[Nicholasheadfi2]

i purchased the gz34 metal base for my woo6 the tube has not been used for 20 odd years
it is a used tube sometime before that , my question is do you think because it has been
sitting for so long does the gz34 need burning in again ?
cheers guys .

 

[Flisker]

For ME the best power tubes are the gec 6as7g

Exceptional detail. Great layering. Exceptional extension through both lower and upper ends. Not grainy or muddy at all (like cheaper tubes).

Ok I want some of that magic too

Hope these are the ones you were talking about : https://www.ebay.com/itm/G-E-C-6AS7G-A1834-Used-Vacuum-tubes-Brown-Base-Made-in-England-One-Pair-/282854213804?item=282854213804&autorefresh=true&ViewItem=&nma=true&si=atOjf%2B4kkZ1a%2BBGAKf168q4KPl0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Krutsch]

Ok I want some of that magic too

Hope these are the ones you were talking about : https://www.ebay.com/itm/G-E-C-6AS7G-A1834-Used-Vacuum-tubes-Brown-Base-Made-in-England-One-Pair-/282854213804?item=282854213804&autorefresh=true&ViewItem=&nma=true&si=atOjf%2B4kkZ1a%2BBGAKf168q4KPl0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Nice! At that price, assuming you are the auction winner, you did well. Enjoy!

 

[thecrow]

Ok I want some of that magic too

Hope these are the ones you were talking about : https://www.ebay.com/itm/G-E-C-6AS7G-A1834-Used-Vacuum-tubes-Brown-Base-Made-in-England-One-Pair-/282854213804?item=282854213804&autorefresh=true&ViewItem=&nma=true&si=atOjf%2B4kkZ1a%2BBGAKf168q4KPl0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Yes. They are the ones. I hope they come up well.

Enjoy!

 

[Flisker]

Nice! At that price, assuming you are the auction winner, you did well. Enjoy!

Yes. They are the ones. I hope they come up well.

Enjoy!

Thanks for confirmation

Btw, I also got yesterday those Tung-Sol 5998's I linked few pages back ( https://www.head-fi.org/threads/woo-audio-amp-owner-unite.428570/page-2675#post-14047891 ) and they do sound different from Chatham 2399's. I'm not sure if it's really different "tube" or the difference is new vs old tube. The TS 5998 has stronger bass with more quantity and seems more dynamic overall. On some tracks I even felt like there is way too much bass.

(Using Sennheiser HD 650)

 

[Evo1668]

Hi..This is my first post on the site, although I have been an avid lurker on these pages for years...

Here is a pic of my WA5le setup - all Sophia tubes, SERP 300B, 6SN7, & 274b Mesh driving HEK v2 - Front end is Roon server and a Linn Klimax DS/3.

Newest tube addition being the 6sn7’s which have around 30 hours on them. They replaced a set of Siemens c3g, which although a beautifully transparent driver. Over time I found them to sound ever so slightly incorrect tonally (maybe just a tad too thin sounding) with the WA5.... The Sophia 6sn7 suit my palette much better......

 

[Ad-Astra]

Should I get woo or darkvoice

 

[Hibuckhobby]

You should buy my wa6 with all the extra tubes for hust $475 plus shipping.
Sorry for hijack guys.
Hibuck...

 

[JLoud]

I had the Darkvoice 336se and currently Woo wa6se and wa5le. Had all three at the same time. Both woo amps were magnitudes better than the Darkvoice. Not even close. All 3 had upgraded tubes.

 

[Hibuckhobby]

The wa5le is a true end game piece.

 

[Ad-Astra]

well the price makes a big difference, I'm talking about something like WA3 vs Darkvoice 336se would be a little better?

 

[baiyy1986]

Hi guys, I have a good experience with WA6se.
Is WA22 a huge improvement of WA6se?
or I should consider WA5?

 

[JLoud]

I have both the WA6se and WA5le. Both with upgraded tubes. Emission Labs to be specific. I feel the WA5 was a very nice step up from the 6. Bigger sound stage, faster transients, and more natural timbre. Have never heard the WA22.

 

[thecrow]

i own the wa2 for my hd800 - silky and smooth - great match


i have had a quick listen to the 6se and 22 - i found them more vibrant/lively

i believe/assume the 22 would be an upgrade as it will offer a chunk more (but not sure if significantly/massively so) through tube rolling and balanced connections if that better suits your dac

i also had a quick listen to the wa5 le and i though that was another ballpark altogether - wow!!! exceptional!!!
but that was with a few THOUSAND spent on tube upgrades

if you haven't already i would also look at other amps at that kind of price point so as to get, as much as you can , exactly what you are after - eg 2359 glenn 300b amp, studio six, cavalli, etc


if you can afford it definitely have a look at the top end as you may prevent the gear in between in stepping up to the TOTL in upcoming years/months

 

[Flisker]

Hi..This is my first post on the site, although I have been an avid lurker on these pages for years...

Here is a pic of my WA5le setup - all Sophia tubes, SERP 300B, 6SN7, & 274b Mesh driving HEK v2 - Front end is Roon server and a Linn Klimax DS/3

Looks amazing