Dusty Chalk Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I finally listened to the O2 MKII...they had more bass(although less deep bass) than the MKI. Yes, they have more bass, but I'm not sure about the less deep bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Whoa, so much SR-Omega and SR-007 talk? Where's n_maher, we need to show him there's more to the Head-Case Stax thread than earpad talk. I think the Shuguang Treasure 6CA7 are good, but the price being charged by Grant Fidelity is quite excessive at more than twice what I paid, which was US$44 each. Over US$100 per tube seems high, even if their "export versions" really are marginally better or somehow better-matched. And marginally better is the most I would expect. BHSE owners group buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Whoa, so much SR-Omega and SR-007 talk? Where's n_maher, we need to show him there's more to the Head-Case Stax thread than earpad talk. I think the Shuguang Treasure 6CA7 are good, but the price being charged by Grant Fidelity is quite excessive at more than twice what I paid, which was US$44 each. Over US$100 per tube seems high, even if their "export versions" really are marginally better or somehow better-matched. And marginally better is the most I would expect. I might be able to ask someone about purchasing these tubes in quantity if you're serious about a group buy for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Did anyone get their SR-404 LTDs yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Gah, such fast reflexes are scary. I think I'll buy another quad of the Treasure 6CA7, so I can use them at the same time on two amps. I'm open to doing a larger group buy, and sending them to a few people. The shipping charge was negligible, so it was basically just $44 per tube. -- I thought the SR-404 LTD was just a regular SR-404, with black color and leather earpads and headband. Oh, no! Did I say earpads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Gah, such fast reflexes are scary. I think I'll buy another quad of the Treasure 6CA7, so I can use them at the same time on two amps. I'm open to doing a larger group buy, and sending them to a few people. The shipping charge was negligible, so it was basically just $44 per tube. -- I thought the SR-404 LTD was just a regular SR-404, with black color and leather earpads and headband. Oh, no! Did I say earpads? Different cable as well, and no one knows if the driver was tweaked in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadneddz Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I think the Shuguang Treasure 6CA7 are good, but the price being charged by Grant Fidelity is quite excessive at more than twice what I paid, which was US$44 each. Over US$100 per tube seems high, even if their "export versions" really are marginally better or somehow better-matched. And marginally better is the most I would expect. BHSE owners group buy? How do you like them in substitute to your XF2 EL34s? I'd be down for a group buy. Why can't I just be cheap and get some SED Winged C's instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 BHSE owners group buy? I'm in. Did anyone get their SR-404 LTDs yet? Nope, they are still in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Those of you who were at CanJam - did you get the chance to listen to the Sigma and Sigma/404? If so, what did you think of them compared to Stax usual suspects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drp Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 BHSE owners group buy? I'm in. {{drp makes note to cry self to sleep tonight}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 How do you like them in substitute to your XF2 EL34s? I haven't had time to compare them yet. I've been "burning-in" the 6CA7 quad and CV181 pair to make sure they settle down nicely and are stable. I'll put back the Sylvania 6SN7W metal base in place of the CV181 and compare the Treasure 6CA7 with my reference set of Mullard xf2 and maybe a couple of other types. The reference set is nothing special, just a matched quad that I bought from a local shop and had tested with their tube tester. If the Sylvania 6SN7 really don't work well with Treasure I can change back or to another pair of 6SN7, but otherwise I won't change them, in order to reduce variables. I already have to "test" with multiple headphones and multiple types of music. I forgot to mention the Treasure CV181 comes in two versions, one with black glass and the other with blue glass. The black glass is more expensive. I'll ask the seller about bulk pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'd be contingently interested, depending on the timing (I.E. if it happens right away, then I'm out, if it doesn't happen until, say, October, then I'm in). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 There's not only no bulk order pricing (I asked about 24 tubes), but the seller says the price is going to go up. Maybe 24 tubes is not enough? Also, my bargaining skills are non-existent and may actually have negative effects, meaning that sometimes I might accidentally offer to pay more than the asking price. Yes, I'm an idiot type of buyer, especially if I like the product or just suspect that I'll like it. I probably won't do an actual group buy, but if some people really want them I'll add your order to mine and ship them to you. Send me a PM by Monday. Dusty, October is a bit long way away, so I don't know what will happen by then. If you'd like I'll certainly buy a set for you, anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 No, if there's no price break, then I'll just worry about sourcing them myself when the time comes. I do appreciate the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Completely forgot to respond. I'll also opt out since I've found plenty of XF2 quads around the 200$ mark over the years. In other news, I'm right now listening to the Egmont falling flat on its face when put under some pressure. It has handled most things I've thrown at it relatively well but when playing the DVD-A of Maiden's Dance of Death on the Mk1's it is just being slaughtered. \ Now, it has never been able to show the depth of field which the Mk1's do so well (a sure sign that the amp isn't up for the task) or small bass details but now it has entered HE90 mode and simply skips over huge portions of the bass plus a lot of the small detail. Damn I miss having a BH here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Birgir you need to pick up the Maiden first pressing Japan CDs if you don't already have them. Nice laid back sound with great dynamics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 It's on my list. Perhaps I should ask Craig to keep an eye out for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Dance of Death came out on DVD-A? What resolution? How're the dynamics, compressed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadneddz Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 No, if there's no price break, then I'll just worry about sourcing them myself when the time comes. I do appreciate the offer. Same, thanks for the offer Elephas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Dance of Death came out on DVD-A? What resolution? How're the dynamics, compressed? I'm interested in this as well. There are a few great tracks on the album, but the compression is awful (and the CGI artwork, but that is not relevant ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloaudio Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 :eek::eek: The Stax thread (New) - Page 738 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Next time I'm in Cape Town I'm totally going by his house just to rummage through his trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 :eek::eek: The Stax thread (New) - Page 738 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloaudio Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Next time I'm in Cape Town I'm totally going by his house just to rummage through his trash. No shit. I just checked flights and for $1250 I could be knocking on his door Tuesday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Pick me pick me!!! I so need an amp to go with my O2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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