[gimmeheadroom]

I noticed Woo jacked up their prices lately

It's not just Woo. The price on LCD 3 in Europe went up 800 euros in the last two years.

In addition to supply-chain woes, people are spending on audio and companies aren't missing out.

 

[Bonddam]

It's not just Woo. The price on LCD 3 in Europe went up 800 euros in the last two years.

In addition to supply-chain woes, people are spending on audio and companies aren't missing out.

Blame US for extra 800 still 1945 in US. Wonder if I’ll get my Perun Rock from Russia

 

[Stereolab42]

Anyone know purpose of cathode vs plate?

Gain control, plate gives you more than cathode.

 

[Barnstormer13]

Came today easy setup. Input 2 bypass the amps volume controls so I can use my own pre amp. Not too difficult to even out the two amps by their volume even though they aren't attenuators.

Big improvement over WA5. I don't get how no gain is needed like the other amps.

You don’t see those every day. Congrats on a beautiful pair of amps.

 

[David222]

Curious if anyone is (or has) running a Qutest with WA6 ?

 

[mab1376]

Does anyone know if Woo will offer any show discounts at NYC can jam?

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a WA22, but I'm holding off to talk to them at the show.

 

[u2u2]

Curious if anyone is (or has) running a Qutest with WA6 ?

I have and it is not a great pairing unless you have a means of volume control by way of a pre amp (this is beautiful) or software (not so good IMHO). Setting Qutest to 1 volt output helps but Qutest does its best at three. WA6 sounds it’s best with volume set around 1200 up to 1300. Not easy with the Chord. I expect the new Mojo 2 would be an outstanding pairing…

 

[u2u2]

Does anyone know if Woo will offer any show discounts at NYC can jam?

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a WA22, but I'm holding off to talk to them at the show.

Don’t known if they do this close to their home base but when they travel they sell the show pieces off at a reasonable discount. Been there and done that - a win all around. Get there early as they sell fast. If you strike a deal pick the unit up near end of show and enjoy!

 

[vlach]

I have and it is not a great pairing unless you have a means of volume control by way of a pre amp (this is beautiful) or software (not so good IMHO). Setting Qutest to 1 volt output helps but Qutest does its best at three. WA6 sounds it’s best with volume set around 1200 up to 1300. Not easy with the Chord. I expect the new Mojo 2 would be an outstanding pairing…

Can the Qutest be set to 2V? That would seem ideal for most applications.

 

[u2u2]

Can the Qutest be set to 2V? That would seem ideal for most applications.

Yes, in fact I now leave mine set there because I have a Chord Anni and 2 volts is the maximum input allowed. Check your manual for setting it but the gist of it is during the power on startup cycle press both balls, together repeatedly, until they glow green. At that point you are set to two volts… From there you can forget it because Qutest holds the last setting you gave it for voltage output.

 

[David222]

I have and it is not a great pairing unless you have a means of volume control by way of a pre amp (this is beautiful) or software (not so good IMHO). Setting Qutest to 1 volt output helps but Qutest does its best at three. WA6 sounds it’s best with volume set around 1200 up to 1300. Not easy with the Chord. I expect the new Mojo 2 would be an outstanding pairing…

I'm not totally following your post. Isn't the default output 2V on Qutest?

What do you find the advantage of lowering to 1V (with WA6) ?

 

[David222]

Does anyone know if Woo will offer any show discounts at NYC can jam?

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a WA22, but I'm holding off to talk to them at the show.

I believe they just raised their prices -- so unlikely they will discount so soon after.

 

[ThanatosVI]

I believe they just raised their prices -- so unlikely they will discount so soon after.

I don't think this applies, if they have a local Show discount that is to a very limited audience.

However the discounted units might be more expensive than in the past

 

[jonathan c]

I'm not totally following your post. Isn't the default output 2V on Qutest?

What do you find the advantage of lowering to 1V (with WA6) ?

The only advantage that I can think of is the ability (need) to turn the volume knob further clockwise. On some h/p/a, this mitigates / eliminates the chance of channel volume imbalance. (I have never had this issue with any Woo h/p/a.)

 

[David222]

The only advantage that I can think of is the ability (need) to turn the volume knob further clockwise. On some h/p/a, this mitigates / eliminates the chance of channel volume imbalance. (I have never had this issue with any Woo h/p/a.)

That makes sense for harder to drive planar...I've actually never needed to go past ~2 o'clock with WA6

Was just curious if anyone has used the Qutest (or other DAC) at 3V output into the WA6 (vs default 2V Qutest) and what, if any, sound impact that might have.