[RobertSM]

Does enough power pass through the USB-C data connection to charge a connected device?

You are correct USB C does have the ability to transfer data and act as a power supply simultaneously via one cable and one connection point.

As I understand it when I place my pre-order Mike from WA said during testings Woo Audio didnt like the noise related to the single power and data transfer. If I remember correctly he said that they were going to separate the data from the power to isolate and keep noise to a minimum. I think there are two USB C sections to this amp.

But again this was a distant memory of a telephone call with Mike many months ago so I could be wrong. Please double check with WA to confirm as I'm not 100% certain.

 

[brokengundam]

I understand that the specs say that the WA11 charges itself from a separate USB-C connector than the data connection, but I want to know if the amp will supply/recharge a DAP/tablet/phone that is plugged in to the amp as a USB-C source. I guess it would be called pass-through charging? It'd be nice to have a DAP plugged in staying fully charged while connected to the amp.

 

[AnakChan]

Does anyone know if the WA11 can drive the Hifiman’s Susvara? They claim it can drive any headphone? Too bad the final specs have not been posted on their website yet. I also like to know if the lo gain can drive sensitive items.

I have to say I'm curious about this too. The WA8 doesn't have sufficient to drive it however looking at this review :-

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/CanJam_RMAF_2018/page5.htm

It seems they did pair the Susvara with the WA11.

It had good driving power for the HiFiMAN Susvara, giving it a full and balanced presentation.

 

[elira]

Does anyone have an update about the WA11?

 

[SDBiotek]

Does anyone have an update about the WA11?

I received an email yesterday from Michael at Woo Audio. He said due to some customer feedback there is some fine tuning still happening. Anticipated shipping date is late January 2019. Not sure if that will just be for the earlier preorders or not (I put in my preorder right when the WA11 was announced). While I'm a bit disappointed about the delay, at least it sounds like we won't have to wait too much longer.

 

[RobertSM]

I received an email yesterday from Michael at Woo Audio. He said due to some customer feedback there is some fine tuning still happening. Anticipated shipping date is late January 2019. Not sure if that will just be for the earlier preorders or not (I put in my preorder right when the WA11 was announced). While I'm a bit disappointed about the delay, at least it sounds like we won't have to wait too much longer.

I too received this email from Mike at Woo Audio. My reply was simple; you only have one chance to have a first time product launch. Better to be certain. Iron out the last few issues and put your finest effort forward.

I'm sure it will be worth the wait.

 

[Vitaly2017]

Man
Wm1z + wa11 + hd820 is gona be a total end game totl combo ) for some times )

Any feedback how wa11 sounds with hd820?
Is it as good as hdv820 for example?

 

[RobertSM]

Man
Wm1z + wa11 + hd820 is gona be a total end game totl combo ) for some times )

Any feedback how wa11 sounds with hd820?
Is it as good as hdv820 for example?

No feedback as WA11 is pending release. Should be soon though.

 

[singingbee]

Jude mentioned that there will be a docking solution for the wa11. will that be included in the price?

 

[Zachik]

Jude mentioned that there will be a docking solution for the wa11. will that be included in the price?

No dock, at least none included. I did pre-order and should get mine as part of the very first batch...

 

[singingbee]

No dock, at least none included. I did pre-order and should get mine as part of the very first batch...

thank you. the pre order special pricing has ended. might just have to pay the full price. looking forward to your impression

 

[Jorge Luna]

Just checked still showing pre order. Can't wait for these to come out to pair with my Empyreans.

 

[singingbee]

guys... its now called the wa11 topaz

 

[Zachik]

I liked "Passport" better...

 

[jeffri]

I hope that slight misalignment is due to it being a prototype. Otherwise, looking good!