Xcalibur255
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Loevhagen
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Could some of the club members please post (or refer me to) some comparison to other well known solid state headphoneamps?
I like the Woo products, but having read side up / down - I have a grip on the relative differences between the Woo products - but not absolute (aka to other well known solid state amps).
I like the Woo products, but having read side up / down - I have a grip on the relative differences between the Woo products - but not absolute (aka to other well known solid state amps).
obzilla
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Um, so just received a Beyerdynamic T1 it has stupid gorgeous dumb synergy with the WA5...
This is.... SO MUCH FUN.
This is.... SO MUCH FUN.
Loevhagen
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A bit $-unbalanced-no?
obzilla
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No more than an LCD2 + Liquid Fire. Or a BHSE + 007.
Is there a $ ratio that sounds better? I mean, should I get a more expensive headphone, or a cheaper amp to 'balance things out'?
No more than an LCD2 + Liquid Fire. Or a BHSE + 007.
Is there a $ ratio that sounds better? I mean, should I get a more expensive headphone, or a cheaper amp to 'balance things out'?
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Hey all, so I think I'm going to order a WA5-LE at the end of the month and I have a couple questions. First off whats the ordering process like? Are the amps prebuilt or are they built upon ordering? If they are built upon ordering do we pay all at once or a certain percentage upfront, then the rest later. Secondly, since I'm new to tubes, how long do they usually last, and whats the cost to replace them?
obzilla
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I own one Woo, and have owned another in the past, though the only think I ever bought directly from them was a stand... the ordering process is simple, you add the item to your basket and pay when you check out.
They are all built to order, so you should contact them if you want a quote for a more accurate build time. Expect at least a couple weeks though, especially for the big stuff. Maybe Jack would let you break off payments, you'd have to ask him.
Tubes generally last thousands to 10s of thousands of hours if they don't have any kind of issues. Tubes cost between $5 and $5,000 each. It *really* depends on what you are after. I've been reading about and investigating and researching them for months and months, and it is still a bit overwhelming.
I am kitting my WA5 out with Sophias, which are pretty good, but not in the eagle's nest of tubes, I have a whole replacement set coming and I paid about $600.
I own one Woo, and have owned another in the past, though the only think I ever bought directly from them was a stand... the ordering process is simple, you add the item to your basket and pay when you check out.
They are all built to order, so you should contact them if you want a quote for a more accurate build time. Expect at least a couple weeks though, especially for the big stuff. Maybe Jack would let you break off payments, you'd have to ask him.
Tubes generally last thousands to 10s of thousands of hours if they don't have any kind of issues. Tubes cost between $5 and $5,000 each. It *really* depends on what you are after. I've been reading about and investigating and researching them for months and months, and it is still a bit overwhelming.
I am kitting my WA5 out with Sophias, which are pretty good, but not in the eagle's nest of tubes, I have a whole replacement set coming and I paid about $600.
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Since you're going to visit the homepage anyway.... wooaudio.com There, you'll find your amp is built to order. And your order will not be completed until you pay in full. Tube life is like running water, it varies. And will depend on the particular amp it is placed in and how you operate said amp.
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Same combination I've been using too, though the LCD3 has me a bit curious. Wonder if they'd compliment a T1 well or not really worth owning both. Anyone have an opinion? Hoping I can try one at a meet sometime.
Um, so just received a Beyerdynamic T1 it has stupid gorgeous dumb synergy with the WA5...
This is.... SO MUCH FUN.
Same combination I've been using too, though the LCD3 has me a bit curious. Wonder if they'd compliment a T1 well or not really worth owning both. Anyone have an opinion? Hoping I can try one at a meet sometime.
obzilla
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I have the same question. I do have an LCD2. I love having both.
I previously had the HD800 was a really nice can, but not 'lively(?)' enough for me, the T1 brings to the table what the HD800 lacked for me.
The LCD2 is a very nice earthy phone and capable, while distinctly different, compliment phone. But like you, I keep looking to the LCD3. In the next few weeks I should have a pair over for audition as another headfier wants to try out my WA5. I'll definitely report back, and surely he will too, once we've had a good listen.
I have the same question. I do have an LCD2. I love having both.
I previously had the HD800 was a really nice can, but not 'lively(?)' enough for me, the T1 brings to the table what the HD800 lacked for me.
The LCD2 is a very nice earthy phone and capable, while distinctly different, compliment phone. But like you, I keep looking to the LCD3. In the next few weeks I should have a pair over for audition as another headfier wants to try out my WA5. I'll definitely report back, and surely he will too, once we've had a good listen.
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Thanks for the replies guys, when I'm ready to order I'll contact Woo Audio, anything I should take into consideration before ordering?
obzilla
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If you're getting a WA5/LE, make sure you have a strong rack (and back). If you have weak shelves it will sag them. Both units together weigh 75lbs.
Shipping up to this side of border is pricey too, so prepare for that.
What kind of source are you going to feed it? It's a top end amp, so you want a capable source.
If you're getting a WA5/LE, make sure you have a strong rack (and back). If you have weak shelves it will sag them. Both units together weigh 75lbs.
Shipping up to this side of border is pricey too, so prepare for that.
What kind of source are you going to feed it? It's a top end amp, so you want a capable source.
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I told you you will like them
I have never heard my T1 sounding better than with my WA5-LE. I like it with all my collection of headphones but in general it matches better with high impedance headphones.
Um, so just received a Beyerdynamic T1 it has stupid gorgeous dumb synergy with the WA5...
This is.... SO MUCH FUN.
I told you you will like them
I have never heard my T1 sounding better than with my WA5-LE. I like it with all my collection of headphones but in general it matches better with high impedance headphones.
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I've own the WA5-LE for almost 2 years. When I ordered it it took about 6 weeks to get here but mine has all the electronic upgrades and special wiring ( sent the wire to Jack to use instead of the stock) so I don't know if that increased the lead time.
If I was ordering now I would order the WA5 and not the LE. The only reason is to have the flexibility of the K1000 output port (it has more output power) to drive even better headphones like the HE-6 and if you ever want to get a pair of efficient speakers you can drive them out of the speaker tabs too.
I've own the WA5-LE for almost 2 years. When I ordered it it took about 6 weeks to get here but mine has all the electronic upgrades and special wiring ( sent the wire to Jack to use instead of the stock) so I don't know if that increased the lead time.
If I was ordering now I would order the WA5 and not the LE. The only reason is to have the flexibility of the K1000 output port (it has more output power) to drive even better headphones like the HE-6 and if you ever want to get a pair of efficient speakers you can drive them out of the speaker tabs too.
obzilla
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Indeed, I've never heard the T1 on anything else, but wow, it really knocked my socks off.
Have you ever used the K1000 output with the T1s? I seem to be having a slight issue with mine, or perhaps not. When plugged into the K1000 (4pin XLR) output, there is an enormous channel imbalance. Perhaps 90% right ear, 10% left ear. I'm wondering if perhaps that jack is only meant for the K1000s, and other phones will not behave normally or if something is up with my amp.
It can't be the cable or the phones, they are terminated in 4pin XLR, and with a XLR to 1/4" adapter, they play normally through the high and low impedance jacks just fine. So the cable and phones are clearly fine.
Any ideas?
I told you you will like them
I have never heard my T1 sounding better than with my WA5-LE. I like it with all my collection of headphones but in general it matches better with high impedance headphones.
Indeed, I've never heard the T1 on anything else, but wow, it really knocked my socks off.
Have you ever used the K1000 output with the T1s? I seem to be having a slight issue with mine, or perhaps not. When plugged into the K1000 (4pin XLR) output, there is an enormous channel imbalance. Perhaps 90% right ear, 10% left ear. I'm wondering if perhaps that jack is only meant for the K1000s, and other phones will not behave normally or if something is up with my amp.
It can't be the cable or the phones, they are terminated in 4pin XLR, and with a XLR to 1/4" adapter, they play normally through the high and low impedance jacks just fine. So the cable and phones are clearly fine.
Any ideas?
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