schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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Valhalla 2 or Schiit Lyr 2
Hello mates. Can you help me to decide which amp buy? Basically I will use with differents beyerdynamics 250 ohm, and sometimes low impedance (DT1350 80 ohm and HD25-1 II 70 ohm) Initially I was thinking in Valhalla 2, but now I'm between Valhalla 2 & Schiit Lyr 2. (pros and cons, please)...- fuens
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- schiit-lyr-2 schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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HD800: Valhalla2 or Lyr2
Hey guys, looking to find an amp which will pair with hd800. Considering the 2 amps which would be better for metal music. I do not like the wooaudio amps, have tried only the vali and loved it. But want something slightly better over it. Also considering cayin ha-1a/2/3. Will be outputting...- noobzpro
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- sennheiser-hd-800-headphones asus-xonar-essence-stx schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best amp dac combo unit under $1000
I want a usb dac and amp that can drive any headphones High impedance to low impedance. I'm not worried about driving electro statics because i don't plan on ever getting electrostatic headphones, Speakers definetly but not headphones. Also I'd prefer something under $600 but $1000 is okay. A...- Silentanarchy
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- schiit-lyr-2 oppo-ha-1-integrated-headphone-dac-and-amplifier schiit-asgard-2 schiit-audio-valhalla-2 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Amp for a Sennheiser HD700?
I saw mentions that the HD700 pairs best with a Tube Amp. Right now I just have a FiiO E17 Portable Amp and a Creative Titanium HD (which I don't think even has an amp built in). My budget is around $200-$400. Should I be looking at a Solid State Amp or Tube Amp? I guess I should also...- Trojita
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- sennheiser-hd-700-headphone bottlehead-crack-otl schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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Sennheiser HD650's looking for a new headphone amp
Hey all, I have a pair of HD650's that is paired with a headroom (own brand, its at least 6-7 yrs old) microDAC but it's lacking severely in the bass. It's ok at lower volumes until I turn it up and then the treble and mids take over, which is fine--if I can find an amp where the bass can keep...- bust3r
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- schiit-modi-2 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones headroom-micro-dac schiit-audio-valhalla-2 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Recommendation for Tube Amp
Hi guys, I recently got into the over-ear cans and bought myself a HD600 and HD650 for christmas. Since this was my first foray into higher end headphones, I got myself started with a Fiio E09K and Fiio E17 as a good starting point DAC/Amp. After listening to both of them I decided I liked...- MadJukes
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- little-dot sennheiser-hd-600 schiit-valhalla bottlehead-crack-otl schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Schiit combination for HD800
Hi all. I wanted to ask if anyone has tried a Schiit Audio pairing of amp and DAC with their HD800s. Specifically, the Valhalla 2 amp and Bifrost DAC. I am currently looking to put together a minimalist desktop system - I know that this is not an “end game” system (budget won't permit at...- xenithon
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- sennheiser-hd-800-headphones schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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**Amp suggestions needed**
Currently I have a Valhalla 2 and it's pairing nicely with my hd650's. I'm looking to add another amp (solid state) that plays nicely with planar magnetic hp's. Here is what's on my wishlist: *Balanced input and balanced hp jack *good power/current for planar mags *ability to drive a...- MattTCG
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- edwards-audio-ha-1 audeze-lcd-x sennheiser-hd-650-headphones schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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Valhalla 2 Proplems!!, Blew Beyer DT 990 / 6000hm ( I need Help )
Hello Everyboday, I just bought Valhalla 2 and Bifrost in (23 June 2014), I used about two month with the Amp and Dac Beyer DT 990 / 6000hm after tow month the Valhalla 2 Blew my headphone in the left side but the right side it's works so i repair my headphone (it's need left speaker)...- Amalz
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- beyer-dynamic-dt-990-premium-600-ohm-headphones schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Schiit Amp for HD 650?
Hi Guys, Long time reader, rarely a poster. I've been reading around for the past few weeks trying to decide which Schiit amp to order for my stock HD 650 (currently using an E7/E9 combo) and the more I read, the more confused I became so here I am posting and asking for help. Anyway, my...- jfdelacruz
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- schiit-asgard-2 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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2014 tube amp rankings
I remember back in the day skylab did a really good ranking of all tube/hybrid amp. Unfortunately that threads have been closed. So I want to do another list for people who doing research could look into it. I am currently myself looking for a tube amp. It would be nice if it was integrated...- kokushu
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- schiit-lyr little-dot-mk-viii-se woo-audio-wa22 schiit-audio-valhalla-2 apex-high-fi-audio-peak-and-volcano dna-sonett-2
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Schiit Valhalla 2 impressions
Well, you'll have guessed what I have to say is good. I don't start a lot of threads, but when I'm blown away like today... why not share the euphorium! Let me start by saying I've listened seriously to headphones for a decade. After experimenting with Alessandro Pros, I finally fell in...- TonyTripleA
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- schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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NEW Schiit Lyr 2: Impressions
Just want to start a thread for the new Lyr 2. Interested in impressions.- sling5s
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WA2 vs Valhalla 2 vs Crack Speedball
I am really itching for a WA2 but have a Valhalla 2 and will be building a Crack with Speedball this week. I've had a WA2 in the cart but can't quite seem to push the buy button. I'll be using T1 and HD800 mainly. I love the multiple inputs of the WA2 but if there isn't a huge leap...- Grado77
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- schiit-lyr woo-audio-2 schiit-asgard-2 schiit-audio-valhalla-2
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Audio Valhalla 2
Go ahead. Do things with Valhalla 2 that you’d never attempt with other OTL tube amps. Run low-impedance headphones. Use IEMs. Valhalla 2 is a complete re-imagining of Valhalla, with improved performance, higher output capability, lower distortion and output impedance. Tubes Made Flexible...- joe
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