Stax ED-1 Equalizer. Comments?


Hi folks.

Would like to solicit opinions from anyone who has experience with the Stax ED-1 Equalizer/processor.

Worth it? Just weird sonic tricks? Thanks in advance.
frogman

Showing 2 responses by tonykay

FWIW, I think anyone expecting the best out of their Stax system would be better served by moving up the Stax line than adding the ED-1 to the mix. I can say this with confidence, as I have owned the ED-1 and used it with my Lambda Pro and SRM-1, Mark 2. I moved up the Stax line to the 009s (with SRM-T1S)  and the difference is not subtle. Also, I agree with frogman's comment that adding more electronics (not to mention extra cost) to the signal path is a bad idea.
frogman,

Thanks for chiming in. Just a few comments. Like Al, I sold my ED-1 for $600 several years ago. As a longtime headphone guy, I'll reiterate my comment from 4-11 that moving up the Stax line is an eye opener. I loved my Lambda Pro headphones, then moved up to the Lambda Signatures and finally to the 009s. The same with the Stax amplifiers; started with the SRM-1 MK2, then to the T-1, finally to the T1S, which I'm now enjoying. You won't mistake the differences as you move up the Stax line. Those upgrades are truly worth the money!