[Zodduska]

I was looking at the specs of the Woo3 and Woo6 as im considering one of these amps..

I noticed the Woo6 has a listed THD <=0.3%
and the Woo3 THD <=0.08%
Woo5 is also <=0.08%

does this seem odd to anyone else?

 

[jamato8]

I think way too much is based on specs. Try and measure the specs of a live performance. Some of th worst measuring components have been the best sounding, and opposite is true also. Implementation, implementation, implementation. Just like real estate, location, location, location.

 

[Zodduska]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think way too much is based on specs. Try and measure the specs of a live performance. Some of th worst measuring components have been the best sounding, and opposite is true also. Implementation, implementation, implementation. Just like real estate, location, location, location.

I agree wholeheartedly and have no doubt all these amps sound outstanding. it's just that the much higher THD jumped out at me while looking at the specs, though for a tube amp I think a certain degree of distortion is the main goal anyway so..

 

[phaseshift]

You'll never hear the difference in distortion as the human ear can't detect THD below 1%! If you think you can hear the difference your just fooling yourself.

 

[wovenhand]

The more THD the merrier.


; )

 

[blessingx]

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Originally Posted by Von Soundcard /img/forum/go_quote.gif 27 replies and only one on topic. This thread is going nowhere... with a vengeance

At least three directly on topic, and others if you stretch it.

 

[Von Soundcard]

...and stretching...

 

[rlanger]

Ok, I'll stay off topic:

Ordered my Woo6 (Silver... of course) on the 7th and am looking at the week of the 20th before it's shipped.

It says one to two weeks for build time on the site, but Jack said that he has some parts back ordered that are holding things up right now.

Also ordered a matching silver headphone stand!

 

[blessingx]

After reading the ToneAudio 3+/6 comparison, starting a transformer v. OTL thread, and emailing Jack, I ordered a 6 (black... of course... gotta match the Lavry

) with upgraded 5U4G rectifier. Looking forward to hearing it and seeing how it stands up to the DA10 balanced.

 

[rlanger]

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Originally Posted by blessingx /img/forum/go_quote.gif After reading the ToneAudio 3+/6 comparison, starting a transformer v. OTL thread, and emailing Jack, I ordered a 6 (black... of course... gotta match the Lavry ) with upgraded 5U4G rectifier. Looking forward to hearing it and seeing how it stands up to the DA10 balanced.

Yeah, had to match my Musiland MD10 that's on its way too.

Did you order the upgraded rectifier form Jack, and if so, how much?

 

[dfkt]

Blessingx, what 5U4G rectifier did you order specifically? My Woo 6 came with a Sovtek 5U4G right out of the box.

 

[blessingx]

Hmmm, maybe there has been a change in production. I believe by my correspondance with Jack it now comes with Electro Harmonic 5U4 rectifier standard ("similar to the 5AR4 but a bit taller") and can be updated for $10 more to the Sovtek 5U4G. The site specifies 5AR4 with a 5U4G substitution, so may be a little out of date. If indeed there has been a change, best to contact Jack and see what the current options are. Either way it's not much to upgrade.

 

[dfkt]

I noticed that the lettering on my Woo6's rectifier socket reads 5U4G, not 5AR4... so it seems the substitute got ahead of the prime choice.

 

[blessingx]

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Originally Posted by Zodduska /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was looking at the specs of the Woo3 and Woo6 as im considering one of these amps.. I noticed the Woo6 has a listed THD <=0.3% and the Woo3 THD <=0.08% Woo5 is also <=0.08% does this seem odd to anyone else?

Anyone ever ask WooAudio about this or have any theories?

 

[Von Soundcard]

Any other opinions on the differences in sound between the Woo3 and Woo6 ? I mean, specifically on that issue

All right, Woo3+ vs Woo6 is also fair game