adydula
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Alex
Alex
Thanks for your suggestions. Really helpful.
I am a newbie to amps. Tube amps are so versatile based on personal preferences. To combo with Mimby, is Valhalla 2 a good choice? Since I am not looking for high end, otherwise I should get much better headphones, should I just get a Crack and DIY? Or is there anything similar to Crack?
Thanks!
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Alex
If you can't listen to different things first and are not sure what road to go down, I would recommend you consider the Vali 2 from Schiit. You will not find a better tube amp for the money. Save your $ for higher end options if you decide you aren't satisfied with Mimby/Vali 2. Also, Mimby is an excellent DAC choice. Nothing better in my opinion until you get to significantly higher prices.
Also, resist the urge to buy and try a bunch of tubes at the start. You will just waste money. Give yourself time with the stock tube and get to know what it sounds like. If you want to try something else later, you'll be able to hear what is different about it. Bonus: if you decide to swap tubes, the Vali 2 only has one to swap, so you don't have to spend a lot.
Modi multibit whitout question! It is more real to life sounding! More natural, more warm and just better in soundstage and every other way than standart modi uber.
Talking about Beyerdynamic Amps. I honestly think they all are overpriced for that they offer. 1 of all they only work good with high impedance Headphones. And 2 They are not that impressive sounding for asking price. Thats my opinion. For SS amp "Carbon" was good choice for neutral and brighter headphones, but it is discontinued right now. I heard Teac ha 501 have a touch warmness. Can anyone comment about it? It is easier choice just buy tube amp for T90. With SS there isn't much choice.
Anyone using the FiiO E18 with the T90? Would like to know how they sound.
Bear......I would get the Schitt Vahalla2 amp for the Beyers....its kind of designed for the higher impedance cans, but can be used with others.....
Also the O2 amp works well with them......not as much power but still drives them nicely.
The Vahalla2 has more than ample power at 250 ohms!!
The crack tube amp to me is one of the nicest sounding amps for Beyer 250/600 ohm cans....really a swell pairing.
So the OTL Schitt Vahalla2 should give you the same type of experience...
I am thinking of getting one just so I can see for myself!!!
Like I need another amp, I have them all over the place here!! LOL~
Alex
Bear.....oh my!! You will get all kinds of responses on tubes..
But let me be blunt: The stock tubes will work just fine....
In my Crack I use a RCA 6AS7G with a RCA 12AU7. They came with the kit. They work wonderfully.
I also have a pile of tubes and have chased audio nirvana all the way to the end of my bank vault...the stock tubes I got sound as good as any others I have tried, even those $200 tubes...IMO.
Put your money into your headphones and good music!
Alex
Thanks, Alex. Do you have any recommendations for non-DIY products? I am not confident to resemble it as a newbie. How about Little Dot Mk3? Or any Schiit?
Thanks for suggestions. Actually, my budget is a bit higher than Vali 2. I don't want anything high-end or upgrade the system right after purchasing a new amp. So how do you think Valhalla 2 or Lyr 2? Or something else?
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Alex
What's the sound signature of the Chrome edition? V-shaped? They're relatively cheap and I may grab one