Woo Audio Amp Owner Unite

[bonesnv]

Oldest I have are my VT-99's, which are 1942 production.  Next oldest for me would probably be my RCA/JAN-CRC 6AS7G's, which have a 1947 date I believe it was but would need to look at the tube and the military stamp on the original box. 
 
Although, I never checked the date codes of my USAF's specifically but I do believe they date back a ways.  One has the original box so will see if there is a date code printed on it.  Also haven't researched the GZ34 Metals or some of the others like the VT-231's I have or the TS/Chatham 6520's, haven't had the time.  I kind of quit paying attention to the dates as much as functionality.
 
I know the older gray plate WE422A's are from late 40's early 50's production, may only be early 50's would have to look at my PDF document again.  Then the black plates came around with the 4 digit date codes instead of the 3 digit date codes.
 
On a side note, that gold adapter on the RK60 is 10x more gaudy/hideous in person than any photo.  I got to get a hold of Glenn for something more subtle, feel like Donald Trump took over my amp with that gold bling.

 

[isquirrel]

I have a couple of early 1940 gray glass RCA's, a Ken Rad US Navy staggered pins, Red base RCA 5692, Tung Sol RP BG. Should have some Sylvannia Bad Boys here next week.
 
I am hoping that the Psvanes or the Syl's come out okay as its getting hard to find good matched pairs, I am trying to find a mate for the TS.
 
So far the Tung Sol sounds best in my system.
 
In other news the Woo's will be here today !! Very exciting, will post photos.

 

[bpcans]

I have a couple of early 1940 gray glass RCA's, a Ken Rad US Navy staggered pins, Red base RCA 5692, Tung Sol RP BG. Should have some Sylvannia Bad Boys here next week.

I am hoping that the Psvanes or the Syl's come out okay as its getting hard to find good matched pairs, I am trying to find a mate for the TS.

So far the Tung Sol sounds best in my system.

In other news the Woo's will be here today !! Very exciting, will post photos.

Complete unboxing pics please. I'm excited about your new Woo amplifiers arriving. That is so cool.

 

[isquirrel]

Complete unboxing pics please. I'm excited about your new Woo amplifiers arriving. That is so cool.

Now for the freight drama's, all 70 KG is being flown up same day. I am trying to keep my hopes under control in case they don't arrive. Tomorrow's a holiday and we have G20 on so plenty of security. Hopefully that won't hold up the delivery.

 

[Fririce0003]

Looks like from Saturday I'll no longer be a Woo Amp owner.... Dropping the WA5 off as a deposit to upgrade to the 234, oh well the headphones won't be used too much between now and prospective delivery. Too much OT for the next few weeks, then off to Japan for a month, get back and hopefully pick up the 234's
Guess till then the GSX will be seeing some headphone time.

 

[isquirrel]

Looks like from Saturday I'll no longer be a Woo Amp owner.... Dropping the WA5 off as a deposit to upgrade to the 234, oh well the headphones won't be used too much between now and prospective delivery. Too much OT for the next few weeks, then off to Japan for a month, get back and hopefully pick up the 234's

Guess till then the GSX will be seeing some headphone time.

Oh well the GSX is hardly slumming it
 
I am coming down tomorrow am to pick the Woo's up and fly back with them. I hope Qantas have a sense of humour !

 

[Fririce0003]

Oh well the GSX is hardly slumming it

I am coming down tomorrow am to pick the Woo's up and fly back with them. I hope Qantas have a sense of humour !

Nice, well each crate is within the weight limit... Hopefully this time you won't have to lug it to the plane yourself!
The GS-X is nice, but it's no 234 Well I guess it'll just make it that much better once it finally does arrive.
Has Jack gotten back to you on replacing that top plate?

 

[isquirrel]

Nice, well each crate is within the weight limit... Hopefully this time you won't have to lug it to the plane yourself!
The GS-X is nice, but it's no 234

Well I guess it'll just make it that much better once it finally does arrive.
Has Jack gotten back to you on replacing that top plate?

George has been very kind and is giving me a lift. Jack should be sending the top plate this week. 
 
I wanted to ask you, I am only going to be running headphones with these so I am thinking i really don't need the any other valves (45 & 2A3) than the 300B's do I?

 

[Fririce0003]

George has been very kind and is giving me a lift. Jack should be sending the top plate this week. 

I wanted to ask you, I am only going to be running headphones with these so I am thinking i really don't need the any other valves (45 & 2A3) than the 300B's do I?

Yeah George and the guys at A2A are usually pretty helpful. Hope the top plate is easy to replace.
The 300B's actually have the highest power output out of the 3, with 2A3 being in the middle and the 45's being the lowest output. I'd say all of them would have different general characteristics but from what I've read so far the 300B's should be the most lush with liquid smooth mids and the 45's with the best dynamics and details. But I haven't tried out any 2a3 or 45 tubes. After the amps are in I was planning to get a set of solid plate EML's in each variant to see which I prefer. Gotta save up for that though.

 

[isquirrel]

I feel you're pain, just found out today I need to replace my Shunyata power gear which has US outlets therefore is not AUS approved so can't get insurance. Will be going with the Cardas Clear Beyond and IsoTek gear. Ouch!

 

[Fririce0003]

I feel you're pain, just found out today I need to replace my Shunyata power gear which has US outlets therefore is not AUS approved so can't get insurance. Will be going with the Cardas Clear Beyond and IsoTek gear. Ouch!

That's gotta sting the wallet a bit, didn't think the receptacle would've voided the insurance though. Well at least the Cardas power cables are reasonably priced.
What isotek conditioner are you going to be running? I was thinking of upgrading my power supply gear and was torn between some isotek conditioners, the psaudio regenerators or a purepower battery regen. So far the purepower is looking favourable, power regenerator with battery backup, can have the whole system running in a backup for a couple hours with an additional battery pack.

 

[isquirrel]

Matt, if you're able to make to A2A tomorrow morning we could catch up?
 
Not sure yet on the power, still have to explore a few options.

 

[Fririce0003]

Matt, if you're able to make to A2A tomorrow morning we could catch up?

Not sure yet on the power, still have to explore a few options.

Unfortunately I've got to work from 7:30 till 5 tomorrow going around fixing lifts. What time do you fly out? I was actually thinking if your in the city around the time I finish up work I might be able to lend you a couple tubes to try out with the amp while I wait for mine to arrive.

 

[kazsud]

234 is still a Woo.

 

[isquirrel]

Unfortunately I've got to work from 7:30 till 5 tomorrow going around fixing lifts. What time do you fly out? I was actually thinking if your in the city around the time I finish up work I might be able to lend you a couple tubes to try out with the amp while I wait for mine to arrive.

Thank you Matt, that is very very kind of you, I will be stuck with the stock tubes for a week or so until mine arrive. Unfortunately I will be flying out at 3pm, I will call you.

Thanks again,

Simon