Stax SRS-3100 Electrostatic Earspeaker System is a high quality combination of the SR-L300 earspeaker employing the same sound element as the new SR-507 top model of the Lambda series with the SRM-252S driver unit with solid state output stage.Despite being so bulky and large the Stax SR-L300 earspeakers have solid ergonomics. The driver enclosure is very long, but doesn’t feel heavy or weighted down.The headband assembly consists of two parts: the stepless slider headband, and the comfort strap. The strap sits neatly above the head, which takes the bulk of the weight and distributes it evenly across the head.The non-removable cable is a little heavy and quite long at 2.5m. It’s unusual 6 core ribbon structure is easy to roll up but can sometimes get in the way.The SRM-252S from STAX Audio is an exclusive driver unit (amplifier) for driving STAX earspeakers with PRO-bias 5-pin connections. With a clear, simple design that excels in sound quality, SRM-252S employs carefully-selected late-model high-voltage transistors and low-noise FETs.Class-A amplification with no coupling capacitors allows for the finest reproduction of each nuance of the music.Although the SRM-252S includes a class-A DC amplifier in a compact case, the internal heat is effectively dissipated through the aluminium chassis, improving reliability and longevity.The line input of SRM-252S can directly connect to the audio output of CD players, portable audio players and computers, whilst the output stage with emitter-follower configuration reinforces the driving performance and smooth sound quality.A parallel output terminal has also been added, distributing the source signal. This means that a loudspeaker may be simultaneously connected when your source equipment has only one pair of output terminals.Stax SRS-3100 - ELECTROSTATIC EARSPEAKER SYSTEM Specifications : SR-L300 Type push-pull electrostatic, oval sound element, rear open-air type earspeaker Frequency response: 7–41,000Hz Electrostatic capacitance: 110pF (including attached cable) Impedance: 145kΩ (including attached cable, at 10kHz) Sound pressure sensitivity: 101dB / input 100Vr.m.s. / 1kHz Maximum sound pressure level: 118dB / 400Hz Bias voltage: 580V DC Ear pad: high-quality artificial leather Cable: parallel 6-strand, 2.5m full length, low-capacity special wide HiFC cable Weight : 448g (including attached cable), 322g (without cable) SRM-252S Type: energiser/amplifier for electrostatic headphone Frequency response: DC – 35kHz Rated input level: 125mV (at 100V output) Gain: 58dB Harmonic distortion: 0.01% or less (100Vr.m.s. / 1kHz output) Input impedance: 50kΩ(RCA) Input terminal: RCA × 1 Maximum output voltage: 280Vr.m.s. / 1kHz Standard bias voltage: DC580V Power consumption: 4V Operasting temperature/humidity: 0-35°C/less than 90% Dimensions (W×D×H): 13.2 × 13.2 × 3.8cm Weight: 540g