Woo Audio WA5 Owner'S Manual Download

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Rev 1.0. July 27, 2015

Product Specification

Model:

WA5 / WA5-LE

Headphones Impedance:

8-800 Ohms

Input Impedance:

100 Kilo-Ohms

Frequency Response:

10 Hz - 60 KHz, -2dB

Power Output:

640mW @32

ΩΩ

630mW @60

ΩΩ

1000mW @120

ΩΩ

850mW @300

ΩΩ

580mW @600

ΩΩ

8W @120

ΩΩ

HP (high power) via 4-pin

XLR and

” TRS output

SPK 8W @8

ΩΩ

(WA5 only)

Signal/Noise:

95 dB

THD:

<= 0.08%, 1Khz

Voltage:

AC 110/220 - 240V, 50/60 Hz, switchable

External Dimension, end to end
measurement, same for both units:

8.5" (H) x 9 (W) x 17" (D)

Weight (AMP & PSU):

70 pounds

Woo Audio is committed to continuously improve its products. We reserve
the right to improve the design without notice.

Summary of Contents for WA5

Page 1: ...nc All rights reserved www wooaudio com Rev 1 0 July 27 2015 1 WOO AUDIO WA5 WA5 LE 300B Headphone and Speaker Amplifier Single Ended Class A Owner s Manual Please review this manual before operating your WOO AUDIO product ...

Page 2: ...f immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipments turn it off immediately Continued operation could result in injury Do not disassemble High voltage circuit Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Keep out of children Failure ...

Page 3: ...ev 1 0 July 27 2015 3 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 OVERVIEW 4 QUICK INSTALLATION 5 OPERATION 10 COMPATIBLE TUBES 13 FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 14 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 16 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS 19 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 19 ...

Page 4: ...ut transformer coupled design v Hand built with point to Point wiring v Soft start protection circuit v Audiophile grade internal parts WA5 only available for WA5 LE at extra cost v Speaker output selection switch knob WA5 only v Hi Lo headphone POWER output v Hi Lo headphone IMPEDANCE v Hi Lo headphone output LEVEL v One 1 4 or 6 3mm for dynamic headphones v One 4 pin XLR connector for dynamic he...

Page 5: ...pply unit One matched pair of 300B tubes One matched pair of 6SN7 tubes One matched pair of 5U4G tubes 1ft DC cord connecting between the AMP and PSU v The actual look and make of the tubes may be vary v Compatible tubes may be included instead of the ones mentioned above v AC power cord for your local country and audio cables are not included ...

Page 6: ...damage may occur to the amplifier See Compatible Tube section for all the approved direct substitute tubes 2 Align the tube guide pin to the socket as below 3 Hold the tube base firmly then squeeze it into the socket slowly Be sure to apply force perpendicular to the tube socket never insert the tube at an angle Apply slight rocking motion for harder to insert tube never apply circular motion Appl...

Page 7: ...d www wooaudio com Rev 1 0 July 27 2015 7 4 Check installation The tube pins should be inserted fully into the tube socket receptacles Installing the 300B tubes Be aware that the large pins should be inserted into the large pin receptacles û ü ...

Page 8: ...stalling the power cord Plug the power cord into the AC inlet see in the below diagram The AC inlet socket is a standard IEC type You will need to obtain the correct type for your region Installing the DC cord The DC cord is non directional It can be inserted into either socket U S European U K Switch to label 115 for AC100 to 125V voltage Switch to label 230 for AC210 to 240V voltage ...

Page 9: ...l diagram AC Inlet with fuse box standard IEC type power cord not supplied Voltage selection switch compatible with 100v 220v DC outlet use included DC cord DC inlet Speaker terminals WA5 only RCA and XLR inputs for source connections e g CD player DAC Tape Tuner Turntable with Phono stage etc ...

Page 10: ...s are disconnected to the 4 pin XLR on the amp The amplifier requires a load when in high power mode o Do NOT place amplifier in direct sunlight Extended exposure may cause discoloration to the anodize aluminum DO o Turn off the amp when switching between speaker and headphone Otherwise you will hear a small popping sound but it will not harm your headphones or speakers o Set volume to minimum low...

Page 11: ... NOT leave the amplifier ON while away and unattended Warning The amplifier MUST have a load via the headphones or speakers WA5 when powered ON Running the amplifier without a load could damage to power transformers SPK Speaker output WA5 only MUST have speakers connected at all times while in this setting HI High power output setting headphones MUST have headphones connected at all times while in...

Page 12: ... the power switch knob from left to right until you hear a click sound The power LED on the AMP will light while the LED on the PSU will blink for approx 20 seconds LED blinking indicates the amp is starting up 4 Observe that all tubes light gradually and the PSU s LED becomes solid 5 Let the tubes to warm up for at least 1 minute before turning up the volume Front panel diagram 4 pin XLR HP high ...

Page 13: ...y Heated 5AS4 No Directly Heated 5Z4 No Indirectly Heated 5R4 No Directly Heated 5U3C No Directly Heated 5V4 G GA No Directly Heated 5Y3 No Directly Heated 5Z3 Yes Directly Heated a 8 pin to 8 pin adapter is needed 83 Yes Directly Heated a 8 pin to 8 pin adapter is needed GZ30 No Indirectly Heated GZ32 No Indirectly Heated GZ33 No Indirectly Heated GZ34 No Indirectly Heated GZ37 No Indirectly Heat...

Page 14: ...rrect position o Check headphone connection There is noticeable noise coming from the headphone o Remove all sources from the amp to check if the noise disappears If it does the noise comes from the source o Test the amp away from other electronic devices which can introduce noise o Test the amp in a different location to check if the noise comes from the AC line o Remove all tubes clean tube pins...

Page 15: ... AC cord is installed Then check if the fuse is burnt See the following instruction on how to replace a fuse The fuse type is 2 3A slo blo ð ð Insert a small flat screwdriver into the fuse door which located on the AC inlet Release the fuse door by pulling it out The fuse holder is released from the AC inlet The fuse is held by a clip ð ...

Page 16: ...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 If the equipment needs to be shipped back please use the original packaging and include a copy of the sales purchase along with detail explanation of the problem s Send service inquiry to info wooaudio com Any modification not authorized b...

Page 17: ...O O O Audio Technica ATH W5000 O O O Audio Techinca ATH AD2000X O O O Audio Techinca ATH W1000 O O O Beyerdynamic 600 Ohm models O O O Beyerdynamic 250 Ohm Models O O O Beyerdynamic 32 Ohm Models O O O Denon D7000 7100 O O O Denon D5000 O O O Fostex TH 900 600 500 O O O Focal Sprit Series O O O Grado PS1000 GS1000 O O O Grado RS Series O O O HiFiMan HE 1000 O O O HiFiMan HE 560 O O O MrSpeakers ET...

Page 19: ... 640mW 32ΩΩ 630mW 60ΩΩ 1000mW 120ΩΩ 850mW 300ΩΩ 580mW 600ΩΩ 8W 120 ΩΩ HP high power via 4 pin XLR and TRS output SPK 8W 8 ΩΩ WA5 only Signal Noise 95 dB THD 0 08 1Khz Voltage AC 110 220 240V 50 60 Hz switchable External Dimension end to end measurement same for both units 8 5 H x 9 W x 17 D Weight AMP PSU 70 pounds Woo Audio is committed to continuously improve its products We reserve the right to...

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