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post #46 of 52
2/10/10 at 6:23am
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I'll be getting my Stax 2020 basic system this week.

I can't wait to hear it!!

I'll keep posted later.
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post #47 of 52
3/17/10 at 1:15pm
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I've now had my Stax SRS 2020 basic system for 1 month now. All what I can say is WOW! These phones sound really good, they have fantastic midrange and vocals. And bass is pretty good for an electrostatic.
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post #48 of 52
3/17/10 at 1:22pm
For an electrostatic?
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post #49 of 52
3/17/10 at 2:03pm
The one I heard had bad bass for an electrostatic, but still better than most dynamics.
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post #50 of 52
3/17/10 at 2:04pm
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For an electrostatic?
Well, yes
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post #51 of 52
3/17/10 at 2:09pm
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Originally Posted by TDL-speakers View Post
I really enjoy these headphones. They have very good detail and lovely midrange.

I wish I can have a pair of speakers that sound very much like the K701. In terms of similar Midrange, vocals and detail etc.

S.
I would try out some Magnepan/Magneplanar speakers if you haven't heard them. I had their 3as for years, and they have a sound somewhere between electrostatics and dynamics - huge soundstage and great mids and detail... reminds me of the 701s! You have to have a big room for them though -that's why I own 701s now instead - wife approved!
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post #52 of 52
1/6/12 at 6:52pm

Guys, Ive been getting different opinions about amping the K701. Ok, first of all, I need a DAC and then an amp. Now, if I had not been a student abroad and constantly on the move, I would have bought a tube amp and some fancy DAC, however I don't really have the money now, and mobility would be a huge issue.

 

Lately, Ive been thinking to get the FiiO E7+E9 for my K701. Some people say it will not drive them well, very analytical sound, and stuff like that. My source is a Lenovo laptop with a horrible sound card. I need a portable DAC, and a solid amp to play my lossless music from my laptop.

 

My question is: Will the E7+E9 do the job, which is: provide a good DAC and amplification in order to make them sound at least descent? By descent I mean: experience a good part of the K701's soundstage, good detail throughout the whole range (mids especially), and make them a bit more warm-sounding? I am not expecting some High End Audiophile performance. (could you expect this anyway, with an expensive tube amp)

 

Any help is appreciated!

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