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Woo's new Electrostatic amp

post #1 of 134
4/21/09 at 9:34pm
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got an email about the prototype. Website for it is up now.
In his email he also asked for suggestions for naming the amp, so if you have one drop the Woo guys a line

WES Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier

What do you guys think?

"WES - WooAudio Electrostatic Headphone Amplifiier
WES is an uncompromised design, featuring EL34, 6SL7, and 5AR4/5U4GB rectifier.
All-triode drive, fully balanced. Two units design - AMP unit and Power Supply unit
Innovative stackable chassis with exposed tubes.
Prototype shown - release date and price to be determined"
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post #2 of 134
4/21/09 at 9:50pm
sweet... more choices in the e-stat dept...
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post #3 of 134
4/21/09 at 9:55pm
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Originally Posted by Ricey20 View Post
got an email about the prototype. Website up for it now.
In his email he also asked for suggestions for naming the amp, so if you have one drop the Woo guy's a line

WES Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier

What do you guys think?

"WES - WooAudio Electrostatic Headphone Amplifiier
WES is an uncompromised design, featuring EL34, 6SL7, and 5AR4/5U4GB rectifier.
All-triode drive, fully balanced. Two units design - AMP unit and Power Supply unit
Innovative stackable chassis with exposed tubes.
Prototype shown - release date and price to be determined"
Wow that is beautiful. This amp is much better looking than the A-10

Much better choice of tubes than the A-10 too.

Lots of power and lots of gain and even a tube rectified power supply .... that is sweet.
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post #4 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:05pm
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Originally Posted by sacd lover View Post
Wow that is beautiful. This amp is much better looking than the A-10
I agree. Very clean and understated, without the need for multicolored bling. And I love the way the rectifier tubes are positioned and protected.

Collectively, Woo amps simply *cannot* be beaten for looks.

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Much better choice of tubes than the A-10 too.
I'll have to trust you on that one
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post #5 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:06pm
very cool.
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post #6 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:14pm
Will this make an appearance at canjam?
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post #7 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:17pm
I really don't like how it looks, compared to the other Woos. But I agree, it is more attractive than the A-10. Not a fan of how RSA looks.
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post #8 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:19pm
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Originally Posted by n3rdling View Post
Will this make an appearance at canjam?
No clue, I'll email and ask.
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post #9 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:19pm
Wow, I like what I see so far.

Dare I say, I'd like to see the view from the back side of this beauty?

Can't wait to see some impressions...
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post #10 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:21pm
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Dare I say, I'd like to see the view from the back side of this beauty?
Into that kind of thing are you? I'd go even further...... I want to see it fully nekkid
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post #11 of 134
4/21/09 at 10:51pm
No auditions yet? Having more quality stat amps will bring converts.
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post #12 of 134
4/22/09 at 12:18am
It is a good time to be an electrostat owner. That new Woo would look stunning in a champagne finish. It'll be great to read comparisons between it and the Headamp BHSE from O2 owners.
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post #13 of 134
4/22/09 at 12:25am
Some interesting developments, indeed.
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post #14 of 134
4/22/09 at 12:27am
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Originally Posted by Duggeh View Post
It is a good time to be an electrostat owner. That new Woo would look stunning in a champagne finish. It'll be great to read comparisons between it and the Headamp BHSE from O2 owners.
I'd have to agree. I'm looking forward to my SRS-005 system arriving this week. I thought it would be a good intro in electrostatics. (I've listened to O2's through Jack's GES at a meet and was impressed.)

I've always been a fan of Jack's work and the WES is no exception. Simply stunning. I'm anxiously waiting to see the price.
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post #15 of 134
4/22/09 at 12:31am
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Originally Posted by veloaudio View Post
I'm anxiously waiting to see the price.
Wild speculation: cheaper than the BHSE stock, more expensive with Woo's usual upgrade packages
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