I read about clipping and it sounds like it could be what I just experienced but I also think it is strange that the netflix (windows) app would cause such severe clipping. Unless it was a coincidence that something else happened the same time I opened netflix.

Yeah stax srm. I have not noticed any flashing but the case is also pretty much closed. I'm not sure I want to try and reproduce it anymore though. At this point I'm just too afraid to damage my equipment or my hearing like it nearly just happened. I don't know if I phrased my original...

I don't know if it matters anymore but I tried the amp with another dac in my local audio store and no problems at all. Then I tried using my dac a little more and didn't hear any noise this time so it seems like that was just a one time thing. However I was just listening to some music and...

Sorry I should have used other words I just ment that I didn't notice it while any music was playing. As you probably noticed I'm not versed in hifi but that is why I am here to learn :) The analogy makes sense.

Ok so I tested without the capacitor banks and it still happens. It happens regardless of whether the amp is on or off and for as long there are no headphones connected it seems to build up a charge somewhere. I also noticed a slight buzzing in the headphones (not audible while sounds are...

You mentioned capacitors going bad and I realized that the dac draws power from a capacitor bank maybe it has gone bad? When I get home I will try to power the dac with and without the bank to see if there is a difference.

Edit: Would you mind explaining what a DC leakage is? :) Yes you interpreted me correctly. I bought the dac setup used because It seemed like good value so maybe its because of aging. Could also be bad design but I hope not since the manufacturer appears to have a good reputation among the hifi...

Thanks for the insight I did not know there was a term for this. Can it potentially be harmful to headphones? Depending on which order i connect and turn everything on I can avoid a thump so Is there a best/proper sequence of connecting and turning everything on in general that I'm unaware of...

As the title says I just got a DAC to use with my SRM-313 amplifier that makes popping noises as I connect the headphones to the amplifier. Before I got the DAC I used to play music directly from the jack out on my phone/pc etc. and when I would connect my headphones to the amp I would do so...

sorry yes I ment SR-007 Mkll and yes the mk3s are very unpleasant to wear for longer time. The metal structure inside the headband presses down on your head and they are also very uncomfortable to wear with glasses too. Personally I don't think the srx-mk3 lack bass maybe thats just my taste but...

Thanks I will definetely lookout for the pads as they do look a little thin on the photos I have been given compared to other lambda pros.

Good weekend everyone. I am possibly going to buy a pair of stax lambda pro (1982 version). I am going to see and hear them in person but Im not sure how to know if they are in good condition so what should I be looking for?

I know it has been a long time since I made this post but I feel like I need to say that I found out my (original) pair of srx-mk3 had a defective right driver which made them sound very thin but I since bought a different pair of mk3s and I must say a proper working one makes a huge difference...

Also tried with an equalizer and now my srx sound amazing (more than they did already)! The original poster suggested using a really expensive equalizer (perhaps there wasn't free options available back then which I'm too young to know) - since I am using my pc to play music from I tried using a...

Thanks, I'll try to look deeper.