{"product_id":"woo-audio-wa6-2nd-gen-headphone-amplifier","title":"Woo Audio WA6 (2nd gen) Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHandcrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1760630380393_938\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUpdated to 2nd generation in April 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e2nd gen is a minor update to driver\/power tubes from 6v to 13v\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTubes: 13DE7 driver\/power x 2, 5U4G rectifier x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSingled-ended Triode, Class-A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTransformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePseudo-dual power supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRCA input x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHI \/ LO headphone impedance switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1\/4\" (6.3mm) stereo headphone output (8–600 Ohms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eALPS potentiometer and power switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAnodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSelf-biasing with compatible tubes [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DdsZyTx3CJv9_cG9kVdCGZap-AldiTsvuY4Ms1K_p3k\/pubhtml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echart\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGlobal voltage (100v–220v) without converter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDimensions: 6\"(H), 5½\"(W), 13\"(D), 13 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDesigned and assembled in New York, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThree-year limited warranty [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wooaudio.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWA6 (2nd gen) headphone amplifier x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e13DE7 vacuum tube x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e5U4G (5U3C) rectifier tube x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUPGRADE [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wooaudio.com\/sources\/wooaudio-phantom-dac-cable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more\u003c\/a\u003e]: Woo Audio PHANTOM DAC cable [1m or 2m length] x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e*AC power cord and audio cables are not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1761063310651_240\" data-content-field=\"title\" class=\"product-title\"\u003eWoo Audio PHANTOM DAC Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1761063310651_1184\" data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMOSFET output stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e16 Ω Ultra-low output impedance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eESS SABRE® audiophile-grade DAC supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003elossless audio up to 24-bit\/384 kHz PCM and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDSD128\/5.6 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNo driver required, plug and play with Windows 10 \u0026amp; 11 and all versions of macOS. 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