I know I am probably a majority of one on these boards preferring SET amps with Stax transformers over Stax direct amps, however, once in a while somebody asks about transformer upgrades for the standard Stax boxes.   I was going to get a Woo Wee.  However, having heard Woo products, I was...

Hi guys, long time lurker, first time poster. I recently bought a pair of DBV#3 T20RP's from Audiblebond.com after much discussion with the guy that makes them and couldn't be happier with the result. He doesn't seem very well known but definitely deserves it so I thought I would finally...

I loved these babies so much that I have two of them. They are definitely superior sounding than my ER-4S + Amp rig - which is something I hate to admit. This thread is for a roll call on baby Stax owners and to keep the interest running Hope Audiocats and HeadPhoneAddict can chime in soon...

I've been using Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros at work for a few years now. I've been mostly happy with them, but I've always been conscious that there are better sounding headphones out there (especially after getting some Denon D7000s for home listening ). The thing is, the DT-770s are great for...

Just fired my STAX SRM-006tS up this morning -- after a week or so of it lying dormant -- to discover it playing one channel of audio only. On inspection, it appears as though only one of the two tubes is glowing. Trying input 1/2/3 makes no difference as does either earspeaker output socket...

I started a thread about 8 months ago about balanced vs unbalanced and because I come from a pro film/video background, I couldn't understand why so many of these 1000+ headphone were being made unbalanced. Many opinions in that thread said there is not much of a difference. Well today my...

http://www.rudistor.com/RP2000.htm The LCD looks nice, otherwise... Anyway, I am more looking forward to kgsshv, and a good solution to stax 009, lol

Hi, personally I owned four pairs of headphones, which are AKG 702/ AKG 271 MK2/SRH440/HD558. I found wearing those headphone during long hour recording/listening music kinda hurt my head. I guess my head is getting bigger and bigger..Anyone got good recommandation for a new pair of headphone...

I was comparing some of the best headphones available for money to see the specifications and stuff , I compared the Grado PS1000 vs the sennheiser HD 800 Although the grado's  cost 200$ more ,the specs doesnt seem to fit . some of the specs:   Grado Response Bandwidth 5 - 50000 Hz...

So in the end who is the best? Or King - R10?:)  

I'm afraid I'm stuck in the audio boonies down here in Kentucky where Stax definitely does not have a distributor. I'd very much like to buy a Stax SRS-2170 from a reputable source and preferably one that is Stax authorized. From where have fellow Head-Fi'ers been buying their Stax products? Or...

FYI: I just noticed a new listing on ebay for the entire system (HE90 + HEV90) for $12k. Sounds very reasonable. Seller lacks feedback, but allows local pick up. I am not affiliated with this person who is selling it, but thought I would post a link just in case anyone is interested. Its a steal...

  After a decade of listening, the 303 has cracked at the fork. At the high torque point, the corner. Stax has an equally food-like name for them: cup holders. Granted, Stax is priced high end, but the replacement parts just seem a bit on the high side for me, particularly for a piece of...

Can anyone point me in the right direction to purchase a new STAX SRS-2050II?   Thank you in advance!

I have 2 rigs in different houses (mountain and Barcelona) so I can't readily compare.   Mountain: Vacuumstate Level 7 DVP Sony DVP9000S ->(kimber select 1021)-> SRM-313 modified with black gate capacitors -> Stax 404.   Barcelona: Linn Classik Movie Di ->anticables IC-> Musical Fidelity...

I know its probably been discussed a million times but do they have any future plans.

Hi everybody. This is my first message and need your help.   Im very interested to buy a Stax 007 MkII (or MkI) that´s clear.. but I need the ideal partner for them. I cant afford the near $5000 for WES, A10 or Blue Hawaii so I´d like to know other options to check and decide.   Do you...

Hi, I just bought a Stax O2 Mk1. I have zero knowledge and experience about electrostats and their power requirements. I have limited opportunities to audition system combinations. I don't have the time or the patience for a slow upgrade route. I just like to buy a combo that produces very...

Well I am intrigued. I ran across a pair of what i think my be electrets, but were advertised as Electrostatic Condenser Headphones. The reason I think they may be electrets is the plug end. From electrets I have run across so far , that I have seen and own, this style of connector with the...

I was comparing the SR 507 the other day against a friend's 407 and I noticed that the 407 was way more comfortable due to what seemed like a different headband design.  The pads on the SR507 press into the jowls and while it never really bothered me before, comparing it against the 407 made me...

I got a chance to visit Japan and checked out some electronics shops.  Almost every model (other than the really expensive ones) has display model for you to demo.  Here are some pictures from a Bic Camera store (famous big chain):       At this Yodobashi store...

Quest for Sound has their SQ-84 V2 amp on sale this month.   MSRP is $1250, it's $888 in August.  This is a stunningly good tube amp with two inputs, remote control, and outputs 15wpc to run speakers.   Mine was dead quiet, no buzz, no hum, and sounded wonderful.   I used it to run a variety of...

Hi all, This is my first post and I would like to ask for help whoever lives in Los Angeles area: Hollywood, Santa Monica, Valley, Marina and so on. Please tell me when I can audition the Stax amps or any other electrostatic amps for my Stax O2 mk2. Thanks in advance.  

Hi,   I just received my ATH- W5000 phones as my first Full size Closed phone for a bedside rig. As the Stax 404 LE/600 didnt cut it with the wife.    Im listening to them as I type only direct into my iphone.. and am pleasantly surprised.. new amp dac decisions made later.   Here's...

I've had my Stax O2 rig for enough time now with a Stax SR 323s amp. I'm just going to post impressions because there are plenty of reviews that are more detailed and thorough than I can consider.   Initial first day -Before the initial first day of receiving the 323s amp, I did not use...