[jonathan c]

After a reasonable (?) amount of ‘tube traveling’, it is B2B … back to Brimar … CV1863 (KB/FE) and CV455 (KB/FB):

[A wonderfully airy, balanced, detailed, exciting, musical combination. One of the ‘set and forget’ type; a top-notch all-rounder, hard-to-beat!]
EDIT: If I had any sense, I would abide by this & stop tube rolling; but, noooooo … .

 

[greenfielda2]

After a reasonable (?) amount of ‘tube traveling’, it is B2B … back to Brimar … CV1863 (KB/FE) and CV455 (KB/FB): [A wonderfully airy, balanced, detailed, exciting, musical combination. One of the ‘set and forget’ type; a top-notch all-rounder, hard-to-beat!]
EDIT: If I had any sense, I would abide by this & stop tube rolling; but, noooooo … .

well, never say 'stop' unless you've followed through DubStep Girl's complete rolling protocol

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/dub...fer-tube-rolling-thread.694525/#post-10053310

 

[David222]

After a reasonable (?) amount of ‘tube traveling’, it is B2B … back to Brimar … CV1863 (KB/FE) and CV455 (KB/FB): [A wonderfully airy, balanced, detailed, exciting, musical combination. One of the ‘set and forget’ type; a top-notch all-rounder, hard-to-beat!]
EDIT: If I had any sense, I would abide by this & stop tube rolling; but, noooooo … .

This pairing is among my top 2 for the WA6. The other (to my ear) is --> Brimar CV717 KB/FB / Funkwerk ECC81 56' Foil Getter

CV1863 (KB/FE) and CV455 (KB/FB)

 

[457139]

Hello. Tube amp newb here with questions.

So to run the Sophia 274B with the WA6 first gen what do I need? An adapter? Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm totally lost on tubes and compatibility with the WA6. If I can't run the 274B what are some other good rectifier tubes I can use with it without an adapter? Thanks.

 

[jonathan c]

Hello. Tube amp newb here with questions.

So to run the Sophia 274B with the WA6 first gen what do I need? An adapter? Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm totally lost on tubes and compatibility with the WA6. If I can't run the 274B what are some other good rectifier tubes I can use with it without an adapter? Thanks.

For Sophia 274B, no adapter is needed. That tube is listed at $210 on the Woo Audio website. You may do better elsewhere. A terrific rectifier tube which is very reasonably priced is the Brimar CV1863 - which is a ‘go to’ for my WA6 Gen 1. See post #4,591 above. The Brimar CV1863 is available at Langrex in the U.K. for £42.50 (~ $55.00 USD) each; website is ‘Langrex.co.uk’.

 

[ColSaulTigh]

Woo publishes a compatibility chart HERE, although it is not a complete list. There is another thread in the forums “search: DubStepGirl Massive Rectifier” for some additional information to get you started on the wonderful world of tube rolling.

Of course, you can always ask here, too.

 

[Guarddawg30]

After a reasonable (?) amount of ‘tube traveling’, it is B2B … back to Brimar … CV1863 (KB/FE) and CV455 (KB/FB): [A wonderfully airy, balanced, detailed, exciting, musical combination. One of the ‘set and forget’ type; a top-notch all-rounder, hard-to-beat!]
EDIT: If I had any sense, I would abide by this & stop tube rolling; but, noooooo … .

Nobody likes a quitter and on top of that what fun would that be?

 

[jclyle]

I'd like some suggestions for the leanest, speediest, solid state sounding rectifier for the WA6SE 2nd gen. Hopefully something readily available in the US.

It would be used with 13DE7 drivers. There's no shame in using new production tubes, and I'm considering 5AR4 and 5U4GB options.

Thanks for any tips!

 

[Guarddawg30]

Hello. Tube amp newb here with questions.

So to run the Sophia 274B with the WA6 first gen what do I need? An adapter? Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm totally lost on tubes and compatibility with the WA6. If I can't run the 274B what are some other good rectifier tubes I can use with it without an adapter? Thanks.

I second the Brimar CV1863 also that @jonathan c recommended

 

[Basco]

Woo publishes a compatibility chart HERE, although it is not a complete list. There is another thread in the forums “search: DubStepGirl Massive Rectifier” for some additional information to get you started on the wonderful world of tube rolling.

Of course, you can always ask here, too.

Anybody had pin contact issues because of too heavy tube rolling? Deplugging, replugging, bending the pins (even with pin savers) surly has some wear-off effect on the long run?

 

[457139]

Thanks gents!

 

[ColSaulTigh]

I'd like some suggestions for the leanest, speediest, solid state sounding rectifier for the WA6SE 2nd gen. Hopefully something readily available in the US.

It would be used with 13DE7 drivers. There's no shame in using new production tubes, and I'm considering 5AR4 and 5U4GB options.

Thanks for any tips!

What's your budget?

 

[jonathan c]

Nobody likes a quitter and on top of that what fun would that be?

…. that’s why I said if …. besides, the lure of cleaning & shining tube pins, adapter pins is too compelling …. the anticipation as the filaments start to glow …. solid-state, you’ll never offer this! ….

 

[ColSaulTigh]

Anybody had pin contact issues because of too heavy tube rolling? Deplugging, replugging, bending the pins (even with pin savers) surly has some wear-off effect on the long run?

Not so far, no. Woo uses some very high-end, heavy-duty sockets. I roll the WA5-LE constantly, no issues on my end.

 

[jonathan c]

Anybody had pin contact issues because of too heavy tube rolling? Deplugging, replugging, bending the pins (even with pin savers) surly has some wear-off effect on the long run?

Not me…. care in taking out tubes …. I try to use minimal rocking …. always by the base.