[Bonddam]

Is the tube glass itself starting to look cloudy or hazy? That usually means leakage.

The glass is clear. I'm not familiar with tube parts but it's a blue glow below the top plate.

 

[number1sixerfan]

I enjoy the WA33 more then the mini. I'm a man of few words. I like that it's powerful, great sound stage wide imaging is awesome bass on the 1266 tc is better. There's a lot to love. Anyways the mini was sold. I'm keeping the Formula S triple stack and WA33.

Appreciate that, even that is helpful. Enjoy!!

 

[F208Frank]

Tak tube rectifier made in Japan I have for sale if someone is interested, just pm me.

 

[Bonddam]

The glass is clear. I'm not familiar with tube parts but it's a blue glow below the top plate.

So I was able to research this blue glow and it isn't purple and its on the glass so it's okay.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Blue color glow is normal and will fade as the tube warms up and eventually go away as the tube age.

 

[arin9790]

I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[Bonddam]

How well does WA33 power Susvara?

 

[F208Frank]

Its considered good popular pairing. I like abyss more though.

 

[Bonddam]

Its considered good popular pairing. I like abyss more though.

Thanks

 

[Clive101]

Hello All

I need some advice on tubes inparticular the 2A3 for the Woo WA 33

The KR Audio 2A3 HP are difficult to get in Europe and have been told these are the same as the KR Audio 2A3 version but the HP version has white ceramic base and numbered differently is there any sound difference ?

Also has any one compared the two Pasvane AMCE 2A3 and the Pasvane WR2A3 AND how do they differ to the KR Audio 2A3 models.

I will be using either the standard 6C45Pi standard tubes or the 6C45Pi Electro Harmonix Gold Pin.

I have the standard rectifier tube and the USAF 596 and open to upgrade suggestions?

Thanks

 

[pippen99]

EML 2A3 solid or mesh. I have the 2A3 Mesh. The main distributor is JAC Music out of Germany. EML is manufactured in the Czech Republic. I found them to be a solid upgrade to the stock tubes. One does need to be patient as they were somewhat noisy to begin but settled in nicely. EML also offers a prorated 5 year warranty. They also are somewhat cheaper than KR. I have not heard the KR so I cannot offer a comparison.

I have the Takatsuki 274B as my upgrade rectifier. EML also makes a 274B that is well regarded.

I too have heard that the KR 2A3 HP offered in USA and Europe are different. That was another reason I went with EML.

 

[mahesvara]

Also has any one compared the two Pasvane AMCE 2A3 and the Pasvane WR2A3 AND how do they differ to the KR Audio 2A3 models.

I've compared the ACME 2A3 vs WR2A3. The ACME tubes are brighter. I prefer the WR2A3. Smoother, more musical

 

[quintoben]

I wonder has anyone experienced with HD800 + WA33? I usually turn the level to H and impedance to H and I feel I enjoy this setting more than level to L and impedance to L. While I chatted with WOO they L level and L impedance is enough to drive HD800?

 

[arin9790]

I wonder has anyone experienced with HD800 + WA33? I usually turn the level to H and impedance to H and I feel I enjoy this setting more than level to L and impedance to L. While I chatted with WOO they L level and L impedance is enough to drive HD800?

HD800S + WA22 = NOT GOOD
HD800S + HEADROOM MAX = BETTER THAN

 

[quintoben]

HD800S + WA22 = NOT GOOD

U meant WA33? Or just talked about your experience with WA22?

Own HD800 for a long time. But was impressed by WA33 with Abyss 1266. Although still haven’t got the 1266 yet.