[debitsohn]

i confirmed that we can blame Jason's wife for taking our money.  She got him his first headphone.
 
on another note, its so amazing that such a simple design is both innovative and breathtaking. 

 

[kwkarth]

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Thank god for this thread. It has renewed my faith in the sanity of Head-Fi after reading some of the nonsense coming out of the depths of this forum (*cough* tweak forum). If I weren't saving up my cash for a Beta 22 I would be all over one of these amps. Unless someone feels like convincing me that I need both 

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Maybe I need a Schiit for my dorm/office rig.
 
I'm so bad at keeping money in my wallet. Nothing but ramen for me for the next few years.  Damn these college incomes (or college lack-of-incomes.)

'Tis the Head-Fi way to buy one of each, when in doubt.  

 

 

[Jason Stoddard]

Hey all,
 
Thank you for your patience. Here's a quick update: Valhalla and Asgard will both begin shipping 8/30 (that is, Monday.) Or maybe I should say: Asgard and Valhalla shipping, whoo!!!! Because that's more like what it feels like.
 
However, don't get too excited yet. The quantity of pre-orders and back-orders is so large, not all of them will ship on Monday. Or Tuesday. We'll start clearing pre-orders and back-orders, from the oldest to the newest, beginning Monday. We expect to clear all orders within 2 weeks. We think. We hope.
 
If you want to know where you stand in line, we'll have a lot more data after we ship the first units on Monday. Drop us a line at that time, if you don't get a shipping notice!
 
All the best,
Jason

 

[kingtz]

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Hey all,
 
Thank you for your patience. Here's a quick update: Valhalla and Asgard will both begin shipping 8/30 (that is, Monday.) Or maybe I should say: Asgard and Valhalla shipping, whoo!!!! Because that's more like what it feels like.
 
However, don't get too excited yet. The quantity of pre-orders and back-orders is so large, not all of them will ship on Monday. Or Tuesday. We'll start clearing pre-orders and back-orders, from the oldest to the newest, beginning Monday. We expect to clear all orders within 2 weeks. We think. We hope.
 
If you want to know where you stand in line, we'll have a lot more data after we ship the first units on Monday. Drop us a line at that time, if you don't get a shipping notice!
 
All the best,
Jason

Just so we're clear here, exactly how much leg do I need to show to get my Valhalla bumped up to the front of the line?
 

 

[Clayton SF]

^ Say no more. A truckload is on its way.

Disclaimer: I am not authorized to ship them but the thought is genuine if the legs are!!!

 

[kwkarth]

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Just so we're clear here, exactly how much leg do I need to show to get my Valhalla bumped up to the front of the line?
 

Now that's an amp that has some legs to it!
 

 

[Frank I]

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Now that's an amp that has some legs to it!
 

you surely can dream

 

[startyourengine]

anybody has anymore impression with asgard pairing with dt990/600? i really want to get this ss amp, and they don't use paypal, another big plus for me lol.

 

[gopack87]

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anybody has anymore impression with asgard pairing with dt990/600? i really want to get this ss amp, and they don't use paypal, another big plus for me lol.

I think with a 600ohm can you would be better of with their Valhalla tube amp

 

[sampson_smith]

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anybody has anymore impression with asgard pairing with dt990/600? i really want to get this ss amp, and they don't use paypal, another big plus for me lol.

I would also be keen on hearing specifics on how the Asgard (and then the Valhalla) actually pairs with high-impedance Beyer's. Although I recall reading somewhere that Beyer's prefer tubes over SS. Hmmm...

 

[hodgjy]

I would say that a more accurate statement would be, "Beyers prefer the large voltage swings that tubes can provide.  Some ss amps can still provide those large voltage swings."
 
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 Although I recall reading somewhere that Beyer's prefer tubes over SS. Hmmm...

 

[Clayton SF]

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I would say that a more accurate statement would be, "Beyers prefer the large voltage swings that tubes can provide.  Some ss amps can still provide those large voltage swings."
 

 
I see, so the Valhalla is a swinger, yes?
 
Does anyone know of any other headphone amps that use 6N1P and/or 6N6P tubes like the Valhalla?

 

[hodgjy]

Only if it throws its keys into a jar at the start of a party.
 
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I see, so the Valhalla is a swinger, yes?

 

[Clayton SF]

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Only if it throws its keys into a jar at the start of a party.
 

 

[wgb113]

Woke up to a Google Checkout email @ 1:19am for my Valhalla. Can't wait!