Faust2D
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I like the gray color of 303, I have a black SR-Lambda so this will look different. In the grand scheme of things I don't care how they look as long as they sound great.
Q: Stax SR-303 vs. SR-404 with SRM-1/MK-2
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The GRFA's are great but the WBT's are a clear step up and are much better to work with. I use the same wire internally as I use in my IC's and the change is pretty dramatic but it takes a while to notice it. The stock wire is crap and the sockets are horrible so it would be wise to spend a hour replacing them.
| Originally Posted by Faust2D /img/forum/go_quote.gif I got some Cardas GRFA really cheap and used them in my DAC and Amp. They are very nice, solid and hopefully will last a long time. I am thinking about installing them in SRM-1 as well if I have time. However I find the differences to be very minor, mostly less noise and darker background and simply a better grip on cables. Stax RCAs seem to be somewhat flimsy but sill not that bad. |
The GRFA's are great but the WBT's are a clear step up and are much better to work with. I use the same wire internally as I use in my IC's and the change is pretty dramatic but it takes a while to notice it. The stock wire is crap and the sockets are horrible so it would be wise to spend a hour replacing them.
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| Originally Posted by tyre /img/forum/go_quote.gif Faust, are you buying your 303's new or used? And how much did they cost (if you don't mind telling)? I'm also planning on getting a pair eventually, or possibly the 202's depending on cost. |
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Wise choice, I must say.
Cause from my own experience there are close to none audible difference between the 303 and 404. So the 303 are clearly the best bang for $$ of them.
Enjoy them!
| Originally Posted by Faust2D /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't trust 6moons. 
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| Originally Posted by Faust2D /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now getting back to 303 and 404. My question is less important now since I have SR-303 coming my way. I was skeptical that out of SRM-1 the difference will be that big. If I don't like it I can alsways sell add $70 and get a 404 
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Wise choice, I must say.
Cause from my own experience there are close to none audible difference between the 303 and 404. So the 303 are clearly the best bang for $$ of them.
Enjoy them!
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if faust2d has a good source for low prices, i'd love to know!
pricejapan.com was the lowest price i could find -- i ordered the 404s late last week. so far, they've been very responsive to emails, but i'm waiting on the 'phones -- we'll see when they're delivered.
pricejapan.com was the lowest price i could find -- i ordered the 404s late last week. so far, they've been very responsive to emails, but i'm waiting on the 'phones -- we'll see when they're delivered.
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