AthenaZephyrian
100+ Head-Fier
Someone should make a stax energizer/DAC dongle for the new iphones.
iShockSomeone should make a stax energizer/DAC dongle for the new iphones.
iShock
iPhone camera adapter + USB cable + SRM-D10?
In other news, I am borrowing Kimber Kable Hero AG interconnects and I really like them in my system. My new favorite so far. I'm surprised the tonality isn't more different than the original Hero, considering the change from copper to silver.
I would not say the improvement is 1:1 with the price difference or even close, but it is nice to hear some slight improvements in transparency and imaging and bass resolution and heft. Going to try the Kimber KCTG and AudioQuest Wind next. Despite owning an SR-009, I am no longer afraid of silver.
I'm listening to both 007Mk1 and HE-6, same source and preamp, just different amps, obviously. They sound close. Perhaps the HE-6 has a closer sound, like first row vs. third row.
So HE6 has a smaller soundstage? or does it have to do with mid-range volume?
For me, a lot of DACs sound similar.
For Stax headphones though, the amps make a big difference, especially when listening loud.
With summit-fi sound, even minor improvements make a huge difference for enjoyment. A "perfect" sound is 2-3x better than a 99% perfect sound, because the smallest imperfection prevents full musical absorption.
I think this is why we have so many people who don't believe xyz when it comes to summit-fi.
Why would you be afraid of silver ? 009 just makes it sound good if the good details are there, and reveal bad record if it really is there. Silver is everywhere in my system