[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking of purchasing a Stax SRM1 MKII type C for use with my 404s. Is about $440ish shipped for this amp a reasonable price, and how would it pair with the 404?

Go for it!
The price sounds reasonable to me, although you may be able to find one for a bit cheaper if you wait. Perhaps not a type C though..

Bring those SR-404 I gave you to life...

 

[nsx_23]

Hmm, what were the main differences between the C and the earlier versions?

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Originally Posted by John Buchanan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Go for it - if it's in excellent condition - that amp is rather nice and very well built. Ask for a picture of the rear of the amp to show the block. In Melbourne, go and have a look at Trevor Lees Audio and see if they have any used Stax stuff for sale.

I do have a picture of the rear, and there's no "block" per se. The seller has said he will rewire it for 240V though

Seems somebody is having trouble with Trevor lees audio - http://scottjnrwah.wordpress.com/

 

[paaj]

If all Stax amps are as easy as my T1W turned out to be, you won't get to any problem even if it does not get rewired

You just may need some help of the knowledgeable Stax people.


on another note: I noticed that I selecting another input does not really shut off the audio signal. If I play music into input 1 but select input 2 I can easily hear this as noise on lower levels, and clearly audible on higher levels. Is this just bad design? No real problem as I just use one source at a time anyway, but it feels strange.

 

[edstrelow]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm, what were the main differences between the C and the earlier versions? I do have a picture of the rear, and there's no "block" per se. The seller has said he will rewire it for 240V though Seems somebody is having trouble with Trevor lees audio - High Fidelity – buying from Trevor Lees Audio

Years ago I had a "C: but got rid of it because it only had high bias sockets and I needed a low bias. I now have an A and B, each has high and low bias and I can't hear any obviois difference between the A and B models on either high or low bias.

 

[manaox2]

Most claim the C version has better sound quality in their impressions it seems.

 

[spritzer]

The some high SN C series were built like the PP model (which was a derivative of the ATR version, intended for studio use) even if they don't bear the PP badge. The changes include better wiring, better resistors and supposedly transistor matching (no way to confirm this though).

 

[edstrelow]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif The some high SN C series were built like the PP model (which was a derivative of the ATR version, intended for studio use) even if they don't bear the PP badge. The changes include better wiring, better resistors and supposedly transistor matching (no way to confirm this though).

I think that was what I had. At the time I only had low bias Stax phones and had ordered an SRM1Mk2 from Audioadvisor, who had good deals for a while on Stax, which was at the time in bankruptcy. Alas, without a high bias phone the amp was useless to me and I sent it back unheard.

 

[nsx_23]

The 404 should couple reasonably nicely with the SRM to get a good idea of the "stax" signature sound right?

 

[lu-chen-chan]

ello , please can somebody tell me what is a difference between sax SR001 and SR003 in sound and built quality?thanx

 

[padam]

SR001 Mk2 (SR001 is discontinued) uses a battery powered amp with a custom plug so it is the portable version while the SR003 can be used with any of the amps since it uses the standard Pro plug. Sound-wise they are the same only the amp used makes a difference. But the cable is user replaceable so you can make an SR003 from an SR001 Mk2 and vice versa.

 

[manaox2]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 404 should couple reasonably nicely with the SRM to get a good idea of the "stax" signature sound right?

People I know that owned it said that they enjoyed the combo, should be enough to get an idea and more.

 

[scompton]

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Originally Posted by padam /img/forum/go_quote.gif SR001 Mk2 (SR001 is discontinued) uses a battery powered amp with a custom plug so it is the portable version while the SR003 can be used with any of the amps since it uses the standard Pro plug. Sound-wise they are the same only the amp used makes a difference. But the cable is user replaceable so you can make an SR003 from an SR001 Mk2 and vice versa.

Does it plug in? It looks hard wired in pictures.

 

[padam]

Yes the cable is removable but I guess a used SR003 can be had for not much more than a cable from Stax.

 

[GuyDebord]

Im looking for someone that would be willing to mod my srm-001 with the super fatcat mod +. If you (or know someone) have time, willingness and have the skill please send me a pm, Im sure we can arrange something

 

[DaveBSC]

Just got my O2 Mk1s today. They appear to be in good order, but the pins are quite dirty. What do you guys recommend for cleaning the pins?