[smoorenc]

I received my 6N23P REFLECTOR DOUBLE TRIODE TUBES from the Russian Reflector factory. They mad such a difference! It is hard to discribe how much clarity was brought forward! These tubes are fantastic!!

 

[nwavesailor]

It certainly is a cute little beast. I keep salivating over the Project Ember amp but don't know how much better it is than the Vali2. Perhaps it would drive my HD650 and HE500 better though.

I went from the Vali 2 to a Garage 1217 Starlight amp (not the Ember) and the improvement was not subtle. I really enjoyed the Vali 2 but when a used Starlight came up for sale I snagged it with my thought being I'd keep the one I liked better. From the very first song, I knew the Starlight was for me. It also allowed me to use  6 & 12 volt tubes. Buying used I was able to essentially move sideways with almost no additional $$$ spent after selling the Vali 2. I still am a big fan of the Schitt components and will likely own others down the road!

 

[koven]

It certainly is a cute little beast. I keep salivating over the Project Ember amp but don't know how much better it is than the Vali2. Perhaps it would drive my HD650 and HE500 better though.

i am also curious if ember II is a noticeable upgrade vs vali2 w/ hd6x0, anyone able to comment on this?

 

[HOWIE13]

  i am also curious if ember II is a noticeable upgrade vs vali2 w/ hd6x0, anyone able to comment on this?

Yes, Ember is a huge upgrade on Vali 2. I  immediately appreciated the improvement in sound. Vali2 is still good value for the money though.

 

[koven]

  Yes, Ember is a huge upgrade on Vali 2. I  immediately appreciated the improvement in sound. Vali2 is still good value for the money though.

interesting, thanks
i might grab the ember II and keep vali as a pre

 

[HOWIE13]

  interesting, thanks
i might grab the ember II and keep vali as a pre

I keep Vali by my bed- compact and easy to use in the dark. 

 

[Eric510]

Holy smokes! I just got my Vali 2. Still waiting on the Modi 2 Uber shipment but... I have it rigged up with a 74' grey shield Reflektor and my Multibit Bifrost and... really sounds flipping good. Very very impressive for the price. Well done, Schiit!

 

[dbaker1981]

Received my vali2 this morning. Exactly what my vinyl player needed. All my records sound much fuller and natural. Was using a O2 and it was just to clean to sound right with records.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Received my vali2 this morning. Exactly what my vinyl player needed. All my records sound much fuller and natural. Was using a O2 and it was just to clean to sound right with records.

I liked switching from the JDS Labs Element to the Vali 2 as well.

 

[Tuneslover]

Does anyone know if the 6n6p tube is compatible and will work properly with the Vali 2?

 

[HOWIE13]

  Does anyone know if the 6n6p tube is compatible and will work properly with the Vali 2?

Mine didn't work.
I think the max heater current Vali2 can manage is 0.6A so it can take 6SN7 tubes but 6N6P tubes are rated 0.75-0.80A.
You could check with Schiit to be sure.

 

[Faber65]

Does anyone know if the 6n6p tube is compatible and will work properly with the Vali 2?

There are several threads about tubes swapping in this website, I suggest you to take a look at the one as per the following.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/515848/safe-tube-replacements-chart-along-with-recommendations#post_12562431

 

[Tuneslover]

  Mine didn't work.
I think the max heater current Vali2 can manage is 0.6A so it can take 6SN7 tubes but 6N6P tubes are rated 0.75-0.80A.
You could check with Schiit to be sure.

Thanks for the quick response.  You're faster than Schiit, I emailed them a week ago but still haven't received a response.
 
The reason I'm asking about the 6N6P is because people on the Project Ember thread seem to like that tube.  I have been debating about getting an Ember but wondered how that tube would sound in my Vali 2, assuming it's compatible.
 
Interesting that you suggest the 6SN7 tube for the Vali 2 because the Ember needs a separate adaptor to run that tube.  The Vali 2 doesn't?  I don't know much about tubes.

 

[HOWIE13]

  Thanks for the quick response.  You're faster than Schiit, I emailed them a week ago but still haven't received a response.
 
The reason I'm asking about the 6N6P is because people on the Project Ember thread seem to like that tube.  I have been debating about getting an Ember but wondered how that tube would sound in my Vali 2, assuming it's compatible.
 
Interesting that you suggest the 6SN7 tube for the Vali 2 because the Ember needs a separate adaptor to run that tube.  The Vali 2 doesn't?  I don't know much about tubes.

6N6P and 6SN7 tubes are often warmer, more typically 'tubey' sounding.
 
You need a 6SN7 to ECC88 adapter plus an ECC88 socket saver to use 6SN7 tubes in Vali 2. I like them but on the other hand there are plenty of ECC88 tubes to choose from.

 

[rnros]

  Mine didn't work.
I think the max heater current Vali2 can manage is 0.6A so it can take 6SN7 tubes but 6N6P tubes are rated 0.75-0.80A.
You could check with Schiit to be sure.

I agree. The 6N6P may be pushing it a bit for the Vali2 on the required heater current, this tube is used as the output tube for the Valhalla2.
 
Many choices in the ~300mA heaters: 6922/E88CC family and Russian 6N23P family.
 
And choices in the ~600mA heaters: 6NIP family, many varieties, production years and factories to choose from. Also 6N5P.
 
And also 5760/2C51/396A family of tubes (~300mA) with an adapter:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/619910/schiit-valhalla-tube-rolling-thread/480#post_12466041
Adapter:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Gold-plated-5670-6N3-WE396A-TO-ECC88-6922-6DJ8-tube-adapter-for-you-amp-/191866855836?hash=item2cac27e19c:g:~IoAAOSw~OVWwGvh
 
With this same adapter you can also try the Reflector 6N26P, leans a little bit in the warm direction and a very good tube overall. But it does have a slightly higher heater current than 600mA, maybe 5-7% higher. Has the same tube size as the 6N6P.
 
So many choices, so little time