[Keithpgdrb]

Parts ordered.  Thank you guys.  

 

[aj-kun]

just received my srm1-mk2 pro & sr 202
SOUNDS AMAZING.
 
requesting permission to join stax mafia. =D

 

[singh]

Experts,

What's an "OK" price for, stax sigma, sigma pro and sigma modded with 404 drivers ?

Also, can I get new 404 drivers from somewhere ? Or will I have to get old pair of 404s to get hold of the drivers.

 

[jaycalgary]

I am no expert but I just bought a pair of Sigma pro's that are absolutely mint except for the foam that deteriorates. It came with a T1 amp for $1100 that is in the best possible condition that 1 could be in but I have yet to try it out.

 

[singh]

^i think that's a pretty good price.
Where did you get them ? CL , locally ?

 

[jaycalgary]

I bought the set of Ebay but it was in the same city I have a place. Seems like they were nicely put away and not used very much. They also came with some brochures I have never seen before. The blue one has pretty much all Stax products from that time.

 

[CDPlayer]

Dear all,
 
Wonder if anybody could help to guide a newbie here. I feel that an upgrade is probably in order for my Cambridge Audio DAC Magic Plus, but what to, is a big question. There is a nice local shop with a good selection of equipment nearby, and it would be great to know which particular items from their offering are worth paying attention to.
 
If somebody would care enough to have a look at what they have on offer and single out a few models worth trying out, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
http://www.addictedtoaudio.com.au/DACs-1
 
The prospective DAC would be fed either via USB (preferred) or optical from a MacBook Pro; output - unbalanced into a High-Amp Transistoramp V4, powering an SR007A.
 
Thank you!
 
-- Dmitri

 

[grokit]

1. Audiolab M-DAC
2. Audio-gd Reference 5.2
3. Fostex HP-A8C
4. Woo Audio WDS-1
5. Schiit Gungnir
6. Violectric V800

 

[jaycalgary]

Nad M51
 

 

[grokit]

Quote:

Nad M51

 
They don't carry that one.

 

[gilency]

Another normal Bias Sigma
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stax-earspeakers-Sigma-/160891526617?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item2575e1ddd9

 

[singh]

Too high if you ask me . Even the start bid.

 

[SquireC]

Quote:

Dear all,
 
Wonder if anybody could help to guide a newbie here. I feel that an upgrade is probably in order for my Cambridge Audio DAC Magic Plus, but what to, is a big question. There is a nice local shop with a good selection of equipment nearby, and it would be great to know which particular items from their offering are worth paying attention to.
 
If somebody would care enough to have a look at what they have on offer and single out a few models worth trying out, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
http://www.addictedtoaudio.com.au/DACs-1
 
The prospective DAC would be fed either via USB (preferred) or optical from a MacBook Pro; output - unbalanced into a High-Amp Transistoramp V4, powering an SR007A.
 
Thank you!
 
-- Dmitri

Had a look at the web site and nothing 'jumped out' at me. Have a look here
 
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18278&highlight=bushmaster
 
On page 63, a guy in Melbourne likes it ( you could e-mail him), also see page 79. The Bushmaster maker states that there are many happy Australian owners and you can e-mail the maker direct. And there are dealers in Aussie too (apparently).
 
This Dac with the Mark Grant PSU is considered to be the gorillas b***ocks of Dac's, unless you want to take out a second mortgage on something much more expensive. Anyway, read through for yourself. Service from both companies is excellent, and I think there's a 30day trial/refund system (definitely is with Mark Grant). I would DEFINITELY try one at least.

 

[CDPlayer]

Thanks so much to everyone who answered. Looks like I have busy times ahead!
 
-- Dmitri

 

[madbull]

Proud and happy new owner of a SR-Omega.