Woo Audio Amp Owner Unite

[Silent One]

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Really glad to hear the W4S DAC is working out.  I think actually that the DAC may be the single most important piece of equipment in the chain. 
 
Getting close to looking at the Bryston media player.
 
 

At this writing, I'm not well read on the Bryston Media Player. But I've become aware from a wide variety of sources that Bryston makes good gear. Hope it satisfies your networking requirements. 

 

[Xcalibur255]

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didn't want to swap back until the K701 headbands started to dug into my skull after about 3 hours

 
Oddly enough about 3 years into my ownership of this headphone this stopped being a problem.  I can't remember the last time the headband caused those needle like pains on my head.  Perhaps my scalp just got tougher in that spot?  I *do* seem to become more thick headed by the day. 

 

[Silent One]

RFI/EMI Noise Suppression Caps ~
 
Any of you have caps installed on your Woo, DAC and source for unused RCA/XLR inputs? Peace of mind or have you noticed a difference? Thanks...

 

[mikemalter]

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At this writing, I'm not well read on the Bryston Media Player. But I've become aware from a wide variety of sources that Bryston makes good gear. Hope it satisfies your networking requirements. 

Last month's Stereophile had a review.  Other than that, just the usual press release stuff out there.  It's brand new so not much out there yet.  Audio Advisor sells them and I am looking into their return police to make sure I can return the unit no questions asked if I do not like its audio.
 
Also, have you read/heard anything about the Wadia i171 the new release of the i170?  Supposed to have a better power supply and better components, but I'm reluctant to make any changes now that everything has settled down and is sounding very good.
 
 

 

[Silent One]

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Last month's Stereophile had a review.  Other than that, just the usual press release stuff out there.  It's brand new so not much out there yet.  Audio Advisor sells them and I am looking into their return police to make sure I can return the unit no questions asked if I do not like its audio.
 
Also, have you read/heard anything about the Wadia i171 the new release of the i170?  Supposed to have a better power supply and better components, but I'm reluctant to make any changes now that everything has settled down and is sounding very good.
 
 

I know electronics are a bit different but, they (Audio Advisor) seem to have a very good 30-day return policy on the few things I spied there. I also was allowed to return a Cryogenic IEC-7 adapter after obtaining an RMA on day 31 in a 30 Day month - they were very good to me over the phone... "Don't worry about it. Please copy this number down, sir."  

 
Post Script.:  Just did a quick review of their return policy... you're good, no questions asked!  As long as the three to four pieces of criteria is met.
 
Funny thing about upgrades - while awaiting their shipment, I read everything audio. And when I finally take delivery? (Silent One grins broadly) Looks like the Bryston & Wadia articles will make for good after dinner reading this evening...
 

 

[mikemalter]

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I know electronics are a bit different but, they (Audio Advisor) seem to have a very good 30-day return policy on the few things I spied there. I also was allowed to return a Cryogenic IEC-7 adapter after obtaining an RMA on day 31 in a 30 Day month - they were very good to me over the phone... "Don't worry about it. Please copy this number down, sir."  

 
Post Script.:  Just did a quick review of their return policy... you're good, no questions asked!  As long as the three to four pieces of criteria is met.
 
Funny thing about upgrades - while awaiting their shipment, I read everything audio. And when I finally take delivery? (Silent One grins broadly) Looks like the Bryston & Wadia articles will make for good after dinner reading this evening...
 

Check this out - modifications to the Wadia i170: http://www.asi-tek.com/wadia2.html
 
 

 

[PanamaRed]

 


Just got my adapter from Glenn and have started my journey into 6F8G's.
 
These Ken-Rads are sounding awesome. Now i'm waiting on some Raytheon and Sylvania VT-99's.
 
 
 

 

[nanaholic]

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Oddly enough about 3 years into my ownership of this headphone this stopped being a problem.  I can't remember the last time the headband caused those needle like pains on my head.  Perhaps my scalp just got tougher in that spot?  I *do* seem to become more thick headed by the day. 

The problem is that the 3D wings on the W1000x is just really comfortable and I've been using that pair exclusively every day since I bought them.  Also I think my hair is thinning up there which means I'm getting less cushioning effect. 

 

 

[Xcalibur255]

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Just got my adapter from Glenn and have started my journey into 6F8G's.
 
These Ken-Rads are sounding awesome. Now i'm waiting on some Raytheon and Sylvania VT-99's.
 
 
 

Those 6F8Gs are beautiful looking tubes.  So much more presence than the tiny straight bottle 6SN7, but the necessary grid cap wire sort of spoils the looks for me.  If I didn't already own round plate tung sols I would probably pick up the 6F8G version though.
 
 

 

[grokit]

 
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Getting close to looking at the Bryston media player.

 
Mike, have you ever checked out the MS750?

http://www.stereophile.com/mediaservers/108mac/
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1312575376

 

 

[Silent One]

If I were in the market for a server and could afford it, I'd bring it home. There's something about McIntosh... however, it'd likely be a pure luxury buy to go with all the other McIntosh gear I'd likely own. Other options could be had cheaper with more focus on, well, serving. 
 

 

[Silent One]

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Check this out - modifications to the Wadia i170: http://www.asi-tek.com/wadia2.html
 
 

We checked it out like a school kid peepin' through the store-front window during holiday season! Looks like you might even have it in play by the time I get there. It's nice to know you've got options if you stay the course with Wadia...

 

[Golfnutz]

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Just got my adapter from Glenn and have started my journey into 6F8G's.
 
These Ken-Rads are sounding awesome. Now i'm waiting on some Raytheon and Sylvania VT-99's.
 
 
 

I would ask Glenn just to be sure, but it looks to me like you have two right handed adapters. The one on the left should have the wire on the other side (the opposite of the one on the right).  Unless of course that's how you ordered them.
 

 

[jc9394]

 
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I would ask Glenn just to be sure, but it looks to me like you have two right handed adapters. The one on the left should have the wire on the other side (the opposite of the one on the right).  Unless of course that's how you ordered them.
 

X2, you will heard slight hum on the left channel.  Did you tell Glenn it is for WA22?
 

 

[Skylab]

Yeah you want to keep the grid cap wire away from the 5998's for sure.