Woo Audio’s epic WA8 Eclipse is the world's first battery-operated vacuum tube headphone amplifier. Featuring SET Class-A transformer output for transparent sound quality, a built-in 24bit/384kHz DAC, and easy transportability/set-up, high fidelity audio listening is possible anywhere.. With its high power output, the Eclipse is capable of driving high-end headphones of 8–600 ohm impedance, while its ultra-low noise circuitry is ideal for in-ear monitors.
While portable, the Eclipse boasts a robust military-grade vacuum tube design rated for 5,000 hours of life which is around 3-4 years of use. Versatile in analog and digital realms, it offers two- or three-tube operation to tailor the sound quality to a variety of headphones and in-ear monitors. The Class-A, Single-ended Triode topology uses ultra-efficient OCC single crystal copper output transformers offering high bandwidth and low loss. The Eclipse also uses an audiophile-grade ESS SABRE Reference 24bit/384kHz DAC, excelling with hi-res music files and compatible with Apple iOS and Android devices.
The Eclipse operates via external DC power or "off-the-grid" battery operation. Advanced technology provides steady and pristine power to the vacuum tubes and the DAC, offering several hours of play – and the unit is operable during charging. For the first time, high-fidelity and uncompromised sound can be achieved without boundaries.
The WA8 Eclipse is available in 3 different finishes anodized Black, space Grey, and Gold to choose you favourite colour please use the drop menu above.
- Advanced battery power management offers steady and pristin source to both amplifier and DAC
- All-tube design (not hybrid)
- Class-A, Single-ended Triode transformer-coupled
- Military grade sub-miniature tubes, lifespan in excess of 5000 hours
- Premium volume control
- Transportable size and form-factor, full-sized desktop-class amplifier/DAC performance.
- User replaceable vacuum tubes kit available for purchase
- Included Pelican carrying-case (water-resistant, crush-proof and dust-proof).
- Multi-layer military grade PCBs
- USB Audio Class 2.0 is natively supported by Apple OS X version 10.6.4 and above
- Selectable two- or three-tube operation
- Five LED battery indicators.
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