[Contrails]

All,

Curious about the 274B-HP KR Audio tube; It is one of the recommended tubes by Woo Audio for WA6 SE. Anyone can share their experiences using this particular bulb?

https://wooaudio.com/tubes/kraudio-274bhp-each

For $747 I would look at picking up a NOS tube such as a GZ34 or WE422a.

 

[jonathan c]

For $747 I would look at picking up a NOS tube such as a GZ34 or WE422a.

Mullard GZ34 would be nowhere near $747…

 

[Contrails]

Mullard GZ34 would be nowhere near $747…

Could buy two metal base GZ34 for $747.

 

[senseitedj]

Mullard GZ34 would be nowhere near $747…

Could buy two metal base GZ34 for $747.

Good shout guys, that almost didn't cross my mind... I'll look into that.

GZ34, which brand is that? Mullard? Also still curious how the KR tube performs against NOS tubes.

I hear the USAF tube is pretty good as well.

 

[Contrails]

Good shout guys, that almost didn't cross my mind... I'll look into that.

GZ34, which brand is that? Mullard? Also still curious how the KR tube performs against NOS tubes.

I hear the USAF tube is pretty good as well.

USAF is pretty neutral. I would get a RCA 5u4g instead. Cheaper and beautiful sounding tube - neutral sounding.

13DR7 drivers for more gain and bass impact. Fabulous for rock or pop.(2nd Gen).

 

[jonathan c]

Good shout guys, that almost didn't cross my mind... I'll look into that.

GZ34, which brand is that? Mullard? Also still curious how the KR tube performs against NOS tubes.

I hear the USAF tube is pretty good as well.

I use the USAF 596 with the beautiful Woo adapter in my WA6 (first generation). Will do so in WA6-SE which will arrive very soon. Close up of current avatar:

 

[jonathan c]

USAF is pretty neutral. I would get a RCA 5u4g instead. Cheaper and beautiful sounding tube - neutral sounding.

13DR7 drivers for more gain and bass impact. Fabulous for rock or pop.

True for WA6 (second generation).

 

[senseitedj]

USAF is pretty neutral. I would get a RCA 5u4g instead. Cheaper and beautiful sounding tube - neutral sounding.

13DR7 drivers for more gain and bass impact. Fabulous for rock or pop.(2nd Gen).

I've already got the RCA 5u4g, need to get the driver and fuse upgrade tho. Did you buy your driver tubes from Woo? the 13 series tubes are difficult to locate in the UK.

 

[mpv]

Yes, as stated in an earlier post in this thread, Deyan is now making a 6SN7 adapter for the WA6SE like the one that glenn used to make.

May I know from where can I get 6SN7 adaptors for my WA6-SE,please?

 

[Contrails]

I've already got the RCA 5u4g, need to get the driver and fuse upgrade tho. Did you buy your driver tubes from Woo? the 13 series tubes are difficult to locate in the UK.

EBay, or vacuumtubes.net is another good one.

 

[Contrails]

May I know from where can I get 6SN7 adaptors for my WA6-SE,please?

Woo makes them or you can request them.

 

[jonathan c]

May I know from where can I get 6SN7 adaptors for my WA6-SE,please?

Before you act, please note this:

 

[senseitedj]

My last set-up of WA6-SE. Using Burson 3XP as DAC. Photo slightly out of date as I am using stock tubes in this photo.

Planning to pair the WA6-SE with Audiolab A6000 / Ifi Diablo soon and see where it takes me.

 

[jonathan c]

If you mean the Audiolab CDT-6000, . Here is the ‘setup’ chez moi……also, the Woo WA6SE……

 

[senseitedj]

If you mean the Audiolab CDT-6000, . Here is the ‘setup’ chez moi……also, the Woo WA6SE……

What a fortunate coincidence! I have the A6000 Play, the streaming version. How is the pairing for you? Its currently powering my KEF LS50 speakers.

Also congrats on the recent purchase!

I see you have LCD-X as well 20 ohm, how is the pairing with those low impedance HP?