[llamacans]

I thought I'd give this thread a bump since I just came into the possession of a WA8. It came in the mail yesterday, but I'm finally getting around to listening to the WA8 today. Simply put what a magnificent device! Beefy low end, textured, lush mids, warm, full-bodied sound. Surprisingly the WA8 sounds very powerful for such a modestly rated amp. I feel it does an amazing job with my VO's, which have a 300 ohm impendance. I have the volume at 7 on the dial and the bass is very prominent with heft and impact. The WA8 doesn't lack details or depth to its sound. Instrument separation is very good and treble clarity is pretty great.

I do prefer the Mojo 2 over the onboard DAC. It's just a much better DAC. together the Mojo 2/WA8 combo offers a very musical, enveloping sonic experience. I'm a fan and I don't know why I waited so long to add this device to my portable stable.

I think you've just convinced me to get one for my VOs!

 

[Slim1970]

I think you've just convinced me to get one for my VOs!

It’s a fantastic pairing from what I’m hearing right at this moment. I do recommend at least a Mojo 2 over the stock DAC. But if you have a preferred external DAC or source it might be just as good. The stock DAC is fine if I’m being honest. I’m sort of a detail nut and I want maximum detail extraction. Chord DAC’s are just superb at that. Now, I’m kind of regretting letting my Hugo 2 go .

 

[justanut]

My Mullards have arrived. Am enjoying them immensely but don't ask for comparisons pis~ Vanity upgrade and not something you NEED

 

[XP_98]

Any News about about a mark II, with balanced 4.4 Output ?

 

[nothingquitelikemusic]

Hey Guys, sorry if this has been mentioned before but whats the best way to charge the WA8 using an external battery back?
Can i use a USB-C power bank and something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253885003638 ? (not sure if that's the correct pin size)

 

[justanut]

Hey Guys, sorry if this has been mentioned before but whats the best way to charge the WA8 using an external battery back?
Can i use a USB-C power bank and something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253885003638 ? (not sure if that's the correct pin size)

I use this

 

[pattont]

I thought I'd give this thread a bump since I just came into the possession of a WA8. It came in the mail yesterday, but I'm finally getting around to listening to the WA8 today. Simply put what a magnificent device! Beefy low end, textured, lush mids, warm, full-bodied sound. Surprisingly the WA8 sounds very powerful for such a modestly rated amp. I feel it does an amazing job with my VO's, which have a 300 ohm impendance. I have the volume at 7 on the dial and the bass is very prominent with heft and impact. The WA8 doesn't lack details or depth to its sound. Instrument separation is very good and treble clarity is pretty great.

I do prefer the Mojo 2 over the onboard DAC. It's just a much better DAC. together the Mojo 2/WA8 combo offers a very musical, enveloping sonic experience. I'm a fan and I don't know why I waited so long to add this device to my portable stable.

I assume from Mojo2 it's just 3.5 to 3.5 input on the WA8?

 

[mahesvara]

I got a WA8 on loan this week as well. It's an amazing DAC/amp that compares very well with other desktop-class amp despite its small footprint. Has enough juice to drive the power hungry Abyss Diana TC, something even the Sony DMP Z1 can't do well. The Diana TC sounds very good with the WA8, excellent level of detail and great imaging. I used my WM1Zm2 as digital source instead of driving it into WA8 with the HP output because the DAP doesn't have enough gain.

Would highly recommend WA8 for anyone who wants a DAC/amp in one device.

Plus the gold color is beautiful.

 

[pattont]

I got a WA8 on loan this week as well. It's an amazing DAC/amp that compares very well with other desktop-class amp despite its small footprint. Has enough juice to drive the power hungry Abyss Diana TC, something even the Sony DMP Z1 can't do well. The Diana TC sounds very good with the WA8, excellent level of detail and great imaging. I used my WM1Zm2 as digital source instead of driving it into WA8 with the HP output because the DAP doesn't have enough gain.

Would highly recommend WA8 for anyone who wants a DAC/amp in one device.

Plus the gold color is beautiful.

Beautiful setup!! How are you able to loan one? I'd love to hear one even if I was paying shipping both ways.

 

[mahesvara]

Beautiful setup!! How are you able to loan one? I'd love to hear one even if I was paying shipping both ways.

I'm a regular customer of Woo Audio so I just asked Jack Wu for a demo unit

You can also email Woo but I'd imagine they'd ask for a deposit for, you know, safeguard

 

[pattont]

I'm a regular customer of Woo Audio so I just asked Jack Wu for a demo unit

You can also email Woo but I'd imagine they'd ask for a deposit for, you know, safeguard

How do you compare the WA8 to your other Woo gear? Could you call out specific models you have? I have been looking at at the WA22 and then stumbled on the WA8 and while I don't really need portable, the idea of taking it with me on business travel to listen in a hotel room definitely intrigues me.

 

[mahesvara]

How do you compare the WA8 to your other Woo gear? Could you call out specific models you have? I have been looking at at the WA22 and then stumbled on the WA8 and while I don't really need portable, the idea of taking it with me on business travel to listen in a hotel room definitely intrigues me.

I have a WA33 as my other tube amp so it's not a fair comparison

WA8 is really good if:
- You travel
- You wanna bring something that sounds amazing to work and trigger envy in co-workers
- You want to listen to great music on a sofa / bed

 

[gazzington]

My wa8 switched off mid use today while plugged in to the mains. There are no lights flashing on the side lights. Any sugggestions?

 

[All Day Breakfast]

My wa8 switched off mid use today while plugged in to the mains. There are no lights flashing on the side lights. Any sugggestions?

Contact Woo, they're generally good at helping out.

 

[gazzington]

Contact Woo, they're generally good at helping out.

Mike from woo helped me. The power supply had broken. Its back up and working now