Pop in headphone, and also some from the amp itself.
I get the same noise-not every time though.
My Garage amps make a similar sound- I assume it's normal and due to a safety or warm up circuit switch.
it is
Pop in headphone, and also some from the amp itself.
I get the same noise-not every time though.
My Garage amps make a similar sound- I assume it's normal and due to a safety or warm up circuit switch.
I get the same noise-not every time though.
My Garage amps make a similar sound- I assume it's normal and due to a safety or warm up circuit switch.
I own 2 other pieces of audio gear with a timing circuit that has a delay for 30-45 seconds to let the tube stabilize. This is more of a very low level 'ping' sound when a relay opens. Is this a relay you are hearing?
I think so.
It's interesting that Ember takes about 10-15 seconds longer than Horizon and Starlight to 'ping' and that probably represents the extra time it takes for Ember to auto bias the tube.
Now I'm certainly not a tube amplifier expert or tube rolling expert but I must say that the stock Sylvania tube is a pretty good sounding tube. Shortly after receiving my V2 and reading about the enthusiastic remarks about the JJ and EH tubes I dashed out and purchased them. Initial impressions were good but a bit muddy sounding (especially the EH) but terrific warm bass. Something sounded just a bit off as I rolled between the JJ and EH so I decided to roll the stock tube back in and I was rewarded with a very nice 3 dimensional sound with terrific instrument separation. The bass was tight and deep. Definitely not as warm sounding as the other 2 tubes but the Sylvania was much more balanced sounding and to me a personally engaging and satisfying sound. I don't understand how others have considered it as boring sounding, quite the opposite to my aging (dare I say it, experienced) ears. Good choice Schiit!
My stock tube says:
Sylvania jh
Made in USA ABL
It also has the Sylvania "shield with an S and a lightning bolt" logo on it.
I thought it sounded pretty bad actually, worse than my cans straight out of my iphone, certainly worse than other amps.
Seems like there might be a lot of variation in the stock-supplied tubes.
My stock tube says:
Sylvania jh
Made in USA ABL
It also has the Sylvania "shield with an S and a lightning bolt" logo on it.
I thought it sounded pretty bad actually, worse than my cans straight out of my iphone, certainly worse than other amps.
Seems like there might be a lot of variation in the stock-supplied tubes.
Just got my Modi 2 Uber and my Vali 2 and burning right now the stock tube with my HD600.
I have a (maybe stupid) question. When turning on my setup which one of the DAC or the amp should I turn on first? Maybe it doesn't matter at all...
Second question: I used to have a Aune T1 and the light in the tube became white 15-20 seconds after turning the device on. Here with Vali 2 the light remains orange. Is it the same with yours? Thanks for the help again!
Can anyone compare this to the little dot 1+ or mk2
What would you recommend ? Both little dots are $140 . I have Phillips fidelio x2s. I listen to hip hop and alternative. What would recommend for me?I find both can be very good, the sound depending on the tubes chosen but they have different adjustments and tweaks. The LD has a totally quiet background with no hum but does require two tubes to change each time you roll. It's also heavy and takes up more space. The tweaks involve removing the bottom plate so are not so readily accessible, but there are more of them.
The LD is great value but if you have a problem in the UK it has to go back to China.
Both are great introductions to the world of tube amps.