Woo Audio Amp Owner Unite

[dannie01]

 
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The 5931 is just a 5U4G that has gone through additional screening and has an additional mica to reduce microphonics and noise for harsh environments, and should more or less sound the same as a 5U4G.  With the right tubes the 5U4G can deliver pretty punchy bass.
 
When I bought my GZ33 it was under the assumption that it was basically the electrical equivalent of a 5U4G, but that doesn't seem to be the case.  I guess it lands somewhere between the 5AR4 and 5U4G, and the GZ37 is even more of its own thing.  One thing I do know is that the tube has been a lot of fun to experiment with.  I intend to try it with all of my drivers, and so far I've been surprised at what I've heard.  So far the synergy with the National Union 6SN7 is crazy good...... with the RCA VT-231 greyglass, not so much.  Not in the way I was expecting either.  It sounds rather dull and lifeless, which is the opposite of what I thought I'd be greeted with.  I can't wait to try my various Sylvanias with the Mullard.
 

Thanks for the input, Xcalibur. Your information help a lot on tubes purchasing and it's my reference, too.
 

 

[Silent One]

Anyone know if Jack took his new cans to Canada over the weekend? Or sneaked in anything else??

 

[cyberspyder]

Anyone know if Jack took his new cans to Canada over the weekend? Or sneaked in anything else??

Nope. I only saw HD800, k701, T1's and PS1000. Karen Mok eh?

 

[Silent One]

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Nope. I only saw HD800, k701, T1's and PS1000. Karen Mok eh?

Without a doubt! Love her voice, love her acting. My Woo gets fed a steady 200+ track diet of Karen Mok. Do you have, listen and/or like any of her material? Was it a well run show and did you enjoy your time there? It's Sunday night, a shared photo or two would be nice.
 
 

 

[grokit]

Man I take a weekend off and it's over 50 posts later, what a thread...
 
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No, a different direction entirely.
 
Going to sleep on it Sat/Sun to make sure I can let go... I am attached to my Woo.

Say it isn't so! It Woold be a shame to lose you drom this forum. I dig your new avatar though, I was really into those old black & white episodes back in the day 

 
 
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The 5931 is just a 5U4G that has gone through additional screening and has an additional mica to reduce microphonics and noise for harsh environments, and should more or less sound the same as a 5U4G.  With the right tubes the 5U4G can deliver pretty punchy bass.

Along with Skylab, your tube knowledge is truly encyclopedic and I have always enjoy digesting the content of your posts herein. When I looked up the 5931 they were straight bottles, but the 5U4G seems to come in both straight and hourglass shapes; could you elaborate on that when you get a chance?

 
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Thanks, I will make getting to know her through some additional sampling this week. I'm quite aware who she is. But last year, after listening to some tracks from HDtracks & Chesky Records, I wasn't moved. My mood/emotional state could have influenced my session. Open minded, will revisit Ms.Barber this week.

I had the same experience with her, and have also been wanting to give hear another try at some point. Beautiful voice, but perhaps a bit clinical for my taste at the time. Too perfect? Maybe. But many here at Head-fi have sung her praises.
 
 
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Without a doubt! Love her voice, love her acting. My Woo gets fed a steady 200+ track diet of Karen Mok.

 
I will have to give her a try too, my standby female vocals among many has been Margo Timmins for some time now.

 

[Icenine2]

I saw Pat Barber at the Audio show in Chicago around 2001?  The band and she were really impressive.  Love the Blue recording but I can only take so much of that style.

 

[Wapiti]

I'm a huge Patricia Barber fan too. Seen her live several times and she's the real deal. And her records are pretty much universally great sounding

Excellent point. They are well recorded and engineered. Good demo material.

I find her a bit of an acquired taste so do listen to her with an open mind and a couple of times before passing judgment.

 

[Skylab]

Here's another vote for the 5931 - really great tube, doesn't get a lot of love but it sounds terrific and often available for not a huge amount of money.

 

[Silent One]

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Excellent point. They are well recorded and engineered. Good demo material.
I find her a bit of an acquired taste so do listen to her with an open mind and a couple of times before passing judgment.

Acquired taste; open mind --
 
These are good points, Wapiti. I tend to revisit artists/groups because I understand the role emotions can play in our listening experiences. Then there's the other side - revisiting works you initially loved only to discover not so much (heightened senses under "The vacation effect"). It's important to keep one's mind open at this time too, so you don't short-change or discount your experiences. 
 

 

[Silent One]

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Man I take a weekend off and it's over 50 posts later, what a thread...
 
Say it isn't so! It Woold be a shame to lose you from this forum. I dig your new avatar though, I was really into those old black & white episodes back in the day 

 
 
Along with Skylab, your tube knowledge is truly encyclopedic and I have always enjoy digesting the content of your posts herein. When I looked up the 5931 they were straight bottles, but the 5U4G seems to come in both straight and hourglass shapes; could you elaborate on that when you get a chance?
 
I had the same experience with her, and have also been wanting to give hear another try at some point. Beautiful voice, but perhaps a bit clinical for my taste at the time. Too perfect? Maybe. But many here at Head-fi have sung her praises.
 
 
 
I will have to give her a try too, my standby female vocals among many has been Margo Timmins for some time now.

Thanks. As an Air Force brat I've always enjoyed Nose art; Tail art. I loved the Tomcatters' tail markings, so I free-handed a sketch. I might become Woo-less for a time but woold keep my seat in the 'Unite' thread - I enjoy the information/education/camaraderie here. 

 
 
 
 
 

 

[dannie01]

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Thanks. As an Air Force brat I've always enjoyed Nose art; Tail art. I loved the Tomcatters' tail markings, so I free-handed a sketch. I might become Woo-less for a time but woold keep my seat in the 'Unite' thread - I enjoy the information/education/camaraderie here. 

 
 

 
I bet you'll never leave us even you're Wooless because so much fun here.

 And by the way you will be back again with some up-grade Woo's amp very soon, good luck all the way.

 

 

[MacedonianHero]

So I just thought I'd roll in my brown base 5692s (GE branded...likely Sylvania or RCAs), really clean sound and similar to my Shuguang Treasure CV181-Z driver tubes. Can't decide which I like better actually. The noise floor is slightly higher with these NOS tubes. For the heck of it after a few hours I rolled in my Tung-Sol 5998s and Mullard 5AR4...quite the different amp than what I was running previously (Sylvania 7236, Shuguang Treasure CV-181Z and Sophia 274B). The former being a little more SS'ish and the later being slightly more musical with better sound staging.

Got to say the WA22 responds to tube rolling.

 

[grokit]

 
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Got to say the WA22 responds to tube rolling.

QFT 

 

 

[xinque]

Somewhat curious about this too.  As much as I like the Woo aesthetic for amps, can't really picture that industrial look carrying over to headphones. 

 
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Anyone know if Jack took his new cans to Canada over the weekend? Or sneaked in anything else??

 

 

[grokit]

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Thanks. As an Air Force brat I've always enjoyed Nose art; Tail art. I loved the Tomcatters' tail markings, so I free-handed a sketch. I might become Woo-less for a time but woold keep my seat in the 'Unite' thread - I enjoy the information/education/camaraderie here. 

Good to know. After reading the current conversation in the recent purchase pic thread I was thinking that your sketch would make a great tattoo.