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Reel Sound Distribution has announced the North American availability of the latest addition to the Audio Sculpture Collection, Ethereal Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier from Metaxas & Sins, making its debut at the upcoming Dallas Can Jam. According to Metaxas & Sins, the Ethereal is an extraordinary listening experience and work of art that is handcrafted by the company’s founder Kostas Metaxas. Its case holds dual balanced mono ultra-low-noise, high voltage purely discrete amplifiers dedicated to electrostatic headphones running at over 1000V peak-peak. The bias voltage of 580V, the standard for most popular high-performance electrostatic headphones, is ripple-free and operates at high frequencies to avoid interference with delicate audio signals.
In the standard configuration, the head is used as a stand to hold the headphones when not in use and can also house additional component options that further extend the system’s capabilities with a DAC or, in the near future, a music streamer. For the ultimate upgrade, Ethereal incorporates a Swiss Tourbillon (LePee) clock—offering it as a beautiful abstract moulage mannequin. Shown below is the model with the attached photo shows the “head” with the optional Swiss L’Eppe clock. This version with the upgraded clock is $41,000. The standard configuration starts at $32,000 and does not include any additions in the “head.”
The casework creates a visual patina of squares and rectangles recessed into an organic shape—requiring the most advanced 5-axis CNC machine to produce it. Other patterns will be offered.
Metaxas is designing the perfect companion—matching X1 headphones, expected to launch in Q2024.
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In the standard configuration, the head is used as a stand to hold the headphones when not in use and can also house additional component options that further extend the system’s capabilities with a DAC or, in the near future, a music streamer. For the ultimate upgrade, Ethereal incorporates a Swiss Tourbillon (LePee) clock—offering it as a beautiful abstract moulage mannequin. Shown below is the model with the attached photo shows the “head” with the optional Swiss L’Eppe clock. This version with the upgraded clock is $41,000. The standard configuration starts at $32,000 and does not include any additions in the “head.”
The casework creates a visual patina of squares and rectangles recessed into an organic shape—requiring the most advanced 5-axis CNC machine to produce it. Other patterns will be offered.
Metaxas is designing the perfect companion—matching X1 headphones, expected to launch in Q2024.
YouTube: The Listening Chair with Howard Kneller
Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and X: @howardkneller
