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WA5-LE (2nd gen) Headphone Amplifier
WA5-LE (2nd gen) Headphone Amplifier
BTO (build to order), ships in 1–2 weeks
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Designed and assembled in New York, USA
3-year limited warranty [learn more]
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Overview
WA5-LE (Lite Edition) is a single-ended triode (SET), class A tube amplifier. It differs from the highly acclaimed WA5 only in that it is a dedicated headphone amplifier and cannot be used to drive loudspeakers. In all other respects, WA5-LE is identical to the WA5 and offers the same captivating sound quality. WA5-LE is designed around the audiophiles' favorite 300B vacuum tube. This tube provides exceptional transparency allowing the listener to experience music close to a live performance.
Updated to 2nd generation in August 2015
Tubes: 6SN7 driver x 2, 300B power x 2, 5U4G rectifier x 2
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets
Single-ended Triode, Class-A
Transformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring
Pseudo-dual power supply, dual chassis design
User selectable HI/LO headphone POWER
User selectable HI/LO headphone IMPEDANCE
User selectable HI/LO headphone LEVEL
XLR input x 1, RCA input x 2
4-pin XLR and 1/4" (6.3mm) stereo headphone outputs
ALPS smooth potentiometer
Anodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver
Self-biasing with compatible tubes [chart]
Global voltage (100v–240v) without a converter
Dimensions (with tube & clearance for ventilation): Amplifier: 12"(H), 9"(W), 17"(D) 35 lbs., Power supply unit: 12"(H), 9"(W), 17"(D) 35 lbs.
Designed and assembled in New York, USA
Three-year limited warranty [learn more]
The Audiophile-grade premium internal parts upgrade adds the following for $1250. *Available only at the time of original build.
Mundorf MCap Supreme Silver/Gold input coupling caps. Matched pair 0.15uf/600V
Mundorf MLytic HV double-capacity electrolytic capacitors, 100u x 3
Mundorf MLytic HV double-capacity electrolytic capacitors, 220u x 4
Highlights
*Specifications and appearance are subject to change for improvement without notice.
Quick start guide
WA5-LE headphone amplifier x 1
WA5-LE power supply x 1
Umbilical DC cord x 1
6SN7 vacuum tube x 2
300B vacuum tube x 2
5U4G vacuum tube x 2
*AC power cord and audio cables are not included
In the box
Recommended
IN STOCK, ships next day
In matched pair (2) tubes
Made in Japan, One (1) year warranty
Free shipping within CONUS
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Matched pair (2) tubes with (2) adapters
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