Official Schiit Vali 2 Thread
Dec 11, 2015 at 1:02 PM Post #16 of 3,690
Argh. Was just about to hit the buy button on the valhalla 2.
 
Was flipping through the schiit website and randomly the Vali 2 pops up.

Thought I was seeing schiit :]

I hate this hobby..so many decisions.
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 1:06 PM Post #18 of 3,690
  I was already set on buying the magni 2 uber for christmas and then I saw the schiit vali 2 today...
 
Argh. Gotta wait for impressions dammit

Was about to buy a M2/M2 Uber stack, in fact earlier today I was asking about how it sounded compared to my X7 that I currently have. Then I saw the release of this with a gain switch for sensitive headphones such as my  TH-X00's. Now I think I might place an order for the Vali 2 and Modi 2.
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 1:09 PM Post #19 of 3,690
  Was about to buy a M2/M2 Uber stack, in fact earlier today I was asking about how it sounded compared to my X7 that I currently have. Then I saw the release of this with a gain switch for sensitive headphones such as my  TH-X00's. Now I think I might place an order for the Vali 2 and Modi 2.

Exactly. The gain switch for low impedance cans was the deal breaker. An affordable tube amp, which can be used for both low and high impedance headphones? For only $20 more than the magni 2 uber? Count me in! But it seems to good to be true... there must be some drawbacks that we do not know of until people test it out.
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 1:45 PM Post #20 of 3,690
I really enjoyed the Vali for higher Z phones when I had it. Really musical and sounded fantastic. The v2 looks like it takes care of all the issues people had with the v1 and more. Not gonna bite however, Valhalla 2 replaced the Vali for me. If I was looking, however, don't think I'd hesitate. Nicely done Schiit. Looking forward to some review and impressions!
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 2:33 PM Post #22 of 3,690
  Just pulled the trigger!

This type of abusive peer pressure is not appreciated by my wallet 
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Dec 11, 2015 at 2:49 PM Post #24 of 3,690
The real winners here are the Grado people.  This looks like a just about perfect amp for them.  My previous perfect Grado amp was the Lyr on low gain with tubes, but to be totally honest the Lyr was always a bit overkill, there just wasn't a great low impedance tube amp that matched Grados all that well.  If I was still heavy into Grado, I'd have already ordered this.
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 3:12 PM Post #25 of 3,690
from thread: "not a warm amp"
I guess one could tube roll.
But I don't like getting a bright and aggressive amp and than tube rolling to compensate. Doesn't make much sense to me.
I guess I'm out.  All my headphones are on the bright side.
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 3:14 PM Post #26 of 3,690
 
from thread: "not a warm amp"
I guess one could tube roll.
But I don't like getting a bright and aggressive amp and than tube rolling to compensate. Doesn't make much sense to me.
I guess I'm out.  All my headphones are on the bright side.

 
A cheap "warm" option would be the Amperex Japan (Matsush1ta) 6dj8's... run 30 to 40 bucks... tube monger or tube depot usually have them in stock.  I have a couple sets for my Lyr 1
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 3:19 PM Post #27 of 3,690
   
A cheap "warm" option would be the Amperex Japan (Matsush1ta) 6dj8's... run 30 to 40 bucks... tube monger or tube depot usually have them in stock.  I have a couple sets for my Lyr 1


Thanks for the suggestion.
I did the whole tube rolling with Lyr 2 and didn't like it.  Purchased top of the line tubes. 
I found the Lyr 2 warm and aggressive at the same time. Odd combination. It's warm because of the sub-bass characteristics and yet a little harsh because it's a very forward and aggressive nature.
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 3:29 PM Post #28 of 3,690
 
Thanks for the suggestion.
I did the whole tube rolling with Lyr 2 and didn't like it.  Purchased top of the line tubes. 
I found the Lyr 2 warm and aggressive at the same time. Odd combination. It's warm because of the sub-bass characteristics and yet a little harsh because it's a very forward and aggressive nature.

I haven't rolled too much... got lucky with the Phillips MiniWatt SQ 6922's from Tube Depot... love these tubes.... they've gone up $100 a pair since I bought mine so they are now about the same as the vast majority of 60's/70's tubes out of the Amperex Heerlan plant.  They used to be a pretty good "low cost" way of getting some glass from the oh so famous tube manufacturer.  Absolutely dead quiet with a soundstage that rivals anything I've heard.
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 3:43 PM Post #29 of 3,690
 
from thread: "not a warm amp"
I guess one could tube roll.
But I don't like getting a bright and aggressive amp and than tube rolling to compensate. Doesn't make much sense to me.
I guess I'm out.  All my headphones are on the bright side.

How does it not being warm mean it will be bright and aggressive?  
 
Dec 11, 2015 at 3:47 PM Post #30 of 3,690
  How does it not being warm mean it will be bright and aggressive?  


Mostly from my experience with Schiit House Sound and Purrin's preference. 
I hope it's neutral and does not have the upper mid forwardness but my experience with Schiit gear tells me otherwise.
 

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