WA7e Fireflies [Electrostatic]/ vs WA7 Fireflies (3rd gen)
The WA7 Fireflies (3rd gen) matches the WA7e Fireflies [Electrostatic]/ on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), signal-to-noise (100 dB), and dsd support (DSD256).
AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
Estimated price (community-sourced)
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
Woo Audio WA7e Fireflies is a compact, fully-balanced electrostatic headphone amplifier and DAC designed for modern 580V-bias electrostatic headphones from Audeze, STAX, HiFiMan, Dan Clark Audio, and others. It combines a tube-based design with an ESS SABRE DAC, USB and analog inputs, and preamp outputs for integrating with speaker systems or powered monitors. The unit was released in February 2023, is designed and assembled in New York, USA, and includes a 3-year limited warranty.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions
Components that show up alongside the WA7e Fireflies [Electrostatic]/ in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The WA7 Fireflies (3rd gen) matches the WA7e Fireflies [Electrostatic]/ on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), signal-to-noise (100 dB), and dsd support (DSD256).
The DAC-9X's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the WA7e Fireflies [Electrostatic]/'s 100 dB and its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 0.8V RMS. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The DX3's bit depth is 32-bit against the WA7e Fireflies [Electrostatic]/'s 24-bit and its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 100 dB. Both share max sample rate (384 kHz) and dsd support (DSD256).
The SH's bit depth is 32-bit against the WA7e Fireflies [Electrostatic]/'s 24-bit, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 100 dB, and its output voltage 0.5V RMS against 0.8V RMS. Both share max sample rate (384 kHz).
The specs and the pairings above are open to everyone. Sign up and you get the system builder, the assistant, a compatibility check against the gear you already own, and a watch on this product so a price or pairing change reaches you.
Sign up free