My suspicion is that some parts are ss and some are plated steel. In this image, one can see the slightest difference in colour between different components. The set screw that controls the movement of the cup stirrup up and down in the channel formed by the plate is of particular interest to...

Nice simple Stax-type question - thinking about the New sr3, are we thinking that the headband hardware is stainless steel as opposed to chromium / nickel plated steel?

I’ve just dived into the Stax whirlpool recently and now have a collection that reminds me of the popular 3 cd greatest hits from Tom Waits eg Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards… ;-) I have a beat-up New sr3 (grotty as befits its age), a first gen sr lambda (plays well but foam all crumbly)...

Hi guys, do we know of any sources that list Stax serial numbers? I’m used to being able to id any new guitar purchase fairly readily but am unable to get any data re my three vintage Stax variants, a New sr3, a first gen Lambda & a newly purchased sr 404 signature.

Can anyone link me to a photo of the inside of an SRD-6 / sb? (I have the circuit diagram, already...)

I have a newbie Stax energizer Q to all you Stax guys out there! I decided to dive in to the Stax electrostatic water recently, as I've always used Quad electrostatic loud speakers. So now I have vintage Stax ear speakers in nice condition - SR-X (perfect, unused!) and SR-Lambda :-) I also have...

Have just stumbled on this old thread, which is completely relevant to me, having recently bought a pair of the first series Lambdas. I'm trying to decide which Stax head unit to look for, to go with the Lambdas - a self biasing option seems like a good idea 'cos I've got a beefy integrated with...