I'm hoping to get the Mimby soon but it will take a while. Someone else may beat me to the punch and that is fine. I will say I have the Modi2 Uber and Magni 2 Uber. The sound is pretty close to the same. All have quality. iDSD Micro might have a little more detail,I'm using HE-400i, but I...

I'll be getting one soon. I just got a iDSD Micro so have to pay my card down some. I want to try a "Multibit" just to hear the music from it. Man this is getting a little expensive. This will be my last one? LOL Should be nice with my Vali 2 and 7dj8 tube.

The Vali 2 is a tube amp. I connect it via the RCA outputs from the iDSD. That was the question. Do I use the volume control on the Vali 2 or the volume control on the iDSD? Because the preamp and direct switch on the iDSD does not cut off  sound from the internal amp when using the RCA...

On certain recordings I like the sound of the tube. Thank you again for taking the time to answer. I do not want to ruin my equipment.

Thank you for answering. On the question about volume. So if I understand. Should I use the volume on the iDSD Micro then when using it in preamp mode? That is what I was asking. What volume knob should I use in preamp mode. The volume on the Vali 2 or the volume on the Micro.

I have a question I hope gets answered. The preamp swich on the bottom does not silence the built in amp. In other words I can plug in the headphones and sound still comes out the headphone jack. Is this normal? When I plug in my Vali 2 into the RCA jacks I turn up the volume on the iDSD Micro...

I finally have had time to get back. Work has been murder. The Vali 2 and 7DJ8 sound really good together. Makes the tube sound more detailed. With Modi 2 Uber the Vali sounded just a little more subdued. But with the iDSD sounded,dare I say,more solid state like. Yes I'm a Disturbed fan. I have...

If a 2000 DAC and amp sounds better than this I have to win the lottery or try to save money. Wow

I GOT ONE! Got it today! Listening to it right now through my 400i. I love it. The people at iFi did it. Listening to it right now. Through my GS7. Sounds just as good through that as my home built 1400 computer. Got to say I think it bets my Modi 2 Uber. I have the Magni 2 Uber and the Vali 2...

No but you will need to get RCA spliters to connector the Magni and the Vali 2 to your DAC. You can get them through Parts Express.

I got the Vali 2 and I have had it for 3 months and a Upscale 7DJ8/PCC88 National Tube. I'm using the 400i with new 2.5mm connectors exclusively and I LOVE IT AND THEM. Wow awesome listening to Black Sabbath 13 Deluxe as we speak as will as Five Finger,Rob Zombie and the whole Heavymetal lot...

I would rather keep my 400i at home because I absolutely love them. Might go ahead and get the 400s,listen to them on everything,then go from there and see if I need a better player. But my 400i well always be my fav. Of course I could get the 560 and use the 400i portable with a X7. The thing...

Thanks I have the HDJ2000 I use for the phone to listen at work. I work alone so I was looking at the 400s. The phone drives the 400i but does not have enough to be dynamic. So I'm thinking about getting rid of the Pioneers and getting the 400s. I'm also looking a DAPs I like the FIIO X7 but it...

I got a Mogami 10 foot extension cable for my 400i works nice and I do not hear any difference in sound. Got it for 71 dollars on Amazon. I have a question about the 400s. I have noticed that my 400i When plugged into my s7 volume is not that high. Even when turned up. Thinking about getting the...

Using all PYST cables just FYI.

  I got the Wyrd to "even" out my system. OCD that way. It seems it made things more silent. I think it helped the sound a little. I'm using HE-400i with new 2.5mm connectors for the cable. Seems it does more for the sound when using the Vali 2. I'm using a National tube I got from Upscale...

Cool that is where I got mine. They know how to ship them. I live in Texas so came long way and no breaks. Absolutely perfect. Let me know if you feel the same way about them. Thank you ahead of time.

Brings out the crunch and the dark details that make Black Sabbath, Black Sabbath. Brings out Vinny Appice on the drums. He really hammers them hard. Seems to me to be a really nice tube for metal.

I thought I would post some more on the Matsu****a / National PCC88/7DJ8. Listening to Deluxe Editions of Black Sabbath's first 3 CDs and the Heaven and Hell and Mod Rules CDs. First I'm using HE-400i rev. 2 headphones and Modi 2 Uber DAC for those who have not read my earlier posts. At fist...

I have mine setting on my computer desk. They use the same chip so sound SQ should be the same. I got the Uber for the Toslink. Needed it for my DVR.

Your welcome I try to help all I can but I admit, I don't know a lot. It seems like a pretty good tube like I said. Not a bad tube for 35 bucks.

YES! I listen to all types of music but not CW. Read my profile. Awesome little amp with just about headphone. You won't be sorry. I have a lot of products from Schiit Audio. Modi 2 Uber, Magni 2 Uber, Vali 2 and just got the Wyrd to make the stacks look even. Yes I'm OCD that way. LOL! The guys...

I just got the the Matsu****a / National / 7DJ8 Platinum from Upscale Audio. Listening to them with my 400i. I was asked to give my impression and so I thought I would give shout out. It is hard to distinguish the sound of these compared to the stock 6BQ7. Of course they say on Upscale to give...

Yes I will.Take me a while just ordered the tubes. Should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. As soon as they come in I'll listen and post. Can't wait to hear what they sound like with the 400i after I read what they said on Upscale about them.

I just read about Matsu****a / National PCC88/7DJ8  Platinum so I ordered it from Upscale. See what it sounds like when it comes paired with the 400i.