I wish I could use some of that Fancy glass, I tend toward objectivity, being more of a PC geek, but I'd get fancy glass just for looks and the EML stuff looks good.
Maybe I missed the boat on the WA22 and the Fancy glass, I ruled it out early in my selection process having researching the what and why of Balanced, even though my source can output balance, I figured I'd never dare to mutilate my headphone cables. I guess I just wasn't convinced.
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Rawrbington, that sounds like plenty of space, I had to do a metric conversion, but the space above at 4inches sounds like it's in line with what you'll find most equipment manuals. The WA2 manual specifically states a minimum of 2inches, which is about half of what you're doing now. It's probably fine and yours is like an open space with a roof, I wouldn't do it because I love my fan's and stuff. if I could get watercooling sleeves, I'd probably plumb the damn thing in to my PC radiator for no other reason than because it's cool.
I spent some cash on the Woo tubes from the local distro in Australia, The Mullard 6v4s were perhaps the most expensive single item. I'm not a critical listener (just an enjoyer), not sure I could pick anything out in a blind test or anything, but I guess it sounds better, but as I understand it, Rectifiers sit in the power supply and beyond fulfilling varying power demands, don't interact with the signal but then again, Audio seems to have a Power (supply) fetish. I read the data sheets for 7236s and thought they were worth a go. (The Woo Amp comparison sheet doesn't list power output with these fitted). Some JAN 6992 picked up as a 'better' 6DJ8.
I couldn't drop the cash for Amperax 7308. I just couldn't. "Ok guys, gonna need a fact check now before I'm convinced."
The irony of my extra tube purchase is that I could've hit up a WA22 with stock valves, other selection criteria not withstanding.
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yeah that thing oozes sex.
how much clearance do you guys think the WA2 needs?
my setup currently has it on a shelf with about 4-5 inches clearance over the tops of the biggest tubes, and all of the sides of the shelf are open, just 4 posts, 1 in each corner supporting the shelf.
think it needs more room?
