[bbophead]

I wouldn't expect different tubes to give the WA6 any significant power difference.  It does drive my HE-4s well but I reckon that's not the same as an HE-500.

 

[Norway]

   
Thanks for the input.  I've been looking at the HD 650 and LCD-2 as open-ear upgrades to my HD 595s.  I wish the TH900 were more widely available for trial because I think you are right about specific frequency related brightness sensitivity.  Some speakers and headphones that are "bright" don't bother me and some do.
 
Also, for those using equalizers, are using software equalizers in your media player or a physical unit?
 
 
It looks like earlier posts indicate that HE-500 doesn't play well (or as well compared to 600/650 and LCD-2) with WA6.  I wonder if this is still the case with upgraded tubes?

 
You're welcome.
 
I use Equalizer APO which is open source and has an unlimited number of bands which gives extreme flexibility. You create each setting in a txt file. It can be a bit daunting, but it is pretty straight forward and very easy if you just use a template and adjust it to your liking.

 

[Xtri]

I just bought HE-500, and I am considering the WA6-SE, do you guys think it will drive it well and be a kick ass combo with the HE-500?

 

[Poltergeist8108]

  I just bought HE-500, and I am considering the WA6-SE, do you guys think it will drive it well and be a kick ass combo with the HE-500?

I find it an excellent comination IMHO, drives it with authority. With a Sofia Princess and a couple of fat bottle 6FD7's (with some burn in) you wont regret it!

 

[Glam Bash]

I've never found a 6DE7 the HE-500 doesn't like either, not as dynamic sounding as the 6FD7(nothing is), but I give it an edge in the midrange.

 

[Dubstep Girl]

I just bought HE-500, and I am considering the WA6-SE, do you guys think it will drive it well and be a kick ass combo with the HE-500?

I felt like you got the most out of using the 6fd7 tubes, the others are not powerful enough. Anyways the wa6-se is good with he-500 and the right tubes.

Anyways, also consider the wa7, jack woo says it drives the he-500 better than wa6se

 

[bassboysam]

Hry guys I recently got a WA6 and initially I am finding it a bit too aggressive in the upper mids. Snare drums and female vocals are sounding too bright with my RS1 and AD2KX. I swapped in a JJ GZ34 and it was a bit better than the stock tube (sovtek?). The driver tubes are RCA 6FD7s. I was wondering in your experience(s) what tube combo would warm up those mids?

 

[Dubstep Girl]

Hry guys I recently got a WA6 and initially I am finding it a bit too aggressive in the upper mids. Snare drums and female vocals are sounding too bright with my RS1 and AD2KX. I swapped in a JJ GZ34 and it was a bit better than the stock tube (sovtek?). The driver tubes are RCA 6FD7s. I was wondering in your experience(s) what tube combo would warm up those mids?

 
all GZ34 tend to be forward and not very warm.
 
try 5U4G or 5R4GY 

 

[bassboysam]

all GZ34 tend to be forward and not very warm.

try 5U4G or 5R4GY 

Good to know. Thanks

And those are drop in replacements?

 

[Glam Bash]

I felt like you got the most out of using the 6fd7 tubes, the others are not powerful enough. Anyways the wa6-se is good with he-500 and the right tubes.

Anyways, also consider the wa7, jack woo says it drives the he-500 better than wa6se

I never have the volume above 10 o'clock with the 6DE7. you must be a headbanger

. I like both types with the HE-500 for different moods/music. The GE 6DE7/HE-500 pairing is fantastic on vocals.

 

[Xtri]

Well, I bought the WA6-SE and the HE-500 now, just waiting for them to come. I feel like a little child waiting for his christmas presents.  

 

[Dubstep Girl]

I never have the volume above 10 o'clock with the 6DE7. you must be a headbanger:tongue_smile: . I like both types with the HE-500 for different moods/music. The GE 6DE7/HE-500 pairing is fantastic on vocals.

Oh it gets loud enough but i notice a lack of dynamics and it tends to reach the clip point much easier. Kinda like a he-6 lacking power but getting loud enough and calling it "ideal" when its really just barely enough

 

[Dubstep Girl]

Good to know. Thanks

And those are drop in replacements?

Yes

 

[Glam Bash]

Well, I bought the WA6-SE and the HE-500 now, just waiting for them to come. I feel like a little child waiting for his christmas presents.  

Tube rolling is cheap on this amp. Check out Jim at vacuumtubes.com. If you don't see what you want on his website just email him. If you request matched pairs its 2$ per tube. There isn't much on ebay, but these tubes are readily available. I assume its because fleabayers would rather sell megabucks tubes.

 

[Xtri]

Finally my WA6-SE has arrived and it looks DELICIOUS.
Time to try it out!