[CaptainFantastic]

Looks amazing.

And it's so good to see that good tubes are still being manufactured. Although the Takatsuki tubes are so expensive... are they even more expensive than almost the rarest of vintage tubes?

 

[Bonddam]

om my WA33 all the power tubes are backwards the Rectifier is fowards and the drivers are showing print in different directions.

 

[CaptainFantastic]

Sorry if the following pictures won't show the WA3, so it may seem off topic. But given the post above about the amazing tube... I also have some excitement on my end. I found a pair of matched, NOS, 100% authentic Telefunken e88cc tubes. I won't try them yet because I am still testing the 421A Western Electric power tube with the Amperex Gold Pins 6922s bought directly from Woo Audio.

Here are the pictures.

I am also hoping that I am done with tube buying for awhile as I have the following.

 

[Krutsch]

Sorry if the following pictures won't show the WA3, so it may seem off topic. But given the post above about the amazing tube... I also have some excitement on my end. I found a pair of matched, NOS, 100% authentic Telefunken e88cc tubes. I won't try them yet because I am still testing the 421A Western Electric power tube with the Amperex Gold Pins 6922s bought directly from Woo Audio.

Here are the pictures.

I am also hoping that I am done with tube buying for awhile as I have the following.

Nice! Dude, you will love that combination of tubes in the WA3.

 

[ZigsterB33]

Just took a major leap into pounding some good audio into my ears. My WA2 is on the way!

I've heard nothing but great reviews, excited to hear what it's all about. Cans are T1.2's.

 

[Krutsch]

Just took a major leap into pounding some good audio into my ears. My WA2 is on the way!

I've heard nothing but great reviews, excited to hear what it's all about. Cans are T1.2's.

I am looking for a great set of classical music 'phones to go with my new WA2. I am split between the HD-800S and the T1.2.

Looking forward to hearing your impressions with the T1 ... I've read great things about those cans on head-fi.

 

[ZigsterB33]

I am looking for a great set of classical music 'phones to go with my new WA2. I am split between the HD-800S and the T1.2.

Looking forward to hearing your impressions with the T1 ... I've read great things about those cans on head-fi.

Although I am not much of a classical listener, I do have a love for harmonies and instrumental tunes if that at all matches the profile. I am most definitely biased towards the Beyer's for their distinctively bright and 'clear' sound profile. Given my first cans were 250ohm 990s by Beyer, upgrading to their flagship was a no brainer for me. Santana being my favorite artist shines in his guitar shredding, and the percussion that features especially his earlier works goes crazy on the T1.2. Of course, I am working with the equivalent of a banana for an amp (Magni Heresy) in comparison to the WA2 that is on its way. I'll be sure to get back with my thoughts once she's set up!

 

[vlach]

Just took a major leap into pounding some good audio into my ears. My WA2 is on the way!

I've heard nothing but great reviews, excited to hear what it's all about. Cans are T1.2's.

Looking forward to your impressions. I'm very happy with the WA6 using T1 & HD800 but always wonder if i should've gone for the (more expensive) WA2 instead.

 

[thecrow]

I am looking for a great set of classical music 'phones to go with my new WA2. I am split between the HD-800S and the T1.2.

Looking forward to hearing your impressions with the T1 ... I've read great things about those cans on head-fi.

Defintely try the hd800(s) before deciding to buy the t1.

 

[thecrow]

Looking forward to your impressions. I'm very happy with the WA6 using T1 & HD800 but always wonder if i should've gone for the (more expensive) WA2 instead.

The wa2 is silky smooth with the hd800. Better suited, imho, than the wa6se that i tried

but the wa2 is limited in headphones you can pair with it - mostly, but not exclusively, high impedance headphones

 

[CAJames]

I am looking for a great set of classical music 'phones to go with my new WA2. I am split between the HD-800S and the T1.2...

How about an HD-650 or even -600? They really shine with an OTL amp. I listen mostly to classical and love my WA22 + HD650.

Then you can spend the difference on tubes .

 

[Krutsch]

How about an HD-650 or even -600? They really shine with an OTL amp. I listen mostly to classical and love my WA22 + HD650.

Then you can spend the difference on tubes .

I have an HD-650 already ... I've spent more that the "difference" on tubes. I am not a fan of the HD-650s with classical music, but love them with many other genres.

 

[CAJames]

Anyone (still) using 6BL7/6BX7s in their WA22? I tried 6BL7s instead of 6080/6AS7s and was instantly sold. The only downside, as others have mentioned, there is a lot more gain. Lately I've started using 6BX7s because in theory they have less gain, and it is true, but I've tried 3 different pairs and many different rectifier tubes and there is always a little bit of hum. They sound great otherwise. Anyone else see this? Any solution?

 

[ZigsterB33]

Was disappointed to learn that the Preamp feature had been removed from the WA2. Does anyone have any insight on this?

Only reason I can imagine is that it was a steal and they’re looking to improve profits by forcing those with a Preamp interest to spend more on the WA22 or similarly more spendy amp/preamp combo.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Was disappointed to learn that the Preamp feature had been removed from the WA2. Does anyone have any insight on this?

Only reason I can imagine is that it was a steal and they’re looking to improve profits by forcing those with a Preamp interest to spend more on the WA22 or similarly more spendy amp/preamp combo.

That is disappointing. How did you find out about it?