The Stax Thread III
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Yeah, you're now in an alternate T2 universe where the 009/007/he90 all sound amazing and surprisingly close to each other, each having finally hit their maximum potential.I listen to 90-ish% metal and prefer the 009. 007 doesn't really lack much either, though.
The only choice is both.
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It is fandom but very true. I haven't heard the HE90 on the T2 but am keen to change that very soon.
Rossliew
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how vast is the improvement between the T2 and the Carbon?
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Quantifications are a trap. How vast is the improvement between Coke and Pepsi or RC Cola? A whole 25%, surely.
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Lol! Yeah I get the point. That's a very tall summit to aim for ...
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I can only convey the T2 is the very best I've ever heard by an appreciable and magical margin.
I could live out my days happily with a Carbon just as well.
However, I'd die happier with the T2
I could live out my days happily with a Carbon just as well.
However, I'd die happier with the T2
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Rossliew
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Can't wait for my Carbon to arrive. Do you reckon the L series lambdas can scale well with better amps?
get both........
^ What he said! Though, I'd recommend you search out for a 007Mk1...love my pair (though my SR-009s get more head-time).
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I only fear maintenance issues with the early mk1s.
I've had mine for a several years now and if you take good care of them, they should be just fine. The secret is finding a good pair.
Mine are like-new.
paradoxper
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Better? Like the Stax t8000 or t8000DR? Dunno. I just didn't see any related gear in your profile to understand the context of better amps.
I'd defer to Mulveling regarding the Lambdas (specifically L series) as he's heard 'em and probably out of all of it and I haven't. I also frankly don't have any plans to do so.
I'd defer to Mulveling regarding the Lambdas (specifically L series) as he's heard 'em and probably out of all of it and I haven't. I also frankly don't have any plans to do so.
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What I meant was whether it would scale with the kgsshv, Carbon, T2 in that sense. Am currently using a basic SRM252s amp for it.
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Hard to find a like new pair nowadays I reckon. I'll probably just get a new pair of the Mk2I've had mine for a several years now and if you take good care of them, they should be just fine. The secret is finding a good pair.
