Woo's New Flagship WA33

[HiFiGuy528]

in general, more tubes and bigger tubes means longer warm-up time to sound their best.

I had a Cary Audio v12 and I left it ON most of the time when I'm home. I turn OFF before bed or when I leave the house.

 

[musicinmymind]

WA33 tubes cost a lot, leaving it ON will be expensive.

 

[Whazzzup]

generally don't leave music on brand threads but wow, imagery galore. end game or what for woo

 

[joseph69]

If I remember correctly Woo states not to leave their amps on more than 6hrs at a time.

 

[innocentblood]

is it advisable to use the preamp outputs on the WA33 EE JPS with another headphone amp such as the Mass Kobo 465? is anyone of you using your WA33 in a similar setup?

 

[ThanatosVI]

is it advisable to use the preamp outputs on the WA33 EE JPS with another headphone amp such as the Mass Kobo 465? is anyone of you using your WA33 in a similar setup?

It's certainly a valid option that gives you different flavor.

 

[TDinCali]

generally don't leave music on brand threads but wow, imagery galore. end game or what for woo

I had to watch it a second time to determine whether his face and movements were augmented or not in post production. Freaking incredible.

 

[Contrails]

I got some new cables from Norne audio for the Utopia. I got it done in two male 3 pin XLR inputs. Maybe it's a placebo effect but there's definitely an increase in soundstage width. I need to spend more time evaluating.

In other news, my WA33 is doing a world tour. It was made in the USA, and shipped out to its first owner in Slovenia. Then it found its way into Melbourne, Australia. Just yesterday it flew across the tasman pond to its temporary home in Auckland, New Zealand. In six months, I will be shipping it to Dubai (my new home).

 

[ucmgr]

Congratulations. I wish I were so lucky as to travel as far and wide as you and your Woo!

 

[musicinmymind]

I got some new cables from Norne audio for the Utopia. I got it done in two male 3 pin XLR inputs. Maybe it's a placebo effect but there's definitely an increase in soundstage width. I need to spend more time evaluating.

In other news, my WA33 is doing a world tour. It was made in the USA, and shipped out to its first owner in Slovenia. Then it found its way into Melbourne, Australia. Just yesterday it flew across the tasman pond to its temporary home in Auckland, New Zealand. In six months, I will be shipping it to Dubai (my new home).

wow... I should only other guy with WA33 in Dubai.

 

[Contrails]

wow... I should only other guy with WA33 in Dubai.

Nice!

Any good head-fi stores in Dubai?

 

[Whazzzup]

Gee you’d think, it’s not like there isn’t asperational discretionary income.

 

[musicinmymind]

Nice!

Any good head-fi stores in Dubai?

Dubai Audio store
raw music store
samma3a store

 

[Contrails]

Gee you’d think, it’s not like there isn’t asperational discretionary income.

There's a big difference in visiting an audio store versus visiting a GOOD audio store. And tips from the locals always go a long way.

 

[musicinmymind]

I have a question about power tube mixing. Currently, I’m using a quad of Psvane Acme 2A3 and KR Audio 2A3 HP tubes with my Woo Audio WA33. The Psvanes offer excellent treble extension but can sound a bit thin, while the KRs provide a rich body and deep bass. KR gets 80% of listening time.

I’m considering a crazy idea: mixing tubes—using one Psvane and one KR per channel—in hopes of blending the strengths of both. Has anyone tried mixing power tubes like this? Is it a good idea, or am I risking damage to my WA33 or the tubes themselves? I’d love to hear your thoughts or if anyone already did try this method!