[freitz]

Nice. Well you have my opinion of WA7 and EL-8s anyway. Maybe audition the new 2nd gen WA7?

Was your tube swap out of the Tube power supply or of the AMp itself. It seems most are swapping the power supply tubes.

 

[kyle1010]

Was your tube swap out of the Tube power supply or of the AMp itself. It seems most are swapping the power supply tubes.

All the swaps were in the tube power supply. Those make the biggest difference in sound signature. I tried the EH gold pin tube swap in the amp, but that did little to nothing. Waste of money. To my ears it actually made the sound kinda boring. I stick with the stock tubes in the amp now and only switch the tubes in the powers supply around to get different sounds. That's where the WA7 could win for you over Deckard. It's multiple amps in one with the tube swaps. Deckard you're stuck unless you swap dacs which could get pricey. I might be selling my WA7 with ALL the tubes I have to play with soon if you're interested.

 

[freitz]

All the swaps were in the tube power supply. Those make the biggest difference in sound signature. I tried the EH gold pin tube swap in the amp, but that did little to nothing. Waste of money. To my ears it actually made the sound kinda boring. I stick with the stock tubes in the amp now and only switch the tubes in the powers supply around to get different sounds. That's where the WA7 could win for you over Deckard. It's multiple amps in one with the tube swaps. Deckard you're stuck unless you swap dacs which could get pricey. I might be selling my WA7 with ALL the tubes I have to play with soon if you're interested.

PM me with cost. I assume your including the tube power supply too?

 

[HiFi Guru]

What the difference between the ecc82 and e82cc Siemens? Are these the ones you tested?

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/12au7-ecc82-cv4003-5814-6189/siemens-e82cc-12au7/

 

[kyle1010]

What the difference between the ecc82 and e82cc Siemens? Are these the ones you tested?

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/12au7-ecc82-cv4003-5814-6189/siemens-e82cc-12au7/

Nope. Especially by the looks of the E82CC in that video, they're definitely different than ECC82. But from his impressions I'm definitely curious to try these E82CCs. I sold off most of my other power supply tubes but kept a pair of Siemens cuz they sound so wide and clean, however the bass is slackin a little for my taste. I wonder if this E82CC version kicks it up a notch.

 

[HiFi Guru]

Gotcha. Thanks. Are you still digging the CBS 5814A? I may just grab a pair of them.

 

[kyle1010]

Gotcha. Thanks. Are you still digging the CBS 5814A? I may just grab a pair of them.

Oh yeah. Those are my favorites. They're like a perfect mix between the Sylvania JANs and the Siemens ECC82s. Deep and liquid but also wider and 3D. SO hard to find a decent matched pair of them though. But seriously don't give up the search. It may take weeks or months to find em but they're very worth it. My new WA22 almost nails that sound signature in its stock form but not quite as liquid. Honestly I miss the WA7tp/CBS Hytron combo pretty often. It's that good. It's gonna take hundreds of dollars in new tubes to get me back to or above that combo's SQ. Good luck!

 

[HiFi Guru]

Thanks man! Yeah I just grabbed a pair on eBay. 1957 red label, slanted getter. Hope these are the same as the ones you have.

 

[kyle1010]

Thanks man! Yeah I just grabbed a pair on eBay. 1957 red label, slanted getter. Hope these are the same as the ones you have.

Score! Yeah those should be it. Write up some impressions after you give em a good listen! We'd love to read what you think. Pics are always good too

 

[mjock3]

Yes, the CBS Hytron reds are my favorite as well. Though for some music the Mullard's are very nice also.

 

[HiFi Guru]

Will do! Thanks for the help. $100 for a pair shipped. They had different red markings- CBS was in a diamond and no Hytron name- but from 1955 to 1957 I don't think there was any changes. Slanted getter. Fingers crossed.

 

[HiFi Guru]

Cool! Your set up is similar to mine- HD800s and WA7 with tube power supply.

 

[Smileyko]

I am most Thankful for you review. So much so in fact I just pull the trigger for the WA7 just now. I have zero idea what I am doing with tubes since I am an expat living in Vietnam. I am now going to buy tubes if you can believe it. Your tubes. Looking forward to jointing the club. I am right now using the Mojo with Mahler symphony number 6 and I can't wait to do Mahler with Woo!!!

 

[HiFiGuy528]

  I am most Thankful for you review. So much so in fact I just pull the trigger for the WA7 just now. I have zero idea what I am doing with tubes since I am an expat living in Vietnam. I am now going to buy tubes if you can believe it. Your tubes. Looking forward to jointing the club. I am right now using the Mojo with Mahler symphony number 6 and I can't wait to do Mahler with Woo!!!

 
Congrats! Be sure to share some pics. We would love to see them!

 

[Smileyko]

Very thankful Dear Jab: I just ordered the Woo WA7 now I have the Siemens tubes coming. So exciting. I can't wait for all this to get to me here in Vietnam. Best!