I've been testing the 6BL7 on bass today.
Wow it has stacks. Plenty, deep and clean. Certainly no complaints from me.
WA22 often gets accused of not having much bass. Obviously it is the tubes that are installed. Think the WA22 is lacking just throw these in.
I am using flat plates today. Next session I will test X plates for bass.
Has anyone else done extensive testing between the sound differences between the plates?
I have done no testing between the different plates what so ever...I just want to comment on your findings.
I totally understand what you are saying about the bass, for me, this is the strong point of the 6BL7, I have not tried just one 6BL7 yet...but it sounds like the bass is still wonderful
I just wanted to say that so many times amps, and headphones get such a bad rap for something, that really is not warranted.
I have never heard a WA22, but almost bought one...it is good to know that it can deliver bass very well, with the right tubes and phones and dac....ect.
I hear many people say the HD800 is lacking in bass and that it is very bright.....both can be true.....but it does not have to sound that way.
I do not think people are lying when they say what they say...they just say what they hear...but it can give gear a bad rap that is not warranted.
It is one of the reasons that I hesitate to say how I find a tube sounds, because it is all related to different ears and gears, and music....ect.
I have recently been listening to some semi-vintage Grado RS1 headphones with Glenn's amp....most people would say, why bother, not a good match, Grado's also get the , they are too bright rap.
Heck, I have been listening to them on my gear and with the right tubes...they have a nice warm tone to the top end....I love the sound.
I think I do hear the bass of the 6BL7 , just as you do, and I look forward to your impressions of the flat plats vs the X plates.
Sounds like you will be enjoying your music much more with your newly founded bass