[ovais909]

Btw I am thinking of going with the schiit Modi 2 as the dac to connect my Stax Srs 2170 to my laptop?
would you guys recommend it? my budget is pretty low for the DAC(around 150$) as all my money is going to the stax system
What are yous guys using?

 

[Tinkerer]

  Btw I am thinking of going with the schiit Modi 2 as the dac to connect my Stax Srs 2170 to my laptop?
would you guys recommend it? my budget is pretty low for the DAC(around 150$) as all my money is going to the stax system
What are yous guys using?

 
I just use the old R2R DAC in my Denon AVR-3300 I got for ten bucks. Does 24/96 direct with a better power supply than most of the palmtop stuff. I've had more expensive modern DAC's up to around the four hundred dollar range but it sounds better than they did. So you could consider that sort of thing if you're hard up.
 
I use it with a KGSSHV+SR-007 Mk I so it's not like it's a low end system.
 
Not that I don't have my eyes on a Gungnir Multibit or a Ygg in the future.

 

[ovais909]

   
I just use the old R2R DAC in my Denon AVR-3300 I got for ten bucks. Does 24/96 direct with a better power supply than most of the palmtop stuff. I've had more expensive modern DAC's up to around the four hundred dollar range but it sounds better than they did. So you could consider that sort of thing if you're hard up.
 
I use it with a KGSSHV+SR-007 Mk I so it's not like it's a low end system.
 
Not that I don't have my eyes on a Gungnir Multibit or a Ygg in the future.

Denon AVR-3300 sounds like a really good option especially for the price but its too big T_T
So I dont think that will be an option, as I move alot , ofcourse I wont use the stax as a portable system but....
My wallet is already crying I dont think I will even consider Gungnir Multibit or a Yggdrasil XD

 

[Rozenberg]

  Btw I am thinking of going with the schiit Modi 2 as the dac to connect my Stax Srs 2170 to my laptop?
would you guys recommend it? my budget is pretty low for the DAC(around 150$) as all my money is going to the stax system
What are yous guys using?

Modi 2 will do just good except if you need more digital inputs, then Modi 2 Uber.
 
I look up the Denon, no USB input, but well it's old stuff anyway. I'm also looking for a USB DAC (or DAC/amp) but that's not for my Stax system.

 

[miceblue]

Yeah, the Modi 2 should be just fine for you ovais909. It looks like it performs quite well objectively!

 

[ovais909]

Okay guys thanks now I'll just need to get the cables for the modi.
are the cable(usb and rca) which schiit sells worth it or can I just use any cables?

 

[Michgelsen]

You can use any cables. I like the cables from Blue Jeans Cable. They're very reasonably priced yet very well built with quality cable and connectors.

 

[BohanYe]

I purchased a sr-207+srm-252s earlier this year. I am looking to upgrade, but I was wondering if the srm-252s is compatible with better stax headphones like sr-307/407/507? if it is, is there a big improvement to getting a SRM-323s or ​SRM-006ts?

 

[Michgelsen]

The 252 is compatible with all modern (pro bias) Stax headphones, and especially the other Lambdas, because all Lambdas have similar drivers and hence driving needs.
 
I have heard the 207 and 507, and they're different. The 207 has a nicely balanced frequency spectrum, but sounds a bit polite, while the 507 has somewhat more bass, and a very good, tighter and deeper bass at that, and at the same time it has more treble. Its treble is smooth (it really is) but your ears will still need some adjustment. Talking about adjustment, the 507's adjustable headband works really well if you don't have a very large head.
I can't say anything about the 307 and 407, but a few weeks ago Stax released the new L500 and L700 Lambdas. The first reviews of the L700 are very positive, so this could be something to look into if you're planning a real upgrade.
 
If you're planning to stay within the Lambda range, even if that will be with the L700, the Stax tube amps are a very good pairing. I had a SRM-T1 myself, which is for the very most part identical to the current 006tS, and there is definitely some synergy in the midrange between a Lambda and a Stax tube amp. So, if it's between the 323 (or the new 353X) and the 006tS, certainly choose the latter for driving Lambdas IMO.
 
Personally, I would look into a L700 for now while keeping the 252, and then later get the tube amp, all depending on budget of course. Hope this helps.

 

[BohanYe]

Does sounds stage improve greatly with 507? I felt soundstage of 207 to be average compared with other open dynamic or Ortho.

 

[b0bb]

  I purchased a sr-207+srm-252s earlier this year. I am looking to upgrade, but I was wondering if the srm-252s is compatible with better stax headphones like sr-307/407/507? if it is, is there a big improvement to getting a SRM-323s or ​SRM-006ts?

The SRM-252s is limited by the drive current it can supply, it does a good job but cannot play loudly.
The current runs out at high volumes and the soundstage collapses.
 
It will drive my 009 if the volume is not turned up too up too high. As you go up the STAX amp range it produces more power.
The internals of the 252s, 323s and 727 are very similar, the bigger units provide more drive current.
 
I use my 252s to drive low load phones like the Sennheiser HE60 and the Koss ESP950, the 252s is quite a bit better than the supplied Koss amp.

 

[Michgelsen]

Does sounds stage improve greatly with 507? I felt soundstage of 207 to be average compared with other open dynamic or Ortho.

 
I don't remember precisely, but more treble always gives the impression of more soundstage and an airier sound.

 

[BohanYe]

thanks guys, just agreed to pick up a pair of sr507 of craigslist tomorrow.

 

[ovais909]

  You can use any cables. I like the cables from Blue Jeans Cable. They're very reasonably priced yet very well built with quality cable and connectors.

Arigato!!

 

[Michgelsen]

  thanks guys, just agreed to pick up a pair of sr507 of craigslist tomorrow.

 
Please share your impressions here. They're always interesting to read, especially in comparison to the 207.