[billerb1]

Has anyone tried the Western Electric JW 2C51 with a 6922 adapter on the WA2?

Yes and I thought they were a nice upgrade from many of the 6922’s I’d tried.

 

[Contrails]

Anyone compared the 1st gen vs 2nd generation WA22?

 

[CAJames]

I haven’t actually compared but it seems like the big difference is the preamp out on the v2. I don’t recall anyone getting excited about sound differences.

 

[thecrow]

Has anyone tried the Western Electric JW 2C51 with a 6922 adapter on the WA2?

Yes and I thought they were a nice upgrade from many of the 6922’s I’d tried.

Bill and I had different experiences.

i tried them once but they were not better than my upgraded 6922 options that i have.

i found them ok but not much more than that so i sold them
(unless i had a bad pair of course)

for me and my preferences the best value 6922 tubes are the holland e188cc varieties. It’s been so long since I bought them or searched for tubes that i can’t even remember the specifics without looking at my tubes. I think one was a d-getter red valvo of about 1960.

and then there is the pinched waist that i use almost all the time (holland over usa) which are better for me, but not as good value due to the higher price that i paid (about 2.5x of the others above).

the wa2 amp has so many options - incl siemens and telefunkens that i’s great

and my beloved gec6as7g that are simply plug and play. Set and forget. No tube rolling needed. But are so much more expensive than they used to be 5+ years ago.

imho, and especially with tubes ymmv

 

[Contrails]

I haven’t actually compared but it seems like the big difference is the preamp out on the v2. I don’t recall anyone getting excited about sound differences.

Thank you. I see you are using the arya with the WA22. Is that the V3 Arya?

 

[CAJames]

No, the previous version.

 

[jonathan c]

& …

 

[IvanE92]

Anyone have a pair of new or used vintage 6FD7 Fat Bottles they'd be willing to sell? Can't seem to find any in stock at the moment. Please let me know! Curious to try that tube alongside some others folks have recommended.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

Anyone compared the 1st gen vs 2nd generation WA22?

1st gen is nice with upgraded parts and tubes, but always seems to be lacking that last bit of detail, though it has a good wide open soundstage and imaging. WA22 gen 2 better, but WA5LE (both gens) easily tops both

 

[Contrails]

1st gen is nice with upgraded parts and tubes, but always seems to be lacking that last bit of detail, though it has a good wide open soundstage and imaging. WA22 gen 2 better, but WA5LE (both gens) easily tops both

I have a feeling Woo has improved the trafo quality. I remember chatting with Glen about upgrades to the gen 1 and he said it was the trafo that needed to be changed to really get the amp going.

 

[FLTWS]

I love all of my Woo Audio amps!

The WA6-SE Gen 2 is where I started, and currently have a WA5-LE as my main amp. Still use the WA6-SE's, mainly for comparison of rectifiers.

Until I'm introduced to something better, I see no reason to change.

Nice use of the natural bark on that plank.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

Nice use of the natural bark on that plank.

Thank you! That was a weekend project with a piece of Black Walnut, a lot of sanding, and a lot of spray varnish. So far, it's holding up very well!

 

[AudioDuck]

Hi early-model WA2 owners-

I am thinking about selling my Naim (Nait XS) integrated and using my WA2 as a preamp with a solid-state power amp.

My WA2 is the preamp-included version without the preamp/headamp switch.

My question: Does inserting a headphone plug in the 1/4” jack mute the preamp output? I did some searching in this thread, and have not seen an answer.

I ask because otherwise, I will need to turn off the power amp when not in use- otherwise my family will get to “enjoy” the same tunes via our speakers.

(As the power amp I’m thinking about needs some time to warm up, that adds some food for thought.)

 

[ColSaulTigh]

In case anyone is interested, I found a pair of my beloved KR-Audio 5U4G Riccardo Kron Anniversary Edition Rectifier tubes for sale. I've bought from him before, excellent seller, but he's firm on his price.

Go get 'em!

 

[zimzim2001]

I have a WA5-LE (Gen. 1) w/Premium Parts Upgrade for sale. If anyone's interested please PM me. Thanks.