Nice looking system. Looks like it’s grown in the last year

I was looking at the gold lion for the next replacement. Given how often I’m listening to the FV, I figure I’ll end up replacing them about every 2-3 years so I’m hoping I can find something I really like in the less than $50 range

The aluminum all came from a company called 80/20. Google it and you’ll get an idea of what’s involved.

You might be surprised. I ordered all the aluminum parts pre-cut. The whole thing went together with an Allen wrench and a screw driver. Even the wood I ordered pre-cut.

Looks like a decent streamer. Support for qobuz, tidal, etc?

For those interested, I wrote up a comparison of the Mjolnir 3 to the Folkvangr https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-folkvangr-impressions-thread.963929/post-18154939

I made it. I probably have the CAD file and material take off somewhere if you’re serious.

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 103 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.