Stax SR202/SRM212 Loaner [EU]

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  1. sphinxvc

    sphinxvc Gear Master (retired)

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    This one is kind of special. @sorrodje is sharing an entry level Stax combo to give everyone a sense of what electrostats are all about. Given how the need for a specialized amplifier deters most people from trying stats in earnest, a stat loaner is most welcome, thanks sorrodje!

    It'll start in the EU and then we'll see from there depending on interest. Post below, insured to $250.

    Known friends only. I'm going to say direct signature required.
     
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    This is a great idea. Kudos to @sorrodje

    The SR-202 is actually a great headphone. Many consider it one of the better Lambdas to have been released since the 90s.

    Don't let this opportunity pass you by, folks!
     
  3. sorrodje

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    I bought it especially for this Loaner. Consider it as a permanent worldwide loaner as long as some people are interested. I just need to check it when I'll receive it ( likely next monday) and it will be available.

    It's my own stuff. Please take care of it. :)
     
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    Thank you sorrodje for this opportunity. I will gladly jump at it.
     
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    Hey I had the SRS-2020 before. It was my entry to Stax and back then I only used it with Aune T1 as DAC. Considering how much I've upgraded my setup now, I might be interested in trying them out again.
    Sadly I'm not a Friend yet but I already tasted the wonder of entry level Stax anyway.
    Hoping that other people would also get to know how good of a value the entry level Stax system is ;) (Yes they're thaaat goood)
     
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    I would love to give this a listen. I have never heard the entry-level Stax, just my employer's Signatures. It would be fascinating to see how nice they can make an "affordable" rig sound.

    If @MuppetFace, our resident stats champion says they sound good...
     
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    @sorrodje Hopefully I will be a friend before that leaves to the new continent. Very happy to see the program for the EU starting.
     
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    An EU Stax loaner! Sign me up!!!
     
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    Also interested in this one. Thank you for this opportunity, sorrodje!
     
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    Nice |\/|

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    UP. I'll get my hands on the Stax combo today or tomorrow and it will ready for shipment until the end of the week. :)
     
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    Many thanks @sorrodje , very kind of you to set this up for us. I've never listened to a Stax rig outside of show/meet conditions so I'm really interested to get involved with this one. Cheers!
     
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    Just got my hands on the little combo. It works like a charm but a few things leave to be desired and it's not really in mint condition.

    Good point is there's not much risk to damage it more but the bad point is I need to secure a bit a few things before to send it to the first friends.

    Pads were glued Upside down , a gimbal is damaged .
     
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    On Sorrodje keep me posted.
     
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    I'll secure a couple of things on the SR-202 and it will be ready for shipment at the beginning of the next week hopefully
     
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    Loaner opened to other people than "friends" but at my discretion. Shoot me a PM first.
     
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    I'm located in Austria. PMed my shipping details to @sorrodje
     
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    Thanks @sphinxvc

    Loaner participants : Ima open a conversation later on today or tomorrow morning.
     
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    Great, I look forward to a gentle reminder of the idiot-proof procedures that we'll be following. Thanks guys :)
     
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