Edit:
I have an hd800 to compare soundstage and "air"
That is one comparison that I am extremely interested in reading about...
Edit:
I have an hd800 to compare soundstage and "air"
That is one comparison that I am extremely interested in reading about...
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I have an hd800 to compare soundstage and "air"
That is one comparison that I am extremely interested in reading about...
^ I reckon something warm
I concur. From my communications with zilch0md and others, I gather that most people have been enjoying them the most out of more neutral amps than the Vali. There's also the possibility of some noise floor issues with the little Schiit unit because the PM-1 is so sensitive. Zilch0md has a Vali, but he's been using his PM-1 with the Bushmaster and the Stepdance for the most part.
However, if you really like a warm sound signature, that combination or something similar with a higher noise floor could make some sweet sounds.
Overall, I'd take the PM-1 over the HD800 any day. The PM-1 sounds like a PM-1 on just about any neutral and transparent DAC and amp I've tried, where the HD800 morphs all over the place depending on what gear you're using upstream.
Vali isn't really a warm sounding amp though is it? With my Q701 and K400 it sounded basically transparent with a very very slight touch of warmth.
Vali isn't really a warm sounding amp though is it? With my Q701 and K400 it sounded basically transparent with a very very slight touch of warmth.