testing. FOTMFOTMFOTMFOTM There have been worse FOTM's over the years then Stax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 There have been worse FOTM's over the years then Stax. That's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 2008 appears to be shaping up to be the year of the stat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 There have been worse FOTM's over the years then Stax. You're just saying that because it's your flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 You're just saying that because it's your flavor. It's his only flavor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 It means increased prices for vintage gear =( Classic catch22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 2008 appears to be shaping up to be the year of the stat I'd like to say 2008 is the start of the stat dynasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 It's his only flavor Planars are my flavor and not just electrostatics as I have 3 iso-dynamics and I'd like to investigate ribbons for headphone use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Planars are my flavor and not just electrostatics as I have 3 iso-dynamics and I'd like to investigate ribbons for headphone use. I'm not sure how far Setmenu ever got with his ribbon headphone experiments. He doesn't post much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Have there ever been any ribbon or planar headphones/earspeakers? What kind of driver is in the K1000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I'm not sure how far Setmenu ever got with his ribbon headphone experiments. He doesn't post much anymore. True. There is some potential there but it's not going to be easy. Another thing that interests me is the application of a more more open ESP driver but again far from easy. Have there ever been any ribbon or planar headphones/earspeakers? What kind of driver is in the K1000? Bog standard moving coil in the K1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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