[chocolates]

The earspeaker looks like new condition. But that box looks ravaged to say the least.
Also to confuse matter that a later version of the 007mk1.

There are actually 3 version of 007mk1, earliest one came with a carbon fibre case (not real carbon fibre vinyl skin crap) serial early 70XXX
Later ones with high serial 7XXXX came with the standard case. Then the later Mk1 came with serial SZ1###

I hunted one down for like 3 years for the carbon fibre case, only to find that it fake. Made my blood boiled.

do we know what the sound differences are like? mine's an SZ1 but i've never heard any other 007 (mk1 or mk2 or otherwise)

 

[Markus9229]

awesome. So what do you think?

They sound very nice. Tons of speed, finally I know what that means!

Bass is how I like it, although I've noticed the pads seem to cause it to lose bass power because they're not properly glued to the very end of the frame so the little space that's left seems to affect it negatively.

I want to fix that, but due to unexpected circumstances I have a pair of AKG K1000 being delivered tomorrow, and I'll be a bit busy with that I think

I would have never expected to have both Stax and K1000's in the span of one week. Not only that but I have a DAS-703 being delivered this friday...


I guess I'll be pretty entertained for a while

 

[Eich1eeF]

The 353XBK is no longer in production because it was a special edition for the 80th anniversary of STAX.
The other one that is discontinued is the 323S, which is the predecessor of the 353X. They looks pretty much the same, 'cept that the 53X has balanced ins and a manual selector to switch from XLR to RCA in.

The 353X is listed as "sold out" on https://staxaudio.com/driver/stax-srm-353x

No idea if that is temporary or permanent.

 

[chocolates]

that's just the us dealer - woo audio i think, if memory serves. i think the product is removed entirely when it's discontinued

 

[118900]

that's just the us dealer - woo audio i think, if memory serves. i think the product is removed entirely when it's discontinued

it has been removed entirely from the English version of Stax’s Japanese website

 

[EJSorona]

The 353X is listed as "sold out" on https://staxaudio.com/driver/stax-srm-353x

No idea if that is temporary or permanent.

That's the 120V, but 100V japanese models are still available. The 353X I ordered in early-mid January is a 100V one because the one in 120V or 230/220V ones were sold out, or more expensive, or very hard to get, and my dealer doesn't work with second hand goods, even if they are in excellent condition.
Maybe I'll get mine modify so it works at 230v 50hz without needing step-down converters. Still, I really happy to be a Stax owner.

 

[118900]

I’ve just realised his lordship is viewing the thread.....

 

[bigjako]

Ok, I'll bite - who's the lord?

 

[Tarttett]

Really, do you have a source that states so?
The 353XBK is no longer in production because it was a special edition for the 80th anniversary of STAX.
The other one that is discontinued is the 323S, which is the predecessor of the 353X. They looks pretty much the same, 'cept that the 53X has balanced ins and a manual selector to switch from XLR to RCA in.

The 353X is listed as "sold out" on https://staxaudio.com/driver/stax-srm-353x

No idea if that is temporary or permanent.

that's just the us dealer - woo audio i think, if memory serves. i think the product is removed entirely when it's discontinued

There is a notice within STAX's Japanese website, that was posted yesterday, that states that the production for the SRM-353X has been discontinued. Here is a link to that notice: https://stax.co.jp/2021/03/23/353dis/.

 

[Tarttett]

They sound very nice. Tons of speed, finally I know what that means!

Bass is how I like it, although I've noticed the pads seem to cause it to lose bass power because they're not properly glued to the very end of the frame so the little space that's left seems to affect it negatively.

I want to fix that, but due to unexpected circumstances I have a pair of AKG K1000 being delivered tomorrow, and I'll be a bit busy with that I think

I would have never expected to have both Stax and K1000's in the span of one week. Not only that but I have a DAS-703 being delivered this friday...


I guess I'll be pretty entertained for a while

Congratulations to you, for acquiring all of your vintage pieces of equipment. I will hope that you will receive a lot of enjoyment from your "new" collection.

 

[Tarttett]

Ok, I'll bite - who's the lord?

I believe that @juansan probably would be referencing Kevin Gilmore.

 

[118900]

I believe that @juansan probably would be referencing Kevin Gilmore.

 

[EJSorona]

There is a notice within STAX's Japanese website, that was posted yesterday, that states that the production for the SRM-353X has been discontinued. Here is a link to that notice: https://stax.co.jp/2021/03/23/353dis/.

Well, it's official. I wanted the source and I got it. Thanks.
It's kinda sad, but the lack of new stock from official dealers was a telltale. I guess there's more demand for the D10 "portable" amp, or some peopel would rather spend a little more and go for a 727II.

 

[gilency]

I’ve just realised his lordship is viewing the thread.....

LOL
You are quite right. Kevin is amazing.

 

[paradoxper]

Sycophants!