From the Schiit website - "Power Consumption: 8W"

I contacted Schiit yesterday evening to get some help on how to connect the Vali to my audio system. They suggested that I plug the Vali into the Tape Out connect. After several minutes of untangling wires and cables, the Vali was finally connected to my amp.   I plugged in the headphones...

Well Mullins, the Analog connect is going to my amp's Tuner. I'm not sure if I'll be able to use the Vali. Now I am curious if I will be able to use the LD MK III.   If anyone has some ideas, they will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you Mullins for your response. I will give that a try and see how the AKGs sound.

I bought a LD MK III last week, and I am waiting to get my tracking number. The tubes that will be coming are the 5654 driver tubes, and the 6H6PI power tubes. I will be using the stock tubes with the amp for a good while.   While I'm waiting, I have been looking to add some tubes. I have a...

I have a Vali but I have yet to use it. Problem is, I don't know how/where to connect the Vali to my system. Right now I have a McIntosh MA5100 for power and a Denon DNP-720AE network audio player for internet radio. Do I plug the Vali in my Mac, or does it plug into the Denon?   I received a...

You need to do your due diligence and research both. During this time, one will stand out and appeal to you. Once you check the reviews, you will know if you made the right choice. Once this is done, you are ready to purchase.   Good luck on your journey!

There is a couple videos on YT that says the Schiit Vali works well with the Q701. For $119 it doesn't get any better than this.

Ok, the Little Dot MK III is ordered. My plan is to use the stock tubes for awhile, but I would like to have some extras when I am ready to swap. According to the Little Dot website, there are driver tubes and power tubes. The driver tube will be the 5654 and the power tubes will be 6H6PI. I...

  This is the same as the Pelican boxes and cheaper. You can get them with/without the foam and they come in different sizes. This is the perfect solution for just about anything. Even watch guys use them for their watches.

So, it goes without saying that the higher the ohms will produce the best sound quality.   When speaking in terms of a headphone sensitivity, are the higher ohms considered to be low or high sensitivity?

  Would you please elaborate on the ohm rating and how it effects the quality of sound and sensitivity to the headphones?

I wish I had a nickel for every post I have seen that says, "I am not an audiophile..." I would venture to say that the majority of Head-Fi members are audiophiles.   Definition of Audiophile from Merriam-Webster - A person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction; A hi-fi...

Thank you for your recommendation. I have considered either the DT880 or DT990 but not the 600 ohm. What's the difference between the 250 ohm and 600 ohm besides more ohms?

After much reading here and online, I have decided that the Little Dot MK III will be my first adventure into tubes. I am excited and cannot wait for its arrival. I am still in need of recommendations for a good pair of headphones, and I am hoping you good people of Head-Fi can assist me. I have...

Music Direct offers 30 day home trial, and I am sure there are others.

Woo Audio makes some fantastic tube amps. Unfortunately, they are out of my price range. s much as I would love to try one out, I need headphones first.

  There's two on list. The AKG Q701 and Sennheiser HD600. However, the Beyerdynamic DT880/990 has piqued my interest as well.   I'm hoping to find one amp that will work with headphone I happen to buy. Hoping is the key word.   So, what amp(s) and headphone(s) do you have in your arsenal?

  Thank you for the welcome Uncle Al. If the Q701s are not good with a tube headphone amp. There's a YT video that a guy made and says the Q701s sound awesome on a Schiit Vali, which is a hybrid tube amp. I would be interested in knowing what you use.

I joined last night and posted an Intro thread, and I found this thread just minutes ago. I thought I would stop in and say hello.   My name is Tim and I am an audiophile. I thought I would take the next level and journey into head-fi. I had been lurking for several months and once I got...

In order for us to help you, you must define "a fortune." Without knowing your budget, it will be like playing craps.

You really need to check out the Emotiva XDA-2. 30 day home trial, 5 year transferable warranty, and free shipping.

Audioengine makes a pair of bookshelf speakers that are not powered monitors. Also in the same price range are the Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 and 10.2. For the same price as the Diamond 10.1, I would recommend the Focal 705Vs. I got a pair to audition for 30 day home trial. However, if bass is...

Being a new guy myself, welcome to Head-Fi. If you are looking for headphones that have a natural sound and some bass, you need to check out the AKG Q701. These are similar to the K702 but with better bass. Believe it or not, the Q701s cost less than the K702s.   As for a headphone amp, I...