[vkenz]

No review?

 

[bigbeans]

In the headfi video, Sankar mentioned he has developed an in ear version of the e-stat for MRI applications.

This may hint towards an audiophile in ear e-stat in the future...

 

[Marshall95]

Obviously I want this baby. I'm wondering if the Stax SRM-D10 would be a good pairing. It's what I can afford if I bought the CRBN

 

[PeteSTRADAMUS]

Woo 3ES

That's a good one.

 

[protoss]

More option for high end stax amps coming in market soon I guess?

Yes, Stax OMEGA 2023 will be out soon w/ amps. The ultimate Estat/headphone.
30th Anniversary.

 

[mikecheck95]

Measurements look fantastic. The headphone itself looks like a cross between an HD6__ series and a Meze Empyrean with the lauded Audeze suspension strap. 300 grams is quite the achievement. Amazing

 

[ThanatosVI]

Measurements look fantastic. The headphone itself looks like a cross between an HD6__ series and a Meze Empyrean with the lauded suspension strap. 300 grams is quite the achievement. Amazing

Are the measurements in the Video or somewhere else?

 

[SuperBurrito]

Looks incredible! Wish it did not require a new amp in my system.

 

[mikecheck95]

Are the measurements in the Video or somewhere else?

At the end of Jude’s video

 

[Audeze]

What amps would anyone recommend for Estsats? I have zero experience in the Estat playing field.

Here's a running list of Electrostatic amps our team has used with the CRBN with good success.

Please note: Although the Stax amp listed has the "pro bias" of 580 volts and will work with CRBN, there are some (older) Stax amps that have both the original "Normal" (230 volt bias) and the "Pro" (580 volt bias) sockets. The CRBN requires the use of the 580 volt socket to work properly.

Stax SRM-700S (or T)
https://staxheadphones.com/collections/amplifiers/products/driver-unit-for-earspeakers-srm-700s

Mjolnir Audio Carbon CC
https://mjolnir-audio.com/products/

Linear Tube Audio Z10e (also works with regular headphones)
https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/z10e-electrostatic-headphone-amp-integrated-amp

Headamp Blue Hawaii
https://www.headamp.com/products/blue-hawaii-se

MaxValve Headamp 3 MK4
https://www.malvalve.de/Headamp3-E.htm

WOO Audio WES
https://wooaudio.com/amplifiers/wes


Convertors:
To use with conventional amps to add 580 voltage bias

Woo Audio WEE
https://wooaudio.com/amplifiers/wee

IFI ProiESL
https://ifi-audio.com/products/pro-iesl

 

[protoss]

@Audeze

Good job

 

[tkddans]

$4500 is…serious money.

Looks beautiful! I wish I could have one to review. Such is life though….probably won’t get the chance!

 

[trellus]

Here's a running list of Electrostatic amps our team has used with the CRBN with good success.

Please note: Although the Stax amp listed has the "pro bias" of 580 volts and will work with CRBN, there are some (older) Stax amps that have both the original "Normal" (230 volt bias) and the "Pro" (580 volt bias) sockets. The CRBN requires the use of the 580 volt socket to work properly.

Stax SRM-700S (or T)
https://staxheadphones.com/collections/amplifiers/products/driver-unit-for-earspeakers-srm-700s

Mjolnir Audio Carbon CC
https://mjolnir-audio.com/products/

Linear Tube Audio Z10e (also works with regular headphones)
https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/z10e-electrostatic-headphone-amp-integrated-amp

Headamp Blue Hawaii
https://www.headamp.com/products/blue-hawaii-se

MaxValve Headamp 3 MK4
https://www.malvalve.de/Headamp3-E.htm

WOO Audio WES
https://wooaudio.com/amplifiers/wes


Convertors:
To use with conventional amps to add 580 voltage bias

Woo Audio WEE
https://wooaudio.com/amplifiers/wee

IFI ProiESL
https://ifi-audio.com/products/pro-iesl

Worth noting that Jude in the video said he tried it on more affordable amps and they worked fine, including:

• STAX SRM-D10 (EDIT: seems it was mentioned in video more to highlight how relatively easy CRBN is to drive, not as an amp recommendation per se )
• STAX SRM-353X (EDIT: Jude has clarified that he didn't really listen to them on this amp as HF has just recently picked up this amp from HeadAmp for measurement purposes since it's a fully solid state amp and thus ideal for measurements)

 

[M3NTAL]

I enjoyed my time on the 2nd gen Wes, sounded great on the stax 009 and 007.

There you are! I knew I was bound to see you post again in a headphone related sub-forum

You'll need to get in touch if you pick up a set of these. I might actually pick up a 007 for a fair price after these get out in the wild HA HA HA.

 

[jude]

Worth noting that Jude in the video said he tried it on more affordable amps and they worked wonderfully, including:

• STAX SRM-D10
• STAX SRM-353X

The SRM-D10 seems to drive it easily, but it wouldn't be my first choice. The SRM-353X we use in the measurement rig because it's solid state. We just picked up the SRM-353X from HeadAmp, so I haven't spent any time listening to it.

Of the amps we have, without a doubt, the CRBN was best driven with the Frank Cooter amp, to my ears. The Frank Cooter amp (pictured below) is at the office (it's HUGE, and I have nowhere to place it in my rather small home), so at home I use the STAX SRM-007tII.

(Above) The Frank Cooter custom-designed/built 845 tube electrostatic amp.

I'd love to hear it on the HeadAmp Blue Hawaii, and will do that at a CanJam just as soon as I can. That amp has impressed me every time I've heard it.

Again, while the SRM-D10 can drive the CRBN, I'd recommend a better amp if you have the means.