Chris J
Headphoneus Supremus
Exactly Apparently modern transformers can indeed be better than solid state, the latter being in fashion in the 80s.
Transformers, more than meets the eye.
Groan.......
Exactly Apparently modern transformers can indeed be better than solid state, the latter being in fashion in the 80s.
Check the high end forum. Spritzer and a couple more did mod quite a few energizers - I have no idea if those users are still members or posting, though. Loads of knowledge have left theses boards last couple of years.
Search and ye shell find... it's only a couple of 1000 post threads long
I just do not recall seeing any mods to the sb units to up their quality.
In all of stax history, and I just went thru every single amp...
There was only one actual stax amplifier that had transformers.
It was called the SRD-X and it used automotive power opamps
driving transformers. It was portable in the sense that it would
run of a 12V battery, like that in a car. It was just awful.
The rest of the stax transformer boxes are just that. transformers
and a bias circuit in a box. No actual amplifier.
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It was portable in the sense that it would
run of a 12V battery, like that in a car. It was just awful.
The rest of the stax transformer boxes are just that. transformers
and a bias circuit in a box. No actual amplifier.
Also this is being sold from Export-from-Kobe, whose location is unknown to me so I don't know if these are Japanese units being sold, or units from the USA.
Ah good point. XDAlso this is being sold from Export-from-Kobe, whose location is unknown to me so I don't know if these are Japanese units being sold, or units from the USA.
Seeing as Kobe is a city in Japan, I imagine the units sold by Export-from-Kobe are Japanese exports
Also it takes 18-32 days to deliver the product.
This seems like a good time to ask a related question. I'm thinking of picking up a SRS-2170. What are the drawbacks of buying from Japan? Obviously I would save about $200, but
- Would I have to get a transformer, or will the amp work safely enough at US voltages?
- Would I have to pay import fees or tariffs, and what should I expect those to cost me?
- Would I be able to receive warranty service? What even is STAX USA's warranty?
- Is it actually worth the headache to save $200?