[dminches]

Please don't tell us stuff like that  

 

[bfreedma]

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And to think that they were selling for $8 a piece about a year ago.

Ouch.  Still love the 596, even at it's new price.  Would have bought a crate of them for $8

 

[Ultrainferno]

I am sure he means $80

 

[bfreedma]

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I am sure he means $80

 
That makes sense but I've seen some crazy price increases on tubes that became suddenly popular.
 
Certainly no regrets at $80 - the 596 hasn't been out of the WA6-SE since it arrived.  It's also been a good match with the 6GL7s which I never found appealing with other rectifiers.  The 596/6GL7 may be the most powerful tube combo available for the WA6-SE and has been a fantastic combination for the LCD3s.

 

[jc9394]

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I am sure he means $80

 
Probably not, I remember my first 596 purchase was much less.

 

[Silent One]

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I am sure he means $80

 
Probably not, I remember my first 596 purchase was much less.

Initially, I spotted prices in the wild between $8-$13...oh, and I got in early.

 

[PanamaRed]

Whoops responded to old post

 

[LSD25]

Has anyone here tested Asus' Xonar Essence One? (possibly with hd800s)
I'm thinking of upgrading to a tube amp, possibly WA2.. or if i can aim higher a WA22.
How much of a difference really is there going from a low-mid end amp to something like WA22 (considering a good dac is used)?

 

[Dubstep Girl]

i don't think you'd get the best out of the HD 800s if u get the essence one. 
 
the WA2 sounds great with the HD 800s and the WA22 is well known to be an amazing pair with the HD 800s
 
guessing, i would say the difference between essence one and WA2 is huge, and then a smaller but still noticeable difference jumping up to the WA22

 

[Silent One]

@ C₂₀H₂₅N₃O 
 
If you're going to aim, then aim higher and shoot for the WA22. But only if you can spend for "balanced drive." 

 

[obsydian]

LCD3 or HD800 with Woo WA22?

 

[jc9394]

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LCD3 or HD800 with Woo WA22?

HD800. 

 

[VisceriousZERO]

Both..

LCD3 or HD800 with Woo WA22?

 

[longbowbbs]

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Both..

Naturally...

 

[Z06_Pilot]

my HD800's are spectacular with the WA22...they still retain all the qualities that make them fantastic: accurate, open, wide soundstage, crystal clear highs, no veil whatsoever, etc.  The WA22 adds just a touch a warmth-nothing that would color the music, but just enhances the low end.  Perfect!