Woo Audio ES8
Best tube-driven amplifier for dedicated electrostatic headphone enthusiasts.
This is a masterclass in tube-driven electrostatic amplification, pairing the warmth of EL84 power tubes with a precision-machined chassis. It demands a dedicated space in your rack, but the trade-off is a vivid, balanced soundstage that breathes new life into the world’s most demanding headphones.
$2999.00
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Who it's for
- Collectors valuing premium build quality and luxurious design
- Owners of diverse high-end electrostatic headphone collections
- Audiophiles seeking absolute transparency and musical detail
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious listeners seeking entry-level audio solutions
- Users owning dynamic or planar magnetic headphone collections
- Listeners preferring low-maintenance, cool-running solid-state gear
Performance breakdown
Electrostatic Drive Power
Delivers authoritative voltage swing for the most demanding electrostatic headphones.
Tube Harmonic Richness
The EL84 and 8532 tube complement provides lush, textured sonic depth.
Chassis Build Integrity
Precision CNC machined aluminum offers exceptional resonance control and structural rigidity.
System Versatility
Dual-purpose design functions seamlessly as a high-end electrostatic amplifier or pre-amplifier.
Component Precision
Custom-wound transformers and ALPS potentiometers ensure high-fidelity signal path integrity.
Operational Maintenance
Auto-biasing circuitry simplifies tube management for a hassle-free listening experience.
Key Specs
Tubes
EL84 power x 4, 8532 driver x 4
Amplifier Technology
Vacuum Tube, Solid State
Direct Drive Push-Pull, Class A
Partial point-to-point wiring
Input
RCA x 1, XLR x 1
Pre-Output
XLR x 1
Headphone Outputs
Two 5-pin STAX EarSpeakers outputs (Pro Bias)
Maximum Output
800Vrms
Operating AC Voltage
115 V – 230 V
Power Consumption
90w
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