[roadster-s]

 Just tried that, same result. Jack returned my email stating it was most likely due to gain being too high. So I basically waisted $70.00 on this loop option. Certainly looks like it's only useful for those wanting to connect the Woo directly to a power amp, using it as a pre to drive speakers.
 
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If it was me I would used a piggy-back RCA adpaters from Radio Shack for a loop. My Stax headphone ampifier uses two sets of RCA jacks parallel connected to each other. Sounds like that your downstream processor when turn off is loading down the input connection to your Woo amp.

 

 

[john57]

 
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 Just tried that, same result. Jack returned my email stating it was most likely due to gain being too high. So I basically waisted $70.00 on this loop option. Certainly looks like it's only useful for those wanting to connect the Woo directly to a power amp, using it as a pre to drive speakers.
 
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If it was me I would used a piggy-back RCA adapters from Radio Shack for a loop. My Stax headphone amplifier uses two sets of RCA jacks parallel connected to each other. Sounds like that your downstream processor when turn off is loading down the input connection to your Woo amp.

 

I was trying to say that using the  piggy-back RCA adapters is the same as using the loop option on your Woo and the same with my Stax amp dual parallel RCA jacks. I have my Melos pre-amp connected to my Stax amp and the other RCA jacks on the Stax is connected to my recording device. It does not mater if my recording device is on or off as my Melos still sees the same load. There still may be a way to make the loop option on your Woo amp to work the way you intended but I do not have a clear picture on how everhting is connected in your setup. Jack is [size=11pt]suggesting[/size] that without the downstream processor being on the gain going to your Woo inputs is too high?. I wonder about that. What is your other pre-amp?  By the way on my tube headphone amp I have pre-amp outputs not a loop meaning that I need my tube amp to be on and have the tubes to drive the outputs.
 

 

[musicman59]

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I love the sound of this combination in my WA5-LE. EML 300B Mesh with TS BGRP 6F8G and the 596 rectifiers. I probably prefer any of the 6F8G over my 6SN7 (including the TS BGRP) with the 596. The only ones that I probably like better are my Mullard ECC32.

 
I have the EML 5U4G, Mullard GZ37, Brimar 5R4GY, Fivre, tungsol and RCA 5U4G but I prefer the 596 over all.

And photos like this will have me restless for the next few weeks. Beautiful stuff man. I will be hounding you and the other WA5/LE owners for tube recommendations before long.

No problem, anytime.
 
 

 

[musicman59]

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Does anyone have any tips on where I should go to start reading up on the tube dampers. I haven't read anything about them at all, but it seems to makes sense that they would be worthwhile. I'd be interested in which ones I should look at for my WA22 tubes.

Think I recalled Herbie's Audio Lab being mentioned, in regards to tube dampers.

I have them but I like the Duende Criatura silicone rings better.
 
 

 

[Ahzari]

anyone have experience with the Grado RS2i or Q701s with Woos (more specifically 6/SE)?

 

[roadster-s]

Thanks for your offer to help. The way I have things hooked up right now:
 
1) Transport
2) DAC
3 Woo
4) Marantz AV7005 processor
5) Multiple power amps
 
Now the Woo in/out is basically a loop that is always active.
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I was trying to say that using the  piggy-back RCA adapters is the same as using the loop option on your Woo and the same with my Stax amp dual parallel RCA jacks. I have my Melos pre-amp connected to my Stax amp and the other RCA jacks on the Stax is connected to my recording device. It does not mater if my recording device is on or off as my Melos still sees the same load. There still may be a way to make the loop option on your Woo amp to work the way you intended but I do not have a clear picture on how everhting is connected in your setup. Jack is [size=11pt]suggesting[/size] that without the downstream processor being on the gain going to your Woo inputs is too high?. I wonder about that. What is your other pre-amp?  By the way on my tube headphone amp I have pre-amp outputs not a loop meaning that I need my tube amp to be on and have the tubes to drive the outputs.
 

 

 

[Sid-Fi]

Thanks for the tip. I looked them up on tubedepot.com and see a lot of variety for different tubes, but don't see any 7236 power tubes or 6f8g options. Are these available elsewhere? Also, is the difference in using them readily noticable? Sorry for so many questions!
 
Thanks for your tip as well Peshmerga.
 
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I have them but I like the Duende Criatura silicone rings better.
 
 

 

 

[john57]

I wanted to report that after a few PM's  roadster-s taken care of his Woo amp loop out distortion issue. back to listening!

 

[Austin Morrow]

 
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anyone have experience with the Grado RS2i or Q701s with Woos (more specifically 6/SE)?

My Q701's sound excellent with the WA6.

 

[Sid-Fi]

Does anyone know if 2359glenn has any of adapters available at this point. I checked ebay and couldn't find anything listed under him and sent him a PM a couple of days ago and haven't heard back. I'm looking for 6sn7 / 6f8g adapters.

 

[Silent One]

 
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Does anyone know if 2359glenn has any of adapters available at this point. I checked ebay and couldn't find anything listed under him and sent him a PM a couple of days ago and haven't heard back. I'm looking for 6sn7 / 6f8g adapters.

I don't believe he is making adapters at this time. Focused on custom built amps and other important matters. Now that you mentioned it, I'd like one myself.
 

 

[Sid-Fi]

Thanks Silent One. Any idea about backup options for the adapter I'm looking for.
 
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I don't believe he is making adapters at this time. Focused on custom built amps and other important matters. Now that you mentioned it, I'd like one myself.
 

 

 

[Silent One]

 
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Thanks Silent One. Any idea about backup options for the adapter I'm looking for.
 

Well, I just took interest not five minutes ago, thanks to your inspiration. But I'll help look. 

 

[Silent One]

 
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I wanted to report that after a few PM's  roadster-s taken care of his Woo amp loop out distortion issue. back to listening!

 

[Ahzari]

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My Q701's sound excellent with the WA6.

thanks, think I'm going to give them a shot, how would you describe the soundstage and treble with your WA6?