Hi Guys,
Good Day
Long time lurker in this sub forum, but have been a member of WS for almost 5 years now.
I have always wanted to expand my small system to include a headphone rig.
My system is as follows:
Source: Turntable- Technics 1200 MK2-A
Amplification: Integrated Amplifier- Marantz PM 750 DC
Speakers: Pioneer CS77
The main reason for the addition of a headphone rig is for me to be able to listen to my Ethnographic and Free Jazz records.
Not a popular genre to collect in any household for that matter. Thankfully I can blast my Blue note records on rare occasions.
With that out of the way, here it goes.
I have always been lusting about Stax headphone system especially the lambda series, since I saw it on a interior design magazine in my formative years.
I know a few guys here have a system in place hence the questions, I hope you have a bit of time to spare.
1. In reading about reviews about the system, I came upon an important tidbit. The technology of electrostatic headphones is doesn't take humidity kindly. As experienced by users in HK and SG. For the local owners here do you have a comment in this?
2. How to piece together a system, vintage or new. My budget is around 30-40k region hopefully for the amp and the headphones. Is this possible? I know ebay is a great place, though I would not want to go through the hassle of shipping these babies for customs and tax reasons. Though I can be coaxed to pick up a system in SG.
3. Lastly for the power, as it is set up for Japan mains, is there no conflict with the AC/DC set up locally? As we don't have a local supplier I know that the power is configured for other countries.
And if people can persuade me to go to a totally different route, AKG's and DIY amp for example I will greatly appreciate the input.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Harvey