Item Condition: Near new AUS Receipt 27/4/23
Shipping Options: Pickup available and you can audition.,Shipping is included in price.
Suburb or Town: Teneriffe
State: QLD
Payment Method: Paypal EFT Cash on pickup
Reason for selling: NLR
Near new WA7 3rd Gen in Black with original box/accessories with AUS receipt/warranty balance 27/4/23. Free AUS shipping. Excellent DAC/HP Amp and Preamp.
I've used this very pretty, excellent sounding DAC/Amp on my desk with Focal Utopias and ZMF Calderas. Great sound, loads of headroom and easily connects via USB to Mac/Windows etc. 1.5W from 4.4 Pentaconn with ESS chipset. Great footprint. Glass is so clear and heavy!
It comes with stock Westinghouse NOS 12AU7 tubes. I've got some very tasty tubes that I will be selling when this unit sells and a replacement glass!!
Description
Nearly a decade ago, we set out to create an attractive, high-performance vacuum tube amplifier that will delight the eyes and ears of music lovers. The original WA7 fireflies headphone amplifier/DAC was born. We are proud to introduce to you the improved 3rd generation of our award-winning WA7 fireflies.
Keeping the same elegant look that makes WA7 fireflies unique, the new 3rd gen now features a built-in linear power supply making the setup a breeze and a one-box solution. In addition, the 3rd gen employs a balanced headphone output driven by a pair of 12AU7 vacuum tubes. The power output is over 1.5w of power per channel @4 Ohms; ideal for a wide range of IEM (in-ear monitors) and power demanding full-sized headphones. The user-replaceable vacuum tubes can be upgraded at any time to customize the sound to the listener's preference. The class-leading performance ESS SABRE DAC allows the user to enjoy music from streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, and Amazon Music HD in lossless resolution.
You asked for it and we listened. The new 3rd gen is also a tube preamplifier enabling the user to integrate WA7 fireflies with their home speakers system or drive a pair of desktop-powered speakers for more ways to enjoy the uncompromised sound. See the quick start guide for all the possibilities of this amazing little cube.
Class-A balanced headphone amplifier and DAC
Tube preamplifier function (PRE-OUT)
Ultra-low noise for sensitive IEMs
Premium Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets
Internal linear power supply
Designed and assembled in New York, USA
Power Output Up to 1.5w power output (4.4mm balanced)
Tubes 12AU7 / 5963 driver tubes, self-biasing
DAC Chip ESS SABRE Audiophile DAC up to 24-bit/384kHz PCM
128DSD/5.6MHz
USB compatibility XMOS xCORE-AUDIO asynchronous USB compatible with PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices
Inputs High-retention USB
RCA analogue
Output 4.4mm (Pentaconn by NIPPON DICS) balanced headphone output
6.3mm stereo headphone output
Headphone Impedance
8-600 Ohms
Frequency response 10Hz to 46KHz, -3dB
Signal to noise ratio 100 dB
Chassis Anodised aluminium
External dimensions with glass 5.25" H x 4.8" W x 6" D
Power supply Internal linear
Global voltage (100v–240v) without converter
Weight 3.9kg
Compatibility
Apple iPhone/iPad, Android devices, Mac and Windows computers
English (US)