WooAudio WA5 and Akg K1000's are in the house - Upgraded PSU is in 6/2 - Page 5

Originally Posted by mikeymad

...The very deep bass is not all the way there, but I didn't expect it to beat the STAX setup....

Originally Posted by fkclo

Just wonder if anyone can tell what is best for the WA5 - the Carbon Plates or the Mesh Plates ?

I have the FM 300B/C and quite like it. Then I swap in a pair of WE300B (current production) and the difference is not that obvious - well the mid range is a tad better.

I know Sophia offers both mesh plate and carbon plate, and wonder what is the better to try on a WA5.

F. Lo

Originally Posted by mikeymad

So after three days of fighting with FedEx delivery. The newest addition to my collection (bad word) has finally arrived.

This set has come from tyrion all the way over in Florida.

Let the picture story begin... :

The two crates for the WA5 and the box for the WE300Bs and K1000's:


Starting off with the AMP and Tubes:


Well packed I must say:


Ah!... it can breath again:


The front, I only need the large 'loud' knob.


Input and output (many connections in the power cord):


Moving onto the PSU:


And more tubes:


Once again it is very safe in there:


I do like the silver look:


The "Go Now" Switch:


In with the bad power out with the good sweet sounding power:


Now another fun box - What is that?
...

Originally Posted by mikeymad

But there is still more in the box:



Hello Pandora:



Show me the magic:



The are strange, but I cannot look away:



They sound good just sitting in their box:



Hmmm, that does not look like the standard cord:



You are correct (more adds) :



Okay the family is all together - Hit Costco the other day and picked up the very industrial, but very stable rack. Who can name all the stuff?



Okay now we are getting ready for something now. The WE 300B's are in there now. I didn't want to risk them with the first power up.



Sharing the top shelves with old friends:



PSU feeding from below.



Sound?


Yep it makes some......


Giving the K1000's a little go right now. Been up and running for about 45 minutes now. They don't (never have) done everything that I want out of a headset, but there is something that is just correct about the sound to me. I think that it really has to deal with that they are just speakers that float around your head. There is no isolation, light on bass, but still create a great soundstage and lovely music.


I spent a little bit of time with L3000's and, I must say, I will be spending a lot of time with those on my head. The 300B pushing the 3000's are a great combo. The ultra rich and detailed mid range is almost overwhelming at times. And this amp is able to hold a very nice bass line. Very fun combo.


Well I am going to listen for a while. I am sure I will have some changes as it warms up and I play around with some combinations.

Cheers,

Originally Posted by mikeymad

Mesh or not to Mesh.....

hmmm. I was going to stick with my WE's for the long haul, but now you got me thinking.... :-?

not sure what you mean Brat.... I have bought two more amps in the last two weeks... the purge will be starting soon enough. Once I figure out the 'best' combo..


Cheers,

Originally Posted by mazort

the Western Electric 300B's walk all over the Sophia meshplates. I have used both. If you can afford the WE's don't waste your money on the Sophias. Nothing wrong with them, I liked them a lot myself till I heard the WE's. Not in the same league.

Originally Posted by GAD

Wow! Nice collection. Super jealous.

GAD