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In Reply to: RE: STAX Amplifier Repair posted by sisterray on July 29, 2024 at 13:49:08
I'm in touch with Justin now, and we're discussing terms for the refurbishment of both units.
Thanks, again.
"'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice./And when justice is gone, there's always force./And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi Mom!" Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)"
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Great! I hope Justin can help you.
A couple of months ago I bought the new top-of-the-line STAX SR-X9000 Omega Headphones. These things are phenomenal. I also own the SR-007MK2 headphones, and the Omega's are noticeably better -- more open and natural. All I can say is they're absolutely phenomenal. Unfortunately, they're also ridiculously expensive. I just figured I'm getting old and I want them, so what the hell! ;-)
Happy listening!
I was lucky that you read my message.
We have to remember that some components wear out, such as electrolytic capacitors, requiring replacement after a few decades. That's where I am now. My energizers are decades-old now, so it's time for some maintenance.
"'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice./And when justice is gone, there's always force./And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi Mom!" Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)"
I'll be interested in what you have to say about the Koss ESP-950 headphones when driven by a STAX driver unit. If they sound significantly better, perhaps I'll spend $200 for the adapter.
Happy listening!
John Elison
I'll be happy to make listening reports once the dust has settled. I'm in the process of sending my first amp to Justin, and I haven't bought the adapter yet; $200, to me, is very expensive for a cable. I don't like being restricted to the stock energizer, but I've blown my audio budget for now. I need to lay off for a little while before I blow my wife's patience.
"'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice./And when justice is gone, there's always force./And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi Mom!" Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)"
Where do you buy those adapters?
Thanks!
Darin Fong Audio has them on his website, although I'm not sure you can order them there.( I tried but received an odd message.) He wants between $155 & $165 there. The other choice is to buy from him through Amazon at $200. Obscenely priced for what it is, I feel, unless the five-pin connector & Koss extension cord are very, very expensive for him to acquire. I will say Fong's modification of the cord looks quite clean & professional, with a heavy rubber boot on the five-pin connector. Unless I find something else of similar apparent quality, I'll buy mine from him.
Fong seems to be the only game in town right now, unless you want to wire one up yourself. CEC Electronics used to advertise one on eBay for around $165, but you had to provide your own Koss cord.
"'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice./And when justice is gone, there's always force./And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi Mom!" Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)"
If I can find the STAX plug at a reasonable price, I'll make my own adapter. My Koss headphones include an extension cable that I can use for the Koss plug. I looked for a STAX extension cable online, but all the ones I found cost more than $100. If you know of an inexpensive STAX plug or extension cable, let me know. I'll be happy to make an adapter for you, too. Of course, you'll need to provide the Koss plug because I have only one of those. You could use the Koss extension cable from your ESP-950 headphones like I plan to do.
I wish I could find someone with an old pair of STAX headphones that were broken and ready to be discarded. I could use the cable and plug to make an adapter. In fact, I'd be willing to pay a reasonable price for the STAX cable with plug.
Best regards,
John Elison
As you know, everything electrostatic is very expensive. This extends to the STAX extension cables. I got one essentially free when I bought a used system.
"'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice./And when justice is gone, there's always force./And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi Mom!" Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)"
I just found the Moon Audio website with a five-pin connector that supposedly fits STAX amplifiers for a mere $25. It looks like it might be the one Darin Fong uses. I'm sure it will cost a bit more than $25 when shipping charges are added. Still, it shouldn't be too expensive, so I may order one of these.
I own Omega II and SR-009. If you prefer Omega II, you must have an amp that can man-handle that beast.
Edits: 07/31/24
I don't know if I have the Omega II Headphones or not. Here is a picture of the STAX headphones I just bought. They are the STAX SR-X9000 Flagship headphones. I thought they were also called STAX Omega headphones. Perhaps I'm wrong.
At any rate, I thought they were the new top-of-the-line STAX headphones. They were just introduced. I'm using them with the STAX SRM-700T headphone driver unit, which I originally bought about six months ago bundled with the STAX SR-007MK2 headphones. When I bought the STAX bundle, the SR-X9000 headphones were not yet available for sale.
Omega II was the flagship 20 years ago and came in champagne color. It was much more difficult to drive than the X9000, and until really serious juice was applied, Omega II could sound dark and round.
Why do you say that the 20-year-old STAX Omega II headphones are better than the brand new STAX SR-X9000 Flagship headphones?
Do you own both of them?
Thanks!
*I* wasn't saying Omega II was better than X9000. I was asking you why you said "I also own the SR-007MK2 headphones, and the Omega's are noticeably better." I guess you had your Omegas mixed up.On the other hand, there are audiophiles who do say the 20 year old Omega II is better than X9000 (and SR009, any xx9 series). When powered by powerful 'stat amp, they say Omega II bass becomes much more dynamic and extended with much richer and smoother midrange, being preferred to xx9 series "brighter, less natural" "less warm" sound.
Edits: 08/01/24
Sorry! I guess I missed the question mark at the end of your statement.
Anyway, when I said the 'Omega's are noticeably better than my SR-007MK2 headphones' , I was referring to the SR-X9000 headphones being better than my SR-007MK2 headphones. For some odd reason I thought the SR-X9000 headphones were also called Omega headphones.
Sorry!
No need for sorry. For reference, I prefer my SR009 to Omega II myself, so there's something for every taste in this hobby..
Well, I've never heard the SR-009 headphones or the Omega II headphones, so I can't comment on your preference. However, my new SR-X9000 headphones are the most transparent and natural sounding headphones I've ever heard in my life. My first reaction was that they lacked bass, but its just so clean and transparent that it seems weaker than some of my other headphones. Now that my SR-X9000 headphones have broken in and I've gotten used to them, they just sound more natural and realistic than any other headphones I've ever heard. Their bass also sounds just as powerful, yet more transparent than any of my other headphones.
Happy listening!
John Elison
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