[ericj]

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H120 is one of a kind, yup.  I think when you do end up listening to the 009 on a tonally-correct source, you'll then see how transparent and involving it can be.  

These days even head-fi folk look at me funny when i pull out my circa-2003 DAP, even though it's in astoundingly fresh condition and now has flash based storage, a bigger battery, and rockbox flashed right to the board on it. Damn thing boots in about a second and a half flat.line in and our and digital in and out. What's not to love? I even installed a real time clock and modified it so that it will charge off USB. 
 
I intend to figure out a battery pack for the y2 that can power it for at least a few hours, and then combine H120, y2, and sr-001mk2. Just for kicks. I don't know how much I'd actually use that rig, but it will be interesting to find out how realistic it is. 

 

[wiinippongamer]

What would you guys choose between a used sr-207, SRM-252s system and a  used HD600 + schiit asgard?

 

[Maxvla]

This is the Stax thread, you can probably guess the answer.

 

[wiinippongamer]

Good point, but I've read somewhere else that the lower lambda models are not absolutely superior in every aspect to the HD600 but just better in certain aspects and worse in others

 

[Maxvla]

I've heard the SR202 (old version of SR207) and I would say it is better in most ways compared to the HD600, but not all.

 

[tigermilk]

I've got 404s, 003s, and HD580s, which would certainly compare well to the 600s. The 580s sound spectacular and I like all of them for what they deliver.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Ah thanks for the advice I was going to get the tube upgrades, what works best stock tubes or should I look for another upgrade?

SED Winged C EL34
 
[edit - well, the Shugang don't suck with SR-009 but sound a bit tubbier and less detailed, while the other tubes seems a bit tighter and faster and crisper.]

 

[m0gwai]

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SED Winged C EL34
 
[edit - well, the Shugang don't suck with SR-009 but sound a bit tubbier and less detailed, while the other tubes seems a bit tighter and faster and crisper.]

Well considering how much Woo Audio is charging for them I see no reason to go with that, seems I can find the tubes you mentioned for around 150$, something like that?
 
http://tinyurl.com/78gw8w5

 

[Maxvla]

Opinions on the best version of the SR007?

 

[Elysian]

Everyone is going to point you at the MK1, but I'm quite happy with how my MK2 handles everything I throw at it: classical soloists, electronica, hip-hop, metal, etc.  It took a /lot/ of system tweaking before I got my SR007A to the sound I wanted, but it was a fun journey.  The thing I like most about electrostats is how far you can take them.
 
Most dynamics I've used only respond so much, but it's amazing how much performance you can squeeze out of a good electrostatic headphone.

 

[Maxvla]

Thanks for the comments. Any ideas where to get replacement pads for an 007?

Found some at Audiocubes for $150, is this about normal?

 

[Elysian]

A few people have pointed me towards eBay, where pads are $120 for MK1 and $155 for SR007A.  Smeggy charges $155 for O2 pads for a Thunderpants upgrade, so those prices sound consistent.  Fwiw, the SR007A is the most comfortable pair of headphones I've ever worn.  I like the SR007A fit a lot more than the SR009.

 

[n3rdling]

Contact Craig at Kuboten.  I got pads from him for under $100 before but I'm not sure if he's still able to source them from Stax.  mk1 is the preferred version of the O2 but you can always get the mk2 (not mk2.5) and mod it to sound like the mk1 while having better pads.

 

[Maxvla]

I have someone offering to sell me a MK1 but the pads are shot is why I ask. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[DaveBSC]

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I have someone offering to sell me a MK1 but the pads are shot is why I ask. Thanks for the help guys.

Yeah, that happens. The MK1 is still the one to get, and for now at least pads are easy enough to replace. The self adjusting headband is replaceable too. As long as the headphone cable is still well attached, you should be good to go.