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SR-007MK2 Open-Back Electrostatic Earspeaker System

SR-007MK2 Headphones Only: $2410 Call For current pricing

Omega 007 System II: $4220 Call For current pricing

Powerful Sound with Utmost Delicacy 
The rationale is the development of the new SR-007MK2 Earspeaker was to provide deep powerful sound previously unobtainable in Earspeakers. STAX engineers developed a unique new electrode structure. Visible through the outer case, gold plated on the outer edge this new electrode has less holes than conventional STAX Earspeakers and thus provides an increases diaphragm vibration area allowing for rich and powerful sound yet retaining all the delicacy STAX is famous for. 

Rigid Metal Housing 
To maintain clear distortion free sound it is most important that nothing other than the diaphragm should vibrate. Within the STAX SR-007MK2 the sound element is encased in a thick insulated resin case firmly fixed to the rigid body. The results are nothing short of spectacular. 

Fully Adjustable Earpads 
Utmost comfort for maximum enjoyment of your STAX SR-007MK2 is provided with earpads that are fully adjustable to the shape of your head. 


SR-007MK2 Specification: 

Type :Push-Pull Open Back Electrostatic Headphone
Frequency Response :6 - 41,000Hz
Impedance :170k Ohms (10kHz)
Sensitivity :100dB / 100V r.m.s. 1 kHz
Bias Voltage :580V DC
Left & Right Channel Identification :Left (L) and Right (R) indicators are provided at the cable entrance points on the Earspeakers. Left channel cable is marked with a solid Line. Right channel is marked with a dotted Line.
Ear Pads :Crafted from high quality sheep leather for durability and comfort.
Cable :Low capacity wide format, PC-OCC (Pure Crystal Ohno Continuous Casting) 2.5m/8.2ft
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation
Weight :12.9oz without cable / 1.1lbs with cables 

 

 

 

 

SRM-007tII Vacuum Tube Driver

SRM-007tII Vacuum Tube Driver  Only: $2100 Call For current pricing

Omega 007 System II: $4220 Call For current pricing

Improved Frequency Response
Newly improved circuit raises the frequency response to 100kHz (from 70kHz) to accommodate newer generation audio formats such as SACD and DVD-A.

Pure Balance Amplifier
The electrostatic transducer is driven by electrodes set on both sides of the diaphragm which carry the push-pull signals. This is thus virtually the only replay system that enables the listener to enjoy replay unique to balance transmission without the need to pass through a transformer or inversion amplifier.

Heater Power Supply
Adopting a rectifier circuits combining low-noise, low-loss Schottky barrier diodes and large electrolytic capacitors. Low-ripple DC power source improves the SN ratio.

Output Stage
A simple two-stage amplifier configuration using high-voltage dual triode tube 6FQ7(6CG7) delivers straightforward properties that are transparent and clear sound quality.

Input Stage
Employs Hand pick low noise FET and 6 acoustic high sound quality relays. Simultaneous switching system adopted from SRM-T2 , input source is isolated of direct current and no interference between different devices.

High Quality Volume Control
High sound quality quadruple volume unit which makes XLR inputs as well as any analog line level inputs possible


SRM-007tII Specification
Type :Vacuum tube output stage Low noise dual FET input Class A operation, Pure balance DC amplifier configuration Earspeaker driver unit
Vacuum Tube :4 (6FQ7 / 6CG7)
Frequency Response :DC to 100,000Hz +0,-1.5dB w/ SR-007 or SR-404
High Harmonic Distortion :Max. 0.02% (with 1kHz, 100V r.m.s. )
Gain :54dB (x500)
Input Terminal :3 ( XLR x 1, RCA x 2)) with 1 RCA parallel out
Max. Input Level :30V r.m.s. at min. volume
Input Impedance :50Kohm, 50kohm x 2 during balance
Max. Output Voltage :340V r.m.s. (1kHz)
Standard Bias Voltage :PRO 580V x 2
Operating Power Voltage Frequency :117V (50Hz / 60Hz)
Power Consumption :55W
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation
External Dimensions :7.7 (W) x 4.1 (H) x 16.5 (D) in
Weight :10.4lbs
Color :Silver or Black

 

 

 

 

SRM-727tII Driver

SRM-727tII Driver  Only: $1940 Call For current pricing

Omega 727 System II: $4085 Call For current pricing

CLASS A, NON-FEEDBACK (NON-NFB)
The SRM-727II features non-feedback (NON-NFB) output stage for the first time ever in STAX drivers. Large current emitter follower Class A amplification circuit. This makes it possible to achieve a much more vivid and dynamic sound quality with frequency response raised to 115kHz. (from 100kHz)

NEW DESIGN
A newly designed front panel with rounded corners in brushed finish. Available in Silver or Black

PURE BALANCED SYSTEM
The electrostatic method is a playback method which involves the installation of drive electrodes on either side of a high-polymer film diaphragm with a thickness of only a few microns into each of which a plus signal and a minus signal are fed. This means that XLR connection with a pure balance output CD player makes it possible to listen to the original sound permitted by the balance system without a conversion circuit.

HIGH QUALITY PARTS, HIGH QUALITY SOUND
Careful selection of parts with high consideration on sound quality, performance, and the environment. Low noise FET is used at the input stage with a simple two-stage amplifying circuit. A natural and pure sound quality with high information quantity.

BYPASS CONNECTION
SRM-727II provides a bypass mode that enables "direct" connection to preamplifiers, passive volume controls or integrated amplifiers and receivers with Pre-out. A direct switch that avoids duplication of volume control.

SRM-727II Specification
Type All-stage semiconductors Low noise dual FET input NON-NFB Class A operation, Pure balance DC amplifier configuration Earspeaker driver unit
Frequency Response :DC to 115,000Hz w/ either SR-007 or SR-404
High Frequency Distortion :Max. 0.01% (with 100 to 10kHz, 100V r.m.s. output)
Gain :54dB (x500)
Input Terminal :RCA or XLR with 1 RCA parallel out
Rated Input Level :200mV (with 100V output)
Input Impedance :50Kohm (RCA), 50kohm x2(XLR)
Max. Output Voltage :450V r.m.s. (1kHz)
Standard Bias Voltage :PRO 580V x 2
Operating Power Voltage Frequency :117V (50Hz / 60Hz)
Power Consumption :46W
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation
External Dimensions :7.7 (W) x 4.1 (H) x 16.5 (D) in
Weight :11.5lbs
Color :Silver or Black

 

STAX 4070 Closed Back Electrostatic Earspeaker

STAX 4070 Only: $2025 Call For current pricing

World's First Enclosed Electrostatic 
The 4070's employ an original "bass-reflex like" ventilation air structure, which results in open-air sound quality while eliminating outside noise, thus making a new type of ear speaker. The high quality sound of electrostatic type music listening can now be obtained even in loud environments. Before, monitoring live recording was difficult. Now, monitoring with the highest form of reproduction is possible without the interference of outside noise. 

4070 Specification 

Type :Push-Pull Enclosed Earspeaker 
Frequency Response :7 - 41,000Hz 
Impedance :145k Ohms (10kHz) 
Sensitivity :97dB / 100V r.m.s. 1 kHz 
Bias Voltage :580V DC 
Left & Right Channel Identification Displayed on headpiece. Left: Solid line on cable Right: Dottel line on cable 
Ear Pads :Crafted from high quality artificial leather for durability and comfort 
Cable :Low capacity wide format, PC-OCC 2.5m / 8.2ft 
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation 
Weight :16.9ox without cable / 22oz with cable 
Recommonded Driver : SRM-717 Also SRM-007t, SRM-006t, SRM-313 

 

STAX SRS-404 Signature Open-Back Electrostatic Earspeaker

SR-404 Headphones Only: $580 Call For current pricing

Signature System II: $1775 Call For current pricing

Revolutionary New Diaphragm 
The STAX SR-404 Signature utilizes a new super thin diaphragm of only 1.35 micron in thickness. This unique diaphragm has only been made possible by a revolutionary new material with a molecular structure previously unavailable. The improvement in sound quality and retrieval of inner detail is simply stunning. The STAX SR-404 comes complete with a low capacitance wide format PC-OCC cable for connection to the SRM-006t Driver Unit. 

SR-404 Specification 

Type :Push-Pull Electrostatic Open-Back Earspeaker 
Frequency Response :7 - 41,000Hz 
Impedance :144k Ohms (10kHz) 
Sensitivity :100dB / 100V r.m.s. 1 kHz 
Bias Voltage :580V DC 
Left & Right Channel Identification Displayed on hedband ARC section 
Ear Pads :Crafted from high quality artificial leather for durability and comfort. 
Cable :Low capacity wide format, PC-OCC (Pure Crystal Ohno Continuous Casting) 2.5m/8.2ft 
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation 
Weight :10.6oz without cable / 1.05lbs with cables 

 

 

SRM-006tII Vacuum Tube Driver

SRM-006tII Only: $1310 Call For current pricing

Signature System II: $1775 Call For current pricing

SRM-006tII Features Wide range
In order to make maximum use of the wide-range properties of SACD and DVD audio, the circuit constants have been revised, resulting in a wider than ever replay frequency range. Frequency response raised to 80kHz. (from 44kHz)

Heater Power Supply
Made of rectifier circuits combining low-noise, low-loss Schottky barrier diodes and large electrolytic capacitors. The SN ratio has been improved by means of a low-ripple DC power source.

Output Stage
A simple two-stage amplifier configuration using a high-resistance dual three-pole tube 6FQ7 (6CG7) results in straightforward properties that make use of the properties of vacuum tubes and a clear sound quality.

Input
It’s possible to switch between three systems (two RCA input systems and one XLR input system). Pure balance circuit: The electrostatic transducer is driven by electrodes set on both sides of the diaphragm which carry the push-pull signals. This is thus virtually the only replay system that enables the listener to enjoy replay unique to balance transmission without the need to pass through a transformer or an inversion amplifier. The input stage makes use of a rigorously selected low-noise FET. Use is also made of a total of six acoustic high sound quality relays (three on both sides). Simultaneous switching of the hot side and the cold side of the two-system RCA input means that the input source is isolated in terms of direct current, meaning that there is almost no interference between different devices.

SRM-006tII Specification
Type Vacuum tube output stage Low noise dual FET input Class A operation, Pure balance DC amplifier configuration Earspeaker driver unit
Vacuum Tube :2 (6FQ7 / 6CG7)
Frequency Response :DC to 80,000Hz w/ either SR-007 or SR-404
High Frequency Distortion :Max. 0.02% (with 1kHz, 100V r.m.s. output)
Gain :54dB
Input Terminal :2 (RCA x 2, XLR x 1) with 1 RCA parallel out
Rated Input Level :200mV (with 100V output)
Input Impedance :50Kohm (RCA), 50kohm x 2(XLR)
Max. Output Voltage :300V r.m.s. (1kHz)
Standard Bias Voltage :PRO 580V x 2
Operating Power Voltage Frequency :117V (50Hz / 60Hz)
Power Consumption :49W
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation
External Dimensions :7.7 (W) x 4.1 (H) x 14.8 (D) in
Weight :7.5lbs
Color :Silver or Black

 

STAX SRS-303 Classic Open-Back Electrostatic Earspeaker

SR-303 Headphones Only: $470 Call For current pricing

Classic System II: $1280 Call For current pricing

The Legendary Model
SR-303 Classic employs the same new high polymer diaphragm as the SR-404 Signature. Further improvements have been made in follow-up properties in respect to input signals. This is he central model in the line-up and succeeds to the smooth, high-resolution sound quality associated with STAX earspeakers. A model that makes it possible to obtain a smooth and deep sound with outstanding total balance.

SR-303 Specification

Type :Push-Pull Electrostatic Open-Back Earspeaker
Frequency Response :7 - 41,000Hz
Impedance :132k Ohms (10kHz)
Sensitivity :100dB / 100V r.m.s. 1 kHz
Bias Voltage :580V DC
Left & Right Channel Identification Displayed on headband ARC section
Ear Pads :Crafted from high quality artificial leather for durability and comfort.
Cable :Low capacity, PC-OCC (Pure Crystal Ohno Continuous Casting) 2.5m/8.2ft
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation
Weight :10.6oz without cable / 15.9oz with cables

 

 

 

 

SRM-323tII  Driver

SRM-323tII Only: $810 Call For current pricing

Classic System II: $1280 Call For current pricing

Strengthened Power Transformer
Significantly strengthened power transformer. An enormous expansion in dynamic range has been achieved by increasing speed and dynamic range with frequency response raised to 60kHz. (from 48kHz)

Lower Impedance
An emitter follower is used at the output stage to achieve low impedance. A major expansion of dynamic range in the upper frequency has been achieved.

NEW DESIGN
A newly designed front panel with rounded corners in brushed finish. Available in Silver or Black

PURE BALANCED SYSTEM
The electrostatic method is a playback method which involves the installation of drive electrodes on either side of a high-polymer film diaphragm with a thickness of only a few microns into each of which a plus signal and a minus signal are fed. This means that XLR connection with a pure balance output CD player makes it possible to listen to the original sound permitted by the balance system without a conversion circuit.

HIGH QUALITY PARTS, HIGH QUALITY SOUND
Careful selection of parts with high consideration on sound quality, performance, and the environment. Low noise FET is used at the input stage with a simple two-stage amplifying circuit. A natural and pure sound quality with high information quantity.

SRM-323II Specification
Type All-stage semiconductors, Low-noise dual FET input Class A operation, Pure balance DC amplifier
Frequency Response :DC to 60,000Hz with SR-303
High Frequency Distortion :Max. 0.01% (with 1kHz, 100V r.m.s. output)
Gain :54dB
Input Terminal :1 RCA with 1 RCA parallel out
Rated Input Level :200mV (with 100V output)
Input Impedance :50Kohm
Max. Output Voltage :400V r.m.s. (1kHz)
Standard Bias Voltage :PRO 580V x 2
Operating Power Voltage Frequency :117V (50Hz / 60Hz)
Power Consumption :29W
Ambient Temperature & Humidity :0 to 35ºC / 90% max. without condensation
External Dimensions :5.9 (W) x 4 (H) x 14.6 (D) in
Weight :6.4lbs
Color :Silver or Black