I picked up a set of stax lambdas and and srm1-mk2 inexpensively.  Since my last thread, I have had the amp restored (re-soldered and modified for pro bias).  My sr-30 sound clean.  My lambdas still have significant buzzing in the left channel at both frequency extremes.  There is also a...

I have been very happy with my dac/amp combo (odac->hot audio thunderbolt)  for listening to music from my computers.  I use both a laptop and a desktop so the usb connectivity is nice.  I've recently switched from PS3 gaming to computer gaming.  I do not currently have a dedicated sound card in...

I just got my Stax gear (SR-Lambda Pro, SRM 1-MK2, SR-30).  I excitedly plugged in the lambdas but to my disappointment there is static on any bass note.  It's especially bad in the left ear.  The SR-Lambdas are professional but there is no label on the amp.  I'm assuming this means it is normal...

I picked up a Stax lambda and srm1-mk2 combo recently.  The seller had a pair of sr-30 and threw them in for $20 so I snagged them as well. I didn't even consider the compatibility issues that this may incur.  This is my first set of stax and all I know is that the biases have to match.  The...

First off, I'm sorry if this is misplaced but all the threads in the "Meets" section seemed more formal and this is kind of specific.   I'm really interested in a new set of cans.  After 4 years, I'm finally moving up from my esw9s.  I've spent a ton of time reading through the forum but am...

I've been looking into getting a usb dac for the past few weeks but haven't been able to dig up the info I need.  I already have a Hot Audio Thunderbolt amp that I use with my ipod.  I really like the sound of the amp.  I now do a lot of listening on my laptop while at work and would like to...

I got these 4 years ago as my high school graduation gift and they have served me very well through college.  They've got some miles on them and are starting to show wear from the abuse--being loaded in packed backpack nearly everyday for 4 years takes its toll. The padding on the headband...

I have a lot of my music saved in FLAC but cannot play it on my ipod. I bought one of the 240gb ipods but they aren't officially supported by rockbox. There is a thread(s) in their forum about this and people seem to have had success. I've not had their luck. I have tried it a dozen times using...

I was at the local thrift shop looking for a cheap amp and I came across these speakers. i know next to nothing about speakers but recognized the brand name and grabbed them. I have been googling and have found some more information on them but not quite what I need. The EMIT Tweeters are in...

I have ordered a pair of ah-d2000 and have saved enough money to buy an amp. but in my searches, I came across Markl's mod for the 5000/2000 which has gotten very good reviews. I do not currently have an amp of any kind but am under the impression that an amp is not REALLY needed for this set of...

I just graduated and my parents plan to buy me a 'nice' set of headphones. They were planning to get me a set of Bose QC2 but after I read reviews on them, my parents told me I could choose something at an equal price. I started by looking at headphones around $300 (Grado SR325i and Sennheiser...