Anyone heard of these guys?

[AuroraProject]

Has anyone ever heard of this amp or this company?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I'm looking for a tube head amp, but this is out of my price range. I want to try tubes on the cheap, I can honestly say I've never heard a tube amplifier before!

 

[oneeyedhobbit]

Woo audio was under fire by several head-fiers for spelling errors when he first introduced his Woo Audio I (

), but those who have heard them usually report favorable things.

That said, I've never heard one. Try to demo one, if possible.

 

[jerry1130]

http://www5.head-fi.org/forums/showt...&highlight=woo

 

[Kirosia]

If you want to try tubes for cheap, try the mg-head otl. You can probably get a used one with upgraded tubes for less than $300.

 

[AuroraProject]

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Originally Posted by oneeyedhobbit Woo audio was under fire by several head-fiers for spelling errors when he first introduced his Woo Audio I ( ),

Uhh, I'm having trouble making the connection.

 

[AuroraProject]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia If you want to try tubes for cheap, try the mg-head otl. You can probably get a used one with upgraded tubes for less than $300.

I was looking at these, but I hear they had quality control issues, people complained of slanted faceplates amongst other things. That and the THD specs for that amp are high (Distortion at 1W < 2%), should I be concerned with this?

 

[Kirosia]

Not really. Many don't have the faceplate issues, I guess it depends on which model you get. (I have an older mkI). I have no problems with it whatsoever. I use them with my dt880s. I bought mine used, the previous owner told me it didn't have any issues, and he's right. The only beef I have with it is the gain is kinda high. Also, they're really meant to be used with high-impedance phones, although YMMV. (Considered to pair well with sennheiser phones)

Plus, Joe Lau (of ASL) is a member of this forum, although I don't think he posts much anymore. If you have any questions you should ask him, or someone here with an amp. There a plenty of people here with the mg-head. It's a good starter tube amp (but it needs to be tuberolled to max out potential).

 

[braillediver]

If you buy a used MG Head you can ask all of the questions in advance about assembly quality. My MG Head was quiet and a pleasure to listen to. It is an incredible amp for the money and buying a used on is an even better bargain.

The original owner takes the hit on depreciation. If you get a good deal and some tubes you should be able to sell it for about what you paid for it. Probably the only out of pocket would be shipping fees.

I highly recommend the MG Head as an entry level tube amp.


Mitch

 

[arnesto]

I bought it with the intention of trying something new. I even wrote a review of it on another thread. After listening to it for a few nights, I noticed there was a crackling sound on the right of my headphones. I doubled checked by hooking up the amp to another source.

After I concluded the amp was defective, I returned it.

The seller told me I damaged it. He told me I should pay for shipping, a 3% paypal fee, and 70 additional dollars for damaging the item.

He offered to pay me $110 dollars less than I paid for it.
I filed a complaint with Paypal and my credit card company to stop payment.
Later he e-mailed me and told me he would send me back all my money minus shipping. I agreed and have been silent about it until now.

I ordered the Meier Prehead with the sale price.
This is a story of woe on woo. (Pardon the pun, I couldn't help myself.)

 

[oneeyedhobbit]

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Originally Posted by AuroraProject Uhh, I'm having trouble making the connection.

I was just relating the story of Woo's introduction to head-fi. The rolled eyes were a sign of my displeasure at people ripping on someone's product whose first language is not english for spelling mistakes. I then pointed out that several people have heard the Woo Audio amps and made favorable comments, if you search.

 

[tom hankins]

My ASL OTL32 had no quality control issues at all. You can also try to pick up a used Singlepower PPX3 or a used Mad Ear+. (I have not heard the Mad Ear amp) Good luck!

 

[AuroraProject]

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Originally Posted by oneeyedhobbit I was just relating the story of Woo's introduction to head-fi. The rolled eyes were a sign of my displeasure at people ripping on someone's product whose first language is not english for spelling mistakes. I then pointed out that several people have heard the Woo Audio amps and made favorable comments, if you search.

I understood, I just don't understand why people have to find something to pick on, so they guy made a few spelling errors, obviously his talents lie elsewhere!

 

[AuroraProject]

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Originally Posted by arnesto I bought it with the intention of trying something new. I even wrote a review of it on another thread. After listening to it for a few nights, I noticed there was a crackling sound on the right of my headphones. I doubled checked by hooking up the amp to another source. After I concluded the amp was defective, I returned it. The seller told me I damaged it. He told me I should pay for shipping, a 3% paypal fee, and 70 additional dollars for damaging the item. He offered to pay me $110 dollars less than I paid for it. I filed a complaint with Paypal and my credit card company to stop payment. Later he e-mailed me and told me he would send me back all my money minus shipping. I agreed and have been silent about it until now. I ordered the Meier Prehead with the sale price. This is a story of woe on woo. (Pardon the pun, I couldn't help myself.)

Thanks for the comments.

 

[andrew3199]

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Originally Posted by AuroraProject Has anyone ever heard of this amp or this company? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW I'm looking for a tube head amp, but this is out of my price range. I want to try tubes on the cheap, I can honestly say I've never heard a tube amplifier before!

Hello I don't know if I can help, I have an Earmax headphone amp for sale, but it needs a power supply,

 

[Born2bwire]

There have been a Woo Audio amp at the past two Chicago meets, so check out the Meet Impressions threads to see if any comments were left.