spritzer Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 That's what I'll do. No sense is using that POS pot. I'd also bridge all the resistors involved with the pot.
nemomec Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 That's what I'll do. No sense is using that POS pot. I'd also bridge all the resistors involved with the pot. No way for me to unsolder the pot without destroying the PCB, it has solding points on top and bottom. Next steps are: First i remove the resitors on the bottom of the pot and test what happens! Second step i make a plan to isolate this crapy thing? Its a Nightmare!
kevin gilmore Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) you need a better solder sucker. but what you can do instead is remove the 4 x 2.2k resistors set the pot for maximum resistance to the xlr jacks, and wire a new one that way Edited May 29, 2014 by kevin gilmore
DefQon Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) http://www.head-fi.org/t/718576/stax-sr-007-mk1-very-rare-collectors-item-price-reduced-sold-pending-funds ? I thought the serial number was randomised. Edited June 5, 2014 by DefQon
Mr.Sneis Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 *** Truly the Holy Grail of MK1 Headphones- the 4th Pair EVER MADE *** Haters gonna hate. Clearly a supreme collector museum piece, a part of headphone history. Seriously who fell for the trap?
HeadphoneAddict Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 My SR-007 Mk1 serial number is 71322. I don't know if there is really a way to tell how old they are from that.
mypasswordis Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 My SR-007 Mk1 serial number is 71322. I don't know if there is really a way to tell how old they are from that. *** Truly the Holy Grail of MK1 Headphones- the 1322st Pair EVER MADE ***
justin Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 #4 the death number Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
padam Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 http://www.head-fi.org/t/718576/stax-sr-007-mk1-very-rare-collectors-item-price-reduced-sold-pending-funds ? I thought the serial number was randomised. It wasn't randomized but the box is an easier indication that it is an earlier pair with possibly the better construction (less parts, better seal in the housing) Although some of those are the later version with the older box, the switch already happened during that period, for instance 705xx and above already have the later housing, I am pretty sure of that. So unfortunately changing the stickers without the older box might not be enough to push up the value Whether that makes a big difference to the sound is another story...I guess people who like the SR007Mk1 sound would be happy with any version, in the end I sold them all (only realizing later, that one was better than the rest).
cobra_verde Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 *** Truly the Holy Grail of MK1 Headphones- the 4th Pair EVER MADE *** Haters gonna hate. Clearly a supreme collector museum piece, a part of headphone history. Seriously who fell for the trap? I bought this pair, Ricky. I didn't care about it being the 4th pair, but was looking for an early pair in the 70xxx serial number. I thought the price range for 007,mk1 was $1600 to $2200, depending on condition. Am I wrong?
GeorgeP Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 I bought this pair, Ricky. I didn't care about it being the 4th pair, but was looking for an early pair in the 70xxx serial number. I thought the price range for 007,mk1 was $1600 to $2200, depending on condition. Am I wrong? Sounds about right, with 1600 being for a fairly used pair, perhaps without the case. And this pair apparently came with an extension cable (probably the older one) which is propably worth $50.
spritzer Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Early sets are always a problem,personally I wouldn't touch an early SR-Omega with a 10' pole. That set will probably need a new cable and definitely new arc and headpad. Budget 500$ or so for that...
cobra_verde Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 What would be the best/safest way to have a new cable installed if needed? Through Stax or third-party? (I haven't received the pair yet, so don't know what sort of repairs they'll need.)
Mr.Sneis Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 I bought this pair, Ricky. I didn't care about it being the 4th pair, but was looking for an early pair in the 70xxx serial number. I thought the price range for 007,mk1 was $1600 to $2200, depending on condition. Am I wrong? Did you pay his asking price? He offered the same pair to another member for 1400 Iirc then renegged. I sold a pair less than a month ago for around 1500.
padam Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) It should be alright as long as it hasn't been abused. If it does go wrong then it is a bit fiddly to repair than the later version Mk1s as the cable entry is a bit more difficult to access for repair (reason for the better sealing) but it still possible. As long as you avoid putting any tension on the cable entry (e.g. stepping on the cable and pulling it) it should be fine. So don't worry about it. One thing you might want to do is check if the channel balance is perfect. Edited June 5, 2014 by padam
rx79ez08 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Did you pay his asking price? He offered the same pair to another member for 1400 Iirc then renegged. I sold a pair less than a month ago for around 1500. I have a similar experience with the seller, and I don't think he is very trustworthy.
spritzer Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 What would be the best/safest way to have a new cable installed if needed? Through Stax or third-party? (I haven't received the pair yet, so don't know what sort of repairs they'll need.) These are very hard to work on so I wouldn't attempt a DIY repair and have Stax do it. The cable might still work but it's a very old Mk1 so the cable is doomed regardless... Also check for dust in the drivers as that's one of the reasons the housing was changed. All the early Mk1 drivers I have here were removed due to dust issues.
cobra_verde Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 Did you pay his asking price? He offered the same pair to another member for 1400 Iirc then renegged. I sold a pair less than a month ago for around 1500. Yes, paid $2,250. The $1500 sounds like a great price for the buyer! Oh, well, I've made worse purchases.
cobra_verde Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 These are very hard to work on so I wouldn't attempt a DIY repair and have Stax do it. The cable might still work but it's a very old Mk1 so the cable is doomed regardless... Also check for dust in the drivers as that's one of the reasons the housing was changed. All the early Mk1 drivers I have here were removed due to dust issues. Okay, thanks for the info, Birgir.
justin Posted June 5, 2014 Report Posted June 5, 2014 IMO people have been selling sr-007 mk1 for below market value for years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sherwood Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 They are welcome to stop right after I've bought some.
spritzer Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 The SR-Omega prices are reaching into the "are you nuts!!!" spectrum so the Mk1 should be on the rise too. Personally I'll just be happy with a SZ2...
Mr.Sneis Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.head-fi.org/t/721369/stax-007a Killing me.
DefQon Posted June 6, 2014 Report Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.head-fi.org/t/721369/stax-007a Killing me. This ^ That's too cheap too pass up on.
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