Sennheiser

Orpheus (HE90)

Name: Orpheus (HE90)
Brand: Sennheiser

Sennheiser · Audio & MP3 players · Released in 1991 · HE90

World's first electrostatic reference system, limited to 300 units

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Device information

Brand: Sennheiser
Model: HE90
Release year: 1991
Category: Audio & MP3 players

The story of this device

Crafted in an ultra-exclusive run of just 300 units in 1991, the electrostatic Sennheiser Orpheus (HE90/HEV90) paired gold-vaporized diaphragms with a dedicated tube amplifier to set the immortal zenith of headphone fidelity.

Specifications

Battery: Powered by dedicated tube amp (no battery)
Connectivity: Dedicated HEV90 tube amplifier only (not usable with generic amps)
Media: Limited to 300 sets worldwide (plus 25 more made in 2005)
Input: About 500V drive voltage, six-tube vacuum amplifier
Notable: Electrostatic driver, platinum diaphragm, world's first of its kind

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