[shipsupt]

Birgir, N3rdling, 
Thanks for the info.  I think I'll try to keep the pads on since they are in good condition and I'd like to keep these stock as long as I can, so I'll try just pulling up the corners and see how it goes.
Cheers

 

[Amarphael]

Where can i find MSRPs for Stax's older models (not currently in production)..? I remeber stumbling on this page in German, iirc, that showed these prices for certain models, mainly Lambdas. Can't find it anymore, anyone can link me up? Also, was there any Stax Earspeaker system that cost north of 2K$ back in the happy '80? Just curios...

 

[DefQon]

Wikiphonia has a few MSRP pricing for some of the older Stax model's (mainly Lambda to Lambda Nova). There was a old picture scan written in Japanese of various Stax electret and electrostat prices in Yen's though that I stumbled upon long time ago via a random google search.

 

[bearFNF]

I had this in a file cabinet from when we got our SR-Lambda.
 
Not sure if it was MSRP or not but it was the quotes fromt he shop we bought them from.
Brochure is dated 1988.
 
SR-Lambda Signature + SRM-T1  $1999
SR-Lambda Professional + SRM-1 Mk.2 Pro $1199
SR-Lambda Professional + SRD-P $799
SR-Lambda Professional + SRD-7 Pro $749
SR-Lambda normal +SRD-7sb $599
SR-Gamma Professional +SRD-7 Pro $699
SR-Gamma +SRD-6sb $399
SR-5NB +SRD6sb $349
SR-84 Professional $299
SR-34 Professional $199

 

[Currawong]

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I have the same standard for amps and transducers, the SR-009 have a definitive "sound" which is which is always there.  All of the great Stax models may have limitations but they are all fundamentally neutral and the SR-009 is certainly not that in my opinion. 

 
FTFY. 

 
I do get where you are coming from though. I bought Arnaud's 007As and intend to plug the ports on them and compare them to the 009s once I have sorted out a better amp. Despite that the bass could be better, I like the 009s out of the T1S I have here.

 

[spritzer]

The 007A is just as bad, especially the SZ3.  The port/spring mod does nothing to fix them. 

 

[milosz]

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The 007A is just as bad, especially the SZ3.  The port/spring mod does nothing to fix them. 

007A  is the general name for all types of SR-007 MK 2?   The SZ3  is sometimes called the  MK 2.5, isn't it?  But the SZ3  is just the latest iteration of SR-007A?
 
I have a hard time keeping this straight... 

 

[Donnyhifi]

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007A  is the general name for all types of SR-007 MK 2?   The SZ3  is sometimes called the  MK 2.5, isn't it?  But the SZ3  is just the latest iteration of SR-007A?
 
I have a hard time keeping this straight... 

 
SR-007 = SZ1
Basically the 007A = 007 MK2(SZ2) and 007 MK2.5(SZ3)
Keep in mind that Stax refers to both SZ2 and SZ3 as 007 MK2

 

[spritzer]

The SR-007A is just the Japanese version of the Mk2, silver housings to make the gray market units easily recognizable.  They are identical to the Mk2 units sold at any time. 
 
The first Mk2/A units were SZ2 and the change was less drastic than with the SZ3 units. 

 

[Olias of Sunhillow]

Just a heads up for anyone in the US contemplating the SR-009... Elusive Disc is offering 10% off all orders, including Stax. Just placed my order!

 

[dukeskd]

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Just a heads up for anyone in the US contemplating the SR-009... Elusive Disc is offering 10% off all orders, including Stax. Just placed my order!

Discount applies to all STAX gear, I am also considering a purchase.

 

[Olias of Sunhillow]

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Discount applies to all STAX gear, I am also considering a purchase.

 
True, though you apparently can't buy the SRM-727II from ED except in package with the 007mk2.
 
I was stocking up on MoFi disc sleeves with the discount and added the SR009 to my cart on a lark, expecting them to be excluded from the sale. When they showed up at 10% off, I had to go for it.

 

[dukeskd]

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True, though you apparently can't buy the SRM-727II from ED except in package with the 007mk2.
 
I was stocking up on MoFi disc sleeves with the discount and added the SR009 to my cart on a lark, expecting them to be excluded from the sale. When they showed up at 10% off, I had to go for it.

What amp will you be using with the SR009s?

 

[justin w.]

While 10% off on Stax is basically break-even, i guess I could match this if anyone is interested.
 
currently in stock:
SR-507
SR-007 MK2
SR-009
amp SRM-323S (it only comes in silver) -- only 1 in stock
amp SR-007tII (black and silver)
 
out of stock but on the way:
amp SRM-727II (black and silver)
 
code - HEADFISTAX10

 

[Olias of Sunhillow]

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What amp will you be using with the SR009s?

 
The SRM-727II I grabbed on Audiogon yesterday...