If anyone has an ifi iESL they'd like to sell... Please let me know.
Thanks so much.
Thanks so much.
Thanks for all your tips and advice @KDS315 ! I managed to clinch the SR-003 Mk2 at the auction. And the Stax distributor in Singapore has stock of the CES-A1.Happy to hear! I paid 275 for all, for never used set
PS: closed they have less peaks in highs…
I think the CRBN has a distinctive and different sound signature from the X9000. But it is pretty classic Audeze house sound. So, it depends on what you feel like at any given point in time.I've been away from the Stax world for over a decade and just rejoined with an X9000 running on an LTA Z10e and a D10/003 combo for travel. I love both setups and the X9000s are simply phenomenal but VERY critical of amps. I have a Mjolnir KGSSHV that is pretty unlistenable on them as it is just too forward for my tastes. I have an SRM-727 that while not nearly as resolving is more enjoyable overall so that should be a good backup amp.
The KGSSHV did a good job with my Audeze CRBN but after receiving the X9000, the CRBN are a bit pointless as they are completely outclassed and will be sold.
So I'm at a loss with what to do with the KGSSHV. Sell it or maybe pair with an SR-007 variant? Thoughts on which 007 or maybe a different idea (Lambda maybe but they are pretty forward) but I do like a more liquid presentation without sacrificing resolution. I really liked my 007MK2 paired with a modified SRM-717 back in the day but we are talking 12 years ago so I have no idea what I would think now that the bar has been raised so much higher.
Happy to hear! Enjoy!!
Not sure if it is exactly the same but take a look at this video (at about 3:50 minutes in) for the SR-002 MK2, I think they are at least similar??@KDS315 : thought I’d share the photos. It has arrived safely. All the original ear tips are intact. Just one question, is there any particular trick to removing the IEM from the headband? Thanks!
Listening to it off the Mjolnir Carbon right now.
I am suitably impressed!
Not sure if it is exactly the same but take a look at this video (at about 3:50 minutes in) for the SR-002 MK2, I think they are at least similar??
If the link doesn't work this is the title of the video: "STAX-SR002 Mk.2 In-Ear Earspeakers Review: An Awkward Pleasure"
I think the CRBN has a distinctive and different sound signature from the X9000. But it is pretty classic Audeze house sound. So, it depends on what you feel like at any given point in time.
The Mjolnir KGSShv (mini) I've heard were both quite bright. They matched best with the warm 007 - and probably would also do quite well with ES Lab ES1a. They were absolutely a NO GO with 009 unless you have iron-clad ears. Other KGSShv variants are different. There are at least a few other variants, each with a different sonic signature. I like the old 500V IXYS (onboard heatsinks) the best - close to neutral. The 450V Sanyo (offboard) is warmest by far, and thus became a popular pairing with 009. The amp you have is simply not a good match for your new headphones.I've been away from the Stax world for over a decade and just rejoined with an X9000 running on an LTA Z10e and a D10/003 combo for travel. I love both setups and the X9000s are simply phenomenal but VERY critical of amps. I have a Mjolnir KGSSHV that is pretty unlistenable on them as it is just too forward for my tastes. I have an SRM-727 that while not nearly as resolving is more enjoyable overall so that should be a good backup amp.
The KGSSHV did a good job with my Audeze CRBN but after receiving the X9000, the CRBN are a bit pointless as they are completely outclassed and will be sold.
So I'm at a loss with what to do with the KGSSHV. Sell it or maybe pair with an SR-007 variant? Thoughts on which 007 or maybe a different idea (Lambda maybe but they are pretty forward) but I do like a more liquid presentation without sacrificing resolution. I really liked my 007MK2 paired with a modified SRM-717 back in the day but we are talking 12 years ago so I have no idea what I would think now that the bar has been raised so much higher.
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The Mjolnir KGSShv (mini) I've heard were both quite bright. They matched best with the warm 007
The amp you have is simply not a good match for your new headphones.
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Not sure if it is exactly the same but take a look at this video (at about 3:50 minutes in) for the SR-002 MK2, I think they are at least similar??
If the link doesn't work this is the title of the video: "STAX-SR002 Mk.2 In-Ear Earspeakers Review: An Awkward Pleasure"