The Stax thread (New)

[Elephas]

You might try a pair of 6SN7GTB in your T1 using adapters (I have a T1W).

I think the SR-Omega sounds quite good driven by the T1W, as well as the Airbow SR-SC1 (basically a SR-404).

The O2 on the other hand, not so good.

 

[98664c3yijh]

Elephas, I have a normal T1 (not S, not W).
In what aspect is W-version different?
What is then a good match for O2? 007A? SRM600?

Thanks!

 

[paaj]

the T1S and T1W offer balanced inputs, the T1W is also usable as a pre-amp.
basic amp is the same, still waiting for the balanced cabled (3 months or so now) to see if that improves things but in normal RCA mode they sound the same.

FWIR the SRM-717 is well regarded paired with the O2

 

[98664c3yijh]

double post, sorry

 

[padam]

It depends more on the cable itself as running it from XLR basically enables higher gain but not much else as the amp is balanced anyway.

But the differences between cables themselves are quite noticeable.

 

[Beefy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by padam /img/forum/go_quote.gif It depends more on the cable itself as running it from XLR basically enables higher gain but not much else as the amp is balanced anyway.

I would argue that any differences between XLR v RCA are not primarily in the cable, but how the source generates the balanced versus unbalanced signal.

Many balanced sources generate the unbalanced signal by running it through a cheap OPAMP.

 

[padam]

I see, I meant that using a source that gives a 'proper' balanced/unbalanced output.

 

[Beefy]

As opposed to 'proper' cables?

 

[98664c3yijh]

guys,

i think cabels are of a bit secondary point,
clean power seems more important, or?

and has anyone tried SRM-600 with either sigma's or O2's ?

 

[KrypticMind]

Okay guys... Looks like I'm getting some channel imbalance again, but this time, it's only on my Lambda Pros. I listened to my other Stax 'phones, and they're fine. Anything I can do to fix this?

 

[dreamwhisper]

holy, the omega2's are revealing,,, O2's are punks... they're hating on my Digidesign 003 (AD-DA/pre-preamp):http://beatlabusa.com/images/003.jpg
although it could also be because the signal is being routed through Personus Central Station first.
still ...picky headphones

 

[padam]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98664c3yijh /img/forum/go_quote.gif guys, i think cabels are of a bit secondary point, clean power seems more important, or? and has anyone tried SRM-600 with either sigma's or O2's ?

It has the same amount of power (340V RMS) as the SRM-007t so it is unlikely to drive a Sigma or an O2 properly. The O2 would probably work better than the Sigma which would probably sound muddy with this amp, Sigmas work quite well with a SRD-7 + speaker amp combination.

The SRM-717 is the second best Stax amp and it has a good amount of power (450V RMS). The current SRM-727II/SRM-727A has the same but it is not linear sound-wise.

However, there are aftermarket amps such as the KGSS and they have even more power than these Stax amps so they should be even better.


What I meant about cables is that one could ruin the performance of the whole system by using a cable that does not match the other components.

 

[Cya|\|]

I have a high end speaker system. Actually, the amp is not high end, but the speakers are. The speakers are custom made, with magnesium woofer and ribbon tweeter. Ribbon tweeters are very similiar sounding to electrostatic/planar technology.
I was thinking about buying the akg k701 and the zero dac in october, as i'm gonna transfer to a student dorm.
Since i may miss my speakers with ribbon tweeter, i was wondering if i could somehow afford some headphones amp.
So i wanted to ask: are the stax sr-303 different from the sr-404, or do they sound identically? 6moons says they are identical, but i'd like to ask for your opinion too.
Also, is it possible to drive them with a cheap class d amp, so i may buy a better amp in a later moment?

 

[98664c3yijh]

Quote:

Originally Posted by padam /img/forum/go_quote.gif It has the same amount of power (340V RMS) as the SRM-007t so it is unlikely to drive a Sigma or an O2 properly. The O2 would probably work better than the Sigma which would probably sound muddy with this amp, Sigmas work quite well with a SRD-7 + speaker amp combination. The SRM-717 is the second best Stax amp and it has a good amount of power (450V RMS). The current SRM-727II/SRM-727A has the same but it is not linear sound-wise. However, there are aftermarket amps such as the KGSS and they have even more power than these Stax amps so they should be even better. What I meant about cables is that one could ruin the performance of the whole system by using a cable that does not match the other components.

thanks padam!! will try to find 717...anyone selling one :staxsmiley: ??

 

[Akabeth]

I have a question...
There's been three instances back in the winter season when I've had my SRM-717 cut off sound while listening. It makes this small 'click' noise when it happens--the same one that occurs right after you turn on or turn off the power switch. Each time it happened I simply turn the amp off and switch it back on in ~5 minutes or so and resume listening.

Is this some sort safety measure against of overheating or anything of that sort? Just curious, thanks.