The Stax thread (New)

[Keithpgdrb]

is there an area in the forums where the differences between stax amps is discussed specifically?

 

[Sherwood]

Yes there is, but it's 600 pages long. Above this level, there is no primer. Only search and personal opinion (and Spritzer).

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by Keithpgdrb /img/forum/go_quote.gif is there an area in the forums where the differences between stax amps is discussed specifically?

You're probably in the correct thread already.
Just browse (or search) through the 8868 posts...

 

[Keithpgdrb]

lol, thanks guys. I figured that was the answer I would get, but it was worth a shot. I have actually taken it upon myself to read the entire post. I'm on page 488 last time I stopped.

 

[Keithpgdrb]

what is a good price for the srm-1/mk-2? I also understand that there are different versions of the amp. (silver face, black face) is one preferred over the other.

 

[spritzer]

Late serial (5000+) C-model SRM-1 Mk2 P.P. is the best I've heard but the difference isn't earth shattering compared to an early A-model or any other normal Mk2. The basic circuit always remained the same but the P.P. model had better components and the resistors were upgraded on the later C-models in general.

 

[Keithpgdrb]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Late serial (5000+) C-model SRM-1 Mk2 P.P. is the best I've heard but the difference isn't earth shattering compared to an early A-model or any other normal Mk2. The basic circuit always remained the same but the P.P. model had better components and the resistors were upgraded on the later C-models in general.

thanks spritzer. how does one identify the c model visually, and what is a fair price for it?

 

[Keithpgdrb]

Headphone Addict,

I just came across the post when you had just gotten your srm-1/mk-2. cant wait to see how the drama unfolds.

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by Keithpgdrb /img/forum/go_quote.gif thanks spritzer. how does one identify the c model visually, and what is a fair price for it?

There is a sticker on the back with the serial number, C-xxxx or something like that. Fair price is tough to say since things have changed dramatically in the last few weeks but around 300$ for a normal Mk2 would be an ok deal and expect to pay a bit more for the late C-models.

 

[Victor Chew]

Spritzer, my hats off to you for your SRM 1 Mk 2 Pro knowledge.

 

[spritzer]

One tends to pick up a few things after owning 10+ units.

 

[Victor Chew]

Can any one help with some knowledge of a good electrostatic amp and headphones/speakerphones combo to buy for about US$600 to US$650 pls?

Its not for me, its for a friend of mine who might want to go the stax road.

 

[ericj]

so, who won the $315 sigma + srd-6 at that auction site?

 

[Sherwood]

Worth noting, Keith, the Srm1-MK2 PP has two pro bias outputs, and you have a normal bias lambda, so be careful.

 

[bjarnetv]

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Originally Posted by ericj /img/forum/go_quote.gif so, who won the $315 sigma + srd-6 at that auction site?

thats quite a deal; IF they were working