[labrat]

Why don't you bend the metal band slightly all around for better cramping forces ?

There is no metal band, only plastic.
If you bend too much, the headband breaks.
009 have same headband as 507.

 

[mulveling]

The L700 is going to be bright on most of the KGSShv / Carbon builds. It doesn't seem to have this problem on the tube amps at that level (KGST, BHSE). I can't speak for Stax SS amps like the 353x.

 

[ecmfidelity]

Has anybody tried the L700 with the SRM-353x driver and can give brief impressions? Also, is the L700 considered a brighter sounding Lambda in comparisons to the other lower models? I've read conflicting reports on this point - some have commented on how great the bass response is while others say it is bright in the same way as the 009. I had a 2170 system in the past which I found to be a little harsh in the treble at times.

I had L700 with SRM-353x for a few days before I upgraded to SRM-007II. I didn't find the setup bright. I was coming from a wast amount of dynamic setups and I can say I was stunned by the sound of the Stax setup. It was extremly transparent with stunning imaging, smooth highs and well defined lows. I'm now caught up in my srm-007II with sr-007 mk2, but I still remember the my first meeting with the L700 & srm-353x as revolutionary.

 

[LaCuffia]

I've been with planar and dynamic headphones the past year but always felt like there was something missing. You always sacrifice something, as no headphone is perfect. I still miss the Stax sound though and now looking to get back into it. The transparency will probably come as a shock after all of this time. I didn't think the 404LE I had lacked anything in the lower end, and bass impact is always the criticism of electrostatics. I wonder if the L700 would be even more satisfying in that department. A Stax system is obviously only ideal in the right home set up so just need to think about it more.

 

[Jones Bob]

There is no metal band, only plastic.
If you bend too much, the headband breaks.
009 have same headband as 507.

The arc on a 009 is primarily a thin spring steel center section with plastic caps overlaying/covering the most of the body and edges. It can be easily bent to a better individual fit, if one is careful. Just don't over stress it in an all at once bend. Heating with a blow drier helps.

I don't have experience with the 5o7. My 207 and L700 have all plastic arcs.

 

[labrat]

The arc on a 009 is primarily a thin spring steel center section with plastic caps overlaying/covering the most of the body and edges. It can be easily bent to a better individual fit, if one is careful. Just don't over stress it in an all at once bend. Heating with a blow drier helps.

I don't have experience with the 5o7. My 207 and L700 have all plastic arcs.

507 and 700 have same headcarrier assembly, all parts same except the yokes: 507 have metal yokes, 700 have plastic yokes.
And headband/arch is all plastic, no metal inside.
009 have same arch as 507 and 700, but yokes and connection to the headband differs.
Adjustment parts (the click-setup adjustment ) is same on all these.
207 is very different, but can replace the headcarrier on the 507 if you replace the complete assembly.
The 207 headcarrier is smaller, so for me it just fits my head with the 507, the original have a lot more to go on.
007 have all different headcarrier assembly , this one has metal headband.

 

[Jones Bob]

FYI, The original center section on my SR-009 was metal.

 

[joseph69]

I have to admit that I'm enjoying my Svetlana Winged C EL34's rather than NOS Amperex Bugle Boys in more ways such as detail retrieval and imaging as well as being more musically involving for me. I was content with my NOS Amperex, but in my case, ignorance was bliss. I'll never buy costly NOS tubes for my BHSE again. I've yet to try my RFT's.

 

[verycoolalan]

Wanted some opinions on Woo WES vs BHSE?

Have heard bad things about the WES....

 

[turbo87]

Have you looked at some of the Amps on Birgir's site. Carbon, KGST (called the mini BHSE) or KGSSHV to drive your SR009?

 

[ToroFiestaSol]

The BHSE is the best "commercial" amp you can buy right now, avoid the WES like the plague @verycoolalan

 

[Rossliew]

I just bought the L300/SRM252S combo and it sounds awesome! Hard hitting bass with the speed to match my faster metal tunes. Sounds great with regular 16/44 tracks..no etch but this is with my tubed Audio Note 4.1 DAC.

 

[bmichels]

Look what I brought back from MUNICH (very discounted buy)... just to try

No way to use it at home since I have my BHSE, but on the go.... I will let you know how it sound.

I have little hopes, but sometime there are good surprises.... and if it does not sound good enough, I will be able to use it as an external 6.200 mA battery (it has USB 5,0 volts out to recharge my DAC)

 

[LaCuffia]

I would appreciate some advice on the most economical amp (old or new) to drive the 007 mk2. Would a SRM-1 mk2 Pro be reasonably competent? Just looking for something under $1k while I save up for a much better driver for later.

I am debating between the 007 and L700 and realize that the latter is probably much easier to pair (like with a 353x) but really like the more conventional round pad design of the 007. It seems like it would be more comfortable although I've had Lambda models before and they are not bad comfort wise, just a bit awkward.

If it's not even worth getting a sort of stopgap amp for a 007 then I guess the L700 is the way to go.

 

[XLR8]

I just bought the L300/SRM252S combo and it sounds awesome! Hard hitting bass with the speed to match my faster metal tunes. Sounds great with regular 16/44 tracks..no etch but this is with my tubed Audio Note 4.1 DAC.

+1

Purchased these and have to say I am extremely impressed.
I now have long listening sessions, and find it very soothing for the soul.
Love the stax.