My $150 ZeroZone DAC uses two. I couldn't resist, but it really does. 😀 Of course, it's not in the same league as this DAC.

I had a Bifrost 4490 and a Bifrost multibit. I liked them both. My original Modi Multibit with the firmware update brought the same sound to my system as the Bifrost multibit so I kept the Modi Multibit and still use it. I had a Modius AKM chip too and it was a nice DAC for a great price. I've...

I had an Asgard 2, it's a little cook stove. I had a Vali 2++ and it's a great little amp. For the Vahalla 2 I bought a pair of Amperex orange globes and called it good. They were recommended on the Vahalla tube rolling thread and I've been very happy with them.

I've downsized, I have to two pairs headphones now, Sennheiser HD600 and Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm. It's simple, I like the way the Vahalla 2 sounds. I like the way it sounds with my high impedance headphones. I had sold my low impedance headphones by the time I had bought the Vahalla 2 so I...

I sold my Asgard 3 when I bought my Vahalla 2. When I bought my silver Asgard 3 they were selling for $200 new and it was definitely the best money I'd spent on audio equipment going back to 1973. It's a great solid state headphone amp.

The Valhalla 2 really shows what an OTL tube amp can do with high impedance headphones.

I had a four cheap risers and I quit using them eventually and just went back to stock tube placement in the amp. I've owned Fisher and Harman Kardon tube receivers and amps and heat is just part of the game. As long as the vent holes in the amp are unobstructed I'm good to go.

Yes.

My Vahalla 2 is probably the last headphone amp that I'll buy. I've been using it for several years now and no complaints. I'm using a pair of Amperex orange globes most of the time. If I want to change things up I'll put in a pair of JJ 6922 tubes. My old Modi Multibit with the firmware update...

"Modi+ stacks seamlessly with a wide range of products to let you build your perfect system." Looks like they dropped the plus but still use it in the description of the Modi.

I'm going to have to try one. I've only owned a Topping D50 and Modi 3E when it comes to Sabre DACs and I didn't care for either one. I believe that both of those use the ES9018.

The 3E was the only Schiit DAC that I've owned and didn't like.

I'm still using my $250 Modi Multibit 1 with the firmware update. I had the MM2 but the old MM1 just works well with my Vahalla 2. I'll upgrade someday 😌

Good point. Released in October of 52. One can do the math for a manufacturing month.

Me. My first decent headphones were the big green Koss Pros around 72 or 73.