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WES (2nd gen) Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier
WES (2nd gen) Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier
BTO (build to order), ships in 2–3 weeks
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Designed and assembled in New York, USA
3-year limited warranty [learn more]
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Overview
WES (2nd gen) is the ultimate electrostatic headphone amplifier for use with STAX headphones. The new 2nd gen uses a matching quad of output loading chokes utilizing Single Crystal Copper wires (the purest form of copper) with our proprietary winding scheme. The results are a significant improvement in clarity, sound space, dynamic range, and control. WES is a two-chassis system comprising a power supply and a fully balanced amplifier and innovative dual power switch that treats the tubes more gently when starting the unit from cold. Turning on just one of the power switches provides low voltage to the heaters while the WES remains in standby mode. Turning on both power switches allows the unit to operate at full power. WES will reward the listener with reference quality sound without fatigue.
*1st gen WES owners can upgrade to 2nd gen. LEARN MORE
Updated to 2nd generation in April 2017
Compatible with 5-pin 580v (Pro-bias) for STAX, Audeze, HiFiMan, MrSpeakers electrostatic headphones
Tubes: EL34 power x 4, 6SL7 driver x 4, 5AR4 rectifier x 2, 12AU7 phase inverter x 2
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets
ALPS RK27 4-channel balanced smooth potentiometer
Two 12AU7 phase splitter (unbalanced input to balanced input conversion)
Fully-balanced design, Class-A
Transformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring
Pseudo-dual power supply
STAX Pro Bias 5-pin EarSpeakers output x 2
maximum output 1300Vrms
XLR input x 2, RCA input x 1
Auricap capacitors for interstage and output coupling
Mills and Kiwame resistors
Anodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver
Self-biasing with compatible tubes [chart]
Global voltage (100v–220v) without converter
Dimensions: Amplifier: 7½"(H), 16½"(W), 12"(D) 20 lbs., Power supply unit: 4½"(H), 16½"(W), 12"(D) 20 lbs., DC cord length: 18” (end to end)
Designed and assembled in New York, USA
Three-year limited warranty [learn more]
The Audiophile-grade premium internal parts upgrade adds the following. * Available exclusively at the time of build.
V-Cap Oil Damped Advanced Metalized (ODAM) audio grade capacitors for coupling (12 pcs)
V-Cap Oil Damped Advanced Metalized (ODAM) audio grade capacitors for output (4 pcs)
Highlights
*Specifications and appearance are subject to change for improvement without notice.
WES (2nd gen) electrostatic headphone amplifier x 1
WES (2nd gen) power supply unit x 1
EL34 vacuum tubes x 4
6SL7 vacuum tubes x 4
5AR4 vacuum tubes x 2
12AU7 vacuum tubes x 2
Umbilical DC cord x 1
Quick start guide
*AC power cord and audio cables are not included
In the box
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Power Tube Upgrade
Driver Tube Upgrade
Rectifier Tube Upgrade
