[nephilim32]

Guys. I actually really like these 6SN7 GTA (chrome foil. NOS. Sylvania)
They are actually most currently the stock tubes that come with the amp, they are actually pretty good. Airy, detailed and warm. Lean more towards the warm/neutral side of things. I’m gonna put some hrs on these.

 

[Badas]

Success!

6336B working in my amp.
I did 3 sessions over the weekend with these power tubes.
3.5, 4.5 and 6 hours.

Amp and transformers got warm. Not hot.

Sound was the best power tube I have heard in my WA22.

 

[CAJames]

Success!

6336B working in my amp.
I did 3 sessions over the weekend with these power tubes.
3.5, 4.5 and 6 hours.

Amp and transformers got warm. Not hot.

Sound was the best power tube I have heard in my WA22.

Awesome! I guess you've just started a run on 6336 tubes...

 

[rushfan2023]

Awesome! I guess you've just started a run on 6336 tubes...

Prices will triple!

 

[rushfan2023]

Success!

6336B working in my amp.
I did 3 sessions over the weekend with these power tubes.
3.5, 4.5 and 6 hours.

Amp and transformers got warm. Not hot.

Sound was the best power tube I have heard in my WA22.

How do you find the Nighthawks with the WA22, I love them on this. In fact, I've switched from Audeze LCD-2 Closed, XCs, and X.

 

[9bphillips]

Hi guys if anyone is interested I am selling my wa22, we421a, mullard ecc35 6sl7, and Emission Labs 5u4g. The amp comes with stock tubes but I can sell together with upgraded tubes or separate. If anyone is interested feel free to message me! I can send better pictures of tubes when I get home.i am at work until the morning.

 

[Badas]

How do you find the Nighthawks with the WA22, I love them on this. In fact, I've switched from Audeze LCD-2 Closed, XCs, and X.

Nighthawks are great with WA22.
My go to is Aeon 2 Open, but every once and a while I reach for the Hawks. I have a soft spot for them.
All my HP's play nice with WA22 with one exception - Meze 99. Meze gets a buzz through them. So I use as portable only.

 

[nephilim32]

This works.

 

[9bphillips]

Just letting anyone that is interested know I am dropping the price to $2000 for wa22 with stock tubes and Electra 7 cable. If interested message me.

 

[Aeonyx]

Man I love my WA-22 2nd Gen. Been listening to it for the past week and a half with Arya Stealth, but just decided to break out the Susvara. It does an admirable job, but now I'm hooked on wanting the WA-33 (and the higher output) haha.

And down into the rabbit hole head first I go. I have a bunch of interesting tubes on the way for the WA-22 before upgrading though. Really excited to do some tube-rolling and see what's possible.

It's genuinely amazing how well Arya scales with this amp. I'd choose Arya Stealth with the WA-22 over Susvara with a THX amp (SMSL, Topping) every time. It's that good.

Susvara on tubes is a whole other experience though. So good.

 

[Aeonyx]

Just letting anyone that is interested know I am dropping the price to $2000 for wa22 with stock tubes and Electra 7 cable. If interested message me.

Selling any of those upgraded tubes by chance? If so, PM me

 

[9bphillips]

All of them are gone

 

[Aeonyx]

Do any different tubes make a significant difference in output power/wattage? If so, any idea how much?

 

[nephilim32]

Do any different tubes make a significant difference in output power/wattage? If so, any idea how much?

In the power tube end of things for the WA22 the 5998 421A offer more output power. Sadly these tubes are incredibly expensive, but I think some on here can chime in and maybe suggest some more reasonably priced alternatives.

 

[Aeonyx]

In the power tube end of things for the WA22 the 5998 421A offer more output power. Sadly these tubes are incredibly expensive, but I think some on here can chime in and maybe suggest some more reasonably priced alternatives.

Good to know. Any idea if it's a lot, or just a little bit? I'm guessing it doesn't double or triple the power or anything crazy?