[Ichos]

Neutral , linear and dynamic with a touch of tube magic.
One of the best and most enjoyable amps I have ever heard no matter the price.

 

[supersonic395]

Also how does this amp sound with bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd?

 

[Ichos]

A good amp sounds good with everything you throw at it.
So the question you are asking is headphone related.

 

[433521]

Also how does this amp sound with bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd?

Progressively bad.

 

[supersonic395]

Progressively bad.

Lol true but at you know, from the recent Zeppelin remasters, I really like the reference mix for Achilles Last Stand so looking forward to hearing that.

 

[supersonic395]

A good amp sounds good with everything you throw at it.
So the question you are asking is headphone related.

Ah okay - I'll be using the Beyerdynamic DT 770 (80ohm), has anyone used these headphones with the Vali 2?

 

[433521]

Lol true but at you know, from the recent Zeppelin remasters, I really like the reference mix for Achilles Last Stand so looking forward to hearing that.

I'm a fellow conspirator. I love the live Floyd set. Pissed we had to wait till we look just a little silly buying it.

 

[hollandstein]

I’ve absolutely loved my Vali 2. Especially with the Gold Lion.

 

[supersonic395]

Vali 2+ and Modius arrived this morning! Amazing service from Schiit - ordered Wednesday night UK time and it's here in 2 days!!

Will post impressions soon - my first foray into Schiit gear with a view to bumping up the Vali 2+ to the Lyre 3 next year.

 

[supersonic395]

I've let it run for a few hours and just came back to it and it sounds so good, much better than I'm used to. I'm using it in conjunction with the Modius and the layers and details with the music I listened sounds so much better.

I'm planning to continue using the stock tube (it's made in Japan) but whilst I don't want to go crazy with tube rolling, what are the best tubes that won't break the bank to go with the Vali 2+? (Also not interested in using any adapters for tubes outside the intended spec).

 

[Ichos]

Made in Japan?
Are you sure , I thought that they were from Canada.
Anyway.
Tubes need more than 100 hours to settle and burn in so take your time and don't harry at all.

From my experience the best 6922 tubes worth for tube rolling without costing an arm and leg are -

Electro harmonix 6922 gold pins
Electro harmonix 6CG7 gold pins
(or their plain variety)
Russian 6N1Pi
Gold Lions 6922.

 

[hollandstein]

I use the Gold Lion 6922 and love it

 

[supersonic395]

Made in Japan?
Are you sure , I thought that they were from Canada.
Anyway.
Tubes need more than 100 hours to settle and burn in so take your time and don't harry at all.

From my experience the best 6922 tubes worth for tube rolling without costing an arm and leg are -

Electro harmonix 6922 gold pins
Electro harmonix 6CG7 gold pins
(or their plain variety)
Russian 6N1Pi
Gold Lions 6922.

Yup am very sure, it says made in Japan and it does sound pretty good I have to say - I will let it run in for that amount of time and then go from there.

Thank you for these recommendations - would you be able to briefly comment on how each tube affects the sound please?

 

[Ichos]

EH 6922 more extension , greater clarity , more tight and linear.
6N1pi great natural tonality , more loose on the bass , natural sounding highs better body.
Gold Lions very clean and tight , more dynamic and borderline bright.

 

[supersonic395]

EH 6922 more extension , greater clarity , more tight and linear.
6N1pi great natural tonality , more loose on the bass , natural sounding highs better body.
Gold Lions very clean and tight , more dynamic and borderline bright.

Thank youuuu, I'll probably go for the 6922 first but I'll stick with the stock one until at least the new year