The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread
Sep 29, 2020 at 4:03 PM Post #12,184 of 22,482
Again I personally feel the WA33 is one of the finest amps for the TC. Seems the guys at Abyss agree.(YouTube video) But the WA5le was also very nice as well. That is under $4k. The HeadAmp GSXmk2 at $3k is another good SS option.

I think it's the finest tube amp for sure for the Phi TC that I've heard.
 
Sep 29, 2020 at 4:31 PM Post #12,185 of 22,482
I did something crazy:

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It arrived a little while ago. I tested with the TCs, and oh my....

I need to do some more listening, but right off the bat it's better than the WA33 Standard and the Riviera AIC-10. The soundstage is even larger and more out of your head, the bass is amazing, everything is so smooth. I love it
 
Sep 29, 2020 at 4:34 PM Post #12,186 of 22,482
@Ciggavelli Congratulations!!!! That is a work of art! Did you go with the version that has JPS internal wiring?
 
Sep 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM Post #12,187 of 22,482
Sep 29, 2020 at 4:39 PM Post #12,188 of 22,482

I just noticed the Aluminoy badge :scream:. Congrats again. Please report back after you've given it a good listen. I'm also looking forward to what you think with your Susvaras....and most importantly, your tube rolling journey!
 
Sep 29, 2020 at 6:04 PM Post #12,191 of 22,482
Sep 29, 2020 at 6:52 PM Post #12,192 of 22,482
Ive got a Formula S / Powerman for sale if anybody is interested. I REALLY want the WA33.
I can vouch for the WA33. It really is everything you've heard. I love mine. Made my TC and LCD-4 sing like never before.
 
Sep 30, 2020 at 1:05 AM Post #12,194 of 22,482
Man not the "driver waking up" thing again. Not that you aren't having a real problem. This has just come up before. Sounds like a defective driver. Have you tried it on another amp? Switched cable ends to see if it follows cable end? (Right for left)
 
Sep 30, 2020 at 1:16 AM Post #12,195 of 22,482
Man not the "driver waking up" thing again. Not that you aren't having a real problem. This has just come up before. Sounds like a defective driver. Have you tried it on another amp? Switched cable ends to see if it follows cable end? (Right for left)

It usually don't have a problem on my speaker amp. But with the headphone amp. Sometimes it will take awhile for the left cup to sound normal. It's not every time. Only occurs after I stopped using the headphone for awhile
 

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