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Woo Audio Amplifer Comparison Chart
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No offense to Mikhail; I have a couple of Woo's, but I would strongly recommend an audition of Headamp's gear by Justin. It takes a while to get an order, but the quality is surpassed by no one.
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Poland: Silenzio, Simaudio, Luxman, Bricasti, Bryston, Shunyata, Stax, Meze, Linn, Audeze, and Dan Clark Headphones, Stax, Wireworld, Crystal, Nordost, Siltech. Home Main System: Magnepan 20.7, Pass Labs XA 100.5, Audio Research Reference 6, Esoteric P-03, D-03, G0-Rb, DV-60, Clearaudio Innovation & Tangent arm, VPI HW19 MK4 & ET 2.5 arm, Mark Levinson 37, Aesthetix Rhea Signature, Magnum Dynalab Etude, Kiseki PHS, Sumiko Palos Santos Presentation,Wireworld, Crystal Absolute Dream, Shunyata, Acoustic Zen, and Stealth cables Other Avalon Arcus, Snell Type AIII, Tympani IV, Green Mountain Europa, Martin Logan CLS, Tympani 1D, Counterpoint, GAS, Yamaha, Levinson, Perreaux, Proceed, Theta, Linn, and other collectibles, including 60 different headphones and 30+ headphone amps, over 60 cartridges, and too many cables, stands, and tweaks to list. |
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Has anyone ever listened to the WA234 Monoblocks both as a headphone amp and driving speakers?
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Paul Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113 Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2 Music Server: Aurender N100H Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB) AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2. |
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Unfortunately, not with speakers, but with HE 1000's (version 1's) a few years back in Singapore. They sounded great and very warm, but the source being used was not that great. I doubt I really heard them. I would love to hear your impressions if you do get the chance.
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Poland: Silenzio, Simaudio, Luxman, Bricasti, Bryston, Shunyata, Stax, Meze, Linn, Audeze, and Dan Clark Headphones, Stax, Wireworld, Crystal, Nordost, Siltech. Home Main System: Magnepan 20.7, Pass Labs XA 100.5, Audio Research Reference 6, Esoteric P-03, D-03, G0-Rb, DV-60, Clearaudio Innovation & Tangent arm, VPI HW19 MK4 & ET 2.5 arm, Mark Levinson 37, Aesthetix Rhea Signature, Magnum Dynalab Etude, Kiseki PHS, Sumiko Palos Santos Presentation,Wireworld, Crystal Absolute Dream, Shunyata, Acoustic Zen, and Stealth cables Other Avalon Arcus, Snell Type AIII, Tympani IV, Green Mountain Europa, Martin Logan CLS, Tympani 1D, Counterpoint, GAS, Yamaha, Levinson, Perreaux, Proceed, Theta, Linn, and other collectibles, including 60 different headphones and 30+ headphone amps, over 60 cartridges, and too many cables, stands, and tweaks to list. |
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love my little WA6 ......
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I heard them as a headphone amp at RMAF 2015 with the JPS Labs Abyss headphones and Mytek Manhattan dac. They sounded very good but I had no desire to buy them. I have read that the Woo Audio WA5 sounds 98% as good for a lot less money. Personally, my favorite Woo Audio amp is the WA6-SE. It punches way above its price point and offers incredible value.
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I've never been a fan of Blue Hawaii even though everyone else loves it. I guess in all fairness, I just don't like Stax headphones. On the other hand, I love his GS-X MK2. One of the best solid state headphone amps I have heard so far. I highly recommend it.
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Which headphones did you audition the GS-X with?
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I brought my own Fostex TH900 in my quest to find the ultimate headphone amp for them. I can't remember if I listened to any other headphones with this particular amp...
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The reason I asked is because the GS-X is supposed to be a very neutral, visceral amp of transparency and drive beyond most. Bright is what many complain about supposedly with headphones that have a tizzy or tipped up high frequency response. I have not heard the GS-X myself but am curious.
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