Duggeh Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ah but your set didnt have SR-007 drivers. *taps nose* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ah but your set didnt have SR-007 drivers. *taps nose* True... I'll break out the tools and start work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Alright, some basic questions on a couple things, and then a request to figure out a price for something. First, what is the difference (quality, SQ, sound signature, other) between the SR-Lambda Signatures and the Lambda Nova Signatures? Second, same question as between the T1, T1W and T1S energisers? Last, what is a fair price for the ED-1 Diffuse Field Equalizer? Boring, I know, but I am curious about doing a deal with a guy and I am not sure what I am dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 The Nova has the newer arc assembly (same as the new phones), the current TOTL cable and better earpad material then the Signature but I find the sound to be good on the Nova but they are just boring and lifeless compared to the older phones. All of the T1 amps use the same PCB but the T1 is RCA only while the T1S and T1W are multiple input and one has XLR sockets. The T1W also has variable bias on one output and a passive preamp function. I prefer the sound of the original T1 by a hair but they are all good amps that can be made better with a few simple mods. The ED-1 is a hot item for some strange reason so they can go for 200$ and up to 700$ depending on the market so nailing down one amount is tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 The Nova has the newer arc assembly (same as the new phones), the current TOTL cable and better earpad material then the Signature but I find the sound to be good on the Nova but they are just boring and lifeless compared to the older phones. All of the T1 amps use the same PCB but the T1 is RCA only while the T1S and T1W are multiple input and one has XLR sockets. The T1W also has variable bias on one output and a passive preamp function. I prefer the sound of the original T1 by a hair but they are all good amps that can be made better with a few simple mods. The ED-1 is a hot item for some strange reason so they can go for 200$ and up to 700$ depending on the market so nailing down one amount is tough. Thanks man. I am going to try to take those pics of the ED-1 this weekend if I can swing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Thanks man. I am going to try to take those pics of the ED-1 this weekend if I can swing it. Those pics would be beyond great to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I'm tempted to say the least but the BHSE isn't cheap. I would love to try and fix those drivers though so one of you buy it and send them to me.. ok? Btw. This is the same amount I paid for my set one year ago so it's a bit on the high side for a cripple. Ok, I admit it, I lied!!! I just bought them! Not a bad price though for some spare parts for my other set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Ok, I admit it, I lied!!! I just bought them! Not a bad price though for some spare parts for my other set. Really good price. I was really thinking about getting them. Please let us all know how they sound. I am curious if these sound closer to SR-007 or Omega. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Really good price. I was really thinking about getting them. Please let us all know how they sound. I am curious if these sound closer to SR-007 or Omega. There will be a full report on them and any/all repair attempts of the old drivers. The seller told me how they failed so it might be tough to bring them back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 There will be a full report on them and any/all repair attempts of the old drivers. The seller told me how they failed so it might be tough to bring them back... How did they fail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 How did they fail? They suffer massive channel imbalance which is most likely tied to some structural issues. It might be very hard to repair but I'll just have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 They suffer massive channel imbalance which is most likely tied to some structural issues. It might be very hard to repair but I'll just have to wait and see. Ah alright. So the seller is including the original SR-Omega drivers with the headphones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Ah alright. So the seller is including the original SR-Omega drivers with the headphones? Yup, one works and the other is faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Looks like a SRM1/MK2 just went for $580 over on HF, and there's another one for sale for $500+. That's pretty high isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Looks like a SRM1/MK2 just went for $580 over on HF, and there's another one for sale for $500+. That's pretty high isn't it? It's a bit on the high side but it is the final price including fees and shipping so it wouldn't be much more then a 500$ sticker price and could even be less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 There's a srm-1/mk2 pro and lambda pro set over at Audiogon for only $5750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 There's a srm-1/mk2 pro and lambda pro set over at Audiogon for only $5750. :faints: I wonder, quite honestly, if he meant $575... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 :faints: I wonder, quite honestly, if he meant $575... I was guessing $750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I was guessing $750. We'll find out, I sent him an email. I might bite at 575, not at $750 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Yeah, that first 5 is awful close to the $ on a keyboard. I wrote him about half an hour ago too (just out of curiosity). We'll see what he says. $750 isn't bad though for a good condition set though. The only set I've seen lately in the $500 range (on eBay) was really beaten up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Yeah, that first 5 is awful close to the $ on a keyboard. I wrote him about half an hour ago too (just out of curiosity). We'll see what he says. $750 isn't bad though for a good condition set though. The only set I've seen lately in the $500 range (on eBay) was really beaten up. Given current SRM prices $750 doesn't seem to bad at all, just out of my current "i have no need for this" price range. At $575 I could try it and still pass on a good deal to the next person in line without losing my shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I just finished repairing and restoring the most disgusting headphone I've ever had the unfortunate pleasure of coming across, a Sony ECR-600. They have that "special" cable Sony invented for the ECR-800 and the insulation had literally turned to goo with 4 copper conductors sticking through. Just to add to my pleasure the "goo" stuck to everything. The headpiece had a thick layer of dirt on them but after a good scrub and a Stax electret re-cable they are good as new. My problem is that I can't get any volume out of them either with the BH at full volume or with the adapter box driven by the B22. My old ECR-400 box is long gone so I can't use that for testing but this isn't normal. All the connections are fine as there is no imbalance at all, just not enough volume. Btw. It's probably the best built supra-aural 'stat I've ever seen and what limited impressions I have they sound stunning. Milled metal cups and an ingenious headband which puts just enough force on the ears. I will post some pics when I get off work tomorrow for the Sony ECR nut cases out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Does anyone know if the manual for the SRM-1/MK2 is available online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I just finished repairing and restoring the most disgusting headphone I've ever had the unfortunate pleasure of coming across, a Sony ECR-600. They have that "special" cable Sony invented for the ECR-800 and the insulation had literally turned to goo with 4 copper conductors sticking through. Just to add to my pleasure the "goo" stuck to everything. The headpiece had a thick layer of dirt on them but after a good scrub and a Stax electret re-cable they are good as new. My problem is that I can't get any volume out of them either with the BH at full volume or with the adapter box driven by the B22. My old ECR-400 box is long gone so I can't use that for testing but this isn't normal. All the connections are fine as there is no imbalance at all, just not enough volume. Btw. It's probably the best built supra-aural 'stat I've ever seen and what limited impressions I have they sound stunning. Milled metal cups and an ingenious headband which puts just enough force on the ears. I will post some pics when I get off work tomorrow for the Sony ECR nut cases out there. Shweeeet Now go find Sony ECR-800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwiser Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Sony ESPRIT #30: ECR-880 & ECA-80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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