jeffreyfranz
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While I'm sure the 009 is a great advance vs. the Lambdas, it sounds as though they have voiced the new unit back in that direction somewhat, yes? Is it something like the best elements of the 007 Mk. I&2 blended with the best of the more forward Lambdas? Or perhaps it is a completely different sound...
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SR-007mkII being warm / even dark sounding with Stax amps is not news. I am 100% in agreement with Sasaki on this: the SR-009 clearly outshines the SR-007mkII in the transparency / clarity department and the tonal balance is clearly more neutral than Omega 2 mkII (out of 727A). I had very similar impressions to him during my time with the SR009.
Before dismissing this, wait for your chance to listen to these headphones. As I said before, these news Stax redefine what can be done achieved with headphones in my experience. It does not turn the omega 2 into a bad headphone. To be noted also, the gap between omega2 and sr-009 may be less pronounced out of an amp like the BHSE.