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....and the Sigma/404 mod uses the 404 drivers and cable (same wide cable as used in the Lambda Nova Signature, the 404, the 007 and presumably the Omega). That cable is supposed to be slightly better than the thinner cable Spritzer mentioned. Interestingly enough, of the Lambda Signature Series (the Lambda Signature, the Lambda Nova Signature and the 404) Wes Phillips thought that the Lambda Nova Signature sounded the best (he compared the LS and the LNS in the June 1997 issue of Stereophile Stereophile: Stax Lambda Nova Signature electrostatic ear-speaker and the 404 was compared to the LNS here onhifi.com -- Hot Product Archives -- Stax SRS-4040 Signature System II)

Comparison SR-007/SR-007A ?

In 1983 I started out with the SR-Lambda and have since upgraded through Lambda Pro, Lambda Nova Signature and have now been using the SR-007 for some years. I wonder if it´s time for (a worthwhile) upgrade again ?

I do not have easy access to a Stax dealer and before going abroad I am very interested in a comparison from a seasoned SR-007 owner who has had a chance to compare it to the new model. Or perhaps a link to same.

So far it seems that the the biggest difference lies in the lambskin ear pads and minor changes to the cable, where it is attached to the ear cups.
(and perhaps a more sloppy QC)

I am stlll very pleased with he SR-007 but also receptive to improvement.

cheers

PS. The Sennheiser HD 650 in my signature is strictly work related

I was (finally) placing the connector order to Allied, but it seems that they don't carry the 6 pin plugs any more..... Does anybody know of a source in the US for this kind of plugs?

Thanks

With the T1 line of amps and a bias towards a more relaxed sound I think it is easy to prefer the LNS over the other two Signatures. To me Stax simply went too far away from the original Signature and the 404 is a step to rectify that with the SR-SC1 sealing the deal. The original Signature has some issues when used with a T1 as it simply can't drive it properly. They develop the annoying etch and sound edgy and uneven. The LNS is much better behaved but simply sounds boring to me.

All TOTL phones use the Wide PC-OCC cable after it was introduced with the SR-Ω in 1993. The SR-Ω is the only phone to use the dark brown version of it though.

The feedback I've been getting is that there isn't much of a change and the SR-007 could even be slightly better due to the no compromise design of the earpads. The difference is pretty minor though and Stax never intended the new model to be an upgrade but rather a further refinement of the old design.

I'd just contact WPI to see if they can't sell you directly. If there is some amount required drop me a line as I'll join in with you.

How did Airbow tweak the SR-404? It wasn't just cryo, was it?

AFAIK that is the only thing they did.

I own both. My first set of O2II was defective and was replaced by Stax USA.
There are subtle differences between the two. The O2II takes forever to break in. Search this thread for my many comments during break-in. If I could only own one I probably would keep the original O2. The difference is small. I do like the sheepskin earpads (I plan on upgrading the earpads on my O2).

Re. 007/007A Comparison

Thanks. This was also my own impression from what I so far has been able to glean from the net. Here in Denmark there are no Stax dealers - I used to deal with SimplyStax in London, before Howard closed shop.

cheers

Re. 007/007A Comparison

Thanks. Please keep us posted on the ear pad upgrade. From your description
perhaps the only upgrade worthwhile.

cheers

The nearest dealer would be in Oslo or Germany so quite a ways away.

Just curious, is there any danger to wearing stax headphones such as the 4070s with an srdx pro adapter on a commercial airling flight? I recently did this on a flight from nyc to Ft. Lauderdale. Could the change in altitiude have any efftect on the headphones/ Scottsmrnyc

The enclosure is ported into the earpads so all pressure should be equalized so I don't see any risk involved.

I think there may be a slight channel imbalance on my O2 (left channel is sounds slightly fuller than right). It's very subtle but more noticeable @ lower volumes. I left them plugged in and charged since last night. I didn't notice this on day 1 but just this morning. I've already tried discharging them by touching the pins (heard some crackling sounds in both channels) and plugged them back in; the imbalance is still there. Varying the pad position also doesn't help. Any suggestions before I send them back to Stax USA?

Make sure that the two halfs of the volume dial are actually at the same point.

See I wasn't kidding when I said I'm a total noob to stats. That was it and I was wondering what the L/R symbol was for. Thanks Duggeh!