Oops, I lifted the info directly from Schiit's website, how could I mix them up when I typed them out? So, how would I be able to tell if they were input or output tubes that are causing the distortion? I suppose I'll have to swap input and output tubes separately and see whether the...

  I do have a question about the Valhalla tubes. I know practically nothing about tubes in general, so bear with me here. The Valhalla has two sets of tubes. A "tall" pair and a "short" pair. Output tubes are 6N6P, input tubes are 6N1P, though I don't know which are the "tall" ones and which...

  Well, it's definitely the tubes. I swapped them and the distortion switched to the right channel. I could order a new set from Schiit for just under $50, but I'm taking recommendations if anyone knows a cheaper option.

No one has a single idea what to do about this? Plugging the amp directly into a socket does not seem to have completely solved the issue, though it does seem to be lessened a bit.

Hi all. So lately I've been noticing a strange intermittent noise on the left side of my headphones when I'm using my Modi 2 Uber + Valhalla 2 setup. I've tested it with more than one headphone to make sure it's not them. I'm also not getting it when I use my FiiO E10K. So I'm pretty sure I've...

You never listed a price range. But the FiiO E10k will properly amp most mid to mid-high end headphones fine, and even does okay with true audiophile headphones. But it's $75.

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So my best bet is to just wait for that one?

So Hifimdiy uses the same DAC chip as the ODAC, but cheaper than finding a O2/ODAC combo? I would preferably like to keep it in as few boxes or devices as possible...

No, no, I absolutely am not getting any more headphones. I have way too many. I just want a solid-state, neutral source and amp. I already have the relatively flat HD 600.

So my setup is currently using using the Schiit Modi 2 Uber and a Schiit Valhalla 2 for my beyerdynamic T1s, DT 770 Pro, and soon, E-MU Ebony. But I also have the Sennheiser HD 600 as a reference set. They're my "I want things analytical" headphones. But tube amps tend to color the sound and...

I gamed with the Sennheiser HD 598 for 3 years, and it's definitely got an open and clear sound that really brings the atmosphere in. I was also using a Xonar Essence STX, so there was probably some good surround-to-stereo processing going on too. But the HD 598 will disappoint you if you're...

Thanks everyone! I went with the E-MU Ebony and got in on the drop. :) I'm super excited to try them out, but I'm most likely not going to get them before Christmas.

Thanks for all the helpful ideas guys. I might have to eat my own words a bit and say the Taction Kannon may be a bit much for me. Bass is great but I'd hate to drown out everything else.     Quote:   Well for $20 I could upgrade to the Ebony or Rosewood E-MU cups, which I hear are also...

  That's more or less what I've come up with as well. TH-X00 has more bass, but the E-MU has better soundstage. Also reading through the comments of the people who received their TH-X00s, there's a lot of quality control issues with the construction. I think I'd rather trust E-MU, who has...