Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings, Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Apr 23, 2024
I sold off my WA7 last year because I thought I could get by on a hifi-m8 with a balanced connection. The only result was that I listened to my LCD-3 less and less. To me, the WA7 by itself represented the point of diminishing returns. By default, I think Woo Audio did an exceptional job pairing a excellent DAC and outstanding standard tubes for the amp.
I'm looking forward to pairing it with my LCD-X!
I was willing to step down from a LCD-3 to the LCD-X to save a few dollars. I don't think there is a simple step down from the WA7. My current DACMini is definitely not it.
I am still on the fence about the tube power supply. It looks cool but takes up double the space. I am skeptical that the power supply itself will dramatically improve the sound. Perhaps a little different. But better? I ordered without. Added. And thinking of deleting it again. Second time around for you with the WA7. Are you going SS or tube for the power supply this time?
Personally for me, I was really satisfied with the Vali sound but hated the noise floor and microphonics. Tried the Magni and it definitely didn't sound as good as the Vali for my taste, with HD650. Hence I'm now looking for a low-maintenance tube amp that sounds good, looks good, without overheating problem, won't blow my headphones up (this requirement takes Valhalla 2 and Lyr 2 out of the question). That basically leaves me with Crack and Woo. Given that I'm probably not that hugely sensitive to minor details in sound, I think WA7 would suit me better than other offerings from Woo.
Now just seriously debating between WA7 and Crack. What's pulling me back from buying the crack is that I have a pair of HD650 as well as K712, and Crack won't work nearly as well as WA7 for the K712 due to the output impedance. Maybe I should consider WA7 vs Crack+O2...
I'm also very hesitant on that audio360 article, this guy is talking a +40% increase in soundstage using the WA7tp over the SS.
If you want to upgrade to the WA7tp afterwards, as long as you bought the WA7 already, just tell them the serial number on it and it's available for $400 ($80 more, but you can always make that decision later).
AudioMan612: "I'm currently trying to figure out if Woo will still allow people with older WA7's to buy the new tube power supply at a discounted price as opposed to $649. They were basing it off serial number before. I'd love to get one, but I just can't spend any more money on audio gear for a while.
Edit: Looks like I can get it for $399 still. Well, that will have to wait unfortunately."
HiFiGuy528 4 replying to AudioMan612 "Yes, customers with WA7 can order WA7tp direct from Woo Audio. Email to info@wooaudio.com with the serial number of your WA7 amp."