Woo Audio WA6 (2nd gen) Headphone Amplifier

2025-10-16T12:05:34-04:00

Vendor: ABYSS Headphones
Type: Electronics
Price: 999.00 - 1498.00 (8 variants)

Overview

Handcrafted since 2008, WA6 (2nd gen) has set the standard for headphone amplifiers in its class. It can drive full-size headphones and in-ear monitors ranging from 8–600 Ohms with ease. WA6 (2nd gen) is an all-tube design, Class-A, transformer-coupled, single-ended triode (SET) amplifier. Under the hood of the all aluminum chassis is the same clean point-to-point wiring and premium quality parts found in our top tier models. WA6 (2nd gen) is an exceptional headphone amplifier for every music lover.

Highlights

Updated to 2nd generation in April 2017

2nd gen is a minor update to driver/power tubes from 6v to 13v

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

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets

Singled-ended Triode, Class-A

Transformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring

Pseudo-dual power supply

RCA input x 1

HI / LO headphone impedance switch

1/4" (6.3mm) stereo headphone output (8–600 Ohms)

ALPS potentiometer and power switch

Anodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver

Self-biasing with compatible tubes [chart]

Global voltage (100v–220v) without converter

Dimensions: 6"(H), 5½"(W), 13"(D), 13 lbs.

Designed and assembled in New York, USA

Three-year limited warranty [learn more]

In the box

WA6 (2nd gen) headphone amplifier x 1

13DE7 vacuum tube x 2

5U4G (5U3C) rectifier tube x 1

Quick start guide

UPGRADE [learn more]: Woo Audio PHANTOM DAC cable [1m or 2m length] x 1

*AC power cord and audio cables are not included

Woo Audio PHANTOM DAC Cable

The Phantom DAC is an add-on that is not included in the stock configuration. Without any other cabling, pairing this with the WA6 (2nd gen) Headphone Amplifier you get everything you need to get started with the best PC audio quality. And with a USB-C adapter, from your phone too!

MOSFET output stage

16 Ω Ultra-low output impedance

ESS SABRE® audiophile-grade DAC supports

lossless audio up to 24-bit/384 kHz PCM and

DSD128/5.6 MHz

No driver required, plug and play with Windows 10 & 11 and all versions of macOS. Compatible with Apple IOS, Android certified devices, Mac and Windows computers with USB or USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 input

QUAD DAC™ Technology

MQA Renderer

Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz

Maximum volts out: 1.7V unbalanced or 3.4V balanced

Distortion 0.007%

Signal to noise ratio 101 dB

Premium Woo Audio ELEVATION audio cable

RCA (unbalanced) and XLR (balanced)

PHANTOM DAC cable sold as a stereo pair (L&R channel)

Made in New York

3-yr warranty