hearhead
Active Member
I recently had a STAX SR80 and SRDX Combo restored by a local tech and he did an outstanding job with the SRDX and the SR80 just needed a lot of playing and are now starting to bloom.
However I feel that the combo has more to give in terms of low end definition, headroom and dynamics, that's why I'm asking if this combo has a better match in terms of amplification. I'm not a bass head and I listen mostly to classic rock and jazz (I stay away from Hip Hop and EDM as a preference) so my bass expectations are still pretty lean.
Don't get me wrong, I've grown to love this pair of earspeakers but I have a nagging feeling that they can be more optimized.
Currently I run them with a Project Headbox that I alternate with a Sansui AUD607G with a headphone amp and I mostly listen to vinyl using a Technics SL1200 mk2 or some FLAC via a Macbook Pro Retina.
I read somewhere that I can connect the SRDX to a stereo speaker amp out? (I could be wrong about this)
Also, Any suggestions on an earpad tweak, mod or replacement and will this enhance my listening experience?
Thanks!
Here are some pics of the STAX combo:
However I feel that the combo has more to give in terms of low end definition, headroom and dynamics, that's why I'm asking if this combo has a better match in terms of amplification. I'm not a bass head and I listen mostly to classic rock and jazz (I stay away from Hip Hop and EDM as a preference) so my bass expectations are still pretty lean.
Don't get me wrong, I've grown to love this pair of earspeakers but I have a nagging feeling that they can be more optimized.
Currently I run them with a Project Headbox that I alternate with a Sansui AUD607G with a headphone amp and I mostly listen to vinyl using a Technics SL1200 mk2 or some FLAC via a Macbook Pro Retina.
I read somewhere that I can connect the SRDX to a stereo speaker amp out? (I could be wrong about this)
Also, Any suggestions on an earpad tweak, mod or replacement and will this enhance my listening experience?
Thanks!
Here are some pics of the STAX combo: