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The Headcase Stax thread

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  • bwck2000
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    Arrived yesterday and it really opens up every electrostatic headphone that I own. I was looking for an amp that can bring more bass out of my HE90 than HEV90 so I drained my pocket to bid on this and

  • I have been getting back at this..working up to a limited run of these as the STAX SR-X9000 and Audeze CRBN have made that need to happen. But the chassis is extraordinarily expensive and difficult to

  • Isn't everybody glad that I'm crazy enough to buy this stuff and have Kevin rip it apart?   

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soz:

"Nonsensical internet slang term for "sorry", used by illiterate morons who for some reason substitute a “z” for “rry”, the latter of which would take an entire quarter of a second to type out."

"OMG, soz about that."

"Shut the fuck up."

Fuck this site,full of gimps

 

You more than likely won't see this post, but just in case you do Hifi Nutter, I've found on Head-Case a lot more honest opinion is given, without shills, unlike a certain other site.

I am auditioning SR009's with a Headamp KGSS.  The phones don't sound quite like I expected.  The bass is a bit lean and the overall sound is detailed, but somewhat dull.  Would a KGSSHV or a similar amp make a big difference or should I go back to the drawing board?

 

Thanks

Compared to...? It is easy to feel that they are bass shy if you are used to bass heavy headphones. It takes a while to adjust.

After listening to headphones with various dips and bumps in the frequency response, it is easy to feel that another headphones is dull, not having those isses.

 

Besides, the source can also make a big difference. But in the end they just might not be to your taste (plenty of others to choose from anyway)

Edited by padam

should roll tubes before you make any hasty judgements

Have owned a number of older Stax phones over the years so I am quite used to the Stax sound.  Mostly listen to Classical, Jazz, Blues, and Classic Rock on a good quality high end SACD player.

Do the SR009's just need more peak to peak to make them sing (analogous to Magnepans needing lot's of wattage) in the conventional speaker world?

Based on my experience, going for a HV over a lower end amp like the 717 will have better bass control and soundstage, but won't cause a fundamental change in the sound (probably most important with an SR007 Mk1).

If you prefer an older Stax (which can be had for much less), then it is all the better for you.

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soz:

"Nonsensical internet slang term for "sorry", used by illiterate morons who for some reason substitute a “z” for “rry”, the latter of which would take an entire quarter of a second to type out."

"OMG, soz about that."

"Shut the fuck up."

soz:

"Nonsensical internet slang term for "sorry", used by illiterate morons who for some reason substitute a “z” for “rry”, the latter of which would take an entire quarter of a second to type out."

"OMG, soz about that."

"Shut the fuck up."

soz:

"Nonsensical internet slang term for "sorry", used by illiterate morons who for some reason substitute a “z” for “rry”, the latter of which would take an entire quarter of a second to type out."

"OMG, soz about that."

"Shut the fuck up."

So your the gimp that texts laugh out loud rather than lol because Your not illiterate and can be arsed to put the augh ut oud every time lol,gimp

So your the gimp that texts laugh out loud rather than lol because Your not illiterate and can be arsed to put the augh ut oud every time lol,gimp

 

damn triple quotes and a cry of hypocrisy? we've got a professional in the building

 

you're butthurt is delectable

Fuck the multi quote,Dave r you have had an head injury so it wasn't aimed at you,you can't help it being tapped in the head,let's face it you must be to like this site it's a joke seriously laugh out loud

damn triple quotes and a cry of hypocrisy? we've got a professional in the building

 

you're butthurt is delectable

Get laid Ffs

No pants we were put on this earth to fuck,all this talking Hifi is just an inadequacy because you can't get it up

So keep taking that viagra and try and get a hard on over electronic circuits,whatever floats Ya boat

Because let's face it your fuck all,keep kissing Justin,Kevin and Birgir s fucking arse

Somebody needs their meds adjusted. Not naming names, though.

to be fair this is infinitely more constructive than talking about putting you're chord in front of you're BHSE

Somebody needs their meds adjusted. Not naming names, though.

I agree mate they fucking nuts in ere

to be fair this is infinitely more constructive than talking about putting you're chord in front of you're BHSE

chord Hugo is like a portable wadia 861se only better

Another suicide by admin. Don't they ever think of the effect on the poor admins who have to ban their cunty asses?

Tyl

Another suicide by admin. Don't they ever think of the effect on the poor admins who have to ban their cunty asses?

ban Me put me out my misery

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