Total Noob Question here, Ok so right now I'm missing a dedicated external DAC with USB for my Valhalla that I'm going to purchase.  I was wondering If I could hook up my Hifiman to my Valhalla as the use of its built in DAC. Will this work? or will this make it worse? I am planning to buy the...

Hey all,   A quick announcement: we've made some changes to the Valhalla so you can swap different input tubes. Now, in addition to the 6N1P, you can run all 6DJ8 type tubes, including the NOS GE 6BZ7s, 6922s, E88CCs, and 6N23Ps!   Best of all, if you purchased a Valhalla from Schiit or...

Hello, My current setup is an Apogee One with a mini jack cable to a Fiio E9 for my desktop amp. I am using Sennheiser HD 650 with this setup (planning upgrade to HD 700/800 soon). I am getting a Schiit Valhalla very soon to upgrade the Fiio E9. Will the Apogee One work well with this amp...

Hello,   I recently purchased a Schiit Valhalla and would like to have your input as to a set of can's you'd recommend for it. I stumbled upon this article at 6 moons: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/schiit/8.html which has helped me a great deal, but I don't want to buy a pair of...

Is anyone running the fostex t50rps on a Schmitt Valhalla? I fancy trying these ortho's but not sure if the Valhalla will do the justice, I understand they may be better on the Asgard.o

Today I was buying an amp.   Not just any amp, a tube amp...a "one and only/ the best i could get/ ducks nuts/ infecting home visitors into instant audiophile zombies" amp.   I narrowed the field of available goods in Australia down to the Valhalla, WA6, and the new Pan Am.   Let me...

Which one? I'll be using it for every mid-fi can(up to Hifiman HE-500. Other then that, I won't be going any higher, any cans lower than that; apply them to helping me) I want the most tubey sound. TUBE TUBE TUBE! I have a ODAC for a DAC. 

As the title says, which amp would you guys recommend more for the HiFiMan HE-500s, or does it not really matter? I have enough money for either one so that is not a problem, I just want to spend it on the right things. Thanks

Hi All, I have read all I can find on these 2 amps for use with the Sen HD600. I am building my first headphone based system and am looking to get a very good sounding amp for the 600s. I have a DAC and CD player. Will also listen through iMac/iPod/iPhone. My budget is $700 tops. I have not...

I'm in the market for a new amp for my HD600s and don't know which one to go with. I can't seem to find any in depth discussions on how either amp pair with the 600s. I don't mind spending the extra money on the Valhalla if its a better kind of sound. I'm leaning towards the valhalla because of...

I really don't know what to do.  I got it in the mail today.  Set it up when I got off work just like it said and listened to music on it for a couple of hours.  It was bliss listening to it.  Then a couple of hours into breaking it in the right driver just stopped playing.  It came back on for...

Hi,    This is my first thread on this forum, so please be gentle :)    I'm quite new in headphones and after couple tries I've settled to Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm - it's just perfect mix for me with SQ, comfort and price. Now I'm looking for a decent amp to drive it. The only one...

Hello All,   I'm planning on picking up an LCD-2 soon but was wondering what would a good AMP/DAC Combo be for it <$1000.  I currently have the Schiit Magni/Modi but heard that may not be enough to power it. Would Bifrost/Asgard, Valhalla or Lyr be a good match? Or would you reccommend...

I'm looking for a neutral sounding amp for some music tracking and mixing.  I am aware of the issues with using headphones for this purpose, but sadly, I live in an apartment with thin walls and really don't have the luxury of using studio monitors right now.   Please correct me if I'm...

Hey all, well it's that time to upgrade again. I poke my head around these forums every now and then and read a little bit but really can never find a distinct answer so I'm just running with this idea. Currently running an eBay Aune with a Genalex tube and AKG Q701s, I think it's the amp/dac...

Hey guys, I am hoping you can help me spend my money :)   I'm using a pair of HD-650 at home, connected to a Audio-GD Compass connected to my desktop.  I've been using the Compass for a few years now and even if it wasn't presenting some hardware issues, which it is, I want to try a tube...

Hey guys, awhile back I spent the money to get a pair of Hd600s and a JDS labs O2, re-ripped my music to 320kbps and now I'm looking for an upgrade.   Should I go for a new amp, I hear tube amps like the schiit amps work amazing for the HD600s, but I'm wondering if I should get a DAC or an...

I will be purchasing a AKG Q701 ( or similar) but I think this headphone needs an amp.   The headphone + Amp will be used for 2 channel music and for Movies ( late evening use ) . My primary listening method  is still speakers.   2 channel music is mostly classical and some jazz (...

I've been obsessing over the research of tube amps for the past couple weeks and I'm down to two contenders. I've owned neither or heard neither. I live in Madison and unfortunately, being a college town, the only audio gear I can test out is Bose and Beats.   Music: Occasionally some power...

Hello I have spent a couple of days reading about headphones and amps. My old HD 595 is dying and I am looking for a replacement so I thought I could buy the HD 800 and "just plug it" into my pc. Then I realized that I was going to literally throw the money to the trash if I didn't pair them...

Hello guys, I bought a sennheiser HD600 this week, it will arrive next month, and I am planning to buy an amp and a DAC to pair with the HD600, so, my budget is $550 to the Dac and the amp, and I wanna know the best way t spend that money, if $200 on the DAC and $350 on the amp for example. I...

So I've been in a committed relationship with my Sennheiser HD600's and FiiO E9 amp for a year now... I love this combo, and the sounds I've heard go into my ears since last Christmas have been amazing. However, I've been thinking back about something: should I have gotten the E7 with them? How...

I have a basic fiio E17/E9 combo and am possibly looking for a tube amp or ss to go well with classical music. I was looking at the Schiit Valhala or something in that price range. Any help?

Hey guys. I'm planning on getting both of these headphones and choose the one that I prefer the best, but I need a good capable amp that compliments the two well enough.  At the moment I am looking to get a Schiit...

I have tried to work this out for myself by searching the forums and reading extensively, but there is so much conflicting opinion out there, even about the equipment I already own.   Please could some experienced members advise me - what ONE upgrade would they make to my current setup, in...