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Mar 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM Post #10,156 of 24,807
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Has anyone tried using the baby stax amp, and custom built some Lambda drivers, or Gramma drivers into a closed housing? that would be intriguing...


You basically describe the 4070.
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Not custom built (built to order though), but they are Lambda (SR-404) drivers in a closed-back housing. The SRM-001 would most probably run really short of power driving one.
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 1:32 AM Post #10,157 of 24,807
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You basically describe the 4070.
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Not custom built (built to order though), but they are Lambda (SR-404) drivers in a closed-back housing. The SRM-001 would most probably run really short of power driving one.


where and for how much approximately can one buy new 404 drivers?
Is the 4070 or the O2 closer to the visceral transparency of the K-1000?
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 5:06 AM Post #10,158 of 24,807
someone on H34d-F1 is selling some Lambda drivers along with a few other goodies for $400 or so

Yeah KR I know of the 4070 but how expensive is that beast, and its not portable... or is it?
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 7:24 AM Post #10,161 of 24,807
^ Thats not so bad given that a pair of the Omega 2 headband bars (just the metal ones, no elastic), is £80. An arc assembly for a 202/303/404 is £55. I don't know how much a housing is. Although those parts quotes have are from Mark who's the service guy. You don't get those bits from symmetry themselves, they're just the importers.
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 8:56 AM Post #10,162 of 24,807
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The UK Stax importer Symmetry charges 150 GBP for a pair of 404 drivers.

cheers

Tom


Depending on currency fluctuations you might get a better deal from Yamasinc in the USA. They are the US distributers. They did a Sigma to Sigma/404 (Sigma with 404 drivers and cable ) conversion for about US$500.00 a few years ago, so the cost of the drivers would be about $200.00. The 404/Omega cable is surprisingly expensive.
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 1:39 PM Post #10,163 of 24,807
I think I may have found your brand of religion. Still green to these, but now that i have my little SRD-7 / Lambdas hooked up to a 'decently' powered amp (my High Current SOHA II - you were right, Larry
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) - I have to say they give all my dynamics a serious run for the $$$.

Can't wait for a dedicated amp - soon!
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 5:55 PM Post #10,164 of 24,807
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Yeah KR I know of the 4070 but how expensive is that beast, and its not portable... or is it?


The 4070 can be had for $1500 from PriceJapan. It comes up used once in a while as well (I sold mine a month back).
Its not all that portable, but not much less portable than a DIY closed back Lambda driver equipped one...
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Mar 4, 2009 at 6:34 PM Post #10,165 of 24,807
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I think I may have found your brand of religion. Still green to these, but now that i have my little SRD-7 / Lambdas hooked up to a 'decently' powered amp (my High Current SOHA II - you were right, Larry
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) - I have to say they give all my dynamics a serious run for the $$$.

Can't wait for a dedicated amp - soon!


Glad to hear it's working well for you. I still think an SR-Lambda with SRD-7 is one of the best bang for the buck headphone deals around, assuming you have an amp to power the SRD-7.
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM Post #10,166 of 24,807
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Glad to hear it's working well for you. I still think an SR-Lambda with SRD-7 is one of the best bang for the buck headphone deals around, assuming you have an amp to power the SRD-7.


Indeed. I will try it with my M^3, chip amp and vintage Yamaha NaturalSound next...
 
Mar 4, 2009 at 10:40 PM Post #10,167 of 24,807
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Depending on currency fluctuations you might get a better deal from Yamasinc in the USA. They are the US distributers. They did a Sigma to Sigma/404 (Sigma with 404 drivers and cable ) conversion for about US$500.00 a few years ago, so the cost of the drivers would be about $200.00. The 404/Omega cable is surprisingly expensive.


I would like to thank all three of you for the help.
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Tell me whether my idea to make Sigma housings myself (slightly larger to easily fit the 404 drivers) is feasible and might yield interesting results.
I have a Sigma STD and I am assuming the housing is plastic. What if I made wooden boxes and what if I kept them solid and dump them inside with dynamat?

If the cable is approximately 80lbs I could end up with two sets by spending 155+80+25=260 lbs.
I figure a DIY headband assembly would not cost me more than 25. Oh I forgot pads but I can easily put some Nasa memory foam into leather and glue it on,
so max 300 lbs (450$) and the fun of DIY and experimentation.

What is the frame of the 4070 boxes made from?

Well all that just for the fun of it. because my K-1000 smokes them all anyways and that is not on sound stage alone but on visceral transparency as well.
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Mar 5, 2009 at 2:46 AM Post #10,169 of 24,807
Hi my fellow Stax people, I just wanted to say that it has been a while since here. I have added a second SRDX Pro as well as some McIntosh Lab Power Amps for my external music system. Anyone going to CanJam 2009? Will a Stax Rep be there? Nice speaking to everyone again. Scottsmrnyc
 
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