Just curiosity..: :smirk: As sort of a new comer to „High-End IEMs" I’m particularly interested in CUSTOM IEMs. Is there in this Forum - or elsewhere – an overview / summary that lists, which “Flagship” IEM of each brand is available in a Custom Version ? (Meaning with custom ear-moulds, not...

Dear all, I’m currently considering to up-dating my STAX-compatible HeadAmp with an extra- option of a variable Polarization Voltage . Reportedly, the SR-007 Mk2 may benefit from such a higher voltage Who has experience with such a feature ? Thanks & Regards Urs

Dear All, In the Top CLOSED Phones section, there was some development recently, with the new model from FOCAL, the STELLIA, and a new version from Audio Technica of their ATH ”L" Line, the L5000. Who had a chance to directly compare those two closed phones ? I’m aware that the STELLIA seems...

Dear all, My trusted Sony MDR R-10 is suffering from some “age-related ailment”: The headband, or rather the “main spring head bracket” (for lack of a better word), is becoming weak. Hence the cups are not pressing enough against the head. Combined with rather well-worn-in ear pads and the...

Dear all,   Who has direct experience with both the Grace Design M903 and the German built Violectric V281 head phone amps ? I’ve got a Sony R-10 and an ETHER (open), both in balanced wiring. But currently using the M903,  only unbalanced.   Specifically: Does it make sense to change to the...

Dear Sony R-10 lovers & experts, (I hope my querry is not in the  wrong Forum sub-section) I’m seeking info’s about modifying my R-10 to balanced cabling, preferably  in a simple way. Who has done such a job before  - and what was the sonic improvement ? I‘d like to maintain the original...

Dear all, Does it make sense. e.g. can I expect an improved performance by connecting a headphone via an XLR 4-pin balanced cable to the amp, EVEN THOUGH the input signal is only single ended (cinch) ? Case in question: An ETHER phone would be connected to the MalValve Tube amp (my CD Player...

Dear STAX friends, At a local Swiss HIFI Show, I  just got some interesting news: STAX appears to be announcing the SRM 353 X driver, (an up-date from the 323S unit ?) ( I only got a  leaflet, there was no unit on show)   Some key features appear to be.   XLR + Cinch inputs, switchable at...

Dear STAX friends,   Actually I was quite happy with my current head phone rig, the SR 007 & SRM-007t Mk2 driver. But, life happens to be anything but predictable, especially while reading in this very forum, and later "googeling" , whether one of those new and fancy  “009” phones might...

Dear Colleagues, I need the help of an electronics expert. I own a CEC HD 53 R headphone amp, which has two independent amplification sections, each with plugs and volume control (but common inputs) Due to a slight hearing imbalance, I would like to operate this amp so that the two amp...

Dear Colleagues, I'm in search of a new good HP amp - e. g exceeding my CEC HD 53 R. I'm thinking of the Corda Opera, or such. Are there any Swiss Head-fiers - around Zürich or so - who would be willing to offer me a short "demo" for a comparison ? Thanks for your PM & best regards...

Dear Colleagues I'll be on a business trip to Montreal shortly. Who can can recommend any well-stocked head phone stores - especially also IEMs - in in this city ? Thanks for your suggestions Urs ("Phones Selection" - especially for IEMs and demos- here in Zürich is rather small)...

Dear Colleagues, Who can help me ? I'm in search of a new “stationary” HP amp and I expect the following „specifications“ - Balance controls (I have a slight hearing imbalance), but if possible NOT the two-knob volume system, but proper volume & balance - Two or more inputs (preferably...

Dear Colleagues, Actually I’m a rather happy owner of an STAX Omega 2 with 007T driver. For various reasons, I’m considering to supplement this electrostatic system with one of these In-ear monitors, which of course is dynamic . The straight forward solution would be just to buy a dynamic...

Dear Colleagues, I may be duplicating previous threads, but... http://www.stax.co.jp/Pdf/Brochures/...tII_CAT_ss.pdf The Japanese site also features a similar doc for the 007T-II Do any of our "Head-fi-insiders" have more news on this ?? Urs

Dear Colleagues, Which “High-end” head phones have the least external sound emission (least disturbance of persons around you) ? I’m toying with the Ultimate ears UE-10 pro, the Audio Technica ATH W5000 and I’m loosely considering the STAX 4070. I have a Stax Omega & 007 T, for normal...

Dear colleagues, I know it's a rather curious question: Can a STAX 007 Tube driver be modified to allow use also with a dynamic head phone ? (I' m aware, that the electrostatic system has a 500 Voltage) is there any way to modify one of the outlet sockets on the 007 T ? or is it cheapr...

Hi All, Is this brand Ultrasone known by the knowledgeables" ? I've never heard of it. The German Stereoplay magazine featured an article, about this Ultrasone Edition 7, priced @ about 2700 Euro . It appears a be another contender for the "closed & dynamics variety" top-spot...

Hello Nicola, In your “footer”, you indicate that you use RCA cleartop-shield 6fq7 Tubes for the STAX 007-T driver. What improvements did you get ? Did you replace all 4 tubes and/or anything else ? What did you do in terms of electronic adjustments / modifications do the rest of the...

Hi STAX Omega friends, Comments were made in this forum some time ago, which indicated, that one perceived shortcoming of the Omega 2 especially the very slight "harshness" in the treble may be due to the tube amp, rather than the speakers. (Some user of course don’t call it a shortcoming...

Hi everyone, After following & contributing to the “other” forum, I opted to join here as well. Where in Switzerland / southern Germany can I demo the magical mystery Sony R10 King of the Headphones? Actually I’m exceedingly happy with my Omega II with 007 T driver, EXCEPT, that it is an...