My comfort zone was the Grateful Dead. These days, I still enjoy their music but about 95% of my listening time is devoted to Jazz, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, some Ambient. Up until the last couple years 95% of my listening was the Dead. I missed a lot for 4 or 5 decades, but am catching up...

I agree (for what's that worth!)

Roon/Qobuz => Yggy+ GS2 => Vali 3 (Raytheon 5670WA)=> Focal Clear OG (ZMF Perf Pads). Great guitarist, great guest contributors...

Thanks for posting. I'm curious now. In my listening queue.

Saw ELO (at the time only known as Electric Light Orchestra) at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium sometime in the 70's. When going to the Civic I always bought tix in the last 2 rows (2,000 seat hall) for $5. It was the 1st headline show in America for the new band. They had a stand up bass...

Congratulations! Please let us know your thoughts as you spend some time with the Vali 3.

@jonathan c - Thanks for your tube recommendation. I bought the 12AU7 adapter you recommended and received a tube that I believe you recommended as well. I am listening to Amperex 12AU7 Long Plate Foil D-Getter from Holland 1958. It sounds clear, clean, with better sound staging than I...

Listening to my 3000x right now with the Vali 3 utilizing the Schiit supplied tube. I have several tubes that I like quite a bit more, but they sound tremendous right now as is. Best sounding Grado in my collection. I predict you'll enjoy the Vali 3, but whether or not it changes your sound...

Thanks @jonathan c! My question is how do I know A long plate vs. something else? The ones I've on-line don't identify that part of the build. Appreciate your thoughts! Leo

Roon/Qobuz => Yggy+ GS2 => V222 => HD660S2

Ja mon! U b Crisp!!! Leo

LOL! Would be great! Tastes like chicken!

Roon/Qobuz -> Yggy+ GS2 -> Vali 3 -> HD660S2

Yes. I was one who paid full retail on day one. Based on my enjoyment level, I got them dirt cheap..... YMMV :)

LOL! Nope, I turned around and went back inside. He was sunning him/herself. We have a lot of experience here, kinda like NC BBQ. We know a 13 ft gator when we see one. Tip for all you newbies. If being chased by a gator, don't try to out run it. You'll lose. Instead zig/zag and you'll...