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post #31 of 322
5/20/09 at 10:28am
Has anyone noticed Jack is replacing the 12AU7's with 6SN7's in the production units?
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post #32 of 322
5/20/09 at 1:21pm
ZDT/Woo22 Can't wait for comparisons . I just hope there isn't to many upgrade options to muddy the water.
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post #33 of 322
5/21/09 at 5:23am
I was eyeing the WA6SE, but WA22 can take both single ended and balanced phone. With HD800 on the way, will be a natural choice for me; really like Woo Audio's industrial design, and their cnc milling are top class too.

I'm not so sure if the multitude of upgrades are such a great idea though. I've heard a few cases of hifi mod gone wrong when someone replaced a few stocks parts with "better" components.

Will be more reassuring if they just optimize the sound quality the best they can for each model. They can also streamline their production & logistics if there are less options available.
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post #34 of 322
5/21/09 at 4:54pm
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Originally Posted by atbglenn View Post
Has anyone noticed Jack is replacing the 12AU7's with 6SN7's in the production units?
Is that good or bad ?
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post #35 of 322
5/21/09 at 6:06pm
I would like to know your opinion about
what upgrades it needs.
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post #36 of 322
5/21/09 at 6:39pm
The price now is $1800. and from the pictures, it is compatible with 274B which is superior than 5U4G rectifier.

very tempting.
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post #37 of 322
5/26/09 at 10:06pm
Preordered. Jack said the sound is second only to the WA5 LE and said most of the upgrades will just be better tubes. They haven't considered any parts upgrade for it so far.
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post #38 of 322
5/26/09 at 11:39pm
^ is the volume control DACT?
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post #39 of 322
5/27/09 at 12:04am
Yea, DACT CT4 is standard
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post #40 of 322
5/27/09 at 9:25am
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Originally Posted by atbglenn View Post
Has anyone noticed Jack is replacing the 12AU7's with 6SN7's in the production units?
Where did you see that?
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post #41 of 322
5/27/09 at 9:29am
It's at the top of the WA22 page. It says" Pre-production unit shown, 6SN7 driver tubes will be used in production unit"


WooAudio 22 - Fully Balanced headphone Amplifier
WA22 is a fully balanced, Class-A, all triode-drive headphone amplifier, featuring 12AU7 driver tubes, 6080 power tubes, and 5U4G rectifier.
Pre-production unit shown, 6SN7 driver tubes will be used in production unit
Special pre-order pricing is subject to end without notice.
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post #42 of 322
5/27/09 at 4:53pm
Yea maybe there was a good reason for it. I kinda like 6SN7 tubes too
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post #43 of 322
5/27/09 at 5:59pm
this is look so great.
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post #44 of 322
5/27/09 at 6:38pm
Using the 6sn7 will let you use adapters for many a tube. Say the SP ECC1 for the 12A-7, the 2c51 adapter, etc.

I'm toying with the thought of doing a Beta but this would be an attractive alternative and I'd still get tubes.
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post #45 of 322
5/27/09 at 6:53pm
Yep, I was almost going to get a maxxed WA6 but this thing is only a bit more
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