A tube amp in your pocket! - Woo Tube Mini Review

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The Woo Tube Mini might just be the smallest tube amp available, and GoldenSound gives it the full run-down.
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27 июл 2024

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@patrick600 27 дней назад

Great concept, but attached USB connector instead of removable cable is a huge inconvienience regarding the form factor in my opinion.

@3lapsed 27 дней назад

Get a quality USB extension and it'll be that form factor you want

@AT-vj2mz 27 дней назад

The point of a static usb connector is to minimize vibration because the tube is sensitive to it. He says its sensitive to vibrations very clearly, its not going to help if its slapping against your phone in your pocket while you walk

@DavidHorth 27 дней назад

The USB extension cables are included.

@sephondranzer 26 дней назад

@@AT-vj2mz Got a bridge to sell you if you think that’s why it uses USB-A

@WooAudioUSA 27 дней назад

We chose USB-A because it is more durable. We tested USB-C and it could not support the size and weight of the chassis and the fail rate may be very high. We prioritize our products for reliably / durability over convenience. Also, USB-A can be converted to USB-C (included) or Lightning via Apple adapter to support a wider range of devices. Many computers (Mac Studio, Mac mini, gaming PC, etc) still have USB-A in 2024. Additionally, your high bandwidth USB-C or T3 ports should be reserved for devices that needs the speed / power ; audio DAC does not. ~ Mike

@Relaia 27 дней назад

I get the idea, but I think having it built in at this size is just bad in general. USB-C makes it usable on a phone, but if that doesn't work it probably should have been a removable cable instead.

@carybarlow 27 дней назад

I think having a female USB-A would have been more beneficial with an included type a to type c or lightning. Relying on the USB for the weight is still pretty dicey.

@endorphinADMIN 27 дней назад

a usb-c female on the unit with a soft cable would have solved any durability concerns - users of such devices (especially at this price point) are cognizant of the delicate nature of the tubes inside and would take great care when plugging and unplugging the soft usb-c cable, as i do with the fiio 17 and my iphone / ipad. the phone ($1600) and ipad pro ($2000) have sensitive usb-c ports themselves, no abuse there, no structure or durability issues, while the ipad pro is huge (13") compared to the tube mini. problem solved.

@enjoshi-godrez8775 27 дней назад

He meant female usb. You didn't want to do it for unjustified reasons. End of.

@DMS3TV 27 дней назад

USB-C female would be optimal. Using a male connector on the device is... a bit silly. Questyle m15 is a perfect implementation of this.

@kanz7329 24 дня назад

ain’t buying that with that USB sticking out like that. it’s 2024 and these companies still don’t do their research

@thinkIndependent2024 27 дней назад

Interesting review , very detailed THANKS

@wahid-lg1kk 27 дней назад

Very interesting product. Good video. I wish you had reviewed the power dock as well.

@weegol2802 27 дней назад

Thats actually really cool

@CGR2044 27 дней назад

I like the idea of having a portable tube amplifier but the problem I see is that the longevity of the tubes will mean that I will have to go through a technical service to change them and with the subsequent expense of money. Greetings from Spain.

@nathanberger618 25 дней назад

I have both the TUBE mini and the Cayin N3 Ultra and I really like using both.

@VeeHausen 27 дней назад

Who was the genius that designed that USB port positioning??! Dumb.

@toastymctoastinson 27 дней назад

i remember them saying that the reason it uses usb a instead usb c was simply because of durability

@TheWeirderKnight 27 дней назад

This is right

@AllTheHandlesTaken 20 дней назад

Which is the wrong reason to choose it. See my comment under the pinned one. The choice makes no sense from an engineering perspective and it is a pitfall other device manufacturers already learned from decades ago.

@HobbyTalk 27 дней назад

WOOOOOO! Tubes!

@QuartzTide 27 дней назад

getting one of these been passively using my imac pro 2017 output since getting focal clears

@sleepyrhythms6668 27 дней назад

Nice review. How’s the bass with 300 ohm headphones?

@DavidHorth 27 дней назад

I use the iFi IEMatch with IEMs. Way too much risk of blowing out eardrums :)

@wmc_videos 27 дней назад

I really enjoyed this tube amp on its power dock using a Diana MR with vegan suede pads.

@alstonmaccow9386 27 дней назад

I found the price far too high. Even its portable is still has issue,that’s why there is a base for it

@enjoshi-godrez8775 27 дней назад

I dont know of any other dac amp of this size that has actual tubs and not nutube. There are a few portable tube amps, but not all in ones. If this is somehow what you want, then it's the price to pay.

@Atlas348 27 дней назад

@GoldenSound how would you compare this to another warm portable source, such as the ifi DSD Signature?

@guillermobrito4987 27 дней назад

looks grate, how would u compare it against the Aune Flamingo its cheaper and could be a better entry point with the Flamingo having Bluetooth.

@papermate8773 27 дней назад

How are the tubes exchanged when done?

@coardcreatif 27 дней назад

It’s very noisy and tingles whenever you touch. You can’t use it with a cellular device such as phone due to static.

@shs747 2 дня назад

Please try replacing the opamp(s) of the little bear. I replaced mine with the burson 5i. The chance was substantial.

@MasterofPlay7 27 дней назад

Do you need to replace the tube?

@asan1050 26 дней назад

Recently I was asked by a young woman, 'Is that a tube amp in your pocket, or are you happy to see me' Thank you very much!

@jkhmonkey_kfp_pentium_ii_cpu 27 дней назад

The headphone cables threat might be the most threatening thing I've heard in the headphone hobby That will take hours of precious listening time to untangle... HOURS!

@jamestorres5582 26 дней назад

😹😹😹 Great Review Sir

@natalyakeane 12 дней назад

cayin n3ultra says hello

@PeterbFree 27 дней назад

USB-A is a deal breaker

@HiFiInsider 27 дней назад

I love the TUBE mini with Diana headphones. The pairing is phenomenal especially at the price and convenience. With the addition of POWER BASE it is even better.

@coardcreatif 27 дней назад

I’ve heard all Diana’s and they were garbage compared to The Composer and E3, not even on Clear MG level. stop promoting this shit.

@ElvenSpellmaker 27 дней назад

I have the Diana V2 and I like it so each to their own I suppose.

@MasterofPlay7 27 дней назад

So what do they sound like?

@JennyDarukat 27 дней назад

That male USB-A is an actual crime holy shit lol

@reflection1119 27 дней назад

The little bear balanced portable tube (can't remember the model number) was good in terms of sound.... Especially with the op amps switched out. Downside... poor battery life

@shs747 2 дня назад

Also downside is that you can't use it while charging.

@PantsaBear 27 дней назад

Great idea, but this thing is very finicky in reality. The buzzing you get from switching outputs is a huge design problem. Even when following their instructions about how to do it properly

@nusu5331 27 дней назад

i wish it would be available in europe

@rogerhuston8287 27 дней назад

Translation, it sounds better than a boring linear SS amp

@RayceManyon00 20 дней назад

What the hell is that clicking noise in the left channel?!!!!!!

@80-80. 27 дней назад

USB-A 🤦‍♂

@SheepDude-qp7ux 27 дней назад

No, my cables... 😢

@luigiheewan 27 дней назад

that's not small, that's average. and I bet he's got a great personality

@teachonlywhatiseasy 27 дней назад

nah

@fiddlix 27 дней назад

No usb-c built in is a major turn off..!

@Brjoszka 27 дней назад

First!

@AliArghavan 27 дней назад

Man! WooAudio products really are overpriced!

@celstark 27 дней назад

I’m sorry - this is just silly

@davidmillar2594 27 дней назад

This is the company that just blatantly copied Analog Squared Paper's portable tube amps. Zero respect for Woo.

@sameermana2003 27 дней назад

this looks like a ridiculous product that is ultra niche even by audiophile standards ...this item is basically the same price as the cayin N3 pro ultra...I know which I'd prefer

@thelastrhino2581 27 дней назад

Most tiny? Hm. If only there were a single word to convey this meaning in grammatically correct fashion...

@7in1 27 дней назад

I am already more than happy with portable tubes inside my $200 Cayin N3 Pro DAP, no thanks, not interested!

@jankubat2694 27 дней назад

Am I first here?

@BrianHall-Oklahoma 27 дней назад

Tube amps are dumb. We moved away from them for good reasons.

@enjoshi-godrez8775 27 дней назад

Old people are more dumb. We moved away from them for good reason, too.

@residentzero 27 дней назад

I will never buy either of these. I really didn't believe the sound change or value would be any different than a 5 dollar dongle or a $100 Bluetooth DAC amp

@enjoshi-godrez8775 27 дней назад

Yea, that lie doesn't work when its with tubes. Bad luck this time.

@sephondranzer 27 дней назад

What kind of portable device uses an attached USB-A connector? This thing costs the same as a BottleHead Crack and couldn’t even use an attached USB-C connector instead? Dude this channel has been losing faith with people that view the content or buy on its website because you guys just don’t seem grounded anymore… no pun intended.