Small footprint Tube Amp to replace WA6SE?

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  1. Noodlz

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    So i love my WA6SE, but its taking up way too much of my deskspace. Any recommendations on something that sounds just as nice or even better with a smaller footprint? ideally another tube amp of the same caliber?

    For reference, i mainly listen with my HD580 / HD650 modded pairs. I also have the Jot2 for my solid state amp which is nice but not nearly as fluid / soulful / open / organic sounding as the WA6SE. For the DAC i'll be keeping my Sonic Frontiers SFD-1.
     
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    ooo thanks the Cayin looks like it could fit the bill. from the link im assuming you're referring to the Andix Audio HPA-45 ?
     
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    Yep, I think that's the amp. Andix Audio amps look so damn cool.
     
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    Don't think you can go wrong with the SW51+ or Quicksilver Headphone Amp. I have them both and can easily recommend either.
     
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    I'd definitely second the Quicksilver amp recommendation, and would add the Icon Audio HP8 to the list. It's about 2" narrower than the Quicksilver, and about an inch narrower than one of the WA6-SE chassis.
     

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