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The Entry Level Stax Thread
I have a 2170 system that sounds great, but the pads on the 207s have a protrusion on the lower back corner, presumably meant to fill in the space behind my jaw and make a tight seal. Instead, all it does is push on my *mumble*chiropractor told me the name but I can't remember*mumble* muscle and...- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
See http://www.head-fi.org/t/498292/my-diy-electrostatic-headphones#post_6732478 I've been keeping an eye on this too, but haven't worked up the guts to try it yet.- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
http://www.amazon.co.uk/JnDee-Supply-ADAPTER-Transformer-TRANSFORMER/dp/B00CXYNV48/ is an example of one with a UK plug on it. Note, though, that that one is a "normal" polarity, meaning positive in the middle and negative on the outside. The 2107 requires a reverse polarity from that...- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
You'll actually be much better served by getting a 12vDC power supply locally for your local AC, rather than try to convert from your local voltage to the 100vAC used in Japan. I grabbed a 12vDC 1A wall wart I had lying around and it works great. Couple things to note: 1: some switching wall...- SmittyHalibut
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2013 Head-Fi Holiday Gift Exchange
I just got part of my gift from my partner and am listening to some fantastic Jazz now: Sophie Milman. Never even heard of her before, never mind heard her music. I'm loving this. :-)- SmittyHalibut
- Post #158
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
Do you know whether the output is DC coupled or not? I see a couple of what look like Wima caps right by the output: http://hifimediy.com/image/cache/U2-800x800.JPG But I can't tell whether those are in-line or bypass to ground caps. They look rather small for in-line caps, and the...- SmittyHalibut
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2013 Head-Fi Holiday Gift Exchange
Sent them a DM? That'll probably show up in their inbox and let them know that IT'S ON LIKE SUPER MARIO BROTHERS! (Hmm... Doesn't have the same ring, but I've gotta stay hip with all you youngsters... ;-)- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
Edit: I forgot to mention the power supply. Added. I did! Sorry I haven't responded yet, I've been too busy listening. :-) I don't have an Audiophile vocabulary, I'm sure there are better terms for what I'm trying to describe, so please forgive my long form descriptions of things. My...- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
*bounce*bounce*bounce* my headpho-- err, ear speakers are in Los Angeles! That means I could get them as early as tomorrow! *bounce*bounce*bounce*- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
Good call. Like I said, my source is a grubDAC (http://diyforums.org/GrubDAC/GrubDACoverview.php). It's good for what it does, but its only good up to 48kHz/16bit. I'll keep researching for something better (this isn't the thread for suggestions, I don't think.) As for 100vAC, I've got...- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
Nice! I'm in. Thanks for the pointer. :-)- SmittyHalibut
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2013 Head-Fi Holiday Gift Exchange
Sounds like fun. I'm in the US, but am willing to pair up with anyone anywhere Amazon ships.- SmittyHalibut
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
http://www.hdtracks.com/up-close 96/24 FLAC version is in the shopping cart. :-) I'm really looking forward to my impressions too! _I_ am ready, but I'm not convinced the rest of my setup is ready yet. Right now, I just have a grubDAC on my work Linux box. I suspect that'll be the next...- SmittyHalibut
- Post #767
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
So, on the subject of "New to Electrostatics," what music/albums do you all recommend as a way to really show off the benefits of cans like these? Many of my friends are anxious to listen to what all the hoopla is about and I want to make sure I demo them correctly. My fear is that I...- SmittyHalibut
- Post #762
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The Entry Level Stax Thread
I like clean, clear, detailed bass, not muddy thumpy phase-distorted bass. Let's put it this way: What threw me over the edge into buying the 2170s is when I noticed that the amp was DC coupled. I've designed and built a number of headphone amps in my time, and one of my pet peeves is the...- SmittyHalibut
- Post #761
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