chinsettawong Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 The mod was done by a Thai head-fi member in Thailand. He took out the 507 drivers from their plastic enclosures and wrap them with some kinds of Carbon-Keflar tape. He used hot air from a hot air gun to soften the tape then wrapped the tape aroumd the drivers. Once cool, the tape became stiff and held the drivers in place pretty well. Wachara C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstrelow Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Very interesting, are these yours?. What do they sound like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinsettawong Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 No, they're not mine. I haven't got a chance to try them yet. Wachara C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Buchanan Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Here's an optimist! I've sent a message to get them to correct the description. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VERY-RARE-STAX-SR-SIGMA-PROFESSIONAL-HEADPHONE-PLUS-STAX-SRD-6-ADAPTOR-/251162939949?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item3a7a7a522d#ht_1992wt_1378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 ...at least the shipping is free... Something John will appreciate, I now have a matching SRM-Monitor setup here with a ED-1 and SRM-1 Mk2 PP, both in lovely black with gold lettering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Buchanan Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 How are you finding the sound, Birgir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Haven't tried it yet as I still have to refurb the ED-1. Bloody low voltage circuits so nothing's in stock for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstrelow Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) I find that both the Sigma Pro and Sigma/404 are surprisingly good out of the old Stax SRM1 Mk2 amps, even compared to the more powerful and recent the Stax 717. In fact I may even have a preference for that pairing vs with the 717. On the other hand my 007a phones do not sound as good on the SRM amps. I find this odd because I find the Sigmas less efficient than the 007a and you would think the bigger amp would be a help. Possibly some kind of synergy is at work here in which Stax voiced its amps to match its then current product. The SRM amps and the Sigmas are both from the 80's. The Stax History line shows the Sigma pro coming out in 1987, whereas the first SRM pro amp was 1982. I still find the Sigma pro and Sigma/404 are by far the best way to listen to opera and choral music. I can't quite put my finger on why this is. Possibly the increased spaciousness of sound with this design, compared to conventional phones, works to recreate the sense of openess and the opera house acoustic. Edited October 11, 2012 by edstrelow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complin Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) I sometimes use my 007 Mk1's with this amp and feel it does produce very good sound, even the bottom end is quite good too. Not up to BHSE or T2 standards but its no slouch, especially in view of their cost compared to more recent models On the other hand my 007a phones do not sound as good on the SRM amps. I find this odd because I find the Sigmas less efficient than the 007a and you would think the bigger amp would be a help. Which Stax do you plan to run these with Birgir when they are refurbed? Haven't tried it yet as I still have to refurb the ED-1. Bloody low voltage circuits so nothing's in stock for them... Edited October 12, 2012 by complin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 This ED-1 is tuned for the L-Pro but none of those around so SR-202's should be close enough and my pile of other Lambdas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Buchanan Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 This ED-1 is tuned for the L-Pro but none of those around so SR-202's should be close enough and my pile of other Lambdas. So what do you think of the sound of the Stax ED-1/202 combo, Birgir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrarroyo Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi, is this a good solution to drive Lamba's? Currently using an SRD7 modded by Birgir and a 1973 Marantz 2230B which I enjoy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAX-SRA-12S-Integrated-Amplifier-Ear-Speaker-/321002813914?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D2802228992955113490%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D321002813914%26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 The SRA-12S is a nice amp (I have two here) but it really needs to be refusbished at this point. It runs very hot and the caps don't age all that well... So what do you think of the sound of the Stax ED-1/202 combo, Birgir? Haven't tried it yet, KGSSHV and HE90-Signature takes up all listening time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrarroyo Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Birgir, would the caps be it or do other components need to be replaced? I ask because I could take care of replacing the caps, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I was just handed a SR-Lambda Pro to refurbish so I guess I can try the diffuse field EQ after all... Birgir, would the caps be it or do other components need to be replaced? I ask because I could take care of replacing the caps, thanks. Yup, all the electrolytic caps need to be replaced. Most are axial bot the BC caps are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I've been spending the week with the SR-Lambda Pro and the ED-1/SRM-1 Mk 2 combo and while the effect works for some material the downsides are just too great for me. The strong center image is achieved by severely limiting the top end and the bass has a notch to it. With modern tech this effect could be accomplished without the bad effects but it's still a neat piece of Stax madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixphi Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Let me resurrect this ancient thread. Will L700 or L500 drivers fit Sigma's? Has anyone tried this mod or know someone who can do that in EU? I have a pair of NB Sigma's that I want to convert to Pro to enjoy with BHSE. Cheers, Jarek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixphi Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Looks like problem solved: "No this isn´t possible the new driver frame don´t fit in the Sigma housing. Last drivers they work was from the Lambda SR-202/303/404 series." Soeren from Inexxon.de Looks like transplantation is the only way. Anyone has a spare Lambda Signature to sell :) ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 The problem with all the new drivers is the extra chassis around them and the very cramped space inside the Sigma. The x07 drivers might fit but I'd have to verify it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixphi Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thank you Spritz, but I think I'll go the Lambda route. All those older drivers seem not available anyway so finding a donor Lambda or better Lambda Sig seems the most effective way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Man In Paris Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 So I was lucky enough to buy a set of SR-Sigma's with the SRD-7, from the original owner. A man who kept all packaging and original papers from his purchase in 1977. They are still in perfect working order. The "dust cover" membrane has disintegrated, and I have delicately removed most traces. To my eye, I see no residue on the drivers. I have contacted Stax, and they tell me that the 507 lambskin earpads and dust cover will fit. Anyone have any experience with that? Furthermore, is it necessary with a dust cover over the headphones when not in use? Right now I am using them also without any protection from the mineral wool. My ears don't touch them, but should I be worried? For a set that's 42+ years old, these headphones demolish most of the competition even today, just not in aesthetics. Last question, any other care issues I should be aware of? I want these to last as long as possible. Thank you for your time, -Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timb5881 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Has anyone used the Sigma headphones for listening to pop/rock or blues? If so how do they handle that type of music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Man In Paris Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Hi Timb5881, I find that these headphones care more about your source material than they do the genre at hand. Meaning, I've heard many genres through these venerable masters, and all they do is reveal. Bad recording/source file/master etc, bad performance. But great mixes/masters are amazing reproduced on my SR-Sigma's. I can't speak for the others on this forum, as some have modded to the 404 drivers and have even better sound (which I can't even fathom right now because I love these already as is). Revealing as they are, I tend to use these only on masters I know are great and my own timeline edits (These are great editing headphones, earspeakers for purists, as they give me all the detail in the world to work with) so I can reveal any flaws in the mix. While technology has come a long way since, in some ways it hasn't. Think of the Sigma's as a large format camera. A 1950's 4X5 camera (Linhof Technica or equivalent) shooting a 50iso negative is going to demolish any digital camera in detail and texture and image quality, under $15,000-20,000. Only the latest megapixel beasts from Phase One, or Leica's S series will beat it or come close. Empyrean, Abyss, LCD4z's etc might have a slight edge, but you also have to pay the price tag. But arguments can be made for both camps. I reckon that the detail about the unique position of the drivers has a lot to say about the magic of the SR-Sigma's. So yes, short answer, it all sounds great. But then, I am listening from the angle of wanting to hear it all, flaws as well as the moments of genius. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timb5881 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi Our Man in Paris Thanks for that info, and that is a very good analogy of cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covered_Ears Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Hi, if you currently own a Sigma, would you mind describing the niche it fills in your collection? I have an SR-007 Mk 1 and feel like if I ever sell that a Sigma would be a good "warm and relaxed but still e-stat" earspeaker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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