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Audio-GD's fanbase would like a word with you...
I'm sure that can be had as an add on module for $299... And you get to choose the color temperature which correlates to warmer music.Their products don't even make light...
Thanks for clarifying ! The review here pointed out though, the DAC was not the bottleneck.Hello! everyone. this is Mike from Woo Audio.
@amirm Thank you for the review. I want to point out that the WA7 in this review is a 1st gen model introduced in 2012 and discontinued in 2016. It does NOT have an ESS SABRE 24-bit/384kHz DAC that our current model 2nd gen has. The 1st gen uses the Texas Instruments 32-bit/192kHz DAC and a Cmedia USB controller. We learned a lot since 2012 and digital technology has advanced significantly. The current 2nd gen WA7 is greatly improved in every way including the DAC and XMOS USB controller.
Our amplifiers are an all-tube design, not a hybrid. Vacuum tubes audio products are not going to measure favorably against solid state products. If you're seeking an analytical/dry sound, buy a product with impressive measurements. For us, we value how our products enhance the music listening experience for the user. WA7 have been in production since 2012 and we have a strong customer following and many unsolicited favorable reviews on this model alone.
Vacuum tubes audio products are not going to measure favorably against solid state products.
True and I guess it's in the eye of beholder whether you like tubes or not. I used to. I've owned many systems including BAT, Canary, de Havilland, etc. but I always come back to SS. Mainly I want total transparency as there's enough noise in the world + the noise in my head (from too many concerts without ear protection) means I have no room for additional distortion!If they're well-engineered, they'll be close.
Please refrain from spreading pointless FUD and using meaningless "audiophile" buzzwords on a science forum.If you're seeking an analytical/dry sound, buy a product with impressive measurements.
I'm guessing the more impressively measuring liquid platinum sounds 'dry' because it measures better I mean is he seriously saying tubes should measure badly?Please refrain from spreading pointless FUD and using meaningless "audiophile" buzzwords on a science forum.
Hope you can update the posted to avoid confusion for the reader.
It would need much more improvement, for example a removal of the tubes.
Hello Mike. Welcome to the forum. Even though you are going to get grief from membership , your status just went up in my mind by being here.Hello! everyone. this is Mike from Woo Audio.
@amirm Thank you for the review. I want to point out that the WA7 in this review is a 1st gen model introduced in 2012 and discontinued in 2016. It does NOT have an ESS SABRE 24-bit/384kHz DAC that our current model 2nd gen has. The 1st gen uses the Texas Instruments 32-bit/192kHz DAC and a Cmedia USB controller. We learned a lot since 2012 and digital technology has advanced significantly. The current 2nd gen WA7 is greatly improved in every way including the DAC and XMOS USB controller. Hope you can update the posted to avoid confusion for the reader.
Note: this is the generation 1 of the WA7. The generation 2 is supposed to have a better DAC (?).
I shared my listening experience of your product. I did not detect anything non-dry about it. What I noticed was increased distortion and resulting shift to higher pitched, more fatiguing sound. The lost resolution due to increased distortion was also a negative.Our amplifiers are an all-tube design, not a hybrid. Vacuum tubes audio products are not going to measure favorably against solid state products. If you're seeking an analytical/dry sound, buy a product with impressive measurements. For us, we value how our products enhance the music listening experience for the user. WA7 have been in production since 2012 and we have a strong customer following and many unsolicited favorable reviews on this model alone.
While the test are different, they definitely show very similar deficiencies:Interesting to compare with the Stereophile measured WA5:
https://www.stereophile.com/content...ted-amplifierheadphone-amplifier-measurements
This is only a headphone amp but it appears to also suffer from similar issues?
This is the distortion spec they provide:I have almost bought this WooAudio amp many times. I have actually had it in the basket on the site but could never bring myself to hit order. I wonder how it measures in comparison?
https://wooaudio.com/amplifiers/wa6se
The roll off could be on purpose, or indirect consequence of circuit design. I can't tell you without looking at the circuit.Hi,
Do you think the roll-off is designed on purpose to somehow compensate the brightness caused by the harmonic distortions (as you explained)?
Why does the frequency response graph show a roll-off if there is actually more treble than medium and bass?
It is this one: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTKFKMG/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is actually $13.
That's not a switcher!
This is a switcher, comparator actually.
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7 line inputs + 5 phono (or line), 5 amplifiers (high powered bank of relays) and 10 pairs of speakers, with indicator lights for every component if you wanted. Nice big illuminated meters and switchable range for level setting etc. 24" wide.