The Stax thread (New)

[88Sound]

I did measure from socket to ground (VDC setting on Fluke 87 III) . Since the phones sound good (except for the right channel lowering in volume after a while) I'll leave it alone.

I should be getting the SR-007 mk 2 today and just wanted to check things out to avoid any damage to the new phones.

Thanks for the reply!

 

[milkpowder]

Moon Audio seems to stock the mk2 too:
http://www.moon-audio.com/Stax.htm

 

[Faust2D]

I see a lot of channel imbalance talk in the Stax thread. Are Lambdas also subject to this? What can cause it? For now my lambdas seem fine, but I am developing a paranoia the something sounds off.

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by 88Sound /img/forum/go_quote.gif I did measure from socket to ground (VDC setting on Fluke 87 III) . Since the phones sound good (except for the right channel lowering in volume after a while) I'll leave it alone. I should be getting the SR-007 mk 2 today and just wanted to check things out to avoid any damage to the new phones. Thanks for the reply!

That explains the lower number.

The right hand driver must be defective or the cable broken somewhere as they use the same bias pin but it's two different wires to the earpieces.

Please keep us posted on the Mk2's and how they compare to the Mk1's.

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif Moon Audio seems to stock the mk2 too: http://www.moon-audio.com/Stax.htm

He even has a special price for Head-fi members...

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by Faust2D /img/forum/go_quote.gif I see a lot of channel imbalance talk in the Stax thread. Are Lambdas also subject to this? What can cause it? For now my lambdas seem fine, but I am developing a paranoia the something sounds off.

There are a number of causes, misaligned stators, something happens to either the coating on the membrane or the connectors for the bias and the cables break causing an intermittent connection. The Lambdas are pretty immune to this but it can happen but then again the odds are low.

 

[Faust2D]

Why do you say the "Lambdas are pretty immune"? Is this because of the drive construction?

 

[Elephas]

 

[Duggeh]

Theres a set of Sigmas for sale in the forums now if you want to complete that collection Elephas.

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by Faust2D /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why do you say the "Lambdas are pretty immune"? Is this because of the drive construction?

Yep. It is much better then the old SR-X and 1/3/5 drivers. It does happen though.

Edit: I can't have Elephas posting all theses nice pictures. I think it's time for a group picture if I can find somewhere high enough to take it from...

 

[Elephas]

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Originally Posted by Duggeh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Theres a set of Sigmas for sale in the forums now if you want to complete that collection Elephas.

No, no, I'm not collecting headphones, I'm just trying to join the Stax Mafia!

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by Elephas /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, no, I'm not collecting headphones, I'm just trying to join the Stax Mafia!

You do know there is no such thing as the Stax mafia...

...

... but if there were you would be a member. Now go and kneecap some lost dynamic soul...

 

[billinkansas]

Guess I'm back to street goon status, now that I sold my stretch limo - errrrr - O2.

 

[naamanf]

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Originally Posted by billinkansas /img/forum/go_quote.gif Guess I'm back to street goon status, now that I sold my stretch limo - errrrr - O2.

And I thank you for it

 

[audiod]

I measured the level difference between the SR-007 and mk2. The mk2 is 3.7db lower in level using pink noise than the 007.

I talked to Stax USA today. I discribed the problems that I am having with sound quality (read earlier in this forum) and drop in level over the 007. They stated that they are getting the same results. They think that more breakin is required. They are in the process of contacting Japan for some answers. I should have a response by early next week.

Has anyone else gotten their mk2 yet?

 

[88Sound]

The recommended O2 mk2 seller sent me an e-mail telling me that all items had shipped and gave me a tracking # for a package that arrived today! The package contained only a headphone stand. When I called the seller they told me the headphones were dropped shipped....ok.... I asked them for an e-mail with a tracking # or an explanation that they could not get a tracking #... that was over four hours ago. They must be doing great business!