bigro
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I'm pretty much a newbie at this, and I apologize if this is a dumb question. I'm planning to get a Mimby in a couple of weeks and understand that Schiit recommends leaving it on 24/7 so as to keep it properly warmed up for best sound.I have no problem with this, but I plan to use the Mimby on my laptop for music and gaming and from my TV's optical out for Blu-rays and streaming video; I'm currently using a Fulla 2 like this (line in from my TV's RCA output) and move it between the two several times a day. This would necessitate unplugging the Mimby for maybe 30 seconds (I have a small apartment). Would it remain warmed up even though unplugged very briefly a couple of times a day?
Also, I want to get an amp to pair with the Mimby. I have a Fidelio X2 and a brand new 400i. I'm wavering between the Magni 2 (probably regular since it should have plenty of power for those two and I don't need the Uber's outputs) and a Vali 2. What differences in sound quality might I expect between those amps with those headphones?
FYI There seems to be someone convincing people that the only difference between the Magni 2 Uber and the Magni 2 is just the extra inputs and the pre outs. This is not true and I would hate for you or anyone else to be misled. Just by looking at the Specs The Uber Has a greater power output, Less THD and a greater SNR and even different Power supplies. Then even in the topology description The Uber says it has a complementary VAS drive which the Standard does not list. Even if you do not know what the things mean, it is clear they are not the same with one having more ports. With that said I have the Magni 2 Uber and the Vali 2, I like them both but the Vali 2 Gets way more drive time. I have a preference for tubes so i am biased.