Overview

WA5-LE (Lite Edition) is a single-ended triode (SET), class A tube amplifier. It differs from the highly acclaimed WA5 only in that it is a dedicated headphone amplifier and cannot be used to drive loudspeakers. In all other respects, WA5-LE is identical to the WA5 and offers the same captivating sound quality. WA5-LE is designed around the audiophiles' favorite 300B vacuum tube. This tube provides exceptional transparency allowing the listener to experience music close to a live performance.

Highlights

• Updated to 2nd generation in August 2015

• Tubes: 6SN7 driver x 2, 300B power x 2, 5U4G rectifier x 2

• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube sockets

• Single-ended Triode, Class-A

• Transformer-coupled, Point-to-Point wiring

• Pseudo-dual power supply, dual chassis design

• User selectable HI/LO headphone POWER

• User selectable HI/LO headphone IMPEDANCE

• User selectable HI/LO headphone LEVEL

• XLR input x 1, RCA input x 2

• 4-pin XLR and 1/4" (6.3mm) stereo headphone outputs

• ALPS smooth potentiometer

• Anodized aluminum chassis, available in black or silver

• Build - Standard build, With premium parts

• Self-biasing with compatible tubes [chart]

• Global voltage (100v–240v) without a converter

• Dimensions (with tube & clearance for ventilation): Amplifier: 12"(H), 9"(W), 17"(D) 35 lbs., Power supply unit: 12"(H), 9"(W), 17"(D) 35 lbs.

• Designed and assembled in New York, USA

• Three-year limited warranty [learn more]

The Audiophile-grade premium internal parts upgrade adds the following for $1250. *Available only at the time of original build.

• Mundorf MCap Supreme Silver/Gold input coupling caps. Matched pair 0.15uf/600V

• Mundorf MLytic HV double-capacity electrolytic capacitors, 100u x 3

• Mundorf MLytic HV double-capacity electrolytic capacitors, 220u x 4

In the box

• Quick start guide

• WA5-LE headphone amplifier x 1

• WA5-LE power supply x 1

• Umbilical DC cord x 1

• 6SN7 vacuum tube x 2

• 300B vacuum tube x 2

• 5U4G vacuum tube x 2

*AC power cord and audio cables are not included