[sathyam]

New to WA5-LE:

1. High power 1/4” and 4-Pin XLR headphone outputs (up to 8watts)

1. User selectable High Power or Low Power output to match a wide variety of headphone power demands

1. User selectable High or Low impedance to match headphone impedance

1. User selectable High or Low output LEVEL to match headphone sensitivity

1. XLR input x 1

 
I have been running my Abyss at about 25% volume. Most other amps, I need to to run it at 75-95%.

 

[thunder 99]

Thanks for the replies guys.
 
Think its looking more like the WA5LE. Here is my main question
 
For a speaker system, Which will produce a more tubey (& better) version of the sound? WA5 LE functioning as a preamp or a dedicated tube amp? After dropping ~5k USD, im wondering if I should save the money for a dedicated tube amp or continue to use WA5LE. In a way I am trying to make one thing do both and my logic is that WA5 as a premium head phone amp will also act as a premium tube preamp when used in a speaker system.
 
Not sure if the above logic holds up, as ultimately I may move into a speaker system once a few things work out, but at the moment use headphones heavily so wanted to view the Woo as an intermediate source that I don't mind spending big on if that means I can use it as a valuable component in a speaker system which competes with other mid-higher tier system.
 
I am thinking of using netural power amps like Bryston. 
 
Is this just a crazy thought? Am I asking too much off the Woo? Am i better to get an allright amp now and then get an actual hifi amp for hifi use?
 
Regards
Thunder

 

[HiFiGuy528]

  Woo really needs update its web page with the new WA5/LE specs and prices.

 
New web site is on the horizon.  That's why we have not updated the current site.  

   Here's a sneak peek. 
 

 

  New to WA5-LE:

1. High power 1/4” and 4-Pin XLR headphone outputs (up to 8watts)

1. User selectable High Power or Low Power output to match a wide variety of headphone power demands

1. User selectable High or Low impedance to match headphone impedance

1. User selectable High or Low output LEVEL to match headphone sensitivity

1. XLR input x 1

 
I have been running my Abyss at about 25% volume. Most other amps, I need to to run it at 75-95%.

 
New WA5-LE is a significant upgrade from classic WA5-LE.  

 

[musicman59]

  Thanks for the replies guys.
 
Think its looking more like the WA5LE. Here is my main question
 
For a speaker system, Which will produce a more tubey (& better) version of the sound? WA5 LE functioning as a preamp or a dedicated tube amp? After dropping ~5k USD, im wondering if I should save the money for a dedicated tube amp or continue to use WA5LE. In a way I am trying to make one thing do both and my logic is that WA5 as a premium head phone amp will also act as a premium tube preamp when used in a speaker system.
 
Not sure if the above logic holds up, as ultimately I may move into a speaker system once a few things work out, but at the moment use headphones heavily so wanted to view the Woo as an intermediate source that I don't mind spending big on if that means I can use it as a valuable component in a speaker system which competes with other mid-higher tier system.
 
I am thinking of using netural power amps like Bryston. 
 
Is this just a crazy thought? Am I asking too much off the Woo? Am i better to get an allright amp now and then get an actual hifi amp for hifi use?
 
Regards
Thunder

If Woo can customize a new WA5-LE with a pre-amp output this is what I would do:
Your digital source to your DAC to the WA5-LE acting as Preamp/headphones amp to the Bryston amps.

 

[3083joe]

any one able to tell me how these are?
@Badas ?
Someone else
 

 

[Badas]

  any one able to tell me how these are?
@Badas ?
Someone else
 

 
I've wanted a set of those. However when a set comes up for auction the freight has been more than the tubes. So it kills me getting a set. They are suppose to be great. Build quality looks fantastic. I think they were made by Bendix for Tung-Sol. The micra holders give it away.

 

[shawndo]

Greetings, new member and finally got all the pieces today and am starting the burn in, although I have to say it sounds pretty freak'n awesome already. 
 
 

 

[3083joe]

   
I've wanted a set of those. However when a set comes up for auction the freight has been more than the tubes. So it kills me getting a set. They are suppose to be great. Build quality looks fantastic. I think they were made by Bendix for Tung-Sol. The micra holders give it away.

Thanks

 

[abvolt]

I have 4 sets of the chathams and 4 sets of tung sol 6080's both are excellent among my favorites, just as good as the mullards imo. Give them a try..

 

[3083joe]

Thanks guys
got them for 40 shipped. Can't complain.

 

[Badas]

  Greetings, new member and finally got all the pieces today and am starting the burn in, although I have to say it sounds pretty freak'n awesome already. 
 
 

 
Congrats. Fantastic looking rig.

 

[abvolt]

  Greetings, new member and finally got all the pieces today and am starting the burn in, although I have to say it sounds pretty freak'n awesome already. 
 
 
 

 
great looking rig welcome 

 

[ru4music]

  any one able to tell me how these are?
@Badas ?
Someone else
 

Are those the graphite plates or regular?  I can't tell from the picture.

 

[ru4music]

  Greetings, new member and finally got all the pieces today and am starting the burn in, although I have to say it sounds pretty freak'n awesome already. 
 
 

 
WELCOME!  I think your going to enjoy that new WA22.

 

[abvolt]

 
Are those the graphite plates or regular?  I can't tell from the picture.

 
 
 
No not the graphite..