Dan Lee
500+ Head-Fier
Have any of you used a 5670 to 6SN7 adaptor to run WE2C51 or any 6N3 family tubes? I've seen pics and know the adapters are out there, just dont know if its a viable option or not. Thanks
for power tubes.. I am quite liking the Mullard 6080 over the TS5998 and WE421A.
is it just me? because I've read so many posts on the awesomeness of the WE421A..
Still have mine i use it with HD800S and Grado RS2E. Tubes are 5998 as powers along with 6SC7 and 6Z4GY as RectifierHi folks, first time here on this thread. Just pick up a used WA22 and it's super quiet with any tubes I've used so far. This amp sounds great with Verite and HD800. Who would have known.
Decided to retire my WA2 and upgrade to the WA22 earlier this week. I also ended up ordering a Sofia 274b rectifier. Fortunately years and years of owning a WA2 has left me with a nice stock of 6AS7G/6080 and 6SN7 tubes to roll right into the WA22. It will be interesting to compare against my GS-X Mk2, sourced by a Benchmark DAC3.
I actually haven't received the amp just yet. I'm trading my WA2 in to receive a new WA22, and haven't yet sent the WA2 back to Woo Audio. In the meantime I've been getting used to my brand new DAC3 B and GS-X Mk2, but I do miss having a tube amp and I'm excited to compare the WA22 to the GS-X Mk2.How's it going so far?
If u like the Sophia 274b, u may like the emission labs 5u4g mesh. I find better soundstage and prat with the eml tube. Slightly brighter up top too.
Still have mine i use it with HD800S and Grado RS2E. Tubes are 5998 as powers along with 6SC7 and 6Z4GY as Rectifier
That’s the thing... on my WA22 at home there is no hiss, just hum. And I’ve tried every combination of tubes I have and the hum doesn’t really change. It’s the demo unit I tried that had a bit of hiss and no hum and at typical listening levels was dead quiet. That’s what I’m after and why I think there’s still something wrong with my unit.
Please do let us know what you think of the 22 compared to the MK2. I was really considering getting an MK2 but was concerned about the brightness many reviews mention. Normally that wouldn't concern me, but I recently had to let go of my SR-009S and KGSSHV Carbon as I found over time the nature of that treble heavy tonality begain to have an adverse effect on my ears that hasn't completely gone away yet. Coming back to planars and tubes has made things quite a bit better, but none the less I am still curious about the MK2. I have an SPL Phonitor XE on the way that I am looking forward to try and compare to the WA22 as well.Decided to retire my WA2 and upgrade to the WA22 earlier this week. I also ended up ordering a Sofia 274b rectifier. Fortunately years and years of owning a WA2 has left me with a nice stock of 6AS7G/6080 and 6SN7 tubes to roll right into the WA22. It will be interesting to compare against my GS-X Mk2, sourced by a Benchmark DAC3.
Please do let us know what you think of the 22 compared to the MK2. I was really considering getting an MK2 but was concerned about the brightness many reviews mention. Normally that wouldn't concern me, but I recently had to let go of my SR-009S and KGSSHV Carbon as I found over time the nature of that treble heavy tonality begain to have an adverse effect on my ears that hasn't completely gone away yet. Coming back to planars and tubes has made things quite a bit better, but none the less I am still curious about the MK2. I have an SPL Phonitor XE on the way that I am looking forward to try and compare to the WA22 as well.
Also I have to ask those of you that have used both the new tubes and NOS tubes, which do you prefer? I have always been of the understanding the NOS tubes will typically sound better. Also I have read quite a few posts that talk about the newer tubes being prone to blow up and damage the amp. Is there any validity to this?
u mean 5z4g?Still have mine i use it with HD800S and Grado RS2E. Tubes are 5998 as powers along with 6SC7 and 6Z4GY as Rectifier