timb5881
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I got my Vali 2 this last Friday. I have been using a Ei 7dj8 (often seen as a telefunkin orange globe, Phillips and other brands labeled as a 6dj8), the A frame version.
I switched to the Vali 2 and on high gain their was a left/right imbalance -- at least on the low volume excursion
Thanks. Good to know. One of the small things that you get in an entry level product that improves as you move up the food chain.Yes, I believe that's fairly common with that Alps pot.
I tried out my new Campfire Orion IEMs yesterday.
Using the Jotunheim MB (via Yggy v2 DAC) on high gain I heard background noise. Switching to low gain made to noise floor almost not hearable.
I switched to the Vali 2 and on high gain their was a left/right imbalance -- at least on the low volume excursion I could tolerate with the IEM.
I forgot to try the Vali 2 with low gain, but will try that today.
I suspect if that left/right imbalance is real (and not just an artifact of extremely low volume knob excursion) that it isn't noticeable with less sensitive headphones.
Mike
I own Little Dot MKIII. Can Vali be seen as upgrade or not?
I own Little Dot MKIII. Can Vali be seen as upgrade or not?
You might be intersested in this...The Little Dot III is an OTL amp where the Vali 2 is a hybrid. So one isn't really an upgrade of the other as much as they are different types of amps.
Depends a lot on the music you like. Some of the good all around tubes that are in production would include Genalex 6922, Electro Harmonix 6922 and the JJ 6922. The last 2 being under $15 at The Tube Depot, $45 for the Genalex. Always assume that Ebay sellers are not selling NOS as they state. They maybe used often relabeled more abundant 7dj8 or Russian tubes. The 7DJ8 Ei A frame with the dimpled disc getter is a muscular performer that can be had cheap, and I like them. I have also seen some Tung-Sol and Tesla 6922/6DJ8 tubes that go for reasonable prices. Try the EH and JJ 6922's from The Tube depot first and see how you like those, and go from there.Hey guys, very new to the tube amp world. I’ve got a set of HD800s’s on the way, a Vali 2, and I’ll be using this with my fiio X7MK II,
Just looking for any advice beyond the stock tube that might suit the 800’s?
Cheers,
Depends a lot on the music you like. Some of the good all around tubes that are in production would include Genalex 6922, Electro Harmonix 6922 and the JJ 6922. The last 2 being under $15 at The Tube Depot, $45 for the Genalex. Always assume that Ebay sellers are not selling NOS as they state. They maybe used often relabeled more abundant 7dj8 or Russian tubes. The 7DJ8 Ei A frame with the dimpled disc getter is a muscular performer that can be had cheap, and I like them. I have also seen some Tung-Sol and Tesla 6922/6DJ8 tubes that go for reasonable prices. Try the EH and JJ 6922's from The Tube depot first and see how you like those, and go from there.
Maybe, but most likely not needed. Wait and see how the stock tube works, if you need more gain, then the gain is needed.There is a "high gain" option for the Genalex 6922 on Tube Depot. Would the Vali 2 benefit from this?
I ordered a Vali 2 B-stock on June 20th and it arrived with the original style volume knob - glad I got one before they made the change.I just got a Vali 2. I notice the volume knob has been changed to something similar to Magni 3, Loki Mini.
Searching for a mint Vali2, EU version. If you are willing to sell or know someone who is, PM me! Thanks