[jclyle]

My WA6 2nd Gen is up for sale. Please buy it so I can upgrade to a WA2

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/woo-audio-wa6-2nd-gen.22537/

 

[ColSaulTigh]

@ColSaulTigh My amp is a first gen and uses 6EM7(which I understand to be the same tubes just 6 volts vs 13 volts), but to me the EM7's are quite high gain, and sound bad with most rectifiers. I get the most enjoyment from EM7's when I use the CV717 rectifier. I see you have a Brimar 5Z4GY in your sig, have you tried that rectifier with the 13EM7's yet? I'd be curious what your impressions of that pairing are. Enjoy the music!!

Oh yes, the Brimar sounds great, but is a nuclear reactor in that it runs very hot!

I actually prefer the 13EM7'sv in my WA6SE-Gen2. After they settle down they are excellent with just about every rectifier I have.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

WOO CREW!!! I need your input!

My WA6-SE 2nd Gen - Silver needs a DAC!

I'm leaving towards R2R Ladder DAC since I don't have one yet. Silver would be nice but not necessary. Budget should be within reason (let's say under $2k, unless you have a compelling reason to go over that budget point). I'm thinking Denafrips Pontuss II or similar.

Aaaaaand......go!!!

 

[jonathan c]

WOO CREW!!! I need your input!

My WA6-SE 2nd Gen - Silver needs a DAC!

I'm leaving towards R2R Ladder DAC since I don't have one yet. Silver would be nice but not necessary. Budget should be within reason (let's say under $2k, unless you have a compelling reason to go over that budget point). I'm thinking Denafrips Pontuss II or similar.

Aaaaaand......go!!!

For <= $2000, I think that you have hit the bullseye for an R2R ladder DAC with Pontus II. [Edit: once you go R2R ladder DAC, you don’t go back…]

 

[ColSaulTigh]

For <= $2000, I think that you have hit the bullseye for an R2R ladder DAC with Pontus II.

That's what my research has been pointing to, but I wanted to see if there way anyone with differing views.

Now the hunt begins

 

[Loftprojection]

That's what my research has been pointing to, but I wanted to see if there way anyone with differing views.

Now the hunt begins

If you like a sweet sound, I’d consider the MHDT Orchid as well.

 

[nerone]

That's what my research has been pointing to, but I wanted to see if there way anyone with differing views.

Now the hunt begins

I didn't hear it myself, but I would seriously consider the Holo Audio Spring.
https://www.kitsunehifi.com/product/spring-3-dac/

There are some videos on Youtube reviewing it in detail, including technical capabilities.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

WOO CREW!!! I need your input!

My WA6-SE 2nd Gen - Silver needs a DAC!

I'm leaving towards R2R Ladder DAC since I don't have one yet. Silver would be nice but not necessary. Budget should be within reason (let's say under $2k, unless you have a compelling reason to go over that budget point). I'm thinking Denafrips Pontuss II or similar.

Aaaaaand......go!!!

Well the Silver Wooriors are getting their first R2R DAC - a Musician Pegasus!

 

[Leon99]

Hello!
Please I need some advice.
I have a WA6, It is not working now because of a small piece of plastic that broke from the Sophia Princess 274 tube,
and that small piece is still inside the amp and I can't get it out.
Why is this little piece so important I don't see any wires in it.

1/ I want a suggestion to extract The piece of plastic is inside the small hole in the amp.
2/ Can I fix it in any way, I don't want to buy a new one.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

Obviously unplug everything and remove the other tubes.

Get a small screw and screw it into the plastic post. Pull it out.

 

[Leon99]

Failed surgery to extract this little devil.
It shattered into six pieces and one of them is still inside the amplifier and I can hear it.
I hope it doesn't melt inside and cause the entire amp to malfunction.

So is this little devil going to make me spend $200 for a new one?

 

[ColSaulTigh]

That sucks. You could always take the bottom off and see if you can get the bit of plastic out.

As for a new one, I'd look at some other rectifiers - if you've got the budget for it, my current (lol!) go-to rectifier is the KR Audio "Riccardo Kron 25th Anniversary Edition". Yeah, it's more than twice as much, but it sounds fantastic!

 

[ColSaulTigh]

Also, regarding it's importance, is an alignment post. There is a "key" that aligns the pins into the right location. Valve won't go in any other way. It's a safety thing.

 

[gefski]

Failed surgery to extract this little devil.
It shattered into six pieces and one of them is still inside the amplifier and I can hear it.
I hope it doesn't melt inside and cause the entire amp to malfunction.

So is this little devil going to make me spend $200 for a new one?

I had the alignment pin (that’s all it’s for) break off one of my rectifiers. It doesn’t conduct electricity so it can’t short anything in the amp. the hole doesn’t cause any problem. Mine was in one piece so I was able match it back to the tube and mark the alignment with white tape and still use the tube. Proper alignment of the tube pins is CRITICAL.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

I had the alignment pin (that’s all it’s for) break off one of my rectifiers. It doesn’t conduct electricity so it can’t short anything in the amp. the hole doesn’t cause any problem. Mine was in one piece so I was able match it back to the tube and mark the alignment with white tape and still use the tube. Proper alignment of the tube pins is CRITICAL.

Yes. .but leaving that post in there does prevent you from using other tubes. A small screw turned in just enough for the threads to grab and pull it up should do the trick. A shattered post is indicative of some other form of damage (heat or stress, usually). While the bulb should function normally, I wouldn't risk it over $175 - $200. But that's my opinion.