[metal571]

  Derp, the DGX is a soundcard.  You said "double amping", so I figured it was a low-power amp.  It should be fine.

Oh, yeah, not like dedicated AMP amp, but just headphone amp onboard the card. Sweet. Thanks.

 

[rms141]

  From pretty much everywhere.  A lot of people are saying that the Q701's are the best headphones with the Vali, and I've heard that the Q701s pair well with tube amps.

Where is "pretty much everywhere"? Because I have never heard this. I've heard about the tube amps, but not about the Vali itself being a good pair with the Q701.

 

[Stillhart]

 
Where is "pretty much everywhere"? Because I have never heard this. I've heard about the tube amps, but not about the Vali itself being a good pair with the Q701.

 
Search this thread.

 

[Danpyre]

 

 
Where is "pretty much everywhere"? Because I have never heard this. I've heard about the tube amps, but not about the Vali itself being a good pair with the Q701.

 
Search this thread.

I second that.

 

[rms141]

   
Search this thread.

I prefer for people to back their own assertions instead of doing their work for them. It's not that I don't believe it—it's that I've never seen the claim and want to know why the Vali is better than amps X, Y, and Z for the Q701.
 
What I care more about is getting an answer to the question I posted a couple of pages ago.

 

[Stillhart]

 
I prefer for people to back their own assertions instead of doing their work for them. It's not that I don't believe it—it's that I've never seen the claim and want to know why the Vali is better than amps X, Y, and Z for the Q701.
 
What I care more about is getting an answer to the question I posted a couple of pages ago.

 
That's certainly the most counter-intuitive way to ask for help that I've seen in a while...

 

[rawrster]

So I bought the K501 pads today so hopefully it arrives early next week. I remember liking the K501 being very comfortable so will try it and then the K601 pads when they are available since they are on back order for 2-4 weeks.
 
Also this impulse buy has me changing my outlook on this hobby. I think I'll keep it simple with affordable gear but still good. I've always considered the hifi cans of yesterday to be the best value in this game (DT880, HD6x0, etc). I'll get a Schiit Lyr 2 in time. A Q701 after I get the headband to be comfortable at under $200 is a ridiculous value. I see some headphones in the K70x family in the FS theads at under $200 too so this seems to be the street price. This kind of value was unthinkable when I first got into this hobby.

 

[Danpyre]

 
I prefer for people to back their own assertions instead of doing their work for them. It's not that I don't believe it—it's that I've never seen the claim and want to know why the Vali is better than amps X, Y, and Z for the Q701.
 
What I care more about is getting an answer to the question I posted a couple of pages ago.

I own the vali, and I like it.  You'll have to find a way to connect it to your computer via RCA, but it's a really good amp for the headphones.
If you really expect to get a full amp X1, X2, X3, X4... comparison, I'm afraid we can't spam the thread every time someone asks that question.
Also, chances are a lot of the people on this thread have used the Vali with the Q701s.  I think it means something when there hasn't been a single person who has disagreed with me.
If you are still not satisfied with that answer, you'll have to do your own research.  If it's that important that you that you reject TWO PEOPLES' ANSWERS, then you obviously have higher standards for your answers, and you need to find your own.  Maybe even buy the amp for yourself instead of saying our recommendation is not supported enough.

 

[Danpyre]

Also, you need a way to connect your Vali to your laptop.  Basically, the Vali's input is through RCA cables.  You need to find a way to connect the RCA cables to your laptop.
You also need some RCA cables.

 

[Chris J]

Also, you need a way to connect your Vali to your laptop.  Basically, the Vali's input is through RCA cables.  You need to find a way to connect the RCA cables to your laptop.
You also need some RCA cables.

Do you need RCA cables?

 

[Danpyre]

 
Do you need RCA cables?

Yes.  You need L cable and an R cable.

 

[Chris J]

Yes.  You need L cable and an R cable.

Left and Right?

 

[Oktyabr]

Coming from a headphone jack on the laptop or even a cellphone (or line out on a sound card) to the back of the Vali:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021817&p_id=9300&seq=1&format=2


 

 

[Danpyre]

 
Left and Right?

Yes, both left AND right.  You can get the monoprice cable, or you can get separate cables for L-L and R-R.  Schiit sells silver ones if you prefer silver for your cable.

 

[allets]

Over the past months I've used the Q701 more than ever and I literally have two dents on my skull from the headband...