I do believe this is the cheapest I've seen the E7200 at: Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Pretty decent processor if you don't need quad core.
I think Reks is referring to the M-L.
I'm not a fan either, but it's not because of the bass. The dynamic bass woofer and the estat panel just didn't have a seamless transition.
It took you an entire day to come up with that?
Seriously go back to Headfi, I don't think you get this place. If you really thought you were being witty, to quote JBLoudG20: epic fail.
If it's the Oink transfer he's talking about I think it's just because that really wasn't done with a great setup. Playing the actual vinyl there isn't any lack of attack.
It sounds great on my modest vinyl setup as well.
If you are able to demo the Stax line in Japan, I would try and hear the vintage offerings or the SR-007.
The SR-Lambda is a very good headphone, and a great intro to electrostats.
I prefer it on vinyl. We did a shootout against the CD and my vinyl on a really pimped Aries3. The vinyl has more presence, that's the best way I can put it. The bass on the track The Fragile is simply unreal on the LP.