[braddo]

This has been discussed a lot i would think, and i have read and searched head-fi a bit. To save the hassle, will a YAMAMOTO HA-02 be a good investment to have with w5000. I would love to have some straight out answers from you guys, i would very much appreciate it. I know other tube amps are available, but is this combo good?

 

[LostOne.TR]

It seems to be one of the prefered combos when talking about the w5000. As can be seen in the w5000 amp registry. I've not had the pleasure of hearing such a setup myself though.

 

[dreamwhisper]

I know that the Darkvoice 332 has bad synergy with the W5000. The sound was very weighty and sloppy.

If I was buying a tube amp for the W5000 I would look for some degree of transparency. All tube amp's are going to have a warm coloration but it can get excessive.

I don't know if the Yamamota has a good degree of transparency, but I do know that their are limited tube-rolling options available if you don't like the stock sound. :/
Check the Yamamoto thread for more info.
PS: there's one in the FS forum right now

 

[braddo]

From what i've been told and read, the yammy is transparent, and i think it'll work out great with w5000. Anyway i've bought one so i'll soon know

 

[WittyzTH]

RSA Raptor with some sort of 5687 tube match very well with W5000 (and all of AT cans). It make W5000 has more body decrease a bit of transparency.

 

[Gradofan2]

Its "just a guess" but... I would think the MAD EAR+ HD (possibly the new Super) would be great with the W5000s. The MAD amps are especially great with low impedance phones like Grados.

 

[shiosai]

I'd owned the Yamamoto HA-02 for more than 5 months, and still have the W5000. I found this combo could sound too thin and harsh on badly recorded music (or it can be too revealing), and I never totally happy with this combo. I like DT990 or HD600 out of HA-02.

 

[braddo]

Thanks for the help, seems peoples opinions are divided. Anyway, the yammy is on its way to me, i'll let you know what i think.

 

[warsurferX]

I had the opportunity too try the W5000 with the yamy.. simply creamy.

 

[hellopanda]

The EARMAX Silver Edition have a fantastic synergy with the W5000. You should check it out.