Woo Audio WA22 (2nd gen) Fully-balanced Headphone Amplifier / Preamplifier

2024-09-06T15:10:23-04:00

Vendor: Woo Audio
Type: Electronics
Price: 2699.00

Description

Originally introduced in 2009, WA22 has been an audiophile favorite. New for 2018 is improved sonic performance and preamplifier feature for use with a Hi-Fi system. WA22 (2nd gen) is an all-tube design, fully balanced headphone amplifier and preamplifier. The advantage of a fully balanced system is improved channel separation, more precise soundstage, and imaging. Perfectly suited for the headphone enthusiast and experienced audiophiles seeking flexibility and purest sound.

Highlights

Updated to 2nd generation in March 2018

Tubes: 6SN7 driver x 2, 6080 power x 2, 5U4G rectifier x 1

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets

ALPS RK27 4-channel balanced smooth potentiometer

Fully-balanced design, Class-A

Power output: up to 1.5 watts per channel @32 Ohms [recommended for power demanding headphones]

Transformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring, Pseudo-dual power supply

Phase Splitter for use with unbalanced components

HI / LO impedance setting

XLR input x 1, RCA input x 1

Dual 3-pin XLR (left and right channel), 4-pin XLR and 1/4" (6.3mm) stereo headphone outputs

XLR balanced PREAMP output (<50 ohms)

Anodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver

Self-biasing with compatible tubes [chart]

Dimensions: 7"(H), 12"(W), 10½"(D) amplifier 25 lbs.

Designed and assembled in New York, USA

Three-year limited warranty [learn more]

In the box

WA22 (2nd gen) headphone amplifier/preamplifier x 1

6080 vacuum tube x 2

6SN7 vacuum tube x 2

5U4G (5U3C) rectifier tube x 1

Quick start guide

*AC power cord and audio cables are not included

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