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  1. The Headcase Stax thread

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    9 hours ago, spritzer said:

    You can't do any comparisons on the 007t, it's just crap....utter crap.  Anything with a flat response will sound bad on it and anything with hyped treble will sound ok. 

    But everyone at HF thinks it's SUCH a great amp, 009 + 007t ooh lala. (tons of sarcasm implied!!!)   ;)

  2. The Headcase Stax thread

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    I don't mean to make this post as a slam on the 007a but once upon a time I heard a brand new pair pretty much straight out of the box and it was one of the worst Stax experiences that I have ever had, terrible fitment (I suspect this was the major problem?) and something about the bass was a mess.  That said, I would totally give them another try if I could but at the same time I have had maybe 3 pairs of o2mk1 in my life and never an issue.

  3. The Headcase Stax thread

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    I am pretty sure the Stax god (or maybe just plain Audio god!), wherever he is, is mad at me :(

    I sold my 727ii recently and the buyer states it is not powering on.  He sends me the video of what's going on and it is pretty clear that the power switch is simply not staying depressed (detent to the on position) but rather the plunger just makes contact then slowly slides out.

    When it gets back, I suppose some de-oxit is probably all it needs?

  4. The Headcase Stax thread

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    I've been dumbing down my Stax rig and this week I received a pair of "very nice" conditioned Lambda Nova Sigs with 507 pads.  Unfortunately they arrived somewhat damaged and their age is not helping.  Tried calling Yamas/Accutech but no answer.

    The case holder for one side came broken in transit; luckily the seller is offering to pay to replace this (https://www.staxusa.com/stax-case-holder.html).  Is there a certain tool and size of tool I need to be able to remove the securing pin?  Tugging by hand has been fruitless though I don't want to break it.

    The outer facing foam WAS intact prior to the shipping; seems the same side's driver has come unglued from the frame, this agitated the foam and it's now flaking everywhere.  I believe standard op. procedure is to remove the foam and call it a day but I will also need to secure the driver back to the frame.  Is there a certain glue or adhesive I should be using here?

    Kinda bummed to get them like this but since the LNS is unobtanium now I want to make sure I can put it back together proper, thanks!

     

     

     

  5. The Headcase Stax thread

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    2 hours ago, judo said:

    Thanks! I do not get many answers lately maybe I question badly. I do not get answers from PriceJapan too after a day as they say on their site they do not speak english perhaps they can not write either. I was interested in the process for example how and when these postal services collect (or not collect, PriceJapan tells EMS does not ,I have to contact with customs) the VAT and duty in Europe, ... etc. That is good they are quick and you had got your headphones In Australia :)  I got a few hundred dollars worth something from Vietnam by FedEx they brought to my door and I did not have to pay anything plus.
     

    Sad to say but in my experience it is dependent on the Country of the recipient and the carrier and how the package is marked on the customs form.  Shipping into the USA from International, usually EMS is more expensive.  I've heard this is because the broker/customs fee is built-in to the price.  Figure out how PJ or the originating store will ship to you first (and if it will be marked as commercial goods) and then you can probably just call that carrier's customer service for more details.

  6. Any $100 IEM recommendations?

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    I've been out of the market for a long long time but I think I still have a beat up pair of these somewhere; I got them from Circuit Shitty if you can believe for something like 60 or 70 bucks.  You could probably find them for cheap on ebay as they never developed a cult following.  They really were not bad compared to the uber money IEMs I compared them to and you can probably find some threads to back up my claims.

    http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX90LP-Earphones-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B000EGLZUE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

  7. Amplification dilemma

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    Posted · Edited by Mr.Sneis

    I used to have a mk1 with the mk2 boards and even the mk2 before the price increase.

     

    In hindsight, the mk2 WAS indeed great but the looks of the mk1 win me over.  The mk2 boards in the mk1 do not get you all the way there but close enough.  Definitely worth the price of admission if Justin still sells them.

     

    I've gotten to a point now where I can safely say spending uber bucks on headphone related gear no longer tickles my fancy but that's just me getting older and lamer.  I tend to chase my tail though so I'll probably be back in the game before I know it.  A dynahi for a fair price is where you might want to aim based on what I am hearing from DW!

  8. Amplification dilemma

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    Leo if you are sticking with the mk1 I think you are making the right choice.  I've been in your shoes before!  The $900 is better allocated elsewhere.

     

    Just so you know as well I don't think you have much issue selling the mk1 for a fair price.  You have the upgrade boards right??

  10. absolute cheapest vinyl rig possible...

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    I can get that.  When I bought the SL-1600 the auto start did not work. It was definitely a gamble when I bought it, but I had a good feeling about fixing it as it was a commonly reported issue it seems.  The fix took less than 30 minutes and a few bucks for white lithium grease to lube up to arm mechanism and was good as new. 

     

    Part of this decision to take the plunge was just how clean this 1600 was, too bad the cartridge (AKG p25md/24) had a bad/unobtainium stylus.

  12. absolute cheapest vinyl rig possible...

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    Nothing wrong with either table!  I foolishly had it in my head I NEEDED the Technics despite it needing work out the door (easy fix for auto return level) so I traded in my Pioneer for store credit.  In hindsight I probably got peanuts for the Pioneer and it is/was a very respectable table that I just dumped without a thought.  I do love my SL-1600 but not having adjustable VTA is a slight detractor.

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  13. absolute cheapest vinyl rig possible...

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    Posted · Edited by Mr.Sneis

    I had this same plan a few months ago and now I'm balls deep in it with 2 tables and about 75-ish records and growing; it's good and bad. 

     

    My tips if I had to re-do:

     

    Don't try to find a vintage used audiophile table first off, they add up to repair or upkeep especially if parts are missing and need to be replaced.  Avoid anything Crosley brand.  Avoid Technics SL-1200 and its ilk (cheaper Technics are perfect though), prices shot WAY up and they are only getting more used/beat with time.  They are great tables otherwise...

     

    Try to find a cheap old automatic table like a Pioneer PL-7 or Technics SL-D2/3 for a couple bucks ($40?).  I foolishly traded PL-7 in for a SL-1600 and realized my mistake about a month down the road.

     

    The cartridge needs to be cheap but good and with cheap styli that are readily available, Shure m91ED for $50 with a decent needle is a good starting point.  Replacement EVG Styli' for these are around $15 or less on eBay.

     

    Cheap vintage receiver for a built in phono pre like Harmon Kardon 330c or Pioneer SX-780; $100 or less.  There are $50ish standalone Phono pre-'s as well that can get you by.

     

    Then you'll learn the fun of VTF, overhang and different alignment methods, anti-skate, VTA, and record cleaning :(

     

    If that sounds like too much a pain in the ass, which it is, Rega, Pro-Ject, Music Hall, U-Turn have great starter tables with their own quirks, look to spend about $200-400 for one of these.  There's also this guy: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-LP120-USB-Direct-Drive-Professional-Turntable/dp/B002S1CJ2Q.

     

    Bottom line I would allocate more attention towards a decent Cartridge and Phono Pre- moreso than the table itself.  Sadly where I live it is real hard to find specialists who are passionate about the turntable and associated gear aspect even at a record store... weird I know.  AudioKarma and VinylEngine I have found I like for forums.

  14. Koss ESP-950 Stax Recable

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    I've had luck sticking the tip of the iron into the hole of the tip of the plug then fitting the bare wire on the opposite side and feeding solder in from the wire end as well.  It should fill the with solder and then you can remove the tip :)  Better question is what are you going to do for strain relief.

  15. Koss ESP-950 Stax Recable

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    Posted · Edited by Mr.Sneis

    What the hell?  How is that outer sleeve so bad looking like it has a crackin it?  Not sure if you know it but the amphenol jack is ever so slightly out of spec with the stock Stax jacks, it's not horrible and is still functional but still.

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