Why would lowering the volume reduce the output bit depth? I'm using Win 7. I guess XP does something to the output signal beyond simple attenuation? In Win 7 I selected NuForce SPDF output as default to get the uDac to produce the sound, I also selected all bit depth option in the properties...

Hi, I just bought uDAC2 as despite some negative reviews based on measurements, people seem to like it. I decided to give it a try. I got the red version, I love the form factor, fit and finish and the fact that there is no need for a separate power supply. I like the sound, but I do notice...

I don't see Jack being able to sell a lot of amps at the $8k price point. This is entirely different level of game. There is no support infrastructure, no explicit multi-year warranty, no dealer network and frankly, in my experience, the workmanship is not at the ultra high end level. Having...

Gee, I leave for 2 weeks. 2 WEEKS, and all of my WA2 brothers change their amps on me! Complex, Skylab - what's going ooooooooooooooon! :)   Congratulation guys! As a WA2 owner I would be very curious in your guys comparative impression of your new toys! Thanks in advance :) (My wallet will...

Clayton, Why do you have both WA22 and WA2, are there certain aspects of each that you like?

Most importantly though, report back if you hear any improvement after disconnecting TRS jack. It would be interesting to see if separate ground yields in audible difference not just in theory but in practice.

Thanks for the great post. This adds lots of value to this thread going forward!

Quote:   I guess everyone has a "foot in a mouth" moment in their life. This is yours. Treat it carefully and with respect :) As above poster mentioned, you are looking at the left and right XLR outputs for the balanced headphones.  

That's ok, I don't mind. Just let me know if you have some SACDs :)

The pre-out option for WA22 is not official one, and Jack only would do it if you ask him really, really nicely. For whatever reason neither WA6 or WA22 are designed with pre-out in mind. In my case Jack hinted that WA2 will perform better as a pre-amp than WA22.

I don't think WA5 has pre-amp out, it has speaker out with about 15Watts/channel which will only work in small rooms with efficient speakers. I was actually inquiring about going with WA22 and adding pre-amp functionality, but Jack steered me toward going with WA2 as a better option. Someone...

WA2 works great with my Senn HD600. Very musical, detailed, non fatiguing. I only have build in head amps to compare to, but my Senn never sounded so good before.

Just posted several pictures of my new WA2 over at the main Woo forum for those interested.

Guys here are some intimate pictures that my newly arrived WA2 wants to share with you. More glamorous pictures to come later.     Black Gate Output Caps.   Right channel and DACT2.   Note that ICE inlet is hard soldered and masked with epoxy, so if you want to...

Sorry to hear you also have a scratch on you WA2 - that's not impressive at all, I was hoping for a better quality control on Jack side. Concerning stepped attenuator, switching between the notches on my stepped attenuator is usually noise free. I did hear a slight noise couple of times between...