TheGrumpyOldMan
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Thanks for the info, mine came in after that, seems like the WA22 just takes longer to build than the WA2 I previously ordered (or they are swamped?)
I had this discussion with Steve from Q cable (and other discussions have happened here on HeadFi) No headphone will ever need more than two wires per side, so yes the 4-pin XLR is sufficient (and still a (theoretical) improvement over the regular jack which combines two of the four wires) I guess Woo (and other amp builders!) include the dual 3-pin XLRs for compatibility, no harm done.
Also, there is more to it than the wires soldered to the ports, from the actual design process to the parts used (caps etc., some people will spend even more to replace them...), the much more complex volume control, the hand-wound transformers... And yes, the case probably adds a good part to the price but the same is true for most amp builders if you read a few of the threads discussing cost...
Whether that is worth the asking price is up to the individual... but there's plenty of info available here on Head-Fi (even if it's to be taken with a grain of salt) to allow one to get a better idea PRIOR to putting down their hard-earned cash (like the thread link Silent One and I posted).
And again, rather than fret over these things, I would hook the thing up, grab your favourite beverage, cue up your favourite music and enjoy & RELAX before making a decision to perhaps return it as per JC9394's suggestion.
I ordered mine June 13th no nothing from Jack for a week or two till I sent an email..
With only three wires running to these jacks and buying expensive cables I have to ask why not just use the stock cable..
I spent about $80 on connectors and wire and an hour or two making them and it does nothing other than look expensive, I'm thinking now..
I mean there is no need for four wires so the one 3 pin XLR connectors would work are really unneeded for that as the stock cable plug is wired the same as the AMP..
I feel like I have been sold on a cheap trick.
Thanks for the info, mine came in after that, seems like the WA22 just takes longer to build than the WA2 I previously ordered (or they are swamped?)
I had this discussion with Steve from Q cable (and other discussions have happened here on HeadFi) No headphone will ever need more than two wires per side, so yes the 4-pin XLR is sufficient (and still a (theoretical) improvement over the regular jack which combines two of the four wires) I guess Woo (and other amp builders!) include the dual 3-pin XLRs for compatibility, no harm done.
Also, there is more to it than the wires soldered to the ports, from the actual design process to the parts used (caps etc., some people will spend even more to replace them...), the much more complex volume control, the hand-wound transformers... And yes, the case probably adds a good part to the price but the same is true for most amp builders if you read a few of the threads discussing cost...
Whether that is worth the asking price is up to the individual... but there's plenty of info available here on Head-Fi (even if it's to be taken with a grain of salt) to allow one to get a better idea PRIOR to putting down their hard-earned cash (like the thread link Silent One and I posted).
And again, rather than fret over these things, I would hook the thing up, grab your favourite beverage, cue up your favourite music and enjoy & RELAX before making a decision to perhaps return it as per JC9394's suggestion.