[a1uc]

The one you can get the best price on

 

[3083joe]

Hi guys, I was just wondering which one between HD800 and HD800S fits WA22 better? I usually listen to piano, symphonies, classical music. 
Thanks a lot. 

I have owned all three. WA22, 800 and 800S
800s is sooooo much better. Better low and not so harsh highs. Using them now with v281 SS amp because it quiet and fast.
Go 800S you won't look back.

 

[shapeshifter44]

I have owned all three. WA22, 800 and 800S
800s is sooooo much better. Better low and not so harsh highs. Using them now with v281 SS amp because it quiet and fast.
Go 800S you won't look back.

Thanks a lot!

 

[shapeshifter44]

I have owned all three. WA22, 800 and 800S
800s is sooooo much better. Better low and not so harsh highs. Using them now with v281 SS amp because it quiet and fast.
Go 800S you won't look back.

May I also ask what dac are you using? 

 

[3083joe]

May I also ask what dac are you using? 

I was using pro-ject box RS series dac
But I have gone all vinyl so Clearaudio performance DC with magnify tonearm and Karet 17D3 cartridge.
And ayre phono stage preamp running to my v281. Feeing the 800 S headphones. But TonyNewman could direct you to some really nice Dacs. I do use a chord mojo with my iPhone and sennheiser ie800 IEMs. Great sound for digital.

 

[Badas]

Well I definitely don't want my amp to blow up. It sounds like theoretically those Webers are safe. While I wait for someone else to try it, I did have something show up at my door today



They pretty good. I'm not sure if they're $4k good though. People said give them some time to burn in. I'll wait a bit before deciding.

That is a very sexy pic. Congrats on the new HP's. That is one heck of a rig.

I can report 3 more on and offs with the WU4GB rectifier. No issues at all. I actually think the amp is running better than ever. Everything seems very stable. No hum, noise or anything. Just super warm, lush and detailed sound.

Another side effect benifit from SS rectification seems to be no magic second hour sound effect. My amp is sounding about 98% as good as it ever gets from startup. There isn't a big leap forward in quality after the tubes warm up after an hour.

 

[phase0]

That is a very sexy pic. Congrats on the new HP's. That is one heck of a rig.

I can report 3 more on and offs with the WU4GB rectifier. No issues at all. I actually think the amp is running better than ever. Everything seems very stable. No hum, noise or anything. Just super warm, lush and detailed sound.

Another side effect benifit from SS rectification seems to be no magic second hour sound effect. My amp is sounding about 98% as good as it ever gets from startup. There isn't a big leap forward in quality after the tubes warm up after an hour.

 
Thanks, likewise congrats you found the holy grail rectifier that fixed a bunch of your problems I think I'm done with upgrades. I do want to try out those SS plugs at some point just cause it's working so well for you. Waiting for the Utopia to break in.

 

[jhljhl]

Can you hear a difference? I find it odd this reviewer can't.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfa_gsj27Xg

 

[jerick70]

  Can you hear a difference? I find it odd this reviewer can't.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfa_gsj27Xg

 
It's either that terrible A/B switch he is using or he's auditorilly challenged.

 

[Badas]

  Can you hear a difference? I find it odd this reviewer can't.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfa_gsj27Xg

Looks like he is using the Shangua (whatever it is) rectifier. That and the other tubes should only be used for burn in only. WA22 sounds average in stock tube form.

 

[jerick70]

Looks like he is using the Shangua (whatever it is) rectifier. That and the other tubes should only be used for burn in only. WA22 sounds average in stock tube form.

Even with the stock tubes I think there is a big difference between the WA22 and Schiit Asgard. I've owned both. The Asgard is very sterile and lifeless sounding.

 

[jerick70]

What does everyone think about these TS 6F8Gs on eBay? Do you think they are real TSs?

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=262618084080

 

[Badas]

What does everyone think about these TS 6F8Gs on eBay? Do you think they are real TSs?

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=262618084080

They might be labeled Tung-Sol however that is a Sylvania made tube (very average). You can tell by the ridges on the plates.

 

[Porteroso]

I'm interested in what glenn said. If there might be problems with this ss cap, when would they show up? Is it the sort of thing that would actually make the amp start blowing up in a year or 2? Or a better question, what will it do to driver/power tubes? Shorten their lives? That is the big question, as there is a finite supply of the good old driver/power tubes. Not all of us have 300 years' worth of tung sols. You would think that if the power is cleaner and more predictable, it would actually lengthen the life of the other tubes.

 

[musicman59]

They might be labeled Tung-Sol however that is a Sylvania made tube (very average). You can tell by the ridges on the plates.

I agree. Those are not Tung-Sol. I don't think Tung-Sol made them with the gray glass.
Those are basically these ones.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-6F8g-Sylvania-Tubes-NOS-NIB-Very-Strong-Matched-/282147419125?hash=item41b14bf3f5:g:qwYAAOSwdU1W9VVB