kevin gilmore
Señor Stax. Señor MAXX.
Can Jam '10 Organizer
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Do not run 100v units on USA voltage. It will blow up.
Ah, sweet, makes sense I listen below concert volume anyway, as I find the dynamic range of my ears cannot keep up with the dynamic range of headphones at high volume
Says operation voltage is 100v....so safe to use with 110v? It's either that or buy a Mjolnir Audio SRD-7 and a Parasound Z-amp V.3....which would be a bit cheaper, at $1100 for headphones+pads+amp+transformer.
Not a good idea to use equipment designed for 100v with 120VAC (US used to be 110 but really is at 120, sometimes more). The reason is that plugging a 100 VAC amp into 120VAC means that all internal voltages are 20% higher than they are designed for - increased stress resulting in decreased life at best and sparks and smoke at worst. The older Stax amps such as the T1 have an internal plug which can be switched to change voltages, however AFAIK the new Stax amps do not. If you are going to buy a new 100V Stax amp you also need to buy a step-down transformer to drop the voltage from 120V to 100V.
Welp, I've just put out for an SRM-1 Mk2 and caps. My mother spontaneously decided to pay $200 to help out, remembering when her parents helped her with large purchases in college. So altogether, with pad mod, it'll cost me $850! I'm a happy Head-Fi-er now.
It's the 'Professional' version with qty 1 PRO and qty 1 Normal bias sockets right?
That was a great choice. You’re well on your way!Welp, I've just put out for an SRM-1 Mk2 and caps. My mother spontaneously decided to pay $200 to help out, remembering when her parents helped her with large purchases in college. So altogether, with pad mod, it'll cost me $850! I'm a happy Head-Fi-er now.
Hello Everyone,
I am in the process of getting a KGSSHV for SR007A (SZ2 Series)... Please can you recommend a good DAC (220V version)...
Regards
Around 1000 Dollars.. I can stretch a bit too
KGSSHV Cube by Geoff Clarke..Which version of the KGSSHV might be worth while info. They can sound a bit different and thus pair better with perhaps sweeter or more neutral dacs depending.
Unfortunately, I wouldnt be able to audition any good DAC... But thanks for the suggestion... Would R2R dacs go well with SR 007A?Can you audition DACs at your local hi-fi store? With that budget I'd try to get a used Chord 2Qute (or better yet Qutest if you find one in your price range). I would make sure not to get a laid back sounding DAC (recessed treble) with the SR-007.