Hello, I've been on here for a few months searching and searching for my perfect set up. As a student I am basically poor, so I'm unable to buy and try all the products that catch my interest, so I TRULY appreciate all the help you people give to me. I do try to do all the research I can but at...

I am looking for a reasonably-priced tube headphone amp for my desktop system (source: iPod or PC via Pro-Ject USB Box/Foobar 2000, Kimber Timbre cable), to drive Denon AD-H1001 headphones (from my portable setup - to be upgraded, possibly to Sennheiser 650s or similar in the medium term). I...

    I was reading the review for the Sennheiser HD 598 and was wondering about their setup. They are using a Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver, a Schiit Audio Asgard headphone amplifier, along with a ipod. I plan on purchasing these headphones soon, and I am using a ~200 receiver. Will that amplifier...

I have just resided in Japan for my graduated study.  I plan to set up a small set of full size for using in front of my PC.   Normally I spend around 8hrs a day in a computer sci research laboratory. I have several limitations which are following   I) There are a plenty of...

Hey guys, am at a bit of a dilemma here. I'm not sure which amp, the MK IV or the Valhalla, would pair better with my T1, as such I'm hoping that people with experience with them can come and share their views. Mainly looking for a wider soundstage without compromising on bass.  

I have been listening to my Valhalla for a little while (just got it about 3 weeks ago) and noticing that one side will be predominant. I have swapped my tubes back and forth and noticed it goes away for a couple of days and returns. Figured I would email the guys over at Schiit because they...

Hola from LA!   I just recently had to switch my office/listening room since having my 2nd daughter 5 months ago to accommodate both kids. Now I'm in the smaller room which only has 2 prong outlets (no ground). I'm thinking of picking up the Schiit Lyr when they're available at the end of...

I had trouble finding comments on the matchup between W5000 and Schiit Asgard. I really enjoy the sound of W5000 with even with iphone. As a first step to upgrade, I'm considering Asgard or possibly Valhalla. For DAC, I'm considering audinst. If you have had any experience, I want to know how it...

List of SE all-tube amplifiers (as of April 2011).   Cary SLI80 Signature - $3,500 Leben CS-300X (push-pull) - $3,295 Woo Audio 5-LE - $2500 Zana Deux SE - $2200 DNA Sonett - $1200 Woo Audio 2 (OTL) - $1090 Woo Audio 6-SE - $1050 Decware Zen TABOO - $995  Darkvoice 337SE - $899...

So I am in the market for an amp to power my Beyerdynamic DT990 600 ohm, and I have mostly decided between either the Schiit Valhalla or the Bottlehead Crack. I am not afraid of a little DIY and the price of the crack is attractive, but I really like the design of the Valhalla and have heard...

Hi all,   Been a srsly long time since i listened to my cans..Been listening to speakers for the past few years but got back to my cans recently.   I currently have 2 cans, an AKG 701 and Beyer DT990 (600ohms).   Been using a Darkvoice 336SE to run the cans. The 701 sounds fabulous...

Hello fellow Head-fi'ers.  I am at it again.  I bought a pair of HD650's (on a thread here somewhere) a month ago that are currently paired with a Maverick Audio D1 DAC/AMP with an upgraded preamp tube (looking into upgrading the OP-AMP) and I'm looking to go with tubes this time around.  I'm...

 What's Happening All   Never mind the title, I just wanted to get peoples attention. I'm new to Head-Fi and a budding audiophile and feel a bit lost and scared in terms of where to start and at how expensive my new hobby seems to be, respectively. I'm intrigued with tube amps and have...

So I have some Beyer 880 250 ohms coming in tomorrow and I desparately want to put together my rig as soon as possible.   My problem is not only do I not have a DAC/AMP ordered, I haven'f even made a shortlist of dac/amps dspite hours of research.     I think i'd like to get a darkvoice...

Hi Head Folks,   I could use some good advice on a nice tube amp for my AKG K702's.  I'd like to keep the price below around $800.   I am currently running the AKG K702 through a Matrix M-Stage, and although the sound is quite good, am looking for:   1) a little more bloom in the...

OK I play my flac collection on my PC through an Essence STX card to a pair of Alessandro MS2i   I have been thinking about getting a Schitt Valhalla (tube coolness is a factor here) but the sound of the RS1s I heard a while back has been haunting me.   So hmm... the amp or sell the MS2s...

Hello everyone!   I had left a thread last week for your advice for a headphone for my needs. After all the suggestions, I'm going to buy a pair of AKG 702.   Now I'm having difficulty choosing an amp! I asked couple of the more experienced headfi'ers privately about it. I'll be...

Yup exactly what the title says! Just wanna know if anyone has any experience with both amps, preferably with the HD650's. Thanks!

Hello everyone,   I am a little new to the forums, but I have been lurking for awhile! I do not see a comparison against the Schiit products with Audio-GD C2. I am more interested to hear opinions with the Valhalla and C2, but I don't see why I can't add the Asgard. My current set up is HTR...

I spoke with Jason @ Schiit, and he said i need to run these for about a week or so straight, to break them in, with the volume knob around the 11:00-12:00 position....   I plug my ATH A700's into the Valhalla, and they sound AMAZING turned up about the 2/3 position on the amp. No distortion...

I just got a brand new set of AKG K702s, and if they don't sound better by the 300 hour break in, ill probably sell them. I'm looking for a nice set of closed back headphones that sound great with new rap, old rap, old rock, new rock, then into blues and pop. I've done a lot of research, but...

I currently listen to all my music on my computer (creative xfi titanium hd, FLAC/Lossless/320MP3). I own a pair of Audio Technicia ATH A700. I'm going to pick up the Schiit Valhalla hopefully the first, if not the 15th of this month. I figure i will go ahead and get a good amp, use my A700's...

Total noob here so please excuse my ignorance. This will be the first decent headphones that I have purchased and I'm a little bit confused after searching this forum as to exactly what I need to buy.  I will be using the headphones for 100% gaming only.  I play predominantly FPS so it's...

I have recently ordered three items for my first audio setup: the Zero DAC/AMP, the Schiit Valhallla, and a pair of Sennheiser HD650s. I wanted to catalog my experience in receiving all these and give a review from a new listener's experience.   The Research:   Most of my research came...

Currently have a pair of DT770/250 that I use with no special amplification but would like to get some new open headphones to try. I like the sound of my Beyers but want something with a more detailed midrange and more bass which the DT770 lack. From reading some of the  DT990 threads the 600ohm...