I think part of the problem is that the RK50 is standard (I think) and just there is $1,000
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Woo Audio has been referring to it as a “baby WA33 Elite.” With that in mind, it’s pricing seems to reflect that.I'm not really understanding that WA23 pricing. without the early bird discount, the retail is even higher than wa33 standard edition (?).
Being so many people move from the 'standard' WA33 to the JPS, Elite I'm thinking the WA23 might replan the 'standard' WA33...just a thought.I'm not really understanding that WA23 pricing. without the early bird discount, the retail is even higher than wa33 standard edition (?).
The RK50 is standard in the WA23.I think part of the problem is that the RK50 is standard (I think) and just there is $1,000
Here to also sing the praises of the WA2, bringing musical joy to this Head-Fier!~ The Woo Audio WA2 amplifier / ZMF headphone pairing continues to be my compass for navigating the Straits of Musicalia.
~ On this voyage, the rectifiers are RFT EZ81 (foil getter), the powers are GEC CV2984, the drivers are Valvo E88CC. The RFT ECC81 (foil getter) are on shore leave at the last port-of-call. The Eikon is the headphone bowsprit on this tour.
~️ away...all heads on deck…
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Very nice! I've heard good things about the WA2, but I've never had a chance to hear one.Here to also sing the praises of the WA2, bringing musical joy to this Head-Fier!
RFT EZ-81 (foil getter), Tung-Sol 7236, Amperex 7308s and a Synergistic Research Purple fuse driving ZMF Auteurs (Norne Drausk cable) and Focal Stellias (Cardas Clear Light cable) = musical bliss.
Grateful for how amazing music can be with cans… I can’t imagine the gear/listening room I’d need to match this with speakers.
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Very nice!Here to also sing the praises of the WA2, bringing musical joy to this Head-Fier!
RFT EZ-81 (foil getter), Tung-Sol 7236, Amperex 7308s and a Synergistic Research Purple fuse driving ZMF Auteurs (Norne Drausk cable) and Focal Stellias (Cardas Clear Light cable) = musical bliss.
Grateful for how amazing music can be with cans… I can’t imagine the gear/listening room I’d need to match this with speakers.
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I took a bit of a leap of faith based on thorough research, and was upgrading from a Feliks Audio Echo, a fine amp in its own right. But I was not prepared for the leap in quality, it was almost shocking.Very nice! I've heard good things about the WA2, but I've never had a chance to hear one.
Not in a WA-22 but in a WA-2. Replacement fuse is Synergistic Research Purple (T 3.15A, 5x20mm). Audible difference for the better is only the beginning…Has anyone replaced the fuse in a WA-22 2nd Gen and if so, with what, and did it make an audible difference?
Has anyone replaced the fuse in a WA-22 2nd Gen and if so, with what, and did it make an audible difference?
I have zero experience with tubes. These amps are beautiful. What kind of maintenance required? Where to begin?
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Hey thanks very much. Yeah, I figure so much. I went to the Woo website and it’s really what I need I guess. Looking over the lineup, I really do need only an amp. My DAC is good. I won’t be driving speakers. I have mono amps for that task. Not sure really I even need a preamp with the Simaudio. My one and only real requirement is my DAC I’m using single ended into another piece of gear. I have to have balanced in on any headphone amp I’m looking at as that is what is available. I’d say that’s a good deal for headphones.I guess "where to begin" is decide how much you want to spend and what models are in your budget. Then start scouring the forums to see what people are saying. Your 'phones and DAC are pretty mainstream and shouldn't have any particular issues with system matching IMO.
Re: maintenance there is very little. Mostly just acquiring ever more exotic tubes.
All excellent advice!I guess "where to begin" is decide how much you want to spend and what models are in your budget. Then start scouring the forums to see what people are saying. Your 'phones and DAC are pretty mainstream and shouldn't have any particular issues with system matching IMO.
Re: maintenance there is very little. Mostly just acquiring ever more exotic tubes.
The amps are beautiful. In my opinion the 300B tubes are especially awesome.I have zero experience with tubes. These amps are beautiful. What kind of maintenance required? Where to begin?
Do I try to match my DAC and phones up to an appropriate model?
Simaudio 280D streaming DAC
Senn 800
Audeze LCD-3