The Stax thread (New) - Page 375

The only reason the new Stax thread was made was due to a bug in the forum software which has been fixed so this one can go on forever!!!!!

This was my original reference to the Sigma/404 mod and I compared the 404 to the pro in a couple of places .http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/sig...dphone-175556/

Basically I found the 404 mod to have somewhat more treble which all Sigmas tend to roll off. There seemed to be a somewhat warmer and more detailed sound. It is definitely an improvement over the Sigma pro.

Since my Sigma pro was not original stock, although modded by Stax I am not sure if it had the same transducer as the originals but certainly the Sigma/404 has the 404 transducer and cable (which I believe is still used even in the 02 phones)

BTW does the manual say anything about the cable for the Sigma Pro?

Just that it uses the same PC-OCC cable that was introduced in the Lambda Signature and is used on the SR-303 now.

I have an SRD-7 PRO for a few weeks now and I must say I am very impressed by its performance (its driving Lambda's and I connected it to an old sony receiver; nothing special).
I never did an A-B but I think I prefer it to the SRM-1 mk2 I had.
I is necessary to do some small modifications though: like bypassing the speakers/headphones switch. (when I now turn the power off I will continue to hear music for over 15 minutes: amazing!)

Well, I ended up shelling out a bit more for that SRM717 on eBay; should do the O2II some justice for now.

Not too much though.
You won't lose money when you resell it later.
Enjoy .........

What did you pay for it? I was also watching it for my 02s but on an impulse I decided to get a GES.

I paid $805 total. It seems some eBayers from Europe were quite keen on getting it too. I hope its resale value holds when I sell it.

I like my 717 and there has been some suggestion in this forum that its replacement isn't as good with some phones.

Sounds like a good price, especially if it is set for 117 volts, rather than 100 and needing a transformer. I think all the Stax amps need an upgraded power cord and the transformer would get in the way. However with the 717, even if its not 117 volts, it should be possible to reset the fuses inside to the 117 volt setting, something that I don't think you can do with the newer Stax amps because Stax has been trying to shut down the gray market and will only sell a 117 volt amp to the American distributer.

I believe this one is set to 117V so no fuse fiddling for me

I'm glad I could help you find one. I was thinking it would sell for $700-800, so you should at least break even if you sell it later. I wish I had bought one of Spritzer's SRM-T1 when I had the chance. But, with only Lambdas and below (no SR007) I don't need more than my SRM-1 Mk2 Pro.

The new Stax amps come preset to the correct voltage but you still can convert them if you aren't afraid to open up the transformer and solder directly to the windings.

Btw. Transformers are given a bad wrap by the utter crap most use and idiot members of the audio press. A well built transformer with quality connectors could even be an improvement for some gear as it isolates it from the crap that is on the mains. Sadly there are few stock options for quality trafos so they need to be custom made.

You will love the 717 on the O2 & O2II. I have a 717, 007t, T1w & 1 mk2 Pro. The 717 is my favorite on the O2 & O2II. I sold my KGSS because I liked the 717 better. I also tried the new 727II and didn't like it. The 717 is dynamic, clean, musical and has great low level detail that extracts ambiance cues extremely well (a weakness of the KGSS). You will have to spend a lot more money to better it.

And so it is...I am now among the ranks of the Stax mafia