Woo Audio WA3 Owner's Manual

Woo Audio WA3 Owner's Manual

Stereo headphone amplifier

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WOO AUDIO WA3
Stereo Headphone Amplifier
Single-Ended OTL, Class A Vacuum Tube Headphone & Pre Amplifier
Owner's Manual
Please review this manual before operating your WOO AUDIO™ product.
©2011 WOO AUDIO
tm
Inc. All rights reserved.
www.wooaudio.com
Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
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  • Page 1 WOO AUDIO WA3 Stereo Headphone Amplifier Single-Ended OTL, Class A Vacuum Tube Headphone & Pre Amplifier Owner’s Manual Please review this manual before operating your WOO AUDIO™ product. ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Keep out of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injury or damage. ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW QUICK INSTALLATION OPERATION COMPATIBLE TUBES FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WARRANTY AND SERVICE REVIEWS PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Thank you for choosing a Woo Audio product. The WA3 is finely hand-crafted amplifier that delivers uncompromised performance and superior listening experience. Point-to-Point wiring One 6AS7 / 6080 [PDF] power tube Two 6922 / 6DJ8 [PDF] drive tubes One RCA input One pre-amplifier output ¼"...
  • Page 5: Quick Installation

    Quick Installation What’s in the box? ① WA3 amplifier ② One matched pair of 6922/E88CC/6DJ8 driver tubes ③ One 6080 power tube The actual tubes may look different. Compatible tubes may be included instead of the ones illustrated above. Power cord and interconnection cable are not included.
  • Page 6 Apply pressure from the top of the tube if needed. Insert a tube perpendicular to Do no insert a tube at an angle Hold base firmly. the socket. ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 7 WARNING: failure to select the correct voltage will result in damage of the amp. Switch to label “230” for Switch to label “115” for AC210 to 240V voltage. AC100 to 125V voltage. ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 8 Plug the RCA interconnection cable into the RCA connectors; see in the below diagram. Back panel diagram: AC voltage selection switch ① ② AC inlet ③ RCA pre-amp output. This is an optional feature. ④ RCA input ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 9: Operation

    DO NOT o Turn on the amp before properly installing ALL tubes. o Use tubes that are not approved by Woo Audio. o Turn on the equipment without checking the correct AC voltage setting. o Remove any tubes or the DC cord while the amp is operating o Touch tubes (extremely hot) after warm-up.
  • Page 10 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 amp normally with music playing. Please do not leave the amp running continuously. ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com...
  • Page 11: Compatible Tubes

    Greater power. Western Electric branded. 5998 Greater power 6AS7 6H13C 6N5P 7236 Greater power 2399 6520 * The most current chart can be found in this document: http://tinyurl.com/4wbv5qn ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 12: Faq - Frequently Asked Questions

    The fuse is held by The fuse holder is screwdriver into door by pulling it a clip released from the the fuse door out. AC inlet. which located on the AC inlet. ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved. www.wooaudio.com Rev 1.1. January, 2013.
  • Page 13: Warranty And Service

    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 the event that your Woo Audio product requires servicing, please contact us directly to get a return instruction.
  • Page 14: Reviews

    Reviews “For the enjoyment of music, the WA3 sits high in its class and is well constructed to boot.” – shigzeo @touchmyapps.com “Out of the box this is a rewarding and enjoyable auditory experience. The price belies the value you are receiving. This amp is dimensional, tonally very musical, i.e.: as in real music.”...
  • Page 15: Product Specification

    6" (H) x 5.5 (W) x 13" (D) measurement, same for both units: Weight: 10 pounds Woo Audio is committed to continuously improve its products. We reserve the right to improve the design without notice. ©2011 WOO AUDIO Inc. All rights reserved.

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