[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by xnothingpoetic /img/forum/go_quote.gif How can the be balanced if they share a ground? (I assume) Wouldn't they have to have 6 pins to be truly balanced?

There is no ground in electrostatic drivers. You should read up on the principle.

 

[xnothingpoetic]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif There is no ground in electrostatic drivers. You should read up on the principle.

I see.

So they would benefit from a completely balanced system?

 

[luvdunhill]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif the whole balanced thing here on head-fi is largely overblown.

ya.... I agree.

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by xnothingpoetic /img/forum/go_quote.gif I see. So they would benefit from a completely balanced system?

There is no correct answer for this question. If you were going with a hypothetical perfect single ended and perfect differential chains both ending in the same push-pull output stage, then the balanced would be louder due to more voltage but SE much purer and more musical. You are sacrificing a whole lot of simplicity in the favor of some theoretical and loader way of doing things. There is a reason why many pro gear is single ended but fitted with transformers at the inputs and outputs to produce galvanic isolation and use the differential signal for what it does best, travel over large distances in an environment riddled with interference.

I used to believe that balanced was the only way but now I see just how idiotic it is to use double the parts to achieve something that is actually worse due to the need to use cheaper parts. There is theoretical advantage but you won't need that outside of the studio. I'd much rather spend the extra dough on better transformers, caps, wiring etc.

 

[facelvega]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif The connectors will last 50 years easily

Tell that to the cracked-up socket on my SRD-6sb! I suppose it still works fine, but it looks terrible, which in turn helped me get quite a low price. I bet if I gave it another decade of regular plugging and unplugging, it would break. And that would only be 40 years since its introduction, so there.

 

[cosmopragma]

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Originally Posted by facelvega /img/forum/go_quote.gif Tell that to the cracked-up socket on my SRD-6sb! I suppose it still works fine, but it looks terrible, which in turn helped me get quite a low price. I bet if I gave it another decade of regular plugging and unplugging, it would break. And that would only be 40 years since its introduction, so there.

You mean, my Omegas will be kaput in about 37 years?
Dang, I've planned to trade them for decent hearing aid then .........

Edit: I've misread it.The sockets tend to break early.The plugs will hopefully last much longer.

 

[spritzer]

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Originally Posted by facelvega /img/forum/go_quote.gif Tell that to the cracked-up socket on my SRD-6sb! I suppose it still works fine, but it looks terrible, which in turn helped me get quite a low price. I bet if I gave it another decade of regular plugging and unplugging, it would break. And that would only be 40 years since its introduction, so there.

The sockets can't take any abuse while the plugs are very strong. The sockets will break if you look at the the wrong way...

 

[Veniogenesis]

Hmm, this is very strange. I just got a SRM-1 MKII Pro-Pro that has a problem. Here are the symptoms:

Turn on amp, keep volume at zero: No buzz
Turn on amp, turn volume (both left and right channel) up: Huge buzz from both left and right past 9 o'clock
Turn on amp, turn volume (left channel only) up: Huge buzz from both left and right past 9 o'clock *not quite sure if it's from both channels; will recheck once I go home
Turn on amp, turn volume (right channel only) up: No buzz
Turn on amp, keep volume at zero, come back 30 minutes later, turn up volume: No buzz

What could be wrong here?

Haha thanks for the help everyone!
Venio

 

[spritzer]

Could be a loose ground connection on the input or somewhere else in the amp. The volume pot could have a short somewhere. It could also be caused by a cap on it's last legs.

 

[Veniogenesis]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Could be a loose ground connection on the input or somewhere else in the amp. The volume pot could have a short somewhere. It could also be caused by a cap on it's last legs.

Cool. I'll look into it.

Thanks again!

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by jjhatfield /img/forum/go_quote.gif So I just bought these from spaceman, with the SRD-7. I'll be powering these with my 840A. This will be my first time ever hearing a pair of electrostat headphones. Any of you Stax gods care to share with me what to expect? I have to say, I'm pretty excited. Also, whats the difference between the Lambdas and the Lambda Pros?

Wow! You did bite fast...
Congratulations!

I am confident that they will give you numerous great listening sessions.
Difference between Lambda and Lambda Pro? Different Bias voltage. Meaning different drivers and connector (5 instead of 6 pin).

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Originally Posted by morphsci /img/forum/go_quote.gif Qustion for all the Staxen lovers. Do you guys turn off the amp before unplugging the phones? Just curious.

Yes, most of the times. But I don't know if it makes any difference.
In any way, I always turn down the volume before disconnecting/connecting.

 

[audiod]

Good News!

Stax USA just got their first shippment of the SR-007mk2 from Japan. I will have mine this Friday! I expect my KGSS to also arrive on Friday. I should have fun this weekend listening to the SR-007 & SR-007mk2 on the 007t, 717 & my new (to me) KGSS. Xmas came early this year for me.

 

[Faust2D]

Wow, all these great headphones and amps. I am jealous.

 

[jjhatfield]

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Originally Posted by audiod /img/forum/go_quote.gif Good News! Stax USA just got their first shippment of the SR-007mk2 from Japan. I will have mine this Friday! I expect my KGSS to also arrive on Friday. I should have fun this weekend listening to the SR-007 & SR-007mk2 on the 007t, 717 & my new (to me) KGSS. Xmas came early this year for me.

WHERE CAN FIND ONLINE IN STORE MK2

 

[audiod]

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Originally Posted by jjhatfield /img/forum/go_quote.gif WHERE CAN FIND ONLINE IN STORE MK2

I put in my order months ago. I don't know how many the USA received, but they have a lot on order from dealers. I would contact your local dealer and ask.