[staticdynamo]

Mmm...interesting. I have the SR-L-700 working from a KingSound M-03 portable amp. Very convenient/good sound. Wonder how much better the STAX SRM-D10 would sound ? What amp are you normally using with your SR-L-700 ? Thanks.

I usually use STAX SRM-007tA Drive Unit Amplifier. I don't have any portable amplifiers for SR-L700 now.
For portable use, I carry my AUDEZE LCDi4 or STAX SRS-002.

 

[bmichels]

Today, I went to Nakano, in Tokyo to listen to STAX SRM-D10 with my A&ultima Sp1000
copper and SR-L700. I had a very good impression. Though the date or release
and the price is not decided, I will buy one.

you do not need to wait... just buy a KingSound M-03

With a SP1000 you do not need an external DAC/Amp, just an Amp.... and this is what the KingSound is : A very good Electrostatic Amp.

Plus the fact that the M-03 offer... 50 hours of battery life ( !! ) with the Stax and has a 5 volts USB out, allow me to also use it as a Battery Bank to recharge my A&K SP1000 DAP ! And also he can drive dynamic/ortho headphone !!

I use the KingSound M-03 with my SP1000 and SR009 and the sound is excellent. Not at the level of my BHSE of course, but... surprisely good ! Jude tested my combo last year ans also was very surprised.

For this reason I have since shortened my SR009 cable from 2,5 m down to 1,2 meter (see here my "crazy" mod) to make a "transportable" electrostatic solution that fit (SR009 + KingSound + SP1000) in a nice case.

 

[staticdynamo]

I never use King Sound's products with STAX earspeakers. I know and respect the history of STAX and
its products. Of course I know about King Sound. But I never respect it.

 

[staticdynamo]

My choice is to use this combination: A&ultima SP1000 Copper → Crystal Connect Ultra Diamond 0.15m cable → STAX SRM-D10 drive amplifier → STAX SR-L700.
If the cable is too long I use my clip.

 

[Whitigir]

Awesome, the Stax clip brought me smiles ! Thanks

 

[rpeebles]

I usually use STAX SRM-007tA Drive Unit Amplifier. I don't have any portable amplifiers for SR-L700 now.
For portable use, I carry my AUDEZE LCDi4 or STAX SRS-002.

Thanks. Do you know how the STAX SRM-007tA Drive Unit Amplifier would compare to the STAX SRM-323S Driver. I prefer brighter & detailed sound.

 

[staticdynamo]

Oh would you mind giving a comparison of SR404LE and L700?

There are many differences between SR404LE and L700. In sound, L700 is far more detailed than SR404LE. L700
reproduces more energetic and transparent sound. I used to use 404LE with STAX SRM-T1S (very old tube one) .But with new SRM-007tA,
404LE began to sound more energetic . Not so detailed as L700, but straight. I like both of them.

 

[staticdynamo]

Thanks. Do you know how the STAX SRM-007tA Drive Unit Amplifier would compare to the STAX SRM-323S Driver. I prefer brighter & detailed sound.

I'm sorry I haven't used solid-state drive amplifier for STAX for years at home. So I can't compare my SRM-007tA with SRM-323S Driver.
SRM-007tA has detailed sound and is not dark, not yin, I think. As the character of SRM-007tA, I feel much energy in high frequency compared to
my old SRM-T1S drive amplifier. Of course more detailed and more transparent.

 

[oneguy]

Another rare find up for grabs: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/j479479102

The SR Omega just auctioned for around $12k USD. The one about a month ago went for around $8.5K USD.

The same T2 owner is selling an Omega as well:
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r237434767

What a lengendary pair!

 

[Whitigir]

Holy macaroni and cheese ! My T2 feels lonely

 

[JayKay47]

I'm sorry I haven't used solid-state drive amplifier for STAX for years at home. So I can't compare my SRM-007tA with SRM-323S Driver.
SRM-007tA has detailed sound and is not dark, not yin, I think. As the character of SRM-007tA, I feel much energy in high frequency compared to
my old SRM-T1S drive amplifier. Of course more detailed and more transparent.

Was your SRM-T1S re-capped or have new tubes installed? Doing both of these updates greatly improved the top end and detail in my SRM-T1S. It was not a small difference, rather significant.

 

[GarageBoy]

Considering the t1 and 007t aren't that different

 

[staticdynamo]

Was your SRM-T1S re-capped or have new tubes installed? Doing both of these updates greatly improved the top end and detail in my SRM-T1S. It was not a small difference, rather significant.

Thank you for your advice. I used my SRM-T1S replacing tubes once a year (STAX sent me replace manual, so I did it myself) but not recapping. I switched the amplifier to new SRM-007tA.
In fact, after using SR-L700 with SRM-T1S, i realized my SRM-T1S too old to drive new earspeakers. I' sure installation of new tubes and recapping will bring great change for SRM-T1S.
But no longer I will use SRM-T1S. I will use SRM-007tA. Anyway, thank you for the good advice.

 

[JayKay47]

Thank you for your advice. I used my SRM-T1S replacing tubes once a year (STAX sent me replace manual, so I did it myself) but not recapping. I switched the amplifier to new SRM-007tA.
In fact, after using SR-L700 with SRM-T1S, i realized my SRM-T1S too old to drive new earspeakers. I' sure installation of new tubes and recapping will bring great change for SRM-T1S.
But no longer I will use SRM-T1S. I will use SRM-007tA. Anyway, thank you for the good advice.

The SRM-T1S is not too old to drive new Lambda earspeakers

 

[Whitigir]

I just heard Stax leaks about the next Omega. It will have a cone diaphragm and while utilizing the motions of Planar Electro static (instead of voice coil to move the diaphragm, the whole cone-diaphragm now will move based on the electrode that surround it). This is the combine technologies of dynamic and electro static all together. Due to the cost of productions, this next Omega is code named Omega-X, the price is thought to be around $25,000.

Why have Stax came to this development ? Because Stax had always been chasing the epitome of sound reproductions, and this thought of combining technologies had not been brought into reality due to limited manufacturing capability, and can only be done now.

Stax will also release Large loud speakers pair which carry the same technology with code name Omega-S and Omega-O. The S is the superiority and hence will be Stax flagship. The price is thought to be around $750,000/pair. There will only be 125 units made with the exception of a few pairs to go around world shows, which will have no series number on it.




*cheer April fool*