Just got a Valhalla 2 and Bifrost combo. I'm coming from a Aune T1 where I replaced the stock tube with a Genalex Gold Lion E88CC. I haven't really had any experience with tubes except with the Aune so i'm not entirely sure if I should be replacing the stock tubes in the valhalla. I do believe...

Thanks for the suggestion, i'll have to see if I can find one built, be great if I could find one in Australia too but probably more likely US.

Great, thanks for the suggestions i'll check those out.   I have been looking at the Schiit's too, would a Valhalla 2 and Bitfrost combo be a good choice as well in comparison? Also should I expect more out of the hd 650s with what you've suggested (or with the valhalla 2 and bitfrost) in...

dac and amp i'd say (currently i'm running my headphones through a yamaha amp while the aune is playing up), although separating them wouldn't be an issue either if it's going to be a better setup. Budget probably isn't too much of an issue, considering the aune is around $200 i'd say probably...

Would anyone have any recommendations on the next step up from the Aune T1 MK2, mine's starting to play up and I was thinking if there was something better for a bit more money then I may look at that instead of purchasing another Aune T1. All I really need is usb and or optical connections and...

      Thanks for the reply. At least it sounds like it was faulty and not me not knowing anything special about the switch. Hopefully the replacement is better.

Just got my T1 MK2 but found that the on/off switch broke after first usage (it's now loose and takes quite a while to get it to work). Just wondering if there is anything special with the on/off switch like needing to push it in when flicking it (noticed my on/off switch can be pushed in), or...