[Joao Paulo Martins]

I'll keep ans eye there

 

[wilpower]

Got the Gen 2 recently and am running 5998 Tung sol, 422A, Ken Rad Black Glass VT-231, Zu Audio Power/interconnects and audioquest power.

I'm not sure how the Gen 1 is with this setup but I'm replacing Linear Audio V2 w/ ps, and a ifi pro and this is definately much better.

Floor noise is okay as I think the gain on some of the tubes is a bit high.

Using Z1R, Elex, LCD4, LCD2. Sounds great with all, maybe a bit bright with the elex, elear should sound great.

 

[koiloco]

Got the Gen 2 recently and am running 5998 Tung sol, 422A, Ken Rad Black Glass VT-231, Zu Audio Power/interconnects and audioquest power.

I'm not sure how the Gen 1 is with this setup but I'm replacing Linear Audio V2 w/ ps, and a ifi pro and this is definately much better.

Floor noise is okay as I think the gain on some of the tubes is a bit high.

Using Z1R, Elex, LCD4, LCD2. Sounds great with all, maybe a bit bright with the elex, elear should sound great.

If you have a noise floor, something is going on with your tubes, chain, or your particular setup. My WA22 is dead quiet with both low and high imp cans.
I use the same power and driver tubes, just a different rectifier.

 

[wilpower]

If you have a noise floor, something is going on with your tubes, chain, or your particular setup. My WA22 is dead quiet with both low and high imp cans.
I use the same power and driver tubes, just a different rectifier.

It may be one or more of my tubes making the noise, but I dont think so.

Are you using your cans with balanced? I find that If I use the balanced stereo out, I get more noise than the SE.

 

[koiloco]

It may be one or more of my tubes making the noise, but I dont think so.

Are you using your cans with balanced? I find that If I use the balanced stereo out, I get more noise than the SE.

Yes, I run mine balanced (DAC > Pre > WA22 > Cans) since day 1 and never have any noise problems. Try swapping out your tubes and see.

 

[abvolt]

Tubes can certainly be noisy make sure the pins are clean also you may want to check out "Caig DeoxIT" it improves conductivity on all metal connectors, works for a lot of friends on this board. Just a thought..enjoy

 

[innocentblood]

I finally got around to replacing my stock tubes with the following: Western Electric 422A rectifier, Western Electric 421A power and Sylvania 6SN7W Metal Base driver tubes. after being familiar with the stock tubes' sound for nearly 2 years, this new set of tubes was a stunning revelation to me, especially when listening to classical stuff like Ravi Shankar. I'm considering collecting driver tubes that may work well with this combo, for listening to jazz and rock. any input from you guys will be appreciated, thanks

 

[Contrails]

I finally got around to replacing my stock tubes with the following: Western Electric 422A rectifier, Western Electric 421A power and Sylvania 6SN7W Metal Base driver tubes. after being familiar with the stock tubes' sound for nearly 2 years, this new set of tubes was a stunning revelation to me, especially when listening to classical stuff like Ravi Shankar. I'm considering collecting driver tubes that may work well with this combo, for listening to jazz and rock. any input from you guys will be appreciated, thanks

Awesome stuff mate. Enjoy. Do post some pics of the setup.

 

[koiloco]

I finally got around to replacing my stock tubes with the following: Western Electric 422A rectifier, Western Electric 421A power and Sylvania 6SN7W Metal Base driver tubes. after being familiar with the stock tubes' sound for nearly 2 years, this new set of tubes was a stunning revelation to me, especially when listening to classical stuff like Ravi Shankar. I'm considering collecting driver tubes that may work well with this combo, for listening to jazz and rock. any input from you guys will be appreciated, thanks

For jazz and rock. Just swap in some kenrad vt 231 black glass and rock on.

 

[BillinSF]

I finally got around to replacing my stock tubes with the following: Western Electric 422A rectifier, Western Electric 421A power and Sylvania 6SN7W Metal Base driver tubes. after being familiar with the stock tubes' sound for nearly 2 years, this new set of tubes was a stunning revelation to me, especially when listening to classical stuff like Ravi Shankar. I'm considering collecting driver tubes that may work well with this combo, for listening to jazz and rock. any input from you guys will be appreciated, thanks

Check out this thread. The first post is like an encyclopedia of drivers for the WA22. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-reference-6sn7-thread.117677/

 

[SnapperMusicFan]

Hi,

I have just purchased a WA22 Gen 2 model, I have been looking into WA22 threads on Head Fi and found this one. Is this the main thread for the WA22 or are there others? I have found the Woo Audio Owners Unite Thread, but this seems to be a bit general
about all Woo Audio amps. I come from A Feliks Audio Elise & Euforia, both of which are stunning amps for their price point and use 6SN7 drivers and 6080 drivers, very much looking forward to doing some tube rolling with the WA22...

 

[Contrails]

Welcome snapper. Enjoy the Wa22. Good amp and a good preamp when you pair it to a neutral SS. What headphones are you using with yours?

 

[SnapperMusicFan]

Hi Contrails, Many thanks for the welcome, My amp is due to arrive in the next two weeks, I listen with Mr Speakers Aeon Closed & Beyerdynamic T1 Gen2's, plant to connect it to a Cyrus Stereo 200 class d Balanced power amp then out to a pair of KEF LS 50's, how about you?

 

[Contrails]

Nice. We would love to hear your review of the wa22 vs Feliks amps.

No headphones atm. I am waiting for the ZMF Auteur to be released in some dark exotic wood. I was using the LCD-X before. I use the Wa22 as pre with Epos K2 speakers and Cambridge Audio CXA80 amp.

 

[BillinSF]

Snapper. That setup makes you da man! Enjoy.

Please post some pics when your baby gets set up.