[bigjako]

Hello, I have been longing to buy a STAX headphone. Currently I am using Focal Utopia and T1.
I am looking for a STAX model that can better than Focal Utopia, so this a upgrade for me.
All suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

If you’re looking for Stax that represent an upgrade from the Utopia, I think your only options would be the 007 and 009. I have not heard any of those 3, so here’s where I’ll tap out. My reading impressions make me think the 007 may get you closest to the Utopias in the bass, but 009 will give you the clarity.

 

[Andrew Seeley]

If you need a definitive upgrade to the Utopia you need an 009S or 009. And a good mid ranged amplifier for either of them. My vote goes to a (modified) 727A/II or T1/S/W.

Optional Mjolnir Audio Amplfiers as well as a BHSE, certainly driving the 009 very well. These are what I've compared the Utopia to the 009 and L300 from.

All of the lambdas are pleasing,
A lambda sig and SR Lambda are probably best aside from l300LE and l700, Lambda Nova Sig' are standouts too

I think you're after an 009 or the Koss esp 95x through a midrange amp or bigger and a Lambda normal bias, if you use an SRM T1...

I meant to post but the phone died. So i nabbed the laptop to finish editing.
Just an opinion. And one more: I can say that others in this thread also appreciate the original normal biased Sr Lambda.

May something be found you find excellent.

 

[elton7033]

MkI's drivers are close enough to the ear. (MKI metal springs are 2cm wider in diameter than mk2.5/2.9 metal springs. ) Probably there won't be much audible difference. Let us know about your experience after you apply the mod though.

Should I still use the mashed dust filter without the metal ring/spring?

 

[Tugbars]

Should I still use the mashed dust filter without the metal ring/spring?

I'd still use them to protect the diaphragm

 

[Audio Addict]

Hello, I have been longing to buy a STAX headphone. Currently I am using Focal Utopia and T1.
I am looking for a STAX model that can better than Focal Utopia, so this a upgrade for me.
All suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

I think if you are upgrading into the Stax rabbit hole you need to look at the whole environment needed which includes the amp. I have a Utopia connected through a RSA Apache and made the jump to the SR009 with the RSA A-10 Thunderbolt II. Just hearing the SR009 at shows never pushed me to want it. When I heard this pairing, I knew it was only a matter of time. I lasted 14 months

 

[petitpierre]

hello
do you think a sigma normal bias and a srd7 for 199 $ is a good deal ?
thanks

 

[bigjako]

hello
do you think a sigma normal bias and a srd7 for 199 $ is a good deal ?
thanks

If you don’t take that deal, I will. Where did you find it? It is a good deal if it works.

 

[timb5881]

There is a normal bias Sigma from Italy on eBay but it is over $900

 

[timb5881]

If you don’t take that deal, I will. Where did you find it? It is a good deal if it works.

Even if it does not work but otherwise in good cosmetic shape it would be a great deal

 

[bwck2000]

Even if it does not work but otherwise in good cosmetic shape it would be a great deal

Even if it does not work and not in a good cosmetic shape it would be a great deal

 

[timb5881]

Ya at that price. As long as they can be salvaged with new drivers and the housing is not damaged.

 

[bigjako]

I guess the overwhelming consensus is jump on that deal and if you don't, you have a queue of us who would take it. I'd give you a finder's fee if you don't take them and hook me up with the seller and you can keep the SRD-7. I just bought a Sigma from ES Labs with the 404 drivers., I'd be very curious to compare.

 

[timb5881]

What is the difference with pads on the various Lambda? Can one be used on all Lambda or is the size differences?

 

[petitpierre]

thank you very much for your answers !someone offers me a srs 3030 for 470$ and i was hesitant between the two
one is 40 years old and the other half younger...
a good day to everyone!

 

[bigjako]

thank you very much for your answers !someone offers me a srs 3030 for 470$ and i was hesitant between the two
one is 40 years old and the other half younger...
a good day to everyone!

If this is your first Stax and you could only choose one, I think I’d recommend the 3030 combo. The Sigma is quite different from the magical, airy Stax sound to me so far. It’s like a warm blanket. If you can, get both. But if you don’t get the Sigma, I’ll take it!