[jkpenrose]

That's good news indeed. I got so fed up with that damn LED, I ripped it out myself.
As a bonus the SQ improved… or did it

If you think it did, or think it didn't - you're right!

 

[RickB]

I received a new Vali 2 the other day, and can confirm that the front LED is gone.

 

[bcowen]

I received a new Vali 2 the other day, and can confirm that the front LED is gone.

The LED never bothered me personally, but I could also live happily without it. Sounds like Schiit made a good move.

 

[RickB]

The LED never bothered me personally, but I could also live happily without it. Sounds like Schiit made a good move.

You can tell the amp is on if the tube is glowing, so the LED always seemed pretty superfluous to me.

 

[Keno18]

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[RickB]

It's interesting how tubes burn in. I'm using a new EH 6922 that I received 6 days ago and for a few hours the treble became very rolled off and the bass very boomy. Now it's sounding more balanced again.

 

[Keno18]

It's interesting how tubes burn in. I'm using a new EH 6922 that I received 6 days ago and for a few hours the treble became very rolled off and the bass very boomy. Now it's sounding more balanced again.

Balanced yes, but still not a great tube. Of the 2 6922s I have I prefer the Gold Lion.

 

[RickB]

Balanced yes, but still not a great tube. Of the 2 6922s I have I prefer the Gold Lion.

I've had that before, I found it too soft sounding with the HD6XX.

 

[Keno18]

I've had that before, I found it too soft sounding with the HD6XX.

That's the sound I prefer, the EH sounded harsh to me. But that's why there's tube rolling! Right now I'm listening to a bright sounding tube the RCA 12au7a clear top.

 

[RickB]

That's the sound I prefer, the EH sounded harsh to me. But that's why there's tube rolling! Right now I'm listening to a bright sounding tube the RCA 12au7a clear top.

I think I'm going to settle on the EH 6CG7. It has less irritating vocals compared to the EH 6922.

 

[bcowen]

I think I'm going to settle on the EH 6CG7. It has less irritating vocals compared to the EH 6922.

If you like the 6CG7, try one of these. It's the 6CG7 version of the WH D-getter 6SN7.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Westinghou...4a9eb03fe253502aecb4|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524

 

[Mr Trev]

If you like the 6CG7, try one of these. It's the 6CG7 version of the WH D-getter 6SN7.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Westinghouse-Magnavox-6CG7-Test-NOS-Black-Plts-Silver-Shield-Serious-Tubes-L396/184318121220?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item2aea375504:g:C4sAAOSw5W9e2d2C&amdata=enc:AQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickk8Fd9si%2FIbtWQr%2BhnlRwjDUe3mcHhHxQQafihRXJn%2FYVN2MyTEBoNpRO5r7LLD2BzN33i%2B8vvA2F0EDM778MOXd5AtJpivFMOtMePBRMbZfMFqng7YNO1ITWpRgnlOhdhJZxLs0ANjVyPNgh9%2BmfPLSTKHM9NuJRzMIqkUNK%2FW2%2F%2F6QLfFtRvIJzHaxKG6PhJTtocBtEOGebKs%2FBos8Jmpw2LTPBdft30091MvQyvcYlQzUqvbQZRP5zvCFy2tZb3ipwYWVecDxe8plTca4WzWP4ktB%2BeqLdAUnFzYdCylXzpR2MzAbh%2BF9x8akGiepHZzcfM8H3SJsCay%2FFnupiBqJUQPxg8gESJVRuq44S8RzSwPtyjrbOvu8V%2BvXkUpPMaHXaNOBEbXS2ZuyRkz1riBzZTNkcRUgUkvGX8o0psekGhH3ewgL2zJZcR1Hy4Z%2FPOKXh%2Fyz7OwRPGEGLREcyFFOkEw8jlXIN5VRQ%2BfUzZ8E99eBk5WFqfjurhLkvziZYwm7FFoX%2FDcEl56n6ku71TxoqteUM2zB4JrZK8Zo1sjN27RXdFx7tamTLQSWVqcCGSnHPD8ud6%2BmSlEnbYDk85P7VXChHUZNG7suPLSRbJMGb5P0Hr8zN5Y7Ric3R%2F8HCE4IgGBpM1ULN4Fmyb4tYZDYyjjowg%2BaCDjp1K3S1K1LMtFt4pFcbdKZUN%2FAh9jbbHj69PqlBMH2lL1jkQ78phKHDBgymiIXo306Fs%2BzzKvg%2B0WGcjVdT1k1IdLEheDjwUTkW8yqNY4LHHs0%2FirY2S%2BQ%3D%3D|cksum:184318121220eee268d473c34a9eb03fe253502aecb4|ampidL_CLK|clp:2334524

I forgot about them. You picked up one didn't you? Ever get a chance to do a listening smackdown with the 6sn7?

 

[bcowen]

I forgot about them. You picked up one didn't you? Ever get a chance to do a listening smackdown with the 6sn7?

Yeah, been a while though. Sonic signature is very similar which comes as no surprise. The 6SN7 had a bit more weight, fullness and punch in the bass, but the 6CG7 threw up a bigger soundstage which was a bit of a surprise. Both quite enjoyable and musically engaging. The Frankie 7N7 remains my (personal) favorite and I like the Brimar 6BQ7A a lot as well, but the WH-D's (of either configuration) are up at the top of the heap of all the tubes I've rolled in the Vali 2.

 

[RickB]

Well, after a week of burning in the EH 6CG7, I'm in a pickle. I find the 6CG7 to be too muffled sounding with the HD6XX, while I think the EH 6922 is overly bright.

What current production tube is in between these two? Would a JJ E88CC fit the bill?

I think the EH 6922 is my preference for now, until I find a better tube.

 

[bcowen]

Well, after a week of burning in the EH 6CG7, I'm in a pickle. I find the 6CG7 to be too muffled sounding with the HD6XX, while I think the EH 6922 is overly bright.

What current production tube is in between these two? Would a JJ E88CC fit the bill?

I think the EH 6922 is my preference for now, until I find a better tube.

I've only heard the gold pin version of the JJ E88CC, and it's pretty decent. I (personally) like the new production Gold Lion E88CC / 6922 a bit better though. Not as bright or thin sounding as the EH (although I've never much cared for EH 9-pin tubes anyway), and has more resolution and detail than the JJ.