[Aeonyx]

I love it too, it sounds even way better when you replace those stock tubes with NOS tubes.

Which tubes are your favorites?

 

[VanHai]

Now for a happier question...

Did anyone notice a considerable sound difference/improvement from upgrading their rectifier tube? I'm leaning towards a 596, EML, or maybe one of the Linlai WE replicas.

Also, which tubes have you noticed make the biggest impact on sound when upgraded? I'm guessing the 6080s? I'd love to add an even more pronounced "tube" sound to my setup.

Thanks!

Very happy with this current set up and the sound is sublime.

USAF 596 as rectifier.
Tung Sol 5998 as power tubes
Melz 1578 ( 6SN7) as driver tubes

 

[Aeonyx]

Very happy with this current set up and the sound is sublime.


USAF 596 as rectifier.
Tung Sol 5998 as power tubes
Melz 1578 ( 6SN7) as driver tubes

Very nice!

Did you notice a considerable difference between the 596 and the stock rectifier? And with all of them versus the stock set? Haven't tube rolled yet, so I'm not sure what to expect.

Thanks

 

[VanHai]

Very nice!

Did you notice a considerable difference between the 596 and the stock rectifier? And with all of them versus the stock set? Haven't tube rolled yet, so I'm not sure what to expect.

Thanks

Oh yes, definitely. The USAF 596 is way better than stock rectifier, check this link out https://www.head-fi.org/threads/dub...mparison-rectifer-tube-rolling-thread.694525/

Take your time, there are so much information in this forums that can help you out.

 

[CAJames]

Now for a happier question...

Did anyone notice a considerable sound difference/improvement from upgrading their rectifier tube? I'm leaning towards a 596, EML, or maybe one of the Linlai WE replicas.

Also, which tubes have you noticed make the biggest impact on sound when upgraded? I'm guessing the 6080s? I'd love to add an even more pronounced "tube" sound to my setup.

Thanks!

Yes, all tubes make a difference but rectifiers probably make the biggest difference IMO. For more of a tube sound right now I'm listening to a GEC U52 rectifier and Type 76 input tubes with Raytheon 6080WA power tubes and I'm getting lovely tube sound with plenty of detail and dynamics.

 

[CAJames]

Note also in addition to rectifiers there are long and very helpful threads devoted to 6SN7 and 6AS7G tubes:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/for-6as7g-tube-rollers-here.410326/

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-reference-6sn7-thread.117677/

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-reference-6j5-thread-l63-6c5-12j5-6p5-etc.934653/


Looking through them would be time well spent.

 

[Aeonyx]

Yes, all tubes make a difference but rectifiers probably make the biggest difference IMO. For more of a tube sound right now I'm listening to a GEC U52 rectifier and Type 76 input tubes with Raytheon 6080WA power tubes and I'm getting lovely tube sound with plenty of detail and dynamics.

Where did you get those amazing looking adapters?

 

[CAJames]

Where did you get those amazing looking adapters?

@Deyan has made adapters for many of us. If you want some just send him a message.

 

[Aeonyx]

@Deyan has made adapters for many of us. If you want some just send him a message.

Oh cool, I have some socket savers on the way from him as well.

 

[MRHiFiReviews]

Happy Sunday. Here are my impressions of the WA22 listening with seven different headphones.

Woo Audio WA22 Balanced Headphone Tube Amplifier and Pre Amplifier

 

[nephilim32]

Happy Sunday. Here are my impressions of the WA22 listening with seven different headphones.

Woo Audio WA22 Balanced Headphone Tube Amplifier and Pre Amplifier

Absolutely awesome. I posted on your YouTube channel, but just to continue I’m very enthusiastic about this amp and happy to talk with you anytime about it.

 

[MRHiFiReviews]

Absolutely awesome. I posted on your YouTube channel, but just to continue I’m very enthusiastic about this amp and happy to talk with you anytime about it.

Thank you, brother! I love it too! I'm excited to start rolling tubes with it.

 

[nephilim32]

Thank you, brother! I love it too! I'm excited to start rolling tubes with it.

Can’t wait to hear what you decide on and some of your opinions. The rectifier choices for compatibility are terrific. Lots to choose from and believe it or not the rectifier because the WA 22 is an all tube design can change the sound.

 

[nephilim32]

Hi friends. I got a pair of Sylvania Loctals (7N7) non “bad boy” release. These are the later release version that are slightly higher spec.
Long story short. I love these driver tubes and they are thee best 6SN7 equivalents I’ve ever used. Unbelievable treble. In fact, for my tastes I’d say it is perfect.

I highly recommend these driver tubes and if anyone else is using Loctals in their WA22 please share your experience with me. I’m really happy with my current edition of these. Having a great set of tubes really confirms just how awesome and elite sounding the WA22 is.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

Hi friends. I got a pair of Sylvania Loctals (7N7) non “bad boy” release. These are the later release version that are slightly higher spec.
Long story short. I love these driver tubes and they are thee best 6SN7 equivalents I’ve ever used. Unbelievable treble. In fact, for my tastes I’d say it is perfect.

I highly recommend these driver tubes and if anyone else is using Loctals in their WA22 please share your experience with me. I’m really happy with my current edition of these. Having a great set of tubes really confirms just how awesome and elite sounding the WA22 is.

I like the 7N7s, nice and well-rounded with plenty of high end energy.

If I recall, they’re all made by Sylvania, I think they held the patent on the loctal connector.