At the suggestion of @jonathan c (who has excellent taste in tubes IME) I rolled in some Tungsram E88CCs to replace the stock 6N1P tubes. It’s a great tube for the FV. A little dryer, more holographic, and more detailed than the stock tubes. Took a little while to break in, but very good with...

It’s that sweetness combined with SS detail and resolution not to mention rock solid imaging that to my tastes puts the MJ3 in the all star league. I’ve never heard any other SS amp do that before, though I’m sure there’s probably others (at insane prices).

IIRC the LCD-X is over 100 dB / mW. It doesn’t really need the impedance multiplier. I think the main reason it sounds better on the FV is I tend to lean warm on my sound preference and the LCD-X is pretty neutral which the FV helps offset. Also, the LCD-X has a dip in the upper mids and the...

I forgot to include the LCD-X. Will write up a separate comparison for that, but long story short it sounds better on the Folkvangr.

Sadly, they don’t deliver to Alaska.

Folkvangr Mjolnir 3 comparison This post compares the Schiit Folkvangr against the Schiit Mjolnir 3. Keep in mind that I’m not a professional musician, recording engineer, or anything other than a middle aged audiophile. My hearing is a little above average for my age but nothing to brag...

That makes sense to me.

Folkvangr is due back from repairs today and my Mjolnir 3 arrived Tuesday, so I’ll post a smack down comparison maybe this weekend. The Folkvangr is facing strong competition- the MJ3 is a really nice sounding amp.

My headphone chair is an Ekornes recliner. Most comfortable chair in the world and perfect for headphone listening because it takes the load off your neck. Highly recommended despite the stupid price tag. They’re extremely well made. There’s probably other brands making similar at more...

Update on the MJ3 slight edginess I thought I heard: I’m not hearing it any more. This is a fantastic amp! I’m not ready to say SS beats tubes, but I will say the MJ3 is definity welcome in my system.

Funny you should say that. I was looking at ZMF Caldera reviews today and saw the price tag. That’s when I remembered why I didn’t get one when they first came out. I want one, but maybe not that much. You aren’t likely to be disappointed in the combination of the Aeon and the MJ3 as long as...

It really shows how good the ZMF VC is compared to all my other headphones.

Found a great track for exploring the dynamic capabilities of a system. It’s pretty cool sounding too. You can hear bells / gongs ringing in sympathy whenever there’s a big drum hit. Another one:

I’m planning to attend the California CANJAM to listen for myself. Hopefully ZMF will be there too so I can hear the Caldera.

Some of the reviewers on this thread said the Expanse is excellent on the MJ3. Don’t know if anyone will have tried the Aeon Open. The Aeon need for current makes it sound significantly compressed on most amps and as a consequence it has niche appeal. Also, even though it performs like an...

I really like the idea of a custom shop. That said, I think I’m due for a headphone upgrade first. With the MJ3 there’s a whole range of reasonable possibilities, but after hearing it with my current phones I’m thinking a Caldera might pair well. Enjoying the MJ3 with the VCs seems like a good...

My Mjolnir 3 showed up yesterday and like you I got it to give me more flexibility with headphones that don’t work so well with the Folkvangr. Also like you, I really like how the VC sounds on it.

I thought I’d seen my last hairy arm shot when I stopped spending time on the watch forums. :). Glad it’s rocking your world.

Some opinions on different headphones with the MJ3 (and Yggdrasil LIM DAC). For all tests I used the amp in SE mode with no feedback exclusively. Focal Clear OG: I wasn’t expecting anything special with the Clear, but I found it to be a great pairing. None of the metallic glare I hear on some...

I’ve got a black Folkvangr (due back in the house later this week), so the MJ matches it. The real question is why a silver Yiggy? The answer is I ordered black, but it wasn’t in stock so I accepted a silver one at no additional cost. I have to say, the silver has a beautiful finish. Much...

So the MJ3 has arrived. Here’s what I think after 3 hours of listening. Not enough time to plumb the depths, but enough for a first impression. Long story short, it sounds like a top notch solid state amp and produces heat like a top notch tube amp. Speaking of heat, it’s a non issue for me...

Depending on the tube amp and tubes, it could be that your ear is tuned for a tube sound. I’ve been listening almost exclusively to tube amps for years, so it will be interesting to see what I think about the MJ3 (arriving today). I’m a little sensitive to sibilance so I bought a Yggy LIM to...

Yay! Got the FedEx notice that my MJ3 shipped! Should land about the time I’m back from traveling.

Agreed. Tubes bring their own magic, but impedance matters a lot. Amps with high output impedance will vary their output voltage significantly as the load impedance approaches the output impedance. Dynamic headphones have an impedance peak at the resonant frequency of the driver (generally...

I’ve read the WA6-SE 2nd generation described as dark too, but never heard it myself. Most reviewers describe it the way I hear it- excellent imaging, good detail, very natural sounding and musical. It plays well with pretty much any dynamic headphone over 80 ohms.