@td2004 - I hope the store is able to help. Please post here what their findings are.

Been fighting with the same issue on my first gen WA7 for a couple of years. Tried a bunch of different cables, both the CMedia and Xmos drivers, several different PC's, tablets and Mac computers - no combination of these made any difference. Ended up throwing a standalone DAC into the chain...

I am liking the HE1000 but I think my Woo Audio WA7 amp/DAC with WA7tp is a bit inadequate for these cans, it drives HD800 and LCD-XC with ease but doesn't feel quite as effortlessly in charge with HE1000.  A bit if a silly oversimplified question, I know, but how much would I benefit from...

What amp did you end up getting for your HEK?  I enjoy mine out of WA7/tp but it feels a bit underpowered for HEK.

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.  Unfortunately, there's no easy (and economical) way of getting Emotiva speakers in Canada, so I guess it's down to A3x vs A5x for me.  I am leaning towards A3x because I could get a used pair cheaper than the A5x from a store and because the smaller footprint...

Is there a significant benefit in choosing Adam A5x over A3x (or going with A7x) when used with a good sub (SVS SB2000) for use as multimedia speakers with a computer?  The speakers would be fed by a Woo Audio WA7tp tube amp using its built-in DAC.  I like the way the amp extends the sound...

The EH tubes made the sound a lot more dynamic and lively for me.  The WA7tp power supply improved it even more.  The difference is quite dramatic and well worth the additional investment in my opinion.

After having tried the Sylvania Jans in my WA7tp and not being too happy with the result (veiled highs and bloated loose base compared to the stock tubes) I took them out and ran with the stock tubes for a while.  But then got curious and decided to try the Sylvania tubes again but first clean...

Trying the Sylvania JAN5814A tubes in my power supply and contrary to what I was expecting the stock tubes sound better to me - the Sylvanias tend to exaggerate bass and bring treble too forward.  I prefer the tighter controlled and more defined bass with the stock tubes.  The high frequency...

I also loved the difference a tube power supply made, everything is seemingly more dynamic, decay is faster and overall the playback is more effortless and alive.  Before I hooked up the tube power supply I remember reading in one of the reviews that WA7 sounded like a "warmed up death" with the...

Jeb, thanks so much for your thoughts and the info!  I feel somewhat reassured now that the JAN's I've purchased shouldn't be a waste.  I too thought of the fact that since these are to be used in a rectifier and not in the amp's signal path the rationale of them not being on par with the Gold...

A quick question to tube gurus...   I was looking for upgrading the tubes in my WA7tp unit and came across two options:   Ebay link and CanuckAudioMart link   The ebay one is quite a bit cheaper so I ordered a pair, but it appears that I missed the fact that the more expensive pair sold on...

The SimplySpeakers.com repair kits work great, I've fixed my ancient ProMedia 4.1 sub with these.  Just a word of advice - it may sound like it's only one side that's making the offending noise but chances are both the woofers will need the replacement foam rings (they are the same age/wear...

Check out the SVS sealed powered subs like SB1000 or SB2000, they should be a lot better for music than the ported models you listed.  They are much more compact than the ported ones you looked at and the bass will be tighter, faster and won't get flabby/muddy even with very bassy tracks. ...

I had a great time at HeadphoneShop in Toronto yesterday, their selection is great - there were headphones (including all the flagships) from HiFiMan, Audeze, Sennheiser, Fostex, Ultrasone, Stax and tons of other models as well as some DACs, amps, HD players and all kinds of related products. ...