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RE: How Competitive Are The Stax Lambda Pro With SRM-1 MK2 Amp?

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In Reply to: RE: How Competitive Are The Stax Lambda Pro With SRM-1 MK2 Amp? posted by Mister Pig on October 22, 2020 at 07:36:50

I have used a pair of SR-202 (Lambda-style) Basic with an SRM-1/MK2 energizer (along with a couple of vintage SR-5 and SRX-III), and nothing else I have tried even comes close. Granted, I haven't tried the higher end models, but I am not going to spend a few thousand dollars for them either.

I know that it isn't a fair comparison, but I bought and quickly sold a pair of Hifiman HE-400 planars and a Rega Ear amp because they weren't even a shadow of the Stax system. Being planars, I thought they might be close. I have a few other pairs of dynamic phones, but only for portable or tape deck use.

I really hope that this sig line meets with 51's approval. Oh yeah ... https://lincolnproject.us/

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RE: How Competitive Are The Stax Lambda Pro With SRM-1 MK2 Amp? - Mister Pig 06:22:19 10/28/20 (1)
Well as an update I did end up buying the Lambda Pro and the SRM1/MK II amplifier. The person I bought from is someone I know from a previous purchase, and he has access to a good local tech. So I asked that the amp be sent to him for a recap before its mailed out. So I am going to be waiting for it for awhile, I am not sure what the backlog of work is. Could be awhile. As a follow up the second set of headphones and amp were not Lambda series, but the SR3 and matching amp. I chose to pass on those at $250, as I felt I had no use for them with the Lambda Pro here.

I have a pair of Deon AH-D5000 and a pair of newly acquired AKG 702 of Austrian origin to listen to while I wait. I also acquired a Channel Island VHP2 and the VAC1 power supply to use. Along with the Audio Engine B1 DAC I have something to keep me occupied until the Stax is done being refurbished.
- RE: How Competitive Are The Stax Lambda Pro With SRM-1 MK2 Amp? - Quadzilla 07:21:31 10/28/20 (0)
  Excellent choice, and good call getting the recap. These energizers get very hot, and that is very tough on capacitors. You will love the Stax system. I have been selling off my dynamic headphones since I got mine.
  Congrats!
  
  I really hope that this sig line meets with 51's approval. Oh yeah ... https://lincolnproject.us/

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