Woo Audio3ES (2nd generation)
Same two-tier chassis as the WA33; the top section is coupled to the power supply by Woo's internal coupling architecture.
- Type
- Electrostatic amplifier
- Bias
- 580 V
- Weight
- 24.5 kg
- List
- from $9,999
No published output curve
- Type
- Electrostatic amplifier
- Bias voltage
- 580 V
- Weight
- 24.5 kg
- Made in
- USA
Woo Audio publishes no output power for the 3ES (2nd generation), so there is no curve to draw against the headphones in the catalog.
Build a setup with it
Start with the Stax SR-X9000, then add a DAC, a cable and a chair.
Open in the setup builder →Where to buy
from $9,999
Price: from, Standard Edition (Elite Edition costs more, price not published).
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Title block
- Maker
- Woo Audio
- Model
- 3ES (2nd generation)
- Type
- Electrostatic amplifier
- Made in
- USA
- Bias voltage
- 580 V
- Weight
- 24.5 kg
- List price
- from $9,999 USD
- Topology
- Push-pull, transformer-coupled tube output stage with four 300B power tubes; driver stage selectable between 6SN7 tubes or precision op-amps (HYBRID); 5U4G rectifier
- Finish
- Anodised aluminium chassis, black or silver
What it drives
How the matching worksElectrostatic headphones
Drives the Stax Pro bias electrostatics in the catalog.
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