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    The Stax thread (New)

    Quote: Originally Posted by Lloyd297 What people own they very rarely seem to be able to have any perspective about. And when they hear something different they criticize it because it doesn't sound like whatever they own. Does this not apply to you in equal measure? Or, are you...
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    The Stax thread (New)

    Quote: Originally Posted by Lloyd297 The answers are yes, no, yes, and variable........ Another thing: if you like stats for what I think they often do wrong, you may not like the 6328's. If you like to luxuriate in misty, vague, impressionistic soundscapes all the time you may not...
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    The Stax thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by Azure Have you heard any other STAX products? Do the 001's sound too warm and lacking that sparkle in the highs? Laid-back? I also have Lambda Professional which I use with the Stax Tube amplifier SRM-T1 which I've been using for almost 15 years (Now...
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    The Stax thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by jungblut Can no one help me? I have the SR-001/SRM-001 combination which I use in a kind of semi-portable setup with my iPod. Sounds great. This combo also sounds phenomenal with other sources. IMHO..very good value for money. Very good baby Stax.
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    The Stax thread

    You said it! During the past few months I've been switching between my K1000 and my Stax...quite an experience. Sure, the K1000 has the slam, the punch, the grab by the scruff of the neck... it even has the ability to let me hear that subtle, tiny harpsichord tinkling away in some ancient piece...
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    The Stax thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Well our discussions of all things Stax and electrostatic related seem to have died down recently, so in the interest of perking things back up a bit, here's a thread for it. Okay then, to start us off; compare and contrast: Is it not...
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    Balanced 101

    Quote: Originally Posted by Alwayswantmore Thanks to all who commented. I appreciate the positive feedback. Good work man! Your info. is much appreciated.
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    OK, what exactly IS "balanced"?

    Quote: Originally Posted by nspindel A stereo headphone has 3 terminals on the plug - left, right, and ground.! Not all of them. The K1000 has 4 terminals - Left (plus and min) and Right (plus and min).
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    Van den Hul The First (Ultimate) carbon ICs?

    Quote: Originally Posted by a529612 Does anyone have experience with VDH The First or The First Ultimate? Are they suitable for Stax tube amp and source?? Thanks! I've been using VDH The First (the very first FIRST) between my source and my Stax tube amp for years. I am quite...
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    My K1000 journey (a blog)

    Want to hear a great recording? Try this one: "Five Songbirds - A Reference Collection of Female Vocalists". You can get it from www.acousticsounds.com If you enjoy good singing, you'll love this vinyl HDCD.
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    "Parallel Connected" on Stax

    Quote: Originally Posted by evil-zen Both pairs of RCA jacks are connected to one another by a piece of metal. That's what it meant by parrallel connected. Both of them can act as input or output since they are essentially the same thing. Many thanks!
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    My K1000 journey (a blog)

    I find that I prefer them toed-in to the point where they are almost (but not quite) touching my ears. In this position I find that I have no complaints at all with bass presentation. I find that any more bass would be just a bit too much.
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    "Parallel Connected" on Stax

    On some Stax amplifiers I've noticed an extra input (or is it output?) with the label "Parallel Connected". Up until now I've never paid them any notice, but can someone explain what Stax means? Are they output or input and how are they supposed to be used?
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    Who prefers dynamic over stats?

    Quote: Originally Posted by kwkarth You are absolutely correct that the 35wpc amp may actually have poorer small signal performance and a higher noise floor, but all other things being equal, the way to bet is that the bigger amp has more trouble near zero crossing and with absolute...
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    Who prefers dynamic over stats?

    Quote: Originally Posted by wualta Assuming I'm correct (a big assumption, I know) and this is one of those computer-bias amps from the early-to-mid '80s, I'd be very surprised if you hear much difference in sound over time. This was the age of amps with servo everything, from bias to DC...
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