[bigjako]

Thanks for everyone’s help and I think @KDS315 you sealed the deal because tomorrow I pick up my NB-modded Eddie Current Electra. I have an old SR-X with stator issues that I’m going to (potentially) sacrifice when I test it before I risk my Lambda NBs but I’m very excited to compare it with my Bottlehead Stat, which has such great synergy with the NBs - I may now end up selling both the Stat and the CCS modded 006t and roll with the dual-bias EC Electra and the Mjolnir Carbon as my end game totl estat setup.

The Yggy is back from the shop and will have a listening session with it and a Musician Pegasus with another HeadFier this weekend.

I’m not stanning my classified ads, but the CCS modded 006t is imo the best stax amp for $1k, @pataburd. Only the Electra (just as good, but much more tubey) or the Carbon beat it.

Anyways thanks again for the schematics and I’ll report back later on how the NB Electra sounds.

 

[martin778]

Brought home a pair of Feb 2022 SR007mk2's with 700T amp.
First impression - yes, big like. I like that extra warmth on the midbass but with the treble still super detailed. Far cry from a dynamic/explosive sound but that's ok, makes it perfect for longer listening.
I wonder if the current 007 MK2 is different from the 2007 MK2?

The only thing I struggle a lot with, is how to set up the earpads properly, they feel so weird now.

Well, we know how it will finally end up, in a pair of X9000's of course.

 

[ri_toast]

not a great sign that you're already thinking about the step up. there was something about serial numbers and revisions but I can't point you to it, sorry. Not to mention that changes between MK2s isn't something you see much of. Not like the original vs later models.

the rotating ear pads threw me at first too. Its almost like they won't work but somehow always manage to sound great.
there's some interesting graphs here: reference

 

[catscratch]

Rotate the pads so that the seam points at your temple, and the fat part of the earpad is below and behind your ear. The lack of dynamics is from the 700T, a better amp will fix it.

 

[ri_toast]

Rotate the pads so that the seam points at your temple, and the fat part of the earpad is below and behind your ear. The lack of dynamics is from the 700T, a better amp will fix it.

I was under the impression that the Lambda series and 009s would be a better pairing with tubes and that 007s were best with solid state.

 

[catscratch]

It's more of a matter of power rather than tubes vs solid state. The 007 is among the hardest stats to drive and the Stax tube amps are notoriously underpowered without mods. They're fine for Lambdas, but for the 007 you really do need a more powerful amp than that.

 

[hewlett168]

Brought home a pair of Feb 2022 SR007mk2's with 700T amp.
First impression - yes, big like. I like that extra warmth on the midbass but with the treble still super detailed. Far cry from a dynamic/explosive sound but that's ok, makes it perfect for longer listening.
I wonder if the current 007 MK2 is different from the 2007 MK2?

The only thing I struggle a lot with, is how to set up the earpads properly, they feel so weird now.

Well, we know how it will finally end up, in a pair of X9000's of course.

I do not think you actually need more power, only if you apply a large EQ in the bass and listen very loudly, but I doubt both are true.

What you could think about, if you dare, is the blu-tack mod: https://www.head-case.org/forums/topic/3722-stax-sr-007mk2sr-007a-port-mod/

It really works wonders in the amount of control and quantity of bass.

 

[martin778]

I'd try to refrain from hardware-level mods on a 1 month old pair of 007 yet and I'm already happy I got rid of the Stax fart of the Lambda's

Regarding the upgrade to a higher model, you know how it goes - the more you scratch, the more you itch. I am aware that there might be many more better amps out there but from a practical point of view, a full Stax setup has a much better resale value, warranty and so on.

I'd have to play around with the pads, what threw me off the most was the lack of the pivot adjustment on the earcups themselves - the X9000 do seem to have it.

 

[nepherte]

Brought home a pair of Feb 2022 SR007mk2's with 700T amp..

Well, we know how it will finally end up, in a pair of X9000's of course.

I’d hang on the 007 for a couple months before even thinking of getting the X9000. It might surprise you. The 007 is still my go to headphone.

 

[eee1111]

I’d hang on the 007 for a couple months before even thinking of getting the X9000. It might surprise you. The 007 is still my go to headphone.

the X9K are a lot better than the 007a

but nothing is 6,000usd good

I agree that the 007 still has value after the X9K. the 007MK1 is amazing. The 007mk2 are better than they are given credit for.

 

[ri_toast]

the X9K are a lot better than the 007a

but nothing is 6,000usd good

I agree that the 007 still has value after the X9K. the 007MK1 is amazing. The 007mk2 are better than they are given credit for.

eee, that's quite a collection of top tier headphones in your profile. There's no wrong answer but what spends the most time in use and which the least? Just wondering.

 

[eee1111]

eee, that's quite a collection of top tier headphones in your profile. There's no wrong answer but what spends the most time in use and which the least? Just wondering.

Theyre all great even the LCD X

Im going to get rid of either the TC or Susvara. Maybe.

Every single one of them are doing something in their sound that others are not doing. If I was going to part ways right now it would be the TC. That opinion might change after I try it with the CFA3

 

[nepherte]

the X9K are a lot better than the 007a

Granted, I don’t own the x9000 yet, but I heard it for a couple hours in a quiet listening environment. My initial impression is that it’s not a blanket victory for x9000. There are areas where I think 007 is better. My opinion might change once I have more time with it… but for now I stick with it.

 

[eee1111]

Granted, I don’t own the x9000 yet, but I heard it for a couple hours in a quiet listening environment. My initial impression is that it’s not a blanket victory for x9000. There are areas where I think 007 is better. My opinion might change once I have more time with it… but for now I stick with it.

It’s definitely a blanket victory to these ears

 

[buzzlulu]

It’s definitely a blanket victory to these ears

Same here - Agreed