[amigastar]

Do i see this right that i can plug in my dac via rca cable into the vali but there is no further connection from vali into the amp for my speakers?

 

[No_One411]

  Do i see this right that i can plug in my dac via rca cable into the vali but there is no further connection from vali into the amp for my speakers?

 
Vali doesn't have preouts. You won't be able to use them to power your active speakers.
 
Grab any of the "2" version amps if you want preout. 

 

[amigastar]

Got it, thx

 

[StanD]

  Do i see this right that i can plug in my dac via rca cable into the vali but there is no further connection from vali into the amp for my speakers?

The Vali has no preamp out. You could use Y cables to connect your DAC to both the Vali and your powered speakers and use the volume control of your powered speakers.

 

[AladdinSane]

Coulda saved a lot of money had Vali had preamp out. Cost me a Burson amp and now a Magni 2U. 

 

[jimmers]

  Coulda saved a lot of money had Vali had preamp out. Cost me a Burson amp and now a Magni 2U. 

How?
 
That's why we need a Vali 2 Uber 

 

[Gr8Desire]

FWIW: Bought the Vali months ago.  Loved it from the start - and still do.

Decided to 'upgrade' to a Lyr 2.  Tried it - and didn't care much for the Lyr 2.   Didn't have the detail or accuracy of the Vali.  Returned the Lyr 2 after 14 days (still waiting for my refund Schitt!). 

That odd high pitched whine from the Vali is interesting.  You get it when first plugging in your phones OR just tap on the Vali with your fingers.  Last for about 30 seconds then goes away until you tap the case again.  Could do without this side effect but still a nice amp overall.  For the money, the Vali is outstanding value.  
  

 

[lamski]

How?

That's why we need a Vali 2 Uber 

This is what im looking for... Vali 2 uber with pre-outs...

I want to try out a tube style amp but want to keep it simple. Pre outs are a must have and are non-negotiable for me.

 

[pearljam50000]

Can anyone compare Magni 2 to Vali?

 

[Mr Rick]

  Can anyone compare Magni 2 to Vali?

All the Schiit amps sound about the same. I have the Magni, Vali, Asgard 2, Valhalla 2 and Lyr.
 
The Magni 2 offers more power if that is required.

 

[pearljam50000]

Thanks.
So you would recomment the Magni 2 over the Vali with the HD800?

 

[sling5s]

  Thanks.
So you would recomment the Magni 2 over the Vali with the HD800?

No. Even Jude recommends the Vali as go to budget amp for the HD800. You need some tubes to warm the HD800. 

 

[Mr Rick]

 
No. Even Jude recommends the Vali as go to budget amp for the HD800. You need some tubes to warm the HD800. 

An even better choice would be the Valhalla 2. 

 

[jimmers]

  An even better choice would be the Valhalla 2. 

  All the Schiit amps sound about the same.

?

 

[StanD]

This is what im looking for... Vali 2 uber with pre-outs...

I want to try out a tube style amp but want to keep it simple. Pre outs are a must have and are non-negotiable for me.

Are you looking for some gain, connectivity or both? If just the connectivity you could get a SYS or just a cheap switch or Y cables and use a Vali.