[Onik]

does anyone have inside pictures of the new/recent WA2(non preamp model), with all component details? so I can check what changes they made.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Any rumors about upcoming woo amps?
I'd hope for something in the WA5 class with same tube Setup but different chassis

 

[Stereolab42]

Any rumors about upcoming woo amps?
I'd hope for something in the WA5 class with same tube Setup but different chassis

What's wrong with the WA5 setup? I think it's an excellent configuration with the sole exception that the driver and power tube sockets could be farther apart to accommodate some of the modern globe 6SN7s.

 

[ThanatosVI]

What's wrong with the WA5 setup? I think it's an excellent configuration with the sole exception that the driver and power tube sockets could be farther apart to accommodate some of the modern globe 6SN7s.

There is nothing wrong with it, it's just that the 2nd Generation update is also already 6 years old.
And it's not looking as cool as i.e. a WA33 or Wes

 

[Astral Abyss]

There is nothing wrong with it, it's just that the 2nd Generation update is also already 6 years old.
And it's not looking as cool as i.e. a WA33 or Wes

Don't say things like this... I just ordered one.

 

[Stereolab42]

Don't say things like this... I just ordered one.

Nice, the WA5 is fantastic and will last you a lifetime if you want. It's essentially 80-year-old technology, and that's the beauty of it... as long as it can power the headphones that you want and uses the tubes you want, there will never be a TECHNICAL need to replace it. (Caps might wear out and need replacing in a few decades, but that's it.) It is unlikely any pure tube amp at that price point will ever sound noticeably better.

 

[davehg]

I have to say - the WA5 is simply awesome. I recently purchased a Leben CS600x for my speaker system and while its headphone amp is really good, the WA5 is that much better. Plus it does a magnificent job with super efficient loudspeakers. I will say I am enjoying the Leben more as a speaker amp, but in fairness it puts out 4x the power.

 

[ThanatosVI]

Don't say things like this... I just ordered one.

Congratz on the purchase.
It's an amazing amp, especially for the price.

I don't say that it will be replacrd, I'm more asking about new stuff.
It's not like there is a need for an update but more the fact thst without shows there are so few announcements of New gear, so I'm interested if there are leaks and rumors.

The amp will last you for a very long time

 

[Astral Abyss]

Congratz on the purchase.
It's an amazing amp, especially for the price.

I don't say that it will be replacrd, I'm more asking about new stuff.
It's not like there is a need for an update but more the fact thst without shows there are so few announcements of New gear, so I'm interested if there are leaks and rumors.

The amp will last you for a very long time

I'm trading in my WA6-SE to help offset the cost (and make some room). Also, I should mention it's the 5LE. I didn't have a need for powering speakers with it.

It will be exciting to receive once it's finished being built.

 

[arftech]

I'm trading in my WA6-SE to help offset the cost (and make some room). Also, I should mention it's the 5LE. I didn't have a need for powering speakers with it.

It will be exciting to receive once it's finished being built.

Congratulations, it’s a great amp!

 

[JLoud]

I'm trading in my WA6-SE to help offset the cost (and make some room). Also, I should mention it's the 5LE. I didn't have a need for powering speakers with it.

It will be exciting to receive once it's finished being built.

I had a WA5LE for several years and loved it. So much that I upgraded to the WA33. Your on the same path as me. WA6SE-WA5LE-WA33.

 

[ThanatosVI]

I had a WA5LE for several years and loved it. So much that I upgraded to the WA33. Your on the same path as me. WA6SE-WA5LE-WA33.

Next step Wa33 EE or Wa234 Monoblocks?

 

[Astral Abyss]

I had a WA5LE for several years and loved it. So much that I upgraded to the WA33. Your on the same path as me. WA6SE-WA5LE-WA33.

You're right, it's probably inevitable, but hopefully many years down the road. I've always wanted a 300B SET amp.

 

[JLoud]

It is a very nice amp. Depending on taste you may even like it better than the WA33.

 

[JLoud]

Next step Wa33 EE or Wa234 Monoblocks?

Waiting to hear the impressions on the WA234 someone is waiting on. Then again maybe I shouldn’t.