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Stax SRM-D50 Compact Driver with DAC (silver)

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Stax SRM-D50 Compact Driver with DAC (silver)
Stax SRM-D50 Compact Driver with DAC (silver)
Stax SRM-D50 Compact Driver with DAC (silver)
Stax SRM-D50 Compact Driver with DAC (silver)
Stax SRM-D50 Compact Driver with DAC (silver)

Stax

Country of origin: Japan

Stax SRM-D50 Compact Driver with DAC (silver)
SKU: SE-SRMD50
$2,200.00

Includes GST. 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $100 Australia wide at checkout.

ESS ES9018 DAC and TI op-amps deliver bit-perfect performance for electrostatic earspeakers. A solid 4mm aluminum chassis with analog VU meter shows signal levels. Supports high-resolution PCM and DSD via multiple digital inputs for versatile use.

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Description

STAX SRM-D50

The SRM-D50 is a high-performance electrostatic driver and Digital-to-Analog Converter, inspired by the battery-powered SRM-D10. With an elegant all-in-one design, the D50 creates a simple solution for any music lovers to experience the legendary sound of Stax earspeakers.

FEATURES

  • Supports various digital inputs such as USB, optical, and coaxial digital input
  • Built-in DAC supports high resolution up to PCM 32/384 KHz or DSD 5.6
  • VU meter displays input strength
  • 4 mm thick nonmagnetic aluminum cover.
  • R core power transformer with less leakage flux

THE BEST AMP/DAC, HIGH-QUALITY SOUND

The STAX SRM-D50 is a desktop amplifier/DAC for STAX electrostatic headphones. It has an ESS ES9018 DAC chip. This coupled with a TI OPA1642 ultra-low distortion op amp gives you a bit-correct signal representation. The SRM-D50 supports high-resolution audio up to PCM 32/384KHz or DSD 5.6. The R core power transformer offers less leakage flux.

DURABLE & COMPACT, CONNECT EASILY

The SRM-D50 has been designed to be super-durable. The non-magnetic aluminium chassis is 4mm thick so that it is more robust. At the same time, it is also quite compact to easily fit on a table. The chassis contains one 5-pin output for your STAX Earspeaker and a VU meter. It also consists of various kinds of digital inputs like optical, USB and coaxial so that you can use your favourite source along with the SRM-D50.

1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this STAX SRM-D50 comes with a 1 year warranty from STAX that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

 

Tech Specs

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz - 40kHz (+/-3dB)
HIGH HARMONIC DISTORTION 0.025% or less/1kHz-10kHz /When use with SR-L series
MAX. OUTPUT VOLTAGE 400V RMS (1130Vp-p)
BIAS VOLTAGE DC 580V
GAIN 59 dB
INPUT IMPEDANCE 20kΩ (RCA)

 

CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY

RATED INPUT LEVEL 130mV r.m.s
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL 30V/ RCA, at minimum volume
DIGITAL INPUT USB (type B) ×1、TOSLINK Optical ×1、COAX RCA ×1
ANALOG INPUT RCA ×1
MAINS VOLTAGE AC 110V / 60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 35W
OPERATING TEMPREATURE 0 to 35 degrees (Celsius) (less than 90% humidity, non condensing)

 

DESIGN & BUILD

DIMENSIONS 7.55(W) x 2.63(H) x 10.55(D) inches, 192(W)×67(H)×268(D) mm
WEIGHT 9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg
BATTERY Size AA battery x2 (Alkaline battery, Rechargable , Magnesium Dry Cell)

 

IN THE BOX

BOX CONTENTS 1. STAX SRM-D50 Electrostatic Amp/DAC
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Why Choose Stax

STAX is one of the most respected and historic names in personal audio, renowned worldwide for its electrostatic headphone technology and uncompromising approach to sonic purity. Manufactured in Japan, STAX products are designed for listeners seeking an exceptionally open, detailed, and transparent presentation that conventional headphone designs often struggle to achieve.

For many enthusiasts, hearing a properly matched STAX system for the first time is a genuinely memorable experience. The speed, delicacy, and effortless clarity of electrostatic headphones create a presentation that feels incredibly immediate and lifelike, revealing fine detail and subtle textures with remarkable ease. Vocals, strings, piano, and acoustic recordings in particular benefit from the spaciousness and realism that STAX systems are capable of delivering.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, STAX appeals to customers who want to move beyond traditional headphone listening and experience something genuinely unique within high-end personal audio. While electrostatic systems require dedicated energisers and careful system matching, the reward is a level of refinement and transparency that continues to make STAX one of the true reference brands in the headphone world.

Signature Design and Sound

STAX products are built around the company’s long-standing electrostatic driver technology, which uses an ultra-light diaphragm suspended between electrically charged plates to achieve extraordinary speed and precision. This design allows STAX headphones to respond to musical signals with exceptional accuracy and minimal distortion.

Sonically, STAX systems are renowned for their openness, air, and micro-detail retrieval. The presentation feels highly spacious and unconstrained, with outstanding separation and a remarkable ability to reveal subtle nuances within recordings. Unlike some conventional dynamic or planar headphones, STAX products often create a sense of effortlessness and transparency that feels closer to listening to high-end loudspeakers in a well-treated room.

Importantly, despite their extraordinary detail retrieval, STAX systems avoid sounding aggressive or overly sharp when correctly partnered, instead delivering a refined and highly natural presentation that encourages deep listening sessions.

Stax Product Range

The STAX range includes electrostatic headphones, dedicated driver units (energisers), and complete headphone systems designed for both enthusiast and reference-level listening. Models including the SR-L700 MKII, SR-007, and flagship SR-X9000 have become highly regarded amongst serious headphone enthusiasts seeking the highest levels of resolution and realism.

STAX driver units and energisers are carefully matched to their headphones, allowing customers to build complete systems tailored to different performance levels and listening preferences. Whether entering the world of electrostatic headphones for the first time or pursuing a true reference personal audio system, STAX remains one of the most iconic and technically unique brands in high-end headphone listening.

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