In the 1980's, I bought a STAX Lambda Pro. I have used it ever since, very frequently.
The headset is comfortable, the lining has not degraded, it still sounds wonderful. Clean, analytic, fast. It always helps to keep the subwoofers on, because you miss the deep bass body feel with any headphones. Maybe some day we will get the full body headphone?!
It cost me a bundle - about $800, I think, back then, but I have never regretted the purchase.
I'm sure this version has been superseded by many other versions - but I thought I'd put in a good word for the product line.
The headphone amp is Class A and provides the necessary high voltage for the electrostatic membranes.
Summary: expensive, but worth every penny.