Would this t8000 be a better amp than my current Paltauf in combination with my Stax X9000?

I have a STAX X9000 and a Paltauf Headphone amp for Stax. I am now wondering, if the STAX SRM T-8000 would be the better choice for the X9000? Is there anyone with an opinion or even experience of both amplifiers?

It‘s 2023. Are the Takatsuki still the best 300B tubes? I have WE 300B tubes (from current production) in my ANK 300B Kit1 15 tube amplifier. Would the Takatsuki be better?

I am currently using a SPL Director Mk2 as my DAC. I‘m only using its DAC function, not its preamplifier etc. Now I was recommended to try the Chord Qutest as a better DAC (soundwise). Is the Qutest still a step up in 2023 (coming from an SPL Director mk2)? What‘s your take on it? Thanks for...

I’m currently looking for a replacement for my Cambridge Audio 851N. The problem is that it’s to long for my rack. A dealer recommended the Auralic Altair G1 and the Chord QUTEST in combination with the a streamer. Now I have some questions which I cannot answer myself: 1. Can I use an iPad...

One more question: I was told that replacing the 007 Mk2 ear pads with the 009 ear pads can help emphasizing voices a bit. Can anyone confirm this? It seems to be hard to find 009 ear pads in store in Germany, have only came across those of the 007 STAX so far.

how do the mrspeakers Voce compare to the Stax 007 Mk2, especially if it comes to voices? are there any other alternatives for STAX one could consider?

Thanks for commenting! I appreciate it! However, I'm not really sure what you mean by "that's how it's intended to sound like"? Do you mean that's how the 007 sound? Or how the Artis wanted the vocals to sound? The last one is hard to believe since basically everyone I had here to listen said...

I've just ordered the L700 Mk2. So I will have both and be able to compare.

Thank you very much for your reply. I'm more or less new to the world of STAX so I'm not that familiar with all their products. I'm not sure whether I really want the L700 back. Because it was very "clear" and transparent and that's what made me lack the joy I wanted to have. However, as you...

Hi guys, can you help me out? I once owned a STAX L700 (together with the STAX 007II tube amplifier). Sold both and now have a Paltauf Headphone amp (really lovely gear https://www.analog-forum.de/wbboard/index.php?thread/145439-it-s-a-paltauf/) and the STAX 007 Mk2 headphone. Even though I was...

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