Wow, that's really durable. I had wrongly believed electrostats could fragile devices prone to dust and moisture. If it can last for so many years, then that's making a statement regarding their build quality.

Unfortunately my stat amp do not have the L-R balance. My other dynamic BHA-1 amp has it. But I too agree that it is kindly of fiddly. I also feel the knob should not be used to correct a headphone that is imbalanced, not working as it should in the first place. Maybe it is better to solve the...

Hi, Just a little update on the imbalance issue: Earlier, I have tested the 009 with two different amps. The same slight imbalance and shifting of Low frequencies still present. Then I brought the unit down to my local store and the good distributor/ technical support tested it out...

Hi atrostar59,   Thanks for the advice. Is it common to get imbalance so long after purchase (20 months)? AFAIK my local unit is covered by only one year warranty and that may be an issue. Did Stax charge you for the replacement?   Good point regarding the wire on the desk, I did notice the long...

Thanks Joseph, indeed that was what I noticed and I agree. Apparently, when moving the head around or adjusting the headphone, the bass response responds the most as opposed to the mid and high frequency. I wonder if it is affected by the seal created by the earpad seal. Bcos I do experience...

Hi all, I am a fortunate guy who managed to scrimp for a new SR-009. The sound is impressive. I have a little problem though. The 009 is new and not fully broken in. I feel the right side is very slightly louder than the left. I listened to a full frequency tone sweep, and it feels like the...

Just had a listen at a dealer to the L500 and L700 connected to the 252S and 353X drivers. This is my first experience with stats, a newbie. coming from a collection of HD800, HE-6, AKG845, B&W P7. I must say both L500 and L700 are very impressive headphones. I had the first listen with L500...