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