[McClelland]

  Does this mean you have heard the new WA5-LE and compared it with the Mjolnir 2? If so, which do you recommend to go for (the huge price difference is noted...) 

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The wa5lev2 is more musical, more refined, more transparent. It is not 4x any of these things, and it is 4x the price. It can drive he6 well, as well as lcd 3 and 4. I don't love he1000 but it drove that well too. If it were me, I'd buy the wa5 and the wee so as to drive speakers, headphones, and electrostats.

All told wa5le, which is being replaced by something else early next year, is an ok value, but I can't see myself dropping the $$$ until I can afford it's bigger brother.

There are also lots of interesting powered speaker options for near-field listening if that suffices for your room speaker needs. the MJ2 can run them and a subwoofer to create a satisfying headphone and speaker system.  I don't know about driving electrostats.  I don't know how Woo handles repairs when buying direct, but  I've needed to ship products back to the Pacific Rim for repairs and the cost including insurance was formidable.  That may not be an issue if someone can afford the Woo products to begin with, but it is a thought. 

 

[WilCox]

  I don't know how Woo handles repairs when buying direct, but  I've needed to ship products back to the Pacific Rim for repairs and the cost including insurance was formidable.  That may not be an issue if someone can afford the Woo products to begin with, but it is a thought. 

 
Just to clarify, Woo products, are made in New York, not the Pacific Rim.  Like Schiit, they have a well-earned reputation for customer care.

 

[McClelland]

   
Just to clarify, Woo products, are made in New York, not the Pacific Rim.  Like Schiit, they have a well-earned reputation for customer care.

Sorry, my mistake.  Thanks for the correction.

 

[prismstorm]

The wa5lev2 is more musical, more refined, more transparent. It is not 4x any of these things, and it is 4x the price. It can drive he6 well, as well as lcd 3 and 4. I don't love he1000 but it drove that well too. If it were me, I'd buy the wa5 and the wee so as to drive speakers, headphones, and electrostats.

All told wa5le, which is being replaced by something else early next year, is an ok value, but I can't see myself dropping the $$$ until I can afford it's bigger brother.

I thought the WA5LE and the WA5 have both been upgraded just back in late 2015, where have you heard that they are being replaced by something else? I was thinking to get the Mjolnir 2 (versatility, options, lower price, form factor) first to drive potential cans (Ether, LCD 4) until I can save up and get the WA5 to drive both headphones and speakers .... 

 

[Jiexi]

Pulled the trigger on new MJ2s, Will give my impression with MJ2 -> Gumby -> LCD3F when I it. Super exciting, but poor wallet.

 

[gto88]

do let us know, I am thinking to get MJ2 as tube amp for my HE1000.

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

It's a capable choice that demonstrates a great value. Obviously not quite as transparent as something for 3x the price from Cavalli or Woo, but you will not find it wanting.

 

[bluesaint]

After going through LISST, Reflektor 75 HG's, and other various tubes, I've finally settled  on the Ifi NOS 6922 tubes.  Sounds wonderful with MJ2, "for me" it checks all the right boxes in term clarity, warmth, bass impact, sound stage, etc..    

 

[mamzh2000]

  After going through LISST, Reflektor 75 HG's, and other various tubes, I've finally settled  on the Ifi NOS 6922 tubes.  Sounds wonderful with MJ2, "for me" it checks all the right boxes in term clarity, warmth, bass impact, sound stage, etc..    

Did you mean ifi-audio.com? I am looking for a pair of 6922s too. Thanks!

 

[grrorr76]

  Did you mean ifi-audio.com? I am looking for a pair of 6922s too. Thanks!

 

  After going through LISST, Reflektor 75 HG's, and other various tubes, I've finally settled  on the Ifi NOS 6922 tubes.  Sounds wonderful with MJ2, "for me" it checks all the right boxes in term clarity, warmth, bass impact, sound stage, etc..    

I currently have the Reflektor 75 HG's in my Mjolnir 2 they sound incredible . Id love to try the Ifi NOS 6922 because as far as my ears tell me, the holy grails are the best I have heard, it would take a lot to beat them.

 

[bluesaint]

   

I currently have the Reflektor 75 HG's in my Mjolnir 2 they sound incredible . Id love to try the Ifi NOS 6922 because as far as my ears tell me, the holy grails are the best I have heard, it would take a lot to beat them.

Yes the 75 HG's were incredible as it does everything well.  But I actually preferred LISST over 75HG's.  I recall'ed there were others either on this thread or the LISST thread had the same result.  What I didn't like with LISST was end of day still lack tube warmth, but the Ifi NOS 6922 in my setup and to my ears, takes the Best of 75HG and LISST together into a single package.  More importantly the IFI Nos 6922 are quite affordable compared to 75HG.
 
Again, as with Tubes, YMMV.
 

 

[grrorr76]

  Yes the 75 HG's were incredible as it does everything well.  But I actually preferred LISST over 75HG's.  I recall'ed there were others either on this thread or the LISST thread had the same result.  What I didn't like with LISST was end of day still lack tube warmth, but the Ifi NOS 6922 in my setup and to my ears, takes the Best of 75HG and LISST together into a single package.  More importantly the IFI Nos 6922 are quite affordable compared to 75HG.
 
Again, as with Tubes, YMMV.
 

any idea where I could pick up a set that ship internationally , id love to try a pair and hear them for myself.

 

[bluesaint]

 
any idea where I could pick up a set that ship internationally , id love to try a pair and hear them for myself.

http://ifi-audio.com/sales/

 

[grrorr76]

  http://ifi-audio.com/sales/

they are distributers not stores

 

[Vigrith]

  Yes the 75 HG's were incredible as it does everything well.  But I actually preferred LISST over 75HG's.  I recall'ed there were others either on this thread or the LISST thread had the same result.  What I didn't like with LISST was end of day still lack tube warmth, but the Ifi NOS 6922 in my setup and to my ears, takes the Best of 75HG and LISST together into a single package.  More importantly the IFI Nos 6922 are quite affordable compared to 75HG.
 
Again, as with Tubes, YMMV.

 
Oh, that's actually very interesting. They are reasonably priced and widely available, much easier than endless tube hunting on e-bay and less known websites that hardly ever ship to where I reside (or Europe at all some times, even) for someone who is both very busy as new to valves.
 
Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it a lot. Also cool picture! The tubes light up very nicely and I like that iFi provides the custom adapters/holders.