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Kinda hard to do since they are still in Japan.

That's not a Lambda Nova in the pic...

You think I wouldn't have picked one up already if I knew about it?

I have a few theory's that I need to try but a fully modded unit is just like the Mk1 but with a bit more kick in the bass and slightly more forward. I quite like it actually... I also have Craig looking for a "cheap" SR-007A which I would then mod and let you guys try out by sending it too meets. Do you mean the SR-404 Limited Edition? I've already bought one of those...

Time for some blutac??

Have you tried just pushing the volume knob back into place?

The older amps had a round brass bit so I guess you are right. Appears that Stax have changed the design a bit...

Ok, seeing the pics jogs my memory. You need to remove the front panel to get to the screws so take off the back of the amp. There are screws underneath the top and then underneath the amp (two each though there could be 4 on the bottom, two to fix the bottom plate in place). The faceplate should then be loose and you can pull it off. Be careful with the power switch though and the led since they are fixed on the inside. If you can see light shining through the holes then the screws are probably inside the amp or in the box it arrived in. They are hex or torx so bear that in mind. Nate could be right here.

The back part of the volume knob is fixed in place by screws (hex if I remember correctly) and the front part is just pushed into place.

Mmmm... muffins. I have ti make some with wild berries tomorrow.

I saw the pics in your FS listing and you may not have taken the spring mod far enough. It could just be the pics () but the spring should make a clear impression in the pleather all around as it forces the pads into place. I even extended the spring with some heatshrink and some more wire to maintain the "hold" all round. As for the Jade, I couldn't get rid of them fast enough. I even had a hard time forcing myself to listen to them. Now there are plenty of phones that have major flaws yet are still great fun to listen too. Hell I even like the vintage RS-1's for what they offer but the Jade is just a truly dreadful headphone.

One solution would be to look at the items sold to cover the debts of bankrupt companies. It's the sad plus side of the current economy, plenty of stuff for sale and little demand.

The only cheap way to get a CNC would be to DIY it.

I forgot he made those DIY drivers and that he's got a CNC machine.

Ditto! I don't get the "reinforced with aluminum" bit but he could have had some pieces made that would fit inside the SR-Omega shell. With the SR-007 drivers in place there is a lot of empty space inside the shell and the aluminum is very thin. Now if he hasn't plugged the port that Stax left open (more like an open door) then there is no wonder the hybrid sucks. The bass bloat on the SR-007A/Mk2 is nothing compared to what Stax does to the "repaired" Omega. It's also interesting to see him talk about the L-R balance being off and getting worse. I've also had 3 SR-Omegas here (not counting the hybrid) and they all sounded the same once I had gone through them. "There can be only one!!!"

Damn him!! I did manage to buy an original wooden box for my SR-Omega/007 hybrid but I want some cardboard boxes as well It's the 6BX7 SRPP amp. You can see it here.

Somebody needs to translate this.

Have a great one!!

It's more like a high pitched hissing noise...

That 30W amp can dish out some serious power even if it has left Class A to pull it off. The perfect ESL57 amp? I know they are X350.5's but I want some Class A in my life.

Mmmmm XA200.5's..... Did any of you catch the XA30.5 review in the latest Stereophile? The written review was crap as was to be expected but the measurements were tasty. Does anybody remeber what amps were/are used to drive the wall of 'stats at SME? It's probably in the Quad book but it's been a long day...

I have some 8 sets left so just drop me a line when you need them. All funds will go towards me buying and ripping apart a SR-007Mk2...

You'll love them moar with the Pro drivers. Btw. If you need new earpads then drop me a PM. I have way too many of them and am cheaper then AC...

Those are Sound-Lab U-1's and UB-1's in the center. UB-1's are dedicated bass panels which reach down to 20Hz at full or nearly full output. You can always place ESL's side by side as the radiation pattern is a figure 8 with no output to the sides.