{"product_id":"wa22-2nd-gen-fully-balanced-headphone-amplifier","title":"Woo Audio WA22 (2nd gen) Fully-balanced Headphone Amplifier \/ Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally introduced in 2009, WA22 has been an audiophile favorite. New for 2018 is improved sonic performance and preamplifier feature for use with a Hi-Fi system. WA22 (2nd gen) is an all-tube design, fully balanced headphone amplifier and preamplifier. The advantage of a fully balanced system is improved channel separation, more precise soundstage, and imaging. Perfectly suited for the headphone enthusiast and experienced audiophiles seeking flexibility and purest sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1493\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUpdated to 2nd generation in March 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTubes: 6SN7 driver x 2, 6080 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=\"\"\u003eALPS RK27 4-channel balanced smooth potentiometer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFully-balanced design, Class-A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePower output: up to 1.5 watts per channel @32 Ohms [recommended for power demanding headphones]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTransformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring, Pseudo-dual power supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePhase Splitter for use with unbalanced components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHI \/ LO impedance setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eXLR input x 1, RCA input x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDual 3-pin XLR (left and right channel), 4-pin XLR and 1\/4\" (6.3mm) stereo headphone outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eXLR balanced PREAMP output (\u0026lt;50 ohms)\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 \u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DdsZyTx3CJv9_cG9kVdCGZap-AldiTsvuY4Ms1K_p3k\/pubhtml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDimensions: 7\"(H), 12\"(W), 10½\"(D) amplifier 25 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 \u003cspan\u003e[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/wooaudio.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elearn more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1505\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1508\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1517\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWA22 (2nd gen) headphone amplifier\/preamplifier x 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e6080 vacuum tube x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e6SN7 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 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1516\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1515\"\u003eQuick start guide\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 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1725647985548_1505\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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