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Comments on Profile Post by Torq

  1. Xecuter
    Xecuter
    The wa33 is likely to be better than the wa234
    Apr 9, 2017
  2. Xecuter
    Xecuter
    based on topology alone..
    Apr 9, 2017
  3. Torq
    Torq
    It'll be interesting if it is, though what specific about it's topology is going to make it better I'm unsure (other than being balanced, which is really the least of my concerns).

    The WA234 is interesting due to it's ability to run 2A3, 300B and 45 series tubes.
    Apr 9, 2017
  4. Xecuter
    Xecuter
    Thats the thing. The wa234 is not optimised for any single tube/transformer synergy. It's a Jack of all trades, master of none imo.
    A lot more thought went into the transformers of this amp from what i heard.
    Apr 9, 2017
  5. Torq
    Torq
    The WA234 did a better job with 300Bs (still my preferred tube) than my WA5-LE. So without the flexibility of being able to run all three types, I'd likely go with the EC Studio. (If I still had the space, I'd just add a 2A3 amp to what I have.)
    Apr 9, 2017
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  6. Xecuter
    Xecuter
    I felt the same that the wa234 beats out the wa5 marginally with 300b. But i just dont find either nearly as resolving as the studio.
    Apr 9, 2017