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Jul 31, 2015 at 1:56 AM Post #5,583 of 27,912
Figured I'd post my setup since nobody commented on just the text. Changed the exhaust fan since here for a slightly smaller whisper quiet model. Makes less noise than the GPU of the computer the amps are sitting on. I know mosfets are supposed to have minor distortion with all the heat but there's so much OOP stuff in here, I'd hate to stress it anymore than I have to.

I know it's nowhere near apex endgame that a lot of folks have here, but is it at least competitive with something like a MK 2.5 + 323S?

 
Jul 31, 2015 at 5:26 AM Post #5,584 of 27,912
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Jul 31, 2015 at 7:16 AM Post #5,589 of 27,912
Wiki is strange. As far as I know, SRM-1 Pro doesn't exist, Pro versions were all mk2. But maybe I'm wrong.
It's the same with my original question : I've never heard about a P.P. / fully pro version of T1, that's why I've asked.
 
I've been in Stax gear for decades (owning or used to own dozens of different models from amps to cans, through transformer boxes), so I'm not that bad at basic knowledge, like commercial specs lists, differences beetween pro an normal bias or "mainstream" amps like classic T1/T1S/T1W. But the company is well known for very limited / confidential / odd releases. Look at this for instance :
http://www.head-fi.org/t/776176/ic-stax-lambda-pro-new-extremly-rare
New style headband (replacement or original one ?), marking on the cups (Lambda Pro New), sticker "New" on the packaging...what the hell is that ? I've never heard about it, and you'll have some hard time asking google. So, my question may be irrelevant to you, but it isn't to me
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Aug 1, 2015 at 6:14 AM Post #5,591 of 27,912
rayzilla said:
As I am seriously considering a 3-year old used pair combined with the SRM-007tII, can I ask those of you that own or have owned the SR-009, how long have you owned it and if there were any problems with them (and how challenging was it to fix the problem)?

Thanks, I am getting closer...
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Me again. I did some checking on the Price Japan pricing and am considering the following:
 
1) SR-009 and SRM-3232s for about $3,200 from Price Japan
2) SR-009 and SRM-007tII for about $3,200 but 3 years old from local seller here in Hong Kong
3) SR-009 and SRM-007tII for about $3,800 from Price Japan
 
I figure that since I live in Asia, delivery back to Japan for warranty problems should not be that bad so worth the savings.
 
Any comments welcomed.
 
Aug 1, 2015 at 7:45 AM Post #5,592 of 27,912
rayzilla said:
  Me again. I did some checking on the Price Japan pricing and am considering the following:
 
1) SR-009 and SRM-3232s for about $3,200 from Price Japan
2) SR-009 and SRM-007tII for about $3,200 but 3 years old from local seller here in Hong Kong
3) SR-009 and SRM-007tII for about $3,800 from Price Japan
 
I figure that since I live in Asia, delivery back to Japan for warranty problems should not be that bad so worth the savings.
 
Any comments welcomed.
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Plus Hong Kong no customs duty! Luck you!
 
I asked a similar question regarding amps recently.
Why not the first option? The general consensus seems to be that the 323s is the 'least screwed up' of the Stax amps.
 
Aug 1, 2015 at 10:17 AM Post #5,595 of 27,912
bearfnf said:
I would also say number 1 is the way to go, but I would make sure you are getting an SRM323s not sure what an SRM3232s is...
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The older SRM-717 is much better I found than the current 727. The 323 is thinner and sterile IMO and a step back. Pity the 'new' amp from Stax is not out yet (for the 009s).
I would say get hold of a good 717 and save / commission a KGSS or KGSShv. Don't waist your hard earned cash on the current Stax amps (sorry if this sounds harsh, have spent before on the subject...).
 
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