pp312 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Sleepy little place this, isn't it? There's a flurry of three posts and then everyone slips back into a coma again. I'm more used to the hustle-bustle of Head-Fi, where you post something and go back two minutes later to find five replies, all of them detailed. Hmmm... Now I'll go back into hibernation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly0071 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Head fi has too much information at times. With headphone stuff, a lot of it is purchased without testing. Cheap headphones are not sold in a hifi store etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Stax Combo 507+600LE arrived safely today.All looks good but now waiting on the transformer from Mad Electronics which has been put on back order.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Vu Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I think dick smith sells converters if you are in a rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAG Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 ... now waiting on the transformer from Mad Electronics which has been put on back order.. How annoying. How long will it take? Are you committed to buying from them, or can you cancel the order? I got my transformer from Tortech direct - it was a little more expensive, but their online ordering was easier than MAD's, and it was here in under 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hey Hens ,Dick Smith wouldn't have the one I'm after. AAG,I rung Mads today and as its nearly 2 weeks they will let me know if its on its way or refund tomorrow.I rung Tortech and they have 3 in stock. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAG Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 ... they will let me know if its on its way or refund tomorrow ... Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivan Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 the dick smith transfomer does not work , it has output of 115v, if you try to use it on the 100v amp,in the long run it will damage the tubes of the amp due to too high bias. fyi, if you are handy with the solder iron, all stax amp can be rewire for 110v, 220v, 240v input. it will save you some money from getting the step down transformer some info and pic here http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/223263/the-stax-thread-new/13830 http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/223263/the-stax-thread-new/15510 stax had cut the wire in their new amp to prevent people from rewiring to different voltage , but it is still possible to reconnect those cut wires using solder iron as shown in the pics in this thread http://bbs.headphoneclub.com/viewthread.php?tid=111092&extra=&highlight=007t&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Hey Minivan Thanks for the Tip..:mad: Here is the one I ordered and I believe its the same one AAG is using.. Unit Details: Part no. SD100-300 Converts Voltage down from 240 volt to 100 volt Japanese Fully enclosed unit with a white powder coated finish Fuse protected on the 100 volt side Built to Australian standard AS 61558 300VA Rating 1 power outlets Dimensions: L176 x W159 x H105 mm Weight: 4.5kg Edited May 25, 2011 by Stump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAG Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 ... in the long run it will damage the tubes of the amp due to too high bias ... Yes - you're absolutely right. 115V is far too much of a risk for 100V Japanese equipment. It's entirely possible for a "hot" supply of 250V to produce 120V out of a 240/115 transformer and this will stress all parts of a 100V amp - the bias and filament voltages will be way above the safe tolerance ranges for a start. From a quick check of my amp (600LE) there was no "tail" at all on the cut transformer windings, so rewiring could be a clumsy process. I think Stax has made it even more difficult than before. Thanks however for the links - particularly to bbs.headphoneclub.com - I've not seen those pictures before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivan Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 tortech transformer will be the one to go for if you dont want to rewire the tranformer itself. in fact using a transformer may be a good thing it help to get rid of those dc output of the wall socket outlet if there's any. stax cut those wire all the way to the transformer, so there's no tail you can find , you really have to get a piece of bare wire and stick it into those hole where the cut wire reside and carefully reconnect it with solder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braddo Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Sleepy little place this, isn't it? There's a flurry of three posts and then everyone slips back into a coma again. I'm more used to the hustle-bustle of Head-Fi, where you post something and go back two minutes later to find five replies, all of them detailed. Hmmm...Now I'll go back into hibernation. :mad: I'm no expert AT ALL but even I gave up on Head-fi after a short time, it's the most useless forum on the entire net. All talk no walk. Too many big boys with small toys and small minds. Boring. I'd rather hibernation, it's for a reason, people are actually 'listening'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pp312 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hey, braddo, I posted that 10 days ago! Where have you been--hibernating? I guess the reason there's no walk on Head-Fi is because the headphones would get ripped off their heads. But seriously...I agree there's a lot of rubbish on Head-Fi. Probably 95% of it could be junked with no loss (stuff like "My left driver doesn't sound quite the same as the right"--"Name your favourite earbuds under $50"). The other 5%, however, can be quite enlightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAG Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 ... Here is the one I ordered and I believe its the same one AAG is using... That's the one It's a little "workshop" looking, but I just hid mine under a stand and it's pretty much anonymous. Tortech make good stuff - I've ordered transformers from them with custom windings for DIY valve amp projects over the years - they have always worked flawlessly, and the service is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Finally The Transformer arrived last week and have put the Stax Combo 507+600LE to the test.Given I have not had much headphone experience,I enjoy the sounds that come out of this combo.There is no shortage of BASS even with low volume and they really are like speakers on your ears.They wont take over listening to my speakers but are nice to have for late night listening and critical listening to selected CDs.Plus getting use out of the Balanced part of the Sony SCD-1is a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensway Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm really interested to see what Stax headphone rigs you guys have - and what you think of them! What made you try them in the first place? Photos and impressions please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I have a complete Stax setup. SR-007 MK1 Headamp Blue Hawaii SE Holo Spring Wild Edition Roon Source 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I still have this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensway Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Any photos? What made you try them out in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, White Lotus said: What made you try them out in the first place? I have had most of the top end dynamic headphones and amps . Same with planar magnetic. So been there done that. Stax was just a logical next step. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 26 minutes ago, White Lotus said: Any photos? What made you try them out in the first place? A friend of my my cousin challenge me to try this out and tell him what the difference between CD and vinyl. Once I put the Lambda Pro on my head it was game over, no more vinyl for this set of ears. And....I just have to have the a set of Stax. ESL between the ears with a class A amp to match, the clarity was better than anything available at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jensway Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) Do you find amplification to play a big part when it comes to Stax? Changing an amp can be "night and day" when it comes to dynamic headphones, but I'm curious about your thoughts different amps make on Stax units. Edited July 8, 2017 by White Lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, White Lotus said: Do you find amplification to play a big part when it comes to Stax? Changing an amp can be "night and day" when it comes to dynamic headphones, but I'm curious about your thoughts different amps make on Stax units. Yes it does just like with any transducer. I was at Tivoli HiFi recently and I tried the different Stax drivers there with the same 407. The differences is so.....different it's not funny. The difference between the 307, 407, 007 all have there unique SQ and coloration so you need to carefully decide your preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 5 hours ago, White Lotus said: Any photos? Some pics. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Why is the vaseline there? Cheers, 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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