[musicman59]

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I am using duende and improvement is noticeable.
 


 

Same here and I really like them.
 

 

[hodgjy]

I can say without a doubt that my WA3 does not pair well with low impedance cans.  They really need to be 250 ohm or higher to sound good. 
 
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any one here are driving HE-500 with woo 3? 
i have woo3 and im looking to buy HE-500 but i fear it wont drive them to their full potential due to the low impedance!

 

 

[rosgr63]

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In very general terms, and based on my WA3, the 6AS7G tubes tend to be smooth, lush and warm, and the 5998/7236 tubes tend to be a little more punchy, tight, and have a hint of "solid state" sound to them.  They still have some tube bloom, but the 6AS7G tubes have a lot of the tube warmth and bloom.  They are more a like than different, but they definitely are different.

There is also the Osram 6AS7G Black Base which sounds better than the GEC 6AS7G Brown Base.
My tests were not carried out on a Woo.

 

[cacatalysis]

Thanks for everybody's input.  I have TS7236/treasure/EML5u4g.  I will receive a 596 soon.  I am thinking of either TS BGRP or ECC. Again this is for getting a good tube sets for HD800/WA22 with mostly classical music (all kinds).   

 

[jc9394]

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Thanks for everybody's input.  I have TS7236/treasure/EML5u4g.  I will receive a 596 soon.  I am thinking of either TS BGRP or ECC. Again this is for getting a good tube sets for HD800/WA22 with mostly classical music (all kinds).   

If mostly classical, I highly recommend the GEC 6AS7G.

 

[hodgjy]

The Tung-sol 6AS7G is fantastic for opera.
 
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If mostly classical, I highly recommend the GEC 6AS7G.

 

 

[cacatalysis]

I read you like this combo for LCD-2, is this set good for classical music? 
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Yes, with 596 I do prefer TS7236 and Treasures.

 

 

[indydieselnut]

I took matters into my own hands.  I always found the black WA6SE hard to keep dust-free, so I designed a cover and had it manufactured at a local plastics place.  If anyone else is interested, they are happy to make more.  **Edit for clarification - I am NOT using this while the amp is running...just to keep things tidy when I'm not listening**
 

 

[hodgjy]

Looks pretty sweet.  How's the heat build up?
 
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I took matters into my own hands.  I always found the black WA6SE hard to keep dust-free, so I designed a cover and had it manufactured at a local plastics place.  If anyone else is interested, they are happy to make more.  
 

 

 

[IndieScent]

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I took matters into my own hands.  I always found the black WA6SE hard to keep dust-free, so I designed a cover and had it manufactured at a local plastics place.  If anyone else is interested, they are happy to make more.  
 

dont think that a good idea due to all that heat

 

[indydieselnut]

Should have clarified...I am NOT using it while running the amp.  It is purely for keeping things tidy while I'm not listening.  Cheers. 

 

[Clayton SF]

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I took matters into my own hands.  I always found the black WA6SE hard to keep dust-free, so I designed a cover and had it manufactured at a local plastics place.  If anyone else is interested, they are happy to make more.  **Edit for clarification - I am NOT using this while the amp is running...just to keep things tidy when I'm not listening**
 

Wow! Nice.
 
Woo under Glass.
 
It looks like that it should be on display at the Smithsonian Institution. A Classic!
 

 

[Gabrielisc]

So which sounds better/or what are the differences between the WA6SE/WA2 on the HD800s?
 
Except for the ability to have a sophia tube on the WA6SE

 

[shipsupt]

I did more or less the same thing to keep things clean and to keep my tubes from getting damaged when the cleaners are here.  Like idn I don't keep it in place when operating.  I got a little custom with the gain cutout and around the HPOs so I can leave things plugged in. TapPlastics to the rescue!
 
 

 

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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I can say without a doubt that my WA3 does not pair well with low impedance cans.  They really need to be 250 ohm or higher to sound good. 
 


 

+1
 
my WA2 with various tubes (including the TS 5998, Syl 7236, stock GE) cannot run any low impedance except grado (works at low volumes).
 
 
the WA3 will not have enough power for anything with low impedance.
 
 
OTL amps are for high impedance like beyer and senn