Thanks for the idea. It does seem like an interesting option, and their seems to be very good EQ support, although it looks a bit complex to set up, and seems to be geared to organizing a music library, rather than streaming. The fact that it only supports Tidal may be an issue, as I currently...

Hi Folks, I do all my listening via online music services such as Deezer and Pandora. I currently use the Sonos system for network streaming. I'd like to EQ the sound a bit, but the Sonos app has only bass and treble controls, and I dont really want to add an external EQ device. I also don't...

Hi Folks, Just compared a bunch of cans over at Audio 46 including Focal Clear, Senheisser HD 800S, Mr. Speakers Aeon Flow Open, Hifiman Ananda, and my old trusty AKG K702. Of these, I liked the Ananda the most, although it seems to just barely fit my smallish head. They did not have the Arya...

Quote: Holy cow, I had no idea!!  Not long ago they were selling for well over $100 more than the K models.  Thanks for the correction.  

I happened to notice that the AKG 701 Quincy Jones model is on sale at Crutchefield for $299; I have never seen the price this low for this model, and Crutchfield is certainly very reputable.  They also have a 'Scratch & Dent' version for $254.  Free shipping as well.   If I hadn't already...

Quote:   Is Jack making a 6SN7 converter?  If so, any idea when it's coming?

Quote: Anyone?  With all the discussion here about various tube types, surely someone should have some idea about this.   Thanks

Quote: 6DE7 vs 7N7 vs 6SN7: Can someone please explain what is the real-world benefit of a 7N7 or 6SN7 over the 6DE7?  What's confusing to me is the comment on Woo Audio's web site that 'it is sonically superior to any direct substitute...'.  What does this mean practically?  What is the...

Quote:   Excellent!  I'm a recent WA6 owner myself, and it's a great combo.  Let the tubes warm up a bit each time before settling into your listening session.    

Quote:   If you are referring to the Lector DAC, it's not a hybrid, its output is purely tube based.    

Ok, let me describe my setup.  I've been a music lover (and recording engineer at one point) for over 40 years, and have experimented with quite a lot of home audio equipment, including stereo and multichannel, digital and analog, etc.  A few months ago, due to a recent addition to the family...

Thanks for the all the replies folks; glad this thread still has some life!   I've been using the Woo WA6 (with Sophia Princess rectifier and Pinnacle branded 6DR7 driver tubes, which are re-branded U.S. made driver tubes; Jack thought they would be better driving the K702, which I believe...

Quote:   Ah, no worries!  Just curious.  The power tube upgrade was not expensive, but trying to understand where these tubes fit in the performance scheme of things, and whether it would be worth exploring other NOS options.  

     Quote:   Wow, that's interesting.  It's quite strange that there is no way to determine their source.  I left a message for Jack and Woo Audio asking about these tubes which he provided, but a little surprised that he would choose these if the source cannot be verified, although I...

I just received the Woo WA6 along with the tube upgrades, which includes a pair of Pinnacle 6DR7 power tubes as an upgrade to the Tung-Sol 6CY7.  Anyone heard of Pinnacle vacuum tubes?  There are no markings either on the box or on the tube to suggest where they are made.  Are they a good tube...