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post #166 of 2675
8/9/06 at 10:33pm
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-STAX-SR-007-...QQcmdZViewItem

Smells of a scam to me, especially when you consider this little excerpt:
Quote:
The total price including shipping and handling is 600 GBP.
NO BIDS ! CONTACT ME FIRST :
ja_rulepiki@hotmail.com
FOR THE "Buy It Now Price"

Gear mentioned in this thread:

Koss ESP-950 Electrostatic Stereophone
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post #167 of 2675
8/9/06 at 10:41pm
According to ebays own rules, if you have an auction option and someone has a maximum big in, that constitutes a sale. If this guy wants 600 quid, he should have chosen the BIN option only. Thats why its there. No matter how much "do not bid" he puts in the auction, its an auction, he chose the option when he set it up.

But yeah, looks dodgy as hell to me.
post #168 of 2675
8/9/06 at 10:46pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachikoma
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-STAX-SR-007-...QQcmdZViewItem

Smells of a scam to me, especially when you consider this little excerpt:
Woah, I was JUST looking at that and drooling at the possibility of owning an Omega II rig for only ~1.2k.

I may have my hands on an SRM-1/MK-2...
post #169 of 2675
8/9/06 at 10:50pm
The seller ended the listing early
post #170 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:01pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TomH
Any Staxophiles tried the Omega II out of a pro bias transformer with a decent power amp? I'm considering this combo to compare to Lambda Pros.
It'll definately work. How good it will sound depends on what amp you're using it with.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Azure
Oh, what's all this transformer business about? On Audiocubes a free transformer is included with any STAX amp. And I remember reading seeing a STAX amp that had a voltage switch for 100 and 110 volts (I THINK). It looks like the SRM-313 is 100 volts. Does that mean that I need some kind of transformer or something to make it 110 volts or else it won't work here (I'm not sure if the guy who is selling the SRM-313 has the transformer)?
Wrong kind of transformer. You're thinking about step-up power transformers to allow you to use a bit of electronics in a different part of the world.

What we are talking about is a voltage transformer used for driving a pair of electrostatic headphones off a poweramp, rather than a specialised electrostatic headphone amp.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachikoma
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-STAX-SR-007-...QQcmdZViewItem

Smells of a scam to me, especially when you consider this little excerpt:
600 quid? For both a Omega II and a 007t? Ahahaha!

The sad thing is, if they had priced it at 1800 quid, they'd have probably fooled people.
post #171 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:08pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl
Wrong kind of transformer. You're thinking about step-up power transformers to allow you to use a bit of electronics in a different part of the world.

What we are talking about is a voltage transformer used for driving a pair of electrostatic headphones off a poweramp, rather than a specialised electrostatic headphone amp.
Ah, so using an SRM-1/MK-2 will be just fine here? I'm a bit confused as to how this voltage lever works (Picture of Jahn's SRM-1/MK-2):



I'm assuming that Jahn's has been modified to only output 100v/117v? And if I get mine I just have to move the switch to the right under 100v/117v? And lastly, would some sort of power conditioner that would ensure that a clean, constant source of 110 volts help a lot in A. Improving the sound, and B. Protecting my STAX rig from breaking (due to variable voltage being applied)?

And if the SRM-313 naturally comes with the kind of transformer to use electronics around the world, does that mean that the SRM-313 shouldn't work here without a transformer (Meaning that if I buy an SRM-313 alone on these forums I'd need a transformer)?
post #172 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:16pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachikoma
The seller ended the listing early
Those guys really piss me off, there's been a seller who does the exact same thing (His font and color choice is the same as well), who's been scamming a lot of Krells, and B&O speakers. I browse the Krell amps and cd players everyday on eBay, and the same guy has listed over 20 Krell KPS-20ts, Krell FBP 300s, etc. It's really annoying.
post #173 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:23pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Azure
Ah, so using an SRM-1/MK-2 will be just fine here? I'm a bit confused as to how this voltage lever works (Picture of Jahn's SRM-1/MK-2):



I'm assuming that Jahn's has been modified to only output 100v/117v? And if I get mine I just have to move the switch to the right under 100v/117v? And lastly, would some sort of power conditioner that would ensure that a clean, constant source of 110 volts help a lot in A. Improving the sound, and B. Protecting my STAX rig from breaking (due to variable voltage being applied)?
Move the jumper so the arrow is under 117v, and you're done.

Quote:
And if the SRM-313 naturally comes with the kind of transformer to use electronics around the world, does that mean that the SRM-313 shouldn't work here without a transformer (Meaning that if I buy an SRM-313 alone on these forums I'd need a transformer)?
I was under the impression that the 313 was jumperable and didn't need a stepup transformer.
post #174 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:35pm
Question: I just realized the SRM 1 mk2 I've been using had the arrow pointing from 240v -> 220v. Now, even though I'm in the U.S., it was working just fine. Should I bother changing it? And if I do, where should the arrow be pointing. Thanks.
post #175 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:36pm
Just got the SR-404/SRM-313 combo yesterday. It sounds so good I might swear off dynamic headphones forever and fully convert to electrostats.
post #176 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:39pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hembergler
Question: I just realized the SRM 1 mk2 I've been using had the arrow pointing from 240v -> 220v. Now, even though I'm in the U.S., it was working just fine. Should I bother changing it? And if I do, where should the arrow be pointing. Thanks.
Ooops. Does it get unusually hot?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete7
Just got the SR-404/SRM-313 combo yesterday. It sounds so good I might swear off dynamic headphones forever and fully convert to electrostats.
Good on ya mate.
post #177 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:39pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl
It'll definately work. How good it will sound depends on what amp you're using it with.
Assumed. Anyone actually done it? If not I'll try to find some OII owner in this geographic area willing to have a mini Lambda/Omega meet on the QT
post #178 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:41pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl
Ooops. Does it get unusually hot?
Not really. I touched the top after it was on for a good 2-3 hours, and it didn't feel particularly warm at all.
post #179 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:46pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TomH
Assumed.
Assumed? I do actually own a pro bias transformer box...


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Not really. I touched the top after it was on for a good 2-3 hours, and it didn't feel particularly warm at all.
Odd, but I guess its not something to complain about!
post #180 of 2675
8/9/06 at 11:53pm
Doesn't matter at this point, I set the jumped with the arrow pointing towards 117v. (I hope I did that right) :P
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