Title says it all...I may have a chance to upgrade to the 007A tube amp and I want to know if it's even worth it...I'm quite happy with the SRM-T1. But of course, there are areas where it is probably not as good as the 007A...or does the 007A just have more power to drive the 007 and 009 Stax...

First some admissions: ...been lurking in the Stax threads too long and not paying enough attention to this forum; I have a good Stax setup and a SinglePower for dynamic phones. However, I've been out of the portable scene for a while and now want to build a very small, tiny, miniscule system...

My son wants to record vocal tracks (Rap music) and occasional drum tracks or even his garage band. My research shows the Roland Edirol R-09 to seem like a very good product. Is this the best I can do in sub-$400 range. Anyone have this thing and use it for similar types of recordings? Thanks...

I'm using a 7AMP/hr SLA as power for my Wadia iTransport and want to add high quality caps to the battery lead terminal in order to see if it will increase dynamics. Ditto for the DAC I'm thinking of purchasing, thus taking both "off the grid". Suggestions for the proper caps (good quality)...

There's been much discussion over increasing or adding flash drives to the larger ipods. I like the nano form factor (especially the form factor of the previous generation) but need 32 MB at least. Is there anyone that can perform the mod?

My son has broken his Skullcandy IEMs, and I want to get him something that will last him more than a month. (no Skullycandy in this house ) I have no idea of what is best in this price range, so I'm open to ideas. Son is 14 and listens to a variety of music. SQ and ruggedness are...

I'm trying to gauge interest in the Toronto area for future meets and perhaps something big if the Montreal meet doesn't meet interest expectations. And partly out of just curiosity. So if you're in the Toronto/GTA area; please post! (For some reason, we seem to have trouble getting a big...

A recent upgrade to better gear for my computer-based 2nd system has increased resolution and SQ to the point where I feel that my soundstage is so wide, it's somewhat unrealistic. I'm getting so much separation that instruments appear located way left and and right of each ear respectively. I...

Feel free to move this to another forum if it makes more sense there ... In order for the planned meet at the Montreal show to finally make an impact in Canada, I'm hoping we can get some gear out there, even if you, as a dealer or manufacturer cannot make it. I'm willing to act as a...

A while back, I was lucky to buy about 60 MFSL LPs, as I had planned on adding a analog front-end. Well now, I don't have the budget for the type of analog playback and record cleaning system I'd like; and I'd like to keep these collector's items in virtually un-played condition. Adding to that...

I find them very intrusive and annoying. And now my wife has informed me that here in Canada, cell phone numbers will be made public, thereby opening up them to further annoyance from telemarketers. Other than dialing out, I rarely give my cell number. I'm mostly at my keyboard and near a...

I really want to hear this amp on my Sen 650's, considering that I may order the HD800's. Anyone in Toronto have a Zana setup that is willing to get together for a listening session or "mini-meet"? I have a couple of different Stax setups, a decent SS amp and reasonably high end DAC I could...

You change the power cord on your microwave and hope the food will taste better. You have both your children cryogenically treated in an effort to reduce their static. You install a DAC into your 1982 Civic and it appears to smooth out the ride. If you live in a house, you rewire the doorbell...

Is this even possible? Would like to try FLAC through my Wadia, if it will work. I understand that may 8GB Nano won't work with Rockbox? Can any of the new generation of Nano or iTouch be rockboxed to play FLAC. (The reason I want FLAC, is because of the 24/96 files that I've downloaded from...

...looking for the best, as I will be doing some reviews. Amp is Single Power MP3/Supra Hybrid and/or PS Audio heaphone amp. SACD and DVD/A sources with silver cables (so it's reasonably analytical/cool). Also, let me kow the burn-in times you feel optimal for whatever you recommend. Cardas...

I've just picked a pair of Gamma Pros and noticed that they are very light/suitable for portable use. That said, they are not so good for home use and seem ever so cheaply built compared to my other Stax. Running out of SRM-T1 they sound thin, very bass shy and the housing is atrocious in...

I'm considering purchasing an SRM-007 that's European voltage. What are my options for running on @ 117Vs (Internal switch?) or do I need some sort of outboard voltage step-up converter?

A GCHA just showed up via UPS at my door. Bought used on A'gon for $500. Unfortunately, I just sold my Grado G1000s and am awaiting the arrival of Sen 650s, so these initial thoughts are through my iPod's portables stalwarts, the Sen Px 100s. Hence, take my impressions with a grain of rolled-off...

Got some Sens coming and I want to give them a fair shot before I forsake dynamics for good as I'm an admitted Staxaholic. So Sen 650's re-cabled with ?? into a Single Power MXP3/Supra hybrid. I have a PS Audio Headphone amp coming also, anyone have that paired with the Sen 650s? Also...

With good recordings my system is nicely balanced between being revealing with a touch of warmth and midrange bloom. Yet, I have this propensity to some 80's CDs and poor rock recordings with enough digital grit to pave main street in a spaghetti western. Whereas I realize that a bad...

Managed to buy a pair of Stax Gamma Pros on eBay for $95 British pounds ...how do they stack up against Lambda Nova Sigs and Lambda Sigs, which I currently own and love?.. and is the SRM-T1 good for driving them?

On the spur of the moment, and because the price was right, I sold my GS1000s. The Grados were relegated to my secondary rig, as they fell apart on loud, complex passages, even with a heavily modded SinglePower MXP-3 and Chord DAC64 in front of them. They were extremely comfortable and...

Casque Hifi on fleabay is selling a protable amp as an iBasso or ibasso knock-off. (A copy of a chineese amp, yes it's happened before). What is interesting is that this amp also has digital/coax in unlike the new Boa and Heron. Is this indeed a new amp and has anyone heard it? It's more...

I have both a Wadia iTransport/ipod and secondary PC running foobar 2000 Trends + Dac+amp. Most of the music I download is high end FLAC or ALAC Apple Lossless for the ITransport. My question is: if I download the new 24/96 format in FLAC from HDtracs can I convert it to Apple lossless with no...

...been hearing a lot of good things about Rowland's new preamp. There's one on audiogon that I'm thinking of buying/trying, given that I've always liked Rowland gear and its tube-like sweetness. Anyone here using the Capri?