The Stax Thread III

[kzs70]

@kzs70

https://www.dropbox.com/s/g8qs38z47gsharg/Stax SR-009 (o7).pdf?dl=0
same for 009.

Thanks!

I am entering these Parametric EQ settings into Roon now and have 2 questions:
Where do I input the preamp gain in Roon?
And what is the BW value in the last column of the filter settings table? Shall I input that value too?

 

[Velomane]

The preamp gain is a slider to the right of the graph. Can't help you with the BW value. However, if you're using Roon, I'd suggest building a convolution filter with the .wav files from here. Someone spoke about it a few pages back. I was running a parametric eq like what you're doing, but the convolution filter was an immediate improvment.

 

[kzs70]

Be sure to post your impressions. I'm curious as to how the 009 will respond. I believe I like the results with the 007 because I have a rather warm sounding amp. Equalization made things more neutral. The 009 is already closer to neutral, so equalization may not suit it as well.

The preamp gain is a slider to the right of the graph. Can't help you with the BW value. However, if you're using Roon, I'd suggest building a convolution filter with the .wav files from here. Someone spoke about it a few pages back. I was running a parametric eq like what you're doing, but the convolution filter was an immediate improvment.

Thanks, I have managed to set up boths methods. My first impression is the same, the convolution filter sounds quite good, however I need more time to compare them...

 

[walakalulu]

Here’s the thing. Just changed the power cord on the GG amp from an Atlas 4dd to a Shunyata Alpha NR v2. The differences were so obvious it could have been a different amp. Go figure....

 

[elton7033]

Cant believe is the last day of 2020...
anyway I got a question, does anybody know will plugging the 009 into an amp even if the amp is off will potential damage the headphone?
I recently done this experiment with both the 007 and 009, the 009 sounds slightly lower volume after 2 days plugging into the carbon. but recover after unplugging for like 2 hours, I suspect is something to do with build up electrostatic on driver? But the 007 have no problem what so ever at all...or may be my 009 is showing its age?

 

[PointyFox]

Cant believe is the last day of 2020...
anyway I got a question, does anybody know will plugging the 009 into an amp even if the amp is off will potential damage the headphone?
I recently done this experiment with both the 007 and 009, the 009 sounds slightly lower volume after 2 days plugging into the carbon. but recover after unplugging for like 2 hours, I suspect is something to do with build up electrostatic on driver? But the 007 have no problem what so ever at all...or may be my 009 is showing its age?

That's how electrostatic headphones work unless I'm not reading this correctly? Using them as intended shouldn't damage them.

 

[6PANDEMONIUM6]

Cant believe is the last day of 2020...
anyway I got a question, does anybody know will plugging the 009 into an amp even if the amp is off will potential damage the headphone?
I recently done this experiment with both the 007 and 009, the 009 sounds slightly lower volume after 2 days plugging into the carbon. but recover after unplugging for like 2 hours, I suspect is something to do with build up electrostatic on driver? But the 007 have no problem what so ever at all...or may be my 009 is showing its age?

You can leave stax plugged in permanently. There shouldn't be any problems whatsoever with plugging them into an off amp. Could you give us more details?

 

[JLoud]

I leave mine plugged in all the time. No issues.

 

[6PANDEMONIUM6]

Happy New Year, Everyone.

 

[chocolates]

happy new year friends! あけおめ！

 

[elton7033]

You can leave stax plugged in permanently. There shouldn't be any problems whatsoever with plugging them into an off amp. Could you give us more details?

the 009 will sound a bit low volume with less high extension after plugging into the amp for 2days(power off) but will return to normal after unplug for a few hours, also i am worrying the frequent plug and unplug will damage the stax connector of the KGSShv Carbon amp because apparently the 007Omega2(Mk1) connector is thinner than the 009, unplug and plugging ther 009 might make the amp connector lose?

 

[elton7033]

happy new year friends! あけおめ！

あけおめ！

That's how electrostatic headphones work unless I'm not reading this correctly? Using them as intended shouldn't damage them.

nah I am talking about plugging the 009 on the amp forever even when the amp its off, seems like to my ear the diaphragm are building up something which makes it sound a bit different. but if i unplug for 2 hours and plug it back in everything is back to normal again... this only happen to the 009 buy not the 007Mk1

 

[elton7033]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m458077681
↑found a beat up 007Mk1 for sale in yahoo japan quite cheap now. might be a good chance if anyone is looking for a pair. 1 and a half days left.

 

[chocolates]

the 009 will sound a bit low volume with less high extension after plugging into the amp for 2days(power off) but will return to normal after unplug for a few hours, also i am worrying the frequent plug and unplug will damage the stax connector of the KGSShv Carbon amp because apparently the 007Omega2(Mk1) connector is thinner than the 009, unplug and plugging ther 009 might make the amp connector lose?

that's interesting had no idea the connectors were different sizes

might keep an eye on that

 

[Mach3]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m458077681
↑found a beat up 007Mk1 for sale in yahoo japan quite cheap now. might be a good chance if anyone is looking for a pair. 1 and a half days left.

Doesn't look beat up in the photo, actually looks better than most Mk1 that get sold on head fi or ebay.