{"product_id":"woo-audio-wa5-integrated-and-headphone-amplifier","title":"Woo Audio WA5 Integrated and Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Legendary 300B, for Headphones and Speakers Alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAsk a tube devotee to name the greatest power tube ever made. The answer is usually the 300B. This directly heated triode has been prized since the 1930s. People buy it for a rich midrange and a natural way with voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Woo Audio WA5 is built around a pair of them, in a single-ended triode, Class-A, all-tube design. Unlike the headphone-only WA5-LE, this one is a true integrated amp. Two pairs of WBT Nextgen binding posts let it drive a pair of efficient loudspeakers as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 6SN7 driver tubes feed the 300Bs. Dual 5U4G rectifiers handle the power supply. Output reaches 8 watts a channel, into headphones or into 8-ohm speakers. That sounds modest by solid-state standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWith high-sensitivity speakers, though, 8 single-ended 300B watts is a recipe audiophiles have chased for decades. For headphones, high and low switches for power, impedance and level cover everything from a sensitive in-ear to a 600-ohm dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Chassis, Built Like Furniture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe WA5 is a two-piece design. The power supply lives in its own chassis, which keeps transformer noise away from the signal circuit. Each chassis measures 9\" wide by 17\" deep, and together they weigh about 70 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLike every Woo Audio amplifier, it's handcrafted in New York with point-to-point wiring rather than circuit boards, gold-plated inputs, and an ALPS volume control. The design is self-biasing, so swapping tubes needs no adjustments. The 300B is one of the most rewarding tubes to roll, with options from cheap current production to sought-after vintage and boutique glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA premium parts upgrade with Mundorf caps can be ordered at build time. It accepts global voltage from 100 to 240 volts, and the anodized aluminum chassis comes in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one amp for headphones and speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the WA5 drives both, with real speaker binding posts, not an afterthought adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own high-sensitivity speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 watts of 300B single-ended power is the classic match for efficient designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own hard-to-drive headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 watts of Class-A power handles demanding planars and 600-ohm dynamics with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou plan to explore tube rolling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 300B, 6SN7, and rectifier families offer decades of options, and the self-biasing design makes swaps simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are low-sensitivity, or you play loud in a big room\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 single-ended watts will run out before you do, and a higher-powered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003estereo amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e suits that room better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect up to three sources: one balanced XLR pair and two RCA pairs. Headphones plug into the 4-pin XLR or 1\/4\" jack, with three high\/low switches to dial in power, impedance, and level. Speakers connect to the two pairs of WBT Nextgen binding posts with standard speaker cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlan your rack around the two-chassis layout, each piece is 9\" wide and 17\" deep, give the tubes generous ventilation, and let them warm up for a few minutes before serious listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the WA5:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amp this capable deserves a reference headphone — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-sensitivity models are the classic 300B partner — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e A balanced source makes the most of the XLR input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality interconnects and speaker cable matter at this level — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the WA5 and the WA5-LE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe WA5 adds speaker outputs, making it a true integrated amplifier. The WA5-LE is the headphone-only version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan 8 watts really drive speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, with the right speakers. High-sensitivity designs (roughly 90dB and up) are the classic match for low-powered 300B amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat tubes does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 6SN7 drivers, two 300B power tubes, and two 5U4G rectifiers. The self-biasing design makes tube rolling simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy two chassis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe power supply lives in its own enclosure, keeping transformer noise physically separated from the audio circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it drive my headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlmost certainly. With up to 8 watts and selectable power, impedance, and level switches, it handles 8 to 600 ohm headphones, from IEMs to demanding planars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWoo Audio covers the WA5 with a 3-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWoo Audio introduces the second-generation WA5:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wu2wUhXEjlM\" title=\"Classic 300B Tube Amp for Headphones and Speakers, WA5 (2nd gen) Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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