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View Poll Results: Best amp of choice for the Stax SR-009? | |||
Yes, the Woo WES | 5 | 55.56% | |
Cavalli Liquid Lightening | 2 | 22.22% | |
Blue Hawaii SE | 6 | 66.67% | |
Eddie Current Electra | 0 | 0% | |
Kevin Gilmore Solid State High Voltage (KGSSHV) DIY | 0 | 0% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll |
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He said "to save money."
Personally, I wouldn't get any Woo Audio product to drive 007 or 009. The last time I heard those pairings I was quite disappointed. The Liquid Lightning, BHSE, a KGSSHV, even regular KGSS or upcoming Eddie Current Electra would be my personal picks. Of course, I don't mean to rustle feathers, there are those who enjoy the Woo products, and more power to them. |
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I've added a poll to this thread. Welcome any input from those that have experience with any of the above polled headphone amps as well as the Woo WES.
Dr Kevin's DIY designs are not for me. |
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One caveat which I have mentioned in other posts...I use the balanced inputs which I feel are much better than the RCAs...luckily it has two balanced inputs sphinxvc...everyone's opinion is valid and I appreciate you expressing yours...there is no right answer. I am surprised by the mix you suggested as some of these are very different sounding...and with the 009s some of your suggestions sounded bright and fatiguing IMHO...can't speak to Eddie current as I have never heard it. I am curious which one you decided to buy...I honestly don't believe there is one clear winner...but after over one year with the WES...I am very happy and can recommend it without hesitation. I will say that while I have not participated in them...the opinions over some of these options get pretty heated on some of the headphone forums. In the end...since these options are pretty big investments...I suggest anyone buying...go to a "meet" and listen...it was the only way I could get access to some of these models Last edited by enatai252; 12-11-2012 at 02:44 AM. |
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I also believe AVGuide's Playback has online reviews of the 009 headphones with both the Woo WES and BHSE...both are very well reviewed(issues 54 and 56) I think...both of these reviews came out after I had bought my combo...but again both should be on a short list
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Just ordered the SR009
Now I really must decide between WES, BHSE or Cavalli...
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Which amp recommended with 007 then?
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The stax amp I like best is SRM007t v2 with the Omegas. That is a tube amp and I prefer it over the SS SRM727 v2. I have both.
I also have the Woo WES but I prefer that with 009s although it sounds good with the 007s Some say that the BHSE pairs best with the 007s while the WES and 009 pair best together Best bang for the buck is 007/SRM007t... I am very happy every time I listen and you will only miss the last but of detail and nuance that 009/WES offers |
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