[kchew]

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Ok, everyone, what year is your rare USAF-596?
 
Silent One - 1957

 
How do you tell? Mine has something which looks like "59" scrawled badly on the top mica of my 596.

 

[Clayton SF]

I just love it when Jack updates his homepage. More Woocandy!
 

 

[john57]

While I was at the RM AF in Denver I spend a great amount of time using the new Woo CD player and their DAC that was connected to the Woo WA5LE so that I can use my test CD that I brought to compare different headphones that I was interested in. I even borrow headphones from different tables so that I can use the same equipment to made comparison between different headphones more meaningful. The Woo CD player DAC combination was very smooth in operation and worked better than some of the other CD players at the show.

 

[Icenine2]

Every time I see the new designs I think Master Lock!!  
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I just love it when Jack updates his homepage. More Woocandy!
 

 

 

[Silent One]

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How do you tell? Mine has something which looks like "59" scrawled badly on the top mica of my 596.

Greetings kchew!
 
Not sure about those few in the wild, but mine came in the original box - looks like its origin is PHILA-1957 (Philadelphia?). The lot seems to be from a production run between 1956-57. Date Packed is February 1957. Code on base of tube is 7-07 (1957-7th week).
 
I can't say if the scrawled "59" is missing the "6." I'm also guessing that the tube's designation is an abbreviation of the full part number - 5960-636-0109.

  Well... something for me to count while I wait for my Champagne Brunch, complete with Southern style Cinnamon Brown Pecan waffles w/Pure Canadian Maple Syrup.
 

 

[archigius]

Hi head-fi, i'm definitely liking a lot my Woo 6 SE with the 6DN7 RCA tubes but it seems that Jack doesn't store other 6DN7. If somebody owns and does not use/like some RCA or General Electrics 6DN7, please pm me, i maybe interested.
 

 

[musicman59]

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Woo Audio website--
 
And not a single Black amp on the Products cover page... Blacklisted?

 

I asked Jack why sometime ago. He said it is much more difficult to get good pictures out of the black finish products. It seems like the finish produces more reflections to the lights.
 
 

 

[pyramid6]

I just got my WA22, very nice amp.  I'm trying to figure out which tubes to get.  Anyone have a short list of tubes I should try?  I've read through about a dozen threads in the last few days and there are so many choices.  I'm driving a T1.
 
Thanks

 

[Icenine2]

I no longer have my WA22 with my T-1's but had great results w/EML 5U4AG and Shuguang 100 Treasures.

 

[pyramid6]

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I no longer have my WA22 with my T-1's but had great results w/EML 5U4AG and Shuguang 100 Treasures.

What are Shuguang 100 Treasures?
 
 
Edit: These http://thetubestore.com/sh-cv181-z.html?
 

 

[MacedonianHero]

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What are Shuguang 100 Treasures?
 
 
Edit: These http://thetubestore.com/sh-cv181-z.html?
 

Yes, that's them. I'd also recommend some NOS VT-231 (RCA or Sylvania) or 5692 (red or brown base) for alternatives. I'm a fan of all of them actually.
 
For power tubes, I'm partial to the 7236 Sylvanias or Tung-Sols with the WA22.
 

 

[Rawrbington]

i had to be away from my home rig for 3 almost 4 days.
wow.
i missed her dearly.
listening to cheap jvc marshmallows and friends beats studios for 3 days.
 
you get used to them which is kind of a perk.
because when you get back home and turn on the woo, plug in the cans, and then listen....  

its as close to getting new gear as i can get without actually buying new gear lol

 

[pyramid6]

Thanks for the suggestions.  That should get me started.

 

[Golfnutz]

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I just got my WA22, very nice amp.  I'm trying to figure out which tubes to get.  Anyone have a short list of tubes I should try?  I've read through about a dozen threads in the last few days and there are so many choices.  I'm driving a T1.
 
Thanks

Welcome to the club pyramid!  You're really going to enjoy the WA22. Just make sure you feed it a balanced source to maximize it's full potential.
 
If you're looking for tubes, you should PM JC9394 (he contributes frequently on this forum). I know he was selling some extra tubes he had for his WA22 to fund another project he was looking at. He may still have some available.
 

 

[pyramid6]

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Welcome to the club pyramid!  You're really going to enjoy the WA22. Just make sure you feed it a balanced source to maximize it's full potential.
 
If you're looking for tubes, you should PM JC9394 (he contributes frequently on this forum). I know he was selling some extra tubes he had for his WA22 to fund another project he was looking at. He may still have some available.
 

Thanks, I had a WA6, but I sold it to Skylab.  I regretted that.  There is just something special about Woo Amps.  I have a balanced DAC, but I'm looking to get a better one soon.  I hope Shiit Audio announces their new DACs soon.