[tigermilk]

I was last in Japan in Nov 2009 and just missed out on buying a Stax setup. I've since picked up a gently used Stax SRM-006t along with a pair of 404s. But I've still got a hole burning in my pocket for the 2050 system and/or the SRS-005. They are around 25-35% cheaper in Japan than in the US, so why not? But what other Japanese brands/models are worth the potential discounted price? I think the wife would freak a little if I threw down $800 for some Denon AH-D7000s, but perhaps some other highly regarded Japanese brands could be in the mix (other Denons, Audio Technica, etc).

The one thing I lack right now is a closed headphone.

Currently I've got the aforementioned 404s along with a pair of HD580s and some Etymotic ER6i. Amps include a the Stax, a Qinpu A-3 and Cambridge Audio 540A integrated. Listen to all types of music in a variety of formats (vinyl, CD, mp3).

 

[Skylab]

Buy some JVC-DX1000's! They have a good price on them at Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara.

 

[9pintube]

AT least buy some LPS or Rare cds, the ones you can't buy here.....Also look for, or at their High Fi books......they are so full of equipment..... Maybe you'll get lucky and can find one on headphones etc......have fun, lucky dog

 

[jetti.ping]

Yup, buy some CD....... it was so many great CD made for Japan market only

 

[TheOtus]

Indeed... If I would get to Japan, my god, how much CD´s would I buy!!

 

[Icenine2]

I would go Mini lp nuts there. I'd get some of the Disk Union mini lp box sets(like King Crimson etc) that cost a fortune here but not there. Beatles mono box!!! The Japanese are Stereo nuts so you should find all sorts of interesting stuff there. Have a great time! Oh........and pick up a Nissan GTR too!!!

Keith

 

[Palpatine]

I'm thinking of a nice set of portable audio technicas... perhaps the ESW9 or ES10!

 

[Audiophile13426]

Yes go with what skylab said, try the jvc dx1000 for maybe a cheaper price in Japan.

 

[nagi]

Try audio technica W1000X. Very beautiful and comfy cans with more balanced sound than W1000 or W5000.

If you will spend money on IEM, go for New Victor HA-FX700. Hi-end IEM that have wooden driver diaphragm.

 

[Skylab]

AT, JVC, Denon - should all have decent prices there.

 

[tigermilk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOtus /img/forum/go_quote.gif Indeed... If I would get to Japan, my god, how much CD´s would I buy!!

I've only bought a few CDs in Japan. I just don't understand CD prices there. They run about $20 for new releases. Hard to stomach those prices. Even used CDs are pricey.

 

[TheOtus]

Well, you don´t want to know what a new release costs in Finland. =D Well, most of the CD´s I buy are imports from Japan, they don´t cost more in the end and the music is great.

 

[Equus]

Well, to be fair it's not just CD prices. I buy DVD's and Blu Rays from Japan and the retail prices are typically pretty out there.

I was gonna be a wisecracker and say you should get a wooden keychain with your name in kana.

On a serious side, sounds like you have a lot to consider. Have fun and let us know what loot you get. I'll just have to live vicariously through you until I manage to get back there in a year or two.

 

[Navermyr]

Sony CD900ST, closed studio headphone that urgently needs a qualified review. Are you the chosen one?

 

[jellojoe]

1) Hoard the Stax
2) Transport to US
3) Sell & profit?!