I don't have any hum at all. If I turn the volume way higher than I ever listen with the music off, it's still a deep black background. The main reason for this is the 6N1P tubes. They have a very black background, and that is one of the big reasons Valhalla is so quiet.   I e-mailed Jason...

That is another question that I have… I originally wanted a Valhalla but by some convoluted series of events I ended up with a Lyr for the same price. I figured since it was the "better amp" I had lucked out, but now I'm reconsidering. Would the OTL design of the Valhalla be a better fit for the...

As I listened for a few more hours, I already find myself enjoying my headphones more and more. I find it so interesting how the psychological aspects of our perceptions come into play with how we assess our gear. I myself am skeptical of the idea of "burn in"… The mind probably burns in as much...

So today I finally completed my audio chain. I made basically all of my purchasing decisions based on the information that I've gleaned from these forums, so I figured this is where I would go for help once I had the gear.   As of right now, this is the setup: MacBook Pro Optical Out >...