The Stax Thread III

[themad]

LOL.
Thanks. Gracias. Obrigado. 

 
Now for some topic-related discussion:
I've seen mentions to stores that sell Stax in Tokyo and of course got a few more dealers from the Stax JP website.
 
But what are the cheapest places to buy? Or are the prices about the same everywhere?
 
I'm looking for SR007 or SR009. I don't know if stores always stock these models.

 

[Keithpgdrb]

Are the 404le's the only ones with the red ringed drivers? I saw a pair of brown 404 lambdas with red ring drivers and am confused.

 

[kothganesh]

  LOL.
Thanks. Gracias. Obrigado. 

 
Now for some topic-related discussion:
I've seen mentions to stores that sell Stax in Tokyo and of course got a few more dealers from the Stax JP website.
 
But what are the cheapest places to buy? Or are the prices about the same everywhere?
 
I'm looking for SR007 or SR009. I don't know if stores always stock these models.

De nada! A few posts ago, DefQon mentioned that PriceJapan is the best bet for the higher end models. But oh the wait !

 

[themad]

  De nada! A few posts ago, DefQon mentioned that PriceJapan is the best bet for the higher end models. But oh the wait !

Actually I did not express myself correctly in my previous post...
 
I am looking for a physical store to buy the Stax in Tokyo. A friend of mine will be there soon and would bring it to me.
 
Customs tax in Brazil are incredibly prohibitive...

 

[ALSO]

Best place to find things in stock is Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara, which is the electronics district in Tokyo.  Fujiya Avic in Nakano is probably the best speciality store in Tokyo, and they have a lot of great things used as well, but they have fewer STAX items in stock at the moment, although they seem to have several sets of used 007As, and some other items.  But Yodobashi typically has the most in stock--lots of new 007As, and some of the other current Lambdas, but nothing vintage or discontinued.  The advantage of Yodobashi is they have tons of things audio and much of it you can listen to, so it's worth the visit.  I made many trips there during the last year and had a chance to listen to many different headphones.  They will have English speaking staff, as well as some who speak other languages, although I'm not sure about Portuguese, possible though.  If you have time, if your friend has time, it's worth making the rounds to the Audio and Disk Union stores in Ochanomizu, which are also great.  But Yodobashi in Akihabara is probably the most efficient stop for currently available items.

 

[themad]

Thanks a lot for all the detailed info.
If you allow me, I'll send you a PM asking for more precise directions in case I can't find (or read) on their websites.
 
I would have no problems in asking this friend to bring a used 007 or 009, since he is into hi-fi stuff as well. But what are the most common issues with the 007/009 he should be aware of? Any specific parts that tend to crack/get loose due to extended usage? Besides the visually obvious such as dents, scratches, worn-out pads, etc.

 

[ALSO]

Sure to PM, am happy to help as best I can.  The used gear at Fujiya Avic and Audio Union are generally in good cosmetic shape and having sold stuff there, I know they put everything through the tests.  But these are the 007As, not the 007 mk. 1s.  You probably won't find any used 009s in stock, they tend to appear on Yahoo auction.  But anything used in stock you can take a look at, so you can judge for yourself.

 

[Michgelsen]

Are the 404le's the only ones with the red ringed drivers? I saw a pair of brown 404 lambdas with red ring drivers and am confused.

 
No, the 303 (grey) and 404 (brown, non LE) have red ringed drivers too, according to every pic I've seen of them.

 

[DefQon]

Are the 404le's the only ones with the red ringed drivers? I saw a pair of brown 404 lambdas with red ring drivers and am confused.

SR-404's have red ringed drivers. Red ringed drivers don't mean anything as it's just the metal ring holding the dust filter onto outer stator assembly. I think the LNS also has red ringed dust filter rings but I'am unsure as I never pulled that Lambda apart.

 

[John Buchanan]

  SR-404's have red ringed drivers. Red ringed drivers don't mean anything as it's just the metal ring holding the dust filter onto outer stator assembly. I think the LNS also has red ringed dust filter rings but I'am unsure as I never pulled that Lambda apart.

The LNS has gold coloured metal rings.

 

[DefQon]

Thanks for confirming John. Speaking of gold/brass colour I think the whole Nova series were the same except the Basic.

 

[AManAnd88Keys]

I am selling my Stax setup, maybe it's the right stuff for one of you guys?
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/709555/stax-lambda-signature-w-latest-generation-earpads
http://www.head-fi.org/t/709578/stax-srm-t1-modified

 

[Keithpgdrb]

  I am selling my Stax setup, maybe it's the right stuff for one of you guys?
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/709555/stax-lambda-signature-w-latest-generation-earpads
http://www.head-fi.org/t/709578/stax-srm-t1-modified

just tighten the screw dude.  

 

[AManAnd88Keys]

  just tighten the screw dude.  

Ha! No, I am serious about selling this. The screw is not "loose" as in not tight, a bit of the ring around it is broken. That's all.
Pictures are up, so you can take a look yourself. Quality is crappy but ok to get an impression.

 

[DefQon]

Do want. LS is only Lambda haven't heard.