The Mini Shangri-La pairs the electrostatic headphone with the amplifier that biases and drives it. An electrostatic headphone only works with a dedicated energiser; the system matches them from the factory. The headphone-and-amp pair is set to work together.
The headphone uses an electrostatic driver, where an ultra-thin membrane is stretched between two charged electrodes. This principle aims for extreme responsiveness and very low distortion. It is the technology of the brand's Shangri-La headphones, on a more accessible model.
The membrane, nanometres thick, is among the lightest there is. Its tiny mass lets it follow the signal without inertia, down to micro-detail and the decay of notes. The signature is airy, with no added emphasis.
The open design widens the soundstage and lets the driver breathe. The Mini Shangri-La suits anyone who wants a taste of Shangri-La electrostatics without the flagship's price. It aims at composed listening, on a careful source.
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