I think I have a Stax problem. I've has an SRM-1/Mk2 for 15 years and it's been flawless gets moderate use. Recent purchases are 007 MK2 and I was really floored at how good they sound on this amp. On the Topping DZ7s as dac using line out I never feel the need to go past 10 o'clock on the...

I saw a you tube video where the modder put new holes in the elastic to move the headphones away from the band; seemed simple. Even the new bands aren't cheap. It's almost like they designed a headphone that would sound great, fit wrong.

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.

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.

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...

fill the center pin with epoxy and avoid plugging in a nb by accident. Looks like the normal bias 7 o'clock and center share. Too bad Stax doesn't remake these, certainly is a market... maybe just bad economics. besides the woo wee and one made by Spritzer aka Mjölnirs SRD 7. I've got some nice...

I'm very impressed with the new to me 007s. Treble and mids are a bit underwhelming but a few tweaks in the eq of foobar in the right places does wonders. Not going to lie or misrepresent, I find the Normal Bias and Pro Bias of the Lambda line to be (for the most part) spot on. I do like a...

the 846 is on my want list because it's a proven top tier iem. Love the 535s I have presently. With the "new shiny" phenomenon I might get some when the price drops. Currently they hold their value very well. My recent aquisitions are DCA CX and some Stax 007s which sort of fell from ultra high...

many and some portable as well as usable on the desktop too. yes, this is the wrong sub forum. try computer, source and portable. also try equipment reviews and tests

doesn't seem off topic to me. I'm amazed at how many albums I have and then look at streaming services (boom) mind blown. 500gb locally about 20% flac. 2500 folders. listening is mostly folders, as in one album at a time... no playlists. I considered myself a caveman. Then I look at some of the...

thin foam over the driver? Different or more damping material. Almost hard to imagine the glass in contact with your ears. Are you saying it's proximity, allergic? tubes match nicely with Lambdas; warmer. I have the SRM-1MK2 and nb don't seem hot...then again mature ears. Never heard dog...

is it possible that the vent is plugged or blocked?

went looking and found this BTD1 https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/ifi-pro-iesl-electrostatic-headphone-energizer-review.11076/ interesting read... not too long

Being a normal bias Sigma your options are somewhat limited. I just picked up an 007 yesterday and one of my concerns was if the SRM-1/MK2 I already have would be adequate. Happily it is with a Topping DX7 as a dac and flac files. Balanced inputs would be nice but line level works fine; not a...

right, that was the point. Stax entry level could be end game. local shows might not be vacation, weekend maybe depends on where you are. check the Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers forum