Description

Originally 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.

Highlights

• Updated to 2nd generation in March 2018

• Tubes: 6SN7 driver x 2, 6080 power x 2, 5U4G rectifier x 1

• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets

• ALPS RK27 4-channel balanced smooth potentiometer

• Fully-balanced design, Class-A

• Power output: up to 1.5 watts per channel @32 Ohms [recommended for power demanding headphones]

• Transformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring, Pseudo-dual power supply

• Phase Splitter for use with unbalanced components

• HI / LO impedance setting

• XLR input x 1, RCA input x 1

• Dual 3-pin XLR (left and right channel), 4-pin XLR and 1/4" (6.3mm) stereo headphone outputs

• XLR balanced PREAMP output (<50 ohms)

• Anodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver

• Self-biasing with compatible tubes [chart]

• Dimensions: 7"(H), 12"(W), 10½"(D) amplifier 25 lbs.

• Designed and assembled in New York, USA

• Three-year limited warranty [learn more]

In the box

• WA22 (2nd gen) headphone amplifier/preamplifier x 1

• 6080 vacuum tube x 2

• 6SN7 vacuum tube x 2

• 5U4G (5U3C) rectifier tube x 1

• Quick start guide

*AC power cord and audio cables are not included

Suggested Headphones

• ABYSS Diana DZ Luxury Audiophile Headphone

• ABYSS DIANA MR Premium High-Performance Headphone

• ABYSS DIANA TC Premium Audiophile Headphone

Suggested Cables

• JPS Labs Kaptovator Lite High Performance AC Cable

• JPS Labs UltraConductor 2 XLR Balanced Interconnect Cable pair