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I'm still using the Trends UD-10.1 but since it is limited to 16/44.1 I'd like to upgrade to something newer. Has anybody any experience with the newer models out there? Multiple outputs is a plus (I'm catching up to Dinny with the number of DAC's here) and I don't really care about the price or the size. I did a quick search and the M2Tech Evo looks good but what else is out there?

Power and volume have very little to do with one another. Sure if you drive the amp flat out then it will compress quite badly, same goes for the 006t since the 6CG7's are run past their limits. What you are descibing is just gain which can easily be increased or just convert the amp to a balanced input to double the input voltage. I'm all for more power but it is all about control over the diaphragm and load tolerance but not volume. Converting the amps can be difficult but some are very easy. Solder two wires from the transformers to the PCB and change the jumper settings. Minimal skill involved. As for the US warranty, that's a none issue. There is nobody to service the amps should they fail as Yama's doesn't answer the phone.

Voltage swing and the rail voltages don't go hand in hand like that but the SRM-323 doesn't just swing more voltage, it is also more tolerant of the load it "sees". The S is the export code while the Japanese models are named M. The old code was II and A which just confused everybody. I wouldn't personally pay extra for the same amp when the Japanese units can be changed to either 120 or 230V.

More power means the amp is less of a factor in the over all sound. That's the whole point of designing better amps IMO. Feed the transducer properly and you'll get the most from it. I'm also talking about the older versions of these amps, nobody knows what the S thing stands for or even if there are any real changes.

Happy Birthday Nate!!!

It is simply a far more advanced design and not held back by a less than ideal tube choice.

This is the (un)official Stax forum so feel free to share.

The best amp Stax currently sells is the 323 so I'd go for that one.

Same thing here, plenty of old threads popping up and many new ones are completely overlooked.

Just like Kevin said, these are just normal green boards. These are from Headamp so no pics of the underside. As for the Gerber's... yeah good luck with that...

Here are the pictures

The known issue with the original T2 was indeed the transformers and they run very, very hot. Kevin did look into that but I'm way too tired to remember what his findings were...

Happy Birthday Craig!!

Internet porn and booze, what else is there to live for? The real reason is that we are tech mad to a fault. The town I live in even footed the bill to connect every home with fiber, slicing open every street in town.

The easy version of the T2 is the Blue Hawaii. They are pretty similar over all and the sound is certainly close enough. As for the 507, I never got over how bright they are but I do think they complement the SR-007Mk1 well, that's certainly how Stuart feels (who now owns my set).

Justin. Btw. Your pot shipped out today...

This is at home, fiber for the fucking win!!

Yup, the pics were in my members gallery.

First I'm going to check to see if the PSU works at all and if the heat is an issue for me. Being in Iceland does have its good points from time to time, most notably cheap AC...

A quad deck RK50 for the T2DIY. Every system needs at least a couple of RK50's.... right?

It will be necessary, count on that. Better yet, build a T2...

On the spec sheet you got from SumR it states the temp rise at full load. Mine are 37.5°C which makes them burning hot to say the least... I think it might be a good idea to swap these transformers out for a much higher rated unit.

What's with the forum software. This thread just now kicked into the "View New Content"... It looks like they are fakes but I've yet to have them tested. What happened? Looks like I'm in the same boat as my HV transformers weren't made correctly... Those could be genuine but the markings aren't something I've seen before. The packaging looks genuine though.

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The bass is indeed improved but mostly by being cleaner than the usual Lambda. The arc might be a factor and I didn't try one of the older models to check it out. Properly sealed baffle and a much better baffle design would be larger factors to me. Still my old set is in the area so I might have to try this soon... If you are going to buy a Lambda then you can't go wrong with the 507. I don't care for the fit but my noggin is a bit over sized....