Quick Answer
Choose the Burson Audio Funk if you need a powerful hybrid amp for both headphones and speakers. Pick the Woo Audio WA8 Eclipse if you want a truly portable, battery-operated tube amp with a built-in DAC.
Power Source and Portability
The Burson Audio Funk is a desktop-friendly hybrid that requires a wall outlet, making it less portable but more powerful. The Woo Audio WA8 Eclipse runs on a built-in battery, offering true portability for listening on the go.
Sound Signature and Flexibility
The Funk delivers Class-A headphone amplification and Class-AB speaker power, giving you a versatile setup for both headphones and passive speakers. The WA8 Eclipse uses SET Class-A vacuum tube output for a warm, transparent sound, and its ultra-low noise circuitry makes it ideal for sensitive in-ear monitors.
Key Tradeoffs
- Power & Speaker Support: The Funk's 45W speaker amp lets you drive passive bookshelf speakers. The WA8 Eclipse has no speaker outputs.
- Portability & Battery: The WA8 Eclipse runs on its internal battery for true portable use. The Funk requires a wall outlet.
- DAC Integration: The WA8 Eclipse includes a built-in 24bit/384kHz DAC. The Funk does not include a DAC.
- Impedance Flexibility: The WA8 Eclipse drives headphones from 8 to 600 ohms and works well with sensitive IEMs. The Funk's specs are not listed for low-impedance IEMs. If you primarily use IEMs, the WA8 Eclipse is the safer choice.
Product Facts
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Burson Audio Funk Headphone & Speaker Amplifier: 3W Class-A Head Amp and 45W Class-AB Speaker Amp This dual amplification lets you drive demanding headphones and small speakers from one compact unit.
Burson Audio Funk Headphone & Speaker Amplifier
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Woo Audio WA8 Eclipse Battery Operated DAC and Amp Gold: World's first battery-operated vacuum tube headphone amplifier and DAC with SET Class-A transformer output You get tube warmth and battery freedom in a portable package, plus a built-in DAC for a streamlined signal path.
Woo Audio WA8 Eclipse Battery Operated DAC and Amp Gold
Which One Should You Choose?
Best For
- Desktop listeners who want a single amp for both headphones and passive speakers
- Users who prioritize raw power and don't need battery operation
Not For
- Those who need a portable battery-powered amp for travel
- Listeners who want a built-in DAC and tube sound in a compact package