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[Faust2D]

When I compared SR-303 to SR Lambda, I discovered that SR Lambda is what you crave, liquid and natural, with a bit less details and dynamic range. I crave details, sometimes at the expense of musicality, and that why I like 303 a lot. SR Lambda with rock or older somewhat poor recordings is just what doctor ordered. Try to find one, I bet you will like it.

 

[macm75]

You asked for it but I'm embarrased to report I still do not have an enclosure for it. I keep it on a table in my living room and use it for nightime listening. My goal is to purchase one of those "you stain it oak nightstands" and build separate PS and amp chassis within the nightstand. My home audio stuff, which I can't lie is dearer to my heart, keeps on taking precedence.

Hear is the only available pic I have of it (geez it has not changed)...

 

[Duggeh]

You don't have any small children do you? At least, not any without Einstein hair.

 

[macm75]

Thanks guys.
I have been meaning to write and ask that question for at least 6 months. I ask it and bingo - I'm feeling good that there appears to be an answer for me.

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You don't have any small children do you? At least, not any without Einstein hair.

I just keep it high off the ground. All my amps are hard to reach. Yeah, I do have small children and what scares me is my desire for transmitting tubes like Eimac 75TL's and RCA 834's. At least at 3 and 6 they know what a vacuum tube, capacitor, and transformer is (not that it's going to get them anywhere)

You guys are great, Joe

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by macm75 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You asked for it but I'm embarrased to report I still do not have an enclosure for it. I keep it on a table in my living room and use it for nightime listening. My goal is to purchase one of those "you stain it oak nightstands" and build separate PS and amp chassis within the nightstand. My home audio stuff, which I can't lie is dearer to my heart, keeps on taking precedence. Hear is the only available pic I have of it (geez it has not changed)...

I like the rough look but you are kind of cheating by keeping it like that. The case work is always the boring part...

I think I might build one of these some day

 

[macm75]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif The case work is always the boring part

I hear you man, and I'm too cheap to buy the furniture I'd like to put it in and too inexperienced of a woodworker.

OK, so the SR-Lambda's are normal bias - 6 pin connectors - 230DC
Next, and of course I'll check with Woo Audio (pretty sure the one I got from them is 5 pin), are there any sources for the 6 pin connectors or do I have to get them from a Stax transformer box?

 

[edstrelow]

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Originally Posted by macm75 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm here infrequently but never sure if I should start a new thread or add on here. Hope you don't mind barging in. My issue concerns the SR-303. I own them, for about a year, and use a amp I built myself. It's the Ciuffoli 6BX(L)7 version. I will be converting to a 2A3 output soon and hope for better results. Anyway I have never been completely satisfied with the 303's. I buddy of mine owns the 404's and we feel the same thing. OK they possess rediculous amount of detail from top to bottom, huge and wide soundstage that is amazingly transparent, and are fantastically dynamic. My problem with them is they lack the easy going liquid naturalness I expect out my normal tube/vintage alnico driver/etc home equipment. I did expect them to be easier on the ears. Hoped for improvement over time but no change. Anyway, I'm simply wondering if I should be looking for older models like the Lambda Nova Sig or Lambda Nova Classic or do I need to go further back and look for Lambda Pro or basic Lambda's to get the easy sound I'm looking for. I'd sacrifice a little, not a lot but a little, detail/soundstage/etc to get it. Any suggestions welcome. Thank You. -Joe

I find that Silclear contact enhancer gives my 404/717 set-up a much smoother and more powerful sound.

 

[gimmish]

HI, this is my first post here so I'll keep it short. I am looking for something to power my O2s I have been using my srm T1 for them up to now. I know its not enough power for them but I actually still find them very pleasing. My source of course must be helping, Mod-Wright absolute truth Sony scd777es with tubed output stage. I don't have a fortune right now so I am looking for something that will fit my meager budget. I have done research on the forums and I hear that the srm-1 mkII is a good choice in solid state as is the 717. I am also upgrading my T1. I just ordered new tubes and recently added tara labs power cables to the headphone system, quite an improvement. Any leads on the amp or comments about my choices?

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by gimmish /img/forum/go_quote.gif Newby looking for SRM-1 mk2

Hi, and welcome to Head-Fi!

The SRM-1/MK2 sure is a great little solid state amplifier. But I am not sure if it will be a major upgrade, or any upgrade at all, over the SRM-T1. I think you would be better off putting the money into the SRM-T1, or save them for a even bigger upgrade later on.
But then I have never heard the SRM-T1, and hence I might be totally wrong...

 

[webbie64]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi, and welcome to Head-Fi! The SRM-1/MK2 sure is a great little solid state amplifier. But I am not sure if it will be a major upgrade, or any upgrade at all, over the SRM-T1. I think you would be better off putting the money into the SRM-T1, or save them for a even bigger upgrade later on. But then I have never heard the SRM-T1, and hence I might be totally wrong...

I concur. I have used the SRM-T1 and would suggest either fully modding it with all of spritzer's previous recommendations (you'll find them in this and/or the other Stax thread) or some of the better non-Stax amps/top end Stax amps.

 

[webbie64]

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Originally Posted by macm75 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hear you man, and I'm too cheap to buy the furniture I'd like to put it in and too inexperienced of a woodworker. OK, so the SR-Lambda's are normal bias - 6 pin connectors - 230DC Next, and of course I'll check with Woo Audio (pretty sure the one I got from them is 5 pin), are there any sources for the 6 pin connectors or do I have to get them from a Stax transformer box?

I understand the 6-pins are harder to find nowadays and some source them from the older extension cables as well as transformer boxes.

If you're getting a Woo you could ask whether someone such as Apuresound [AK]Zip would make an adapter for you. I've enquired before and it is possible provided the Woo is outputting exactly as the Gilmour design indicates (It is annoying for us 6-pin afficianados that recent amps rarely have normal bias output

).

 

[audiod]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif The original SR-Lambda fits that bill and the Lambda Pro if you can handle the recessed midrange and nonlinear bass/treble. Any pics of the amp??

I agree. Another choice would be a Koss ESP-950 wired with a Stax connector. They have a very even response and easy on the ears. The dynamics are fantastic. The bass is not bad either.

 

[audiod]

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Originally Posted by gimmish /img/forum/go_quote.gif HI, this is my first post here so I'll keep it short. I am looking for something to power my O2s I have been using my srm T1 for them up to now. I know its not enough power for them but I actually still find them very pleasing. My source of course must be helping, Mod-Wright absolute truth Sony scd777es with tubed output stage. I don't have a fortune right now so I am looking for something that will fit my meager budget. I have done research on the forums and I hear that the srm-1 mkII is a good choice in solid state as is the 717. I am also upgrading my T1. I just ordered new tubes and recently added tara labs power cables to the headphone system, quite an improvement. Any leads on the amp or comments about my choices?

I own a 007t, SRM-1 mk2 pro and 717. I love the 717 with the 02's.

 

[luvdunhill]

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Originally Posted by tyre /img/forum/go_quote.gif adjustable 0-1000V bias supply for a future transformer box project

I tried to order one of these switching power supplies from the manufacturer, and they wouldn't sell to an individual. So, I bought one of Ebay. Honestly, these things made me realize that bias supplies are important. The second I hooked it up, things sounded much worse. Just my opinion, but I'd recommend at least trying something else out before deciding.

 

[luvdunhill]

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Originally Posted by macm75 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hear you man, and I'm too cheap to buy the furniture I'd like to put it in and too inexperienced of a woodworker. OK, so the SR-Lambda's are normal bias - 6 pin connectors - 230DC Next, and of course I'll check with Woo Audio (pretty sure the one I got from them is 5 pin), are there any sources for the 6 pin connectors or do I have to get them from a Stax transformer box?

The Woo connectors actually have a hole drilled for the middle pin, it's just filled in and there's no connector behind it. This makes me think you can order a 6-pin version from him.