Went to shop today, since my W5000 still in shipping process. I can only try WA7 with my ATH-ESW11LTD.
First thing in my mind after listen WA7 is that, this is a very interesting amp. It doesn't has mellow and warm sound like the ordinary good tube amp. I has Cary tube amp in my two channels for some times, Cary has a typical tube amp sound but not WA7.
I spend three hours with this amp today.
WA7 is not that mellow sound, when listen to contemporary jazz, or album like "Friday Night Live in San Francisco", speed is very good and have fun factor. Bass is very good, tight and deep. High is also superb, sparkle from vibraphone of "jazz at the pawnshop" and details from piano of Oscar Peterson, Gene Harris album make me stunt for the good details but not harsh at all.
The most special thing from this amp is at female vocal. The singer just in the front of the band clearly, very well match with my woodies.
this is not a typical tube amp. There's some thing about WA7 that I would like all music lover have a chance to try it.
Result from my audition today?
During I typing this post, I'm listening to Celtic Woman album on my sofa from ....