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HiFiMan Susvara
So first off, I agree with you (we're getting played). However, between 1989-2012, most TOTL were five figures. The hd650 was never considered summit-fi - Sennheiser had the he90 and he60. Sony R10 1989 $2,500 but then rose to $5,000 Sennheiser Orpheus 1993 $16,000 Sennheiser he60/hev70 1994...- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
In my experience all of the 007 models do better on solid state until you're into the megatron/T2 stratosphere. The T1ccs, KGST, and BHSE would not be my go-to recommendations when offered with the price-equivalent 717, Kgsshv, and carbon. For me you "finally" get a taste of what the 007 can do...- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
Imo the KGST is not enough for the 007 to show off its strengths. KgssHV is the better pairing at that price point from my experience. Perhaps you’ll be able to try both- keep us updated:)- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
Not talking about the T2 - but the Eksonic Aeras.- Chefguru
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Show us your vintage headphones!
Holy crap , so how does the box fair to your adapter?- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
@Dukei is in Europe and building carbons at the price point stated earlier. He did a fantastic job with my amp. @soren_brix is also in Europe and has a great reputation. Also, while the Eksonic Aeras is very beautiful and a great size, the feedback is that it's about on par with the BHSE. I've...- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
Forgot about this one. Assuming you have the fund this is also a good move for small space. BHSE tier- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
There are no other options due to the psu size constraints. CFA-e it is then, congratulations on being the first and be sure to tell us how you like it.- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
For the 007 you’ll need the KgssHV at minimum. IMO not even the modified 717/727 will do (although they sound fine with most other estats). Otherwise it’s as you described, they sound just okay. No one has heard the CFA-E build that Birgir has created. I feel the price is about $750 too high...- Chefguru
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The Stax Thread III
Strange. The original CFA-E was designed as a lower cost alternative to building a kgssHV for the DIY community. Reviews on the original design on head case indicated it was inferior to the kgssHV (still obviously good). It seems Birgir has modified the circuit and now it’s more powerful (vague...- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
I'm trying to understand the effects of the 300b in replace of the el34. It seems they pull less, so I'm wondering if the differences between the two models is simply a taste for DHT instead of a linear upgrade of power/technical ability. Both run the same psu (although it looks like soren's xl...- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
@kevin gilmore is this because the 300b pull less than el34? standard mt 135w from high voltage plus about 80-85 watts from tube filament = 210-220w- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
@Dukei built my standard megatron and is also building another megatron for me with some “upgrades”. He’s Europe based and great to work with. Mjolnir audio will have some standard Megatron available at some point this year. Soren is the only person who has offered the XL thus far.- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
@smk5r do you have a device to measure the watt pull from the wall? Curious especially with the rectifier tubes. Standard MT is about 200-220 (85w from the filaments alone).- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
Agreed. Do you have a 007 btw ?- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
This is not the case with my experience with the classic MT (especially not with ecc80s) nor the DIY Kg T2.- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
Okay good to know. I suppose the difference with the MT is that the input tubes can technically be swapped for different tube types (e.g Ecc83 swapped for ecc80 or e181c) which have large fundamental changes to the way the amp functions - where with the T2 it’s more of a function of the same...- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
Have you felt the T2 changed significantly with rolling? I was under the impression that the curves of the tubes will really determine the sound for the MT but the T2 pretty much forces any tube to behave in a linear manner due to the BJT topology/231 semiconductors- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
I’ve gone back to the TADs and think I prefer them to the Tele in the 83/82 spots. Maybe I’m weird. Over time I felt the ecc80 was too strong and ruined the style of the amp.- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
Have you heard the original megatron? I wasn’t that impressed with the Shang on mine but feel the mt is the best pairing for the x9k/009 (although I have only heard a diy t2 not the eksonic)- Chefguru
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KG Megatron vs KG Stax T2
Wow!! So happy to see someone finally built one. We need to hear more impressions! How was the wait time?- Chefguru
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Comment by 'Chefguru' on listing 'PENDING SALE - Eksonic Aeras Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier - One of the best at any price!'
The megatron is the most neutral of the amps listed BHSE/KGST/Aeras/T2 use a mosfet which adds coloration , aka "warmth" but ultimately they are hybrid Novem is intentionally colored tube amp (neither powerful nor neutral, but works with x9k and 009 signature)- Chefguru
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Stax SR-X9000
You wrote 2001 instead of 2021 No reported changes- Chefguru
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Grado HP1000 "The legendary Grado"
Heavily depends on condition but something like 1500-3000. With most selling between 1600-2200. A restored/improved version (this was a service done by Joe) is worth more around 3000-4000. Sonically some of them have degraded a bit over time - how clean the inside mesh is, is a good gauge of...- Chefguru
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