Woo audio WA8 eclipse is ideal for any type of headphone with impedance no higher than 300 OM. it has a completely black background even with very sensitive iem. The body of the device heats up and the battery works on a full charge for 5-6 hours, the device is made very high quality and looks very beautiful especially in the evening when the lamp lights up
I’m thinking of getting this amp/dac but also appreciate its been available for quite a long time. Will it continue to be supported for many years? I have a focal stellia. Anybody know if this is a good combo?
I'm curious about the power of this unit. It's rated at 350mw so how can it power HE1000, Dianna and Arya optimally? Is there something I'm missing because those headphones usually run best with 1w at least and good current. (Im not experienced with tube amps tho)
I'm not denying that it can but just curious how it does it (about all the recommended pairing with not the easiest to drive headphones) because I'm considering selling my Cayin C9 for one of these to pair with HE1000V2, but the C9 has 2600mw into 32ohms.
I'm curious about the power of this unit. It's rated at 350mw so how can it power HE1000, Dianna and Arya optimally? Is there something I'm missing because those headphones usually run best with 1w at least and good current. (Im not experienced with tube amps tho)
I'm not denying that it can but just curious how it does it (about all the recommended pairing with not the easiest to drive headphones) because I'm considering selling my Cayin C9 for one of these to pair with HE1000V2, but the C9 has 2600mw into 32ohms.
so there is absalutely more to power rating than just "sub 1W isnt enough" and the like. Examples of this are how power is measured (is it peak, sustained, at what distortion, etc) and what the behavior is as you push the current limits of the amp (do you get glacial slew, mega distortion, etc). That said, I did not feel the WA8 ran arya optimaly. Did it do well enough? Sure. It may have actually been my favorite portable arya experience over all (though do note I dont subjectively enjoy arya basically at all), but it was not displaying the full technical capabilities of arya nor the max bass impact/presence/extension. I didnt have the WA8 when I had DV2 so I cant comment there but I should be getting tracking on my DTC any day now so ill make sure to try that when it arrives
To change topic a bit, has anyone tried modding the WA8 to put bigger batteries in? I get about 4 hours of on time (about whats advertised) but tbh its still an annoying short amount of time given that I tend to find the WA8 needs nearly an hour to sound its best in the first place.
Not seen any battery mods. The only "3rd party" tweaks I've seen are alternate tubes (aside from the official ones on Woo's webpage) on Yahoo Auction in Japan.
Not seen any battery mods. The only "3rd party" tweaks I've seen are alternate tubes (aside from the official ones on Woo's webpage) on Yahoo Auction in Japan.
Thanks, I actually saw this after I posted here. Indeed, it's in stock in the Polish store.
Following @HiFiHawaii808 reflections on the C9 thread, I think the WA8 could be a good alternative option for driving the ZMF VC, offering a warmer presentation than that of the C9. Plus, full-size tube sound in a transportable set-up - great if you're having to childproof your gear.
If anyone is interested, I will be posting mine on sale this week (it's the black version with an upgraded tube and leather case).
I've only had it for about three years and I bought it for use at work which is where I kept it most of the time.
But now the last couple of years working from home full time I've used it maybe for about 5 hours as I have other desktop amps in my home office space.
Going back will be hybrid maybe a couple of days a week in the office and I just don't see myself getting much use out of this amp.
My job also doesn't require any travelling etc.
I really struggled with this decision as I really do very much like this amp. It's quite wonderful.
But it's also quite expensive and it's hard to justify it just sitting here on my desk and not getting any use.
If anyone is interested, I will be posting mine on sale this week (it's the black version with an upgraded tube and leather case).
I've only had it for about three years and I bought it for use at work which is where I kept it most of the time.
But now the last couple of years working from home full time I've used it maybe for about 5 hours as I have other desktop amps in my home office space.
Going back will be hybrid maybe a couple of days a week in the office and I just don't see myself getting much use out of this amp.
My job also doesn't require any travelling etc.
I really struggled with this decision as I really do very much like this amp. It's quite wonderful.
But it's also quite expensive and it's hard to justify it just sitting here on my desk and not getting any use.
I’m thinking of getting this amp/dac but also appreciate its been available for quite a long time. Will it continue to be supported for many years? I have a focal stellia. Anybody know if this is a good combo?
We pride ourselves in making high-quality, great sounding products without any gimmicky features. There are no planned changes for WA8 eclipse. You can buy and enjoy with confidence.
I’m thinking of getting this amp/dac but also appreciate its been available for quite a long time. Will it continue to be supported for many years? I have a focal stellia. Anybody know if this is a good combo?
That's the combo I used in the office when I was in the office.
I'm not the type that can get into details about sound like so many experts here.
But for myself I thought the pairing sounds wonderful
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