Woo Audio WA6-SE (2nd Gen) Headphone Amplifier

Overview

WA6-SE (2nd gen) is the dual chassis big brother of WA6 (2nd gen). It is also an all-tube design with point-to-point wiring, Class-A, transformer-coupled, single-ended triode (SET) headphone amplifier. WA6-SE (2nd gen) features an independent power supply unit which greatly improves its sonic performance. It can drive most dynamic driver and planar magnetic headphones ranging from 8–600 Ohms to their full potential; delivering a rich tube sound with speed and dynamics typically not found in an amplifier of this size. Whether you have one headphone or ten, WA6-SE (2nd gen) would maximize the listening enjoyment.

Highlights

• Updated to 2nd generation in April 2017

• 2nd gen is a minor update to driver/power tubes from 6DE7 to 13DE7 (1st and 2nd gen tubes incompatible)

• Tubes: 13DE7 driver/power x 2, 5U4G rectifier x 1

• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets

• Single-ended Triode, Class-A

• Transformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring

• Pseudo-dual power supply

• RCA input x 2

• Dual 1/4″ (6.3mm) stereo headphone outputs (HI / LO impedance)

• ALPS potentiometer and power switch

• Anodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver

• Self-biasing with compatible tubes [chart]

• Global voltage (100v–240v) without a converter

• Dimensions: 6″(H), 5½”(W), 13″(D) amplifier 12 lbs., 6″(H), 5½”(W), 13″(D) power supply 10 lbs.

In the Box

• WA6-SE (2nd gen) headphone amplifier x 1

• 13DE7 vacuum tube x 2

• 5U4G vacuum tube x 1

• Umbilical DC cord x 1

*AC power cord and audio cables are not included

Specifications

Colors: Black, Silver