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BigEdMustapha
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Nov 15, 2017
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How will it work with the E-MU Teaks/Ebonys? That 32 ohm impedance doesn't look too bueno.
LStigmire
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Nov 15, 2017
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BigEdMustaphaWhat that means is, the low impedance output is good for headphones with 32-100 Ohm impedance. I suspect this amp might be too warm for X00/e-mu though.
BigEdMustapha
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Nov 15, 2017
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LStigmireAh, ok.
Are tubes on the E-MU more or less pointless? I wanted to get a decent tube amp one day to use with DT1990 and maybe E-MUs if possible.
Are tubes on the E-MU more or less pointless? I wanted to get a decent tube amp one day to use with DT1990 and maybe E-MUs if possible.
BigEdMustapha
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Nov 16, 2017
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KeeferThey're really nice. Good build quality and comfort. Sound is very detailed. Its strengths are in acoustic tracks, classical, classic rock and jazz I would say. When I listen to EDM and other electronic music, I prefer to use the E-MUs. More bass and a bit more casual and fun.
HollowState
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Nov 16, 2017
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BigEdMustaphaHi. May I assume you are suggesting that tubes would simply add warmth to an already warm set of headphones? I have no experience tube rolling with this amp, but it might be possible to tighten up the sound signature. Sometimes, tube amps get a bad rap. A number of expensive tube amps have demonstrated a tight sound signature, more analytical than many solid state amps.
BigEdMustapha
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Nov 16, 2017
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HollowStateI'm just looking for that "tube sound" as people call it. A new toy and a new sound to mix in with the collection. I don't make any assumptions either way, but generally what I hear is that tubes add warmth and "improve soundstage" if that's even a thing.
HollowState
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Nov 16, 2017
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BigEdMustaphaThe "tubey" sound relates to one characteristic of a tube component. That effect is due to "rolloff". Some people do indeed equate that as "warm", but then what is it about headphones that are "warm"? Heck, Burr-Brown dac chips are described as "warm" Then, there are solid state amps that are actually designed in a manner to get a touch of warmth What I trying to say is that warmth is necessarily due to the innate nature of tubes, but something entirely different.
"...and 'improve soundstage' if that is a thing." I would have thought the difference between a narrow and a broad soundstage would have proven that it is a thing. Not trying to knock you, I was just surprised.
"...and 'improve soundstage' if that is a thing." I would have thought the difference between a narrow and a broad soundstage would have proven that it is a thing. Not trying to knock you, I was just surprised.
Keefer
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Nov 16, 2017
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BigEdMustaphaThe reason I asked BigEd is that I own em too! I think they’re great, balanced from top to bottom and I LOVE the low end with the balanced pads. Much more fun than the neutral/analytical pads. I just don’t see much out there on these cans and I think people are missing the boat. Maybe it’s the price? Just received my HD6XX 2 days ago. I run a CD transport and an Astell Kern AK100ii to a Cary Audio Dac with a pair of tube (6922) analog output stage with Acoustic Zen IC’s and PC’s.
I just saw you and a few others talking about tube amps. I can share some info there, if anyome is interested.
I own both the Woo Audio WA3 and the Woo WA6. I‘be also owned the DarkVoice 336se (for a week) The WA3 is an OTL amp and the WA6 is transformer coupled. I play the WA3 70% of the time, the WA6 30%. They’re BOTH great amps with two totally different sound signatures.
Let me know if I can help or answer any headphone tube amp questions.
I just saw you and a few others talking about tube amps. I can share some info there, if anyome is interested.
I own both the Woo Audio WA3 and the Woo WA6. I‘be also owned the DarkVoice 336se (for a week) The WA3 is an OTL amp and the WA6 is transformer coupled. I play the WA3 70% of the time, the WA6 30%. They’re BOTH great amps with two totally different sound signatures.
Let me know if I can help or answer any headphone tube amp questions.
BigEdMustapha
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Nov 16, 2017
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KeeferGood man.
What do you usually listen to on them? I was thinking about the WA7 Fireflies or WA6 SE, but didn't know what people's experience was with Woo's amps.
What do you usually listen to on them? I was thinking about the WA7 Fireflies or WA6 SE, but didn't know what people's experience was with Woo's amps.
Keefer
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Nov 16, 2017
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BigEdMustaphaIt depends on if you need a dac or already have one. The Fireflies has a built- in dac, the WA6 and WA6se do not have dacs.
I love Woo amps. I don’t work or advertise for them. Just sharing my experience. I’ve found the build quality, reliability and most importantly they sound great. I own the “entry level” amps and they’re flippin great! There is the hidden expense of tubes as they DO play a major role in tweaking the sound of your amp. NOS tubes are not cheap and you’ll quickly find you can easily tie up more $$$ in tubes than the amp.
I love Woo amps. I don’t work or advertise for them. Just sharing my experience. I’ve found the build quality, reliability and most importantly they sound great. I own the “entry level” amps and they’re flippin great! There is the hidden expense of tubes as they DO play a major role in tweaking the sound of your amp. NOS tubes are not cheap and you’ll quickly find you can easily tie up more $$$ in tubes than the amp.
cspirou
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Nov 16, 2017
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BigEdMustaphaIt’s a 32 ohm tap, not output impedance. The actual output impedance is far lower.
If you are looking for tube sound this might not be the amp for you. This is a push-pull type amp and very low distortion. Most high powered tube amps were made this way a long time. For some reason almost no headphone amps use this topology, which is a shame since you can use cheaper ungapped transformers and still get good performance.
Edit: a bit of a correction. After talking with someone that knows a bit more about the design, it’s actually NOT a push-pull am. But it’s also not exactly a single ended type amp. It has a really special topology.
If you are looking for tube sound this might not be the amp for you. This is a push-pull type amp and very low distortion. Most high powered tube amps were made this way a long time. For some reason almost no headphone amps use this topology, which is a shame since you can use cheaper ungapped transformers and still get good performance.
Edit: a bit of a correction. After talking with someone that knows a bit more about the design, it’s actually NOT a push-pull am. But it’s also not exactly a single ended type amp. It has a really special topology.
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