[jerg]

Not the Valhalla. Vali Schiit. It's out in a couple of weeks for $120.

Shhhhhh it's supposed to be a secret for the time being 

 

 

[DADDYDC650]

Shhhhhh it's supposed to be a secret for the time being :rolleyes:  

I meant to type Valhalla... stupid fat fingers!

 

[Terja]

I would go for the Hitachi. Check out the Vintage Receiver Integrated Amps thread and ask your question there.
 

  Hi, I've been trying to find an old school amp to pair with a new school DAC (es9018) locally where I am and I saw this one today.
Hitachi HA-400
http://audio-database.com/Lo-D-HITACHI/amp/ha-400-e.html

 
 
To ship the Emotiva to where I am costs too much in tax/air mail so I'm hoping to dig up a quality used amp to give 500's the speaker taps route.
Are there any amp experts on this thread that would know if it is a rare gem and has shared ground ? The seller does not speak much English.
Guy also had a Pioneer A-570 for the same price ($175).
http://audio-database.com/PIONEER-EXCLUSIVE/amp/a-570-e.html

 

[davidsh]

Nice, new schiit.

 

[Lohb]

  I would go for the Hitachi. Check out the Vintage Receiver Integrated Amps thread and ask your question there.
 

Thanks missed that thread.. I dug up a similar thread from 2006 earlier today. I think after asking someone else about the vintage stuff, I'll just stick with newer stuff....repair$+part$ on old gear more trouble than its worth where I'm based.

 

[uzi]

  Shhhhhh it's supposed to be a secret for the time being 

 

The secret is out -- http://www.head-fi.org/t/685162/new-vali-schiit-amp
 
Purrin broke the news on his site (and Jason from Schiit is involved in the thread there).

 

[modulor]

 
Thanks missed that thread.. I dug up a similar thread from 2006 earlier today. I think after asking someone else about the vintage stuff, I'll just stick with newer stuff....repair$+part$ on old gear more trouble than its worth where I'm based.

I've got my eye out for a mid-late 70's era Pioneer, but I'll have to look into Hitachi as well.  The Japanese put out some good receivers around this time 

 Also consider Kenwood and Toshiba as well.  The thing about vintage receivers however is depending on how much use they got, you'll likely need to replace parts like the capacitors and resistors which can be expensive and a pain.  Sometimes you can find refurbished amps at good prices though...but check out the vintage receiver thread, it's a good read!

 

[hifimanrookie]

Couldnt help it..but wouldnt this blue circle audio rig of a fellow blue circle owner be perfect to drive a he500? Damn.. SPEAKERAMPS guys? Any thought about this?

And all amps are from blue circle..damn..i feel small knowing what amp i am getting compared to this investment!! Pls get a tissue before looking ate these pics..as ur jaw will be falling on the floor ..just like mine did..
AND DUBSTEPGIRL.. THIS MEMBER IS ACTUALLY A GIRL ALSO... A rare breed...
And look at those platforms under the main end amps in middle of room....real carbon! beautiful! And according to her they actually work..not day and night..but they do.. And she tried many of those thingies..

I know its a bit offtopic..but really..she even made the ceiling custommade to make the room sound better..i just couldnt stop saying OMG.. And the girl/lady is nice to talk also and very down to earth..a fellow BC. Owner..she even gave me an advice that some footers are to expensive for what they do..u see very realistic also.. She prefers quality and performance over pure esthetical thingies.. Just my kind of girl..hehehehe hey wait a second..DBG is same kind...i live in a wonderful world.. Lolz.

Ps..i also have a puzzle of ' find the differences on the first main pics...its a first and new picture of her rig...second is her first rig... Find the differences.. Hint..big huge standing thingies..hehehe ps..those huge amps on floor are the big daddies called the NSL.. Mine will be based on those monsters..lolz.

Enjoy peeps!

 

[Dubstep Girl]

Couldnt help it..but wouldnt this blue circle audio rig of a fellow blue circle owner be perfect to drive a he500? Damn.. SPEAKERAMPS guys? Any thought about this?

And all amps are from blue circle..damn..i feel small knowing what amp i am getting compared to this investment!!

Pls get a tissue before looking ate these pics..as ur jaw will be falling on the floor ..just like mine did..
AND DUBSTEPGIRL.. THIS MEMBER IS ACTUALLY A GIRL ALSO... A rare breed...

And look at those platforms under the main end amps in middle of room....real carbon! beautiful! And according to her they actually work..not day and night..but they do.. And she tried many of those thingies..

I know its a bit offtopic..but really..she even made the ceiling custommade to make the room sound better..i just couldnt stop saying OMG.. And the girl/lady is nice to talk also and very down to earth..a fellow BC. Owner..she even gave me an advice that some footers are to expensive for what they do..u see very realistic also.. She prefers quality and performance over pure esthetical thingies.. Just my kind of girl..hehehehe hey wait a second..DBG is same kind...i live in a wonderful world.. Lolz.

Ps..i also have a puzzle of ' find the differences on the first main pics...its a first and new picture of her rig...second is her first rig... Find the differences.. Hint..big huge standing thingies..hehehe ps..those huge amps on floor are the big daddies called the NSL.. Mine will be based on those monsters..lolz.

Enjoy peeps!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[alota]

another passion is born

 

[brunk]

Couldnt help it..but wouldnt this blue circle audio rig of a fellow blue circle owner be perfect to drive a he500? Damn.. SPEAKERAMPS guys? Any thought about this?

And all amps are from blue circle..damn..i feel small knowing what amp i am getting compared to this investment!!

Pls get a tissue before looking ate these pics..as ur jaw will be falling on the floor ..just like mine did..
AND DUBSTEPGIRL.. THIS MEMBER IS ACTUALLY A GIRL ALSO... A rare breed...

And look at those platforms under the main end amps in middle of room....real carbon! beautiful! And according to her they actually work..not day and night..but they do.. And she tried many of those thingies..

I know its a bit offtopic..but really..she even made the ceiling custommade to make the room sound better..i just couldnt stop saying OMG.. And the girl/lady is nice to talk also and very down to earth..a fellow BC. Owner..she even gave me an advice that some footers are to expensive for what they do..u see very realistic also.. She prefers quality and performance over pure esthetical thingies.. Just my kind of girl..hehehehe hey wait a second..DBG is same kind...i live in a wonderful world.. Lolz.

Ps..i also have a puzzle of ' find the differences on the first main pics...its a first and new picture of her rig...second is her first rig... Find the differences.. Hint..big huge standing thingies..hehehe ps..those huge amps on floor are the big daddies called the NSL.. Mine will be based on those monsters..lolz.

Enjoy peeps!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

I like her rack (pun intended) 

 Seriously though, that room is impressive and looks very inviting.

 

[kamalz]

Not the Valhalla. Vali Schiit. It's out in a couple of weeks for $120.

i thought you are implying nordost vahalla
:rolleyes:

 

[elwappo99]

 

[hifimanrookie]

No need to worry YET..still 2 months to go..i asked him to make 'in proces' pics..so i am sure he doesnt put an emotiva internals into my BC amp secretly :veryevil:

So dear peeps..u dont need to sleep with one eye open dear speaker amp affectionees
not yet..but its close...hahaha (very evil laugh of a headphone amp freak..lolz)
But as i said..i will start a new thread for that amp... As i dont wanna hurt those poor sensitive emotions of u guys..u see?am all about consideration for my fellow headphone freaks...

 

[elwappo99]

No need to worry YET..still 2 months to go..i asked him to make 'in proces' pics..so i am sure he doesnt put an emotiva insides i to the amp secretly :veryevil:

Maybe it would sound better