bdavidson
New Head-Fier
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Hello,
I have never heard or owned a tube amp, but, am interested is spending the money on one. Crazy, I know. I have read a lot of threads here and also emailed Jack. I am still not firm on why I would pick either the WA6SE or WA2 over the other with regards to sound quality given matching price points.
It seems like the key difference here is transformer less vs transformer coupled. From what I have read and based on the specs, the transformer greatly reduces the frequency range of an amp, but, adds power to drive low impedance headphones.
I have now seen two references along the lines of: The WA2 is smooth, warm, liquid, and details. The 6SE has more energy and it sounded neutral and faster pace.
But... what does it all mean?
Would my musical matter? (Alternative Rock, Pop/Rock, Synth Rock, Dance) Would my headphone selection matter? (HD595 [50ohm], HD280 [64ohm], HD650 [300ohm], HD800 [300ohm])
Thanks,
Bradley
I have never heard or owned a tube amp, but, am interested is spending the money on one. Crazy, I know. I have read a lot of threads here and also emailed Jack. I am still not firm on why I would pick either the WA6SE or WA2 over the other with regards to sound quality given matching price points.
It seems like the key difference here is transformer less vs transformer coupled. From what I have read and based on the specs, the transformer greatly reduces the frequency range of an amp, but, adds power to drive low impedance headphones.
I have now seen two references along the lines of: The WA2 is smooth, warm, liquid, and details. The 6SE has more energy and it sounded neutral and faster pace.
But... what does it all mean?
Would my musical matter? (Alternative Rock, Pop/Rock, Synth Rock, Dance) Would my headphone selection matter? (HD595 [50ohm], HD280 [64ohm], HD650 [300ohm], HD800 [300ohm])
Thanks,
Bradley