Woo Audio WA5 Owner's manual - Overview

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Manual is about: 300B Headphone and Speaker Amplifier Single-Ended, Class-A

Summary of WA5

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 1 woo audio wa5 / wa5-le 300b headphone and speaker amplifier single-ended, class-a owner’s manual please review this manual before operating your woo audio™ product..

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 2 important safety information caution: these amplifiers are shipped without the vacuum tubes installed. It is necessary to install the tubes first. It is essential that the tubes are installed correctly or serious ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 3 table of contents important safety information 2 table of contents 3 overview 4 quick installation 5 operation 10 compatible tubes 13 faq - frequently asked questions 14 warranty and service 16 recommended setting...

  • Page 4: Overview

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 4 overview thank you for choosing a woo audio product. The wa5 / wa5-le is finely hand- crafted amplifier that delivers uncompromised performance and superior listening experience. V discrete headphone circuit. Dis...

  • Page 5: Quick Installation

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 5 quick installation what’s in the box? ① amplifier unit ② power supply unit ③ one matched pair of 300b tubes ④ one matched pair of 6sn7 tubes ⑤ one matched pair of 5u4g tubes ⑥ 1ft. Dc cord connecting between the a...

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 6 installing the 6sn7 and 5u4g tubes: note: avoid oil or smudge on the tube glass, clean hands before installation. 1. Find the correct tube for the socket. There is a label below each tube socket that indicates a s...

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 7 4. Check installation. The tube pins should be inserted fully into the tube socket receptacles. Installing the 300b tubes: be aware that the large pins should be inserted into the large pin receptacles. û ü.

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 8 selecting ac voltage: warning: failure to select the correct voltage will result in damage of the amp. Installing the power cord: plug the power cord into the ac inlet, see ① in the below diagram. The ac inlet soc...

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 9 back panel diagram: ① ac inlet with fuse box (standard iec type power cord not supplied) ② voltage selection switch (compatible with 100v-220v) ③ dc outlet (use included dc cord) ④ dc inlet ⑤ speaker terminals (wa...

  • Page 10: Operation

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 10 operation do not o turn on the amp before properly installing all tubes. O use tubes that are not supplied or approved by woo audio. O turn on the equipment without checking the correct ac voltage setting. O remo...

  • Page 11: Break-In Period:

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 11 multi-functional output switch diagram break-in period: it is recommended to allow the amplifier to operate 150+ hours so that peak performance can be realized. An effective way to break-in the amp is to run the ...

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 12 turning on the amplifier: 1. Set the functional switch to a proper position (disconnect headphones prior to making changes with this switch to avoid “pop” through the headphones) 2. Insert a headphone into the he...

  • Page 13: Compatible Tubes

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 13 compatible tubes model# adapter comment dr iv er 6sn7 * /gt /wgt no 5692 no 6cg7 yes a 9-­‐pin to 8-­‐pin adapter is needed. 6f8g yes a 8-­‐pin to 8-­‐pin adapter with grid wire is needed. 7n7 yes a 8-­‐pin to 8-...

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 14 faq - frequently asked questions there is abnormal sound right after turning on the amplifier. This is normal from a cold start as the tubes are warming up to get into the proper working state. The noise will dis...

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 15 the led and the tubes do not light. First check if the ac cord is installed. Then, check if the fuse is burnt. See the following instruction on how to replace a fuse. The fuse type is 2-3a, slo-blo. ð ð insert ...

  • Page 16: Warranty And Service

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 16 warranty and service woo audio warrants this product free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the original date of purchase. The tubes are warranted for 30 days unless otherwise stated. In t...

  • Page 17: Recommended Settings

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 17 recommended settings headphones low power high power low impedance high impedance low level high level abyss ab-1266 o o o akg k1000 o o o audeze el series o o o audeze lcd series o o o audio technica ath-w5000 o...

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    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 18.

  • Page 19: Product Specification

    ©2015 woo audio tm inc. All rights reserved. Www.Wooaudio.Com rev 1.0. July 27, 2015 19 product specification model: wa5 / wa5-le headphones impedance: 8-800 ohms input impedance: 100 kilo-ohms frequency response: 10 hz - 60 khz, -2db power output: 640mw @32ΩΩ 630mw @60ΩΩ 1000mw @120ΩΩ 850mw @300ΩΩ ...