[ts00040110]

how about T1 and graham slee solo ultra linear?

 

[tankteh]

I liked the t1 with my intercity HD-1L.
 

 

[philo50]

sounds very good with the Soloist/Conductor....

 

[Macross]

Hi  All,
 
I am new to audiophile.  Just got my first $1000+ headphone T1.  Thinking of getting the WA7, but I am very interested in finding out how WA7 would compare to WA2.  Has anyone tried them both with the T1?

 

[Dubstep Girl]

haven't heard much on the WA7 with T1, but i bet the WA2 will be better. the synergy between the WA2 and T1 is well known. one of the best amps in its price range for this headphone.

 

[Macross]

Then if WA2, what DAC and tube do you prefer?  I heard that WA7 stock tube runs pretty well with HD800, and I thought that it should be just fine with the T1, given that the both headphones are on the bright side.  Btw, I do find T1 to be a bit bright too.  I can't turn the volume to as high as I would like cuz it bothers me a little. 

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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Then if WA2, what DAC and tube do you prefer?  I heard that WA7 stock tube runs pretty well with HD800, and I thought that it should be just fine with the T1, given that the both headphones are on the bright side.  Btw, I do find T1 to be a bit bright too.  I can't turn the volume to as high as I would like cuz it bothers me a little. 

 
not necessarily, for example my WA6-SE works great with hd 800, but isn't as good with T1. the WA2 works great with both though better with T1. 
 
for Dac, umm depends on your budget. i use a Digital Link III, but its getting old now, theres the bifrost, at a similar price point, or more expensive dac's like W4S DAC-1/2, PS Audio Nuwave, Rega Dac, Nad M51, umm theres tons of DAC's out there. 
 
for WA2, i use Tung Sol 5998 power tubes (the best but expensive), JAN Sylvania 7308 drivers, and RFT EZ80 rectifiers.
 
this thread here has some options 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/574969/good-tube-combinations-for-the-woo-audio-2
theres tons of tube rolling available with WA2 though. lots of 6922 tubes out there.

 

[Macross]

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not necessarily, for example my WA6-SE works great with hd 800, but isn't as good with T1. the WA2 works great with both though better with T1. 
 
for Dac, umm depends on your budget. i use a Digital Link III, but its getting old now, theres the bifrost, at a similar price point, or more expensive dac's like W4S DAC-1/2, PS Audio Nuwave, Rega Dac, Nad M51, umm theres tons of DAC's out there. 
 
for WA2, i use Tung Sol 5998 power tubes (the best but expensive), JAN Sylvania 7308 drivers, and RFT EZ80 rectifiers.
 
this thread here has some options 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/574969/good-tube-combinations-for-the-woo-audio-2
theres tons of tube rolling available with WA2 though. lots of 6922 tubes out there.

Thanks Dubstep!  The link is very detail and its exactly what I did if I were to get the WA2.  But going with that route I will probably want the best of everything (over my budget).  Still debating, but leaning toward the less expensive WA7.

 

[bh4rov]

solo ultra liner

 

[trippinonprozac]

Meier Corda Concerto sounds brilliant with my T1's.
 
Plenty of power and detail, without any high end harshness.

 

[Focker]

I have a Meier Jazz and can echo what Trippin said about Jan's amps and the T1s. I like products that stand the test of time, and I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the Corda Classic. I've had the Jazz for over a year and for such little money it's been a great performer. I'd like to get a little bit more of a great thing, hence the upgrade. Meier Audio has a spring sale going on until June 21st, too.

 

[Macross]

Hi guys,
 
Thanks for all of the great suggestions!  I've already pulled the trigger on WA7.  In fact, I am listening with it now.  I love its sound with the T1.  It makes listening to my music a much more pleasant experience and fun.  The only thing is that I can now hear some "da" noise every now and then from my MP3s, which I didn't notice it with my Sound Blaster ZX sound card before.  I don't know if this is due to my poor source or the USB port.  Other then that, its perfect.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

whats a "da"noise? 

 

[Macross]

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whats a "da"noise? 

Don't know how to describe it, but its a noise that sounds like "da" and sometimes it sounds like "ta".  They are short and their volumes are mediocrely loud, like a tapping sound.  That's why I am suspecting the cause to be either my source or the usb port.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

kinda like a static popping/clicking sound?