[ardbeg1975]

The Arya is hooked up to my Burson Solist where it will stay, looking for something that’ll be different from that combo, sorry if I wasn’t clear For those using the VC on this does it sound peaky like some reviews have brought up? Are Eikons warmer? ZMF noob here

I don’t think the VCs sound “peaky” on the FV. The pairing is great, like chocolate and peanut butter. Holographic sound overall, intoxicating mids, etc.

 

[mab1376]

The Audeze LCD-4 and ZMF Verite sound very good as well on the Folkvangr

The HE-500 also!

 

[Astral Abyss]

They still claim only "out of stock" but is looking more and more like they are gone forever.

Audeze recently restocked the legacy LCD-2 and LCD-3. No reason to think they won't do the same with the 4 if demand is there.

 

[Barnstormer13]

The Arya is hooked up to my Burson Solist where it will stay, looking for something that’ll be different from that combo, sorry if I wasn’t clear For those using the VC on this does it sound peaky like some reviews have brought up? Are Eikons warmer? ZMF noob here

Not sure what you mean by peaky. One thing for sure, if you put the wrong pads on them, they will sound off. With the right pads though…

The microdynamics and macrodynamics are really good, especially if you’re used to planars (most planars), but they won’t slam your brain out of your skull.

The treble is smoother than my Clear or AFC. They’re very detailed without any harshness. My Auteurs are smoother, but less detailed, holographic, etc. I’d say the Auteurs are slightly warmer and the Clears cooler.

I guess their greatest strength is they image beautifully for a closed headphone.

 

[ardbeg1975]

Not sure what you mean by peaky. One thing for sure, if you put the wrong pads on them, they will sound off. With the right pads though…

The microdynamics and macrodynamics are really good, especially if you’re used to planars (most planars), but they won’t slam your brain out of your skull.

The treble is smoother than my Clear or AFC. They’re very detailed without any harshness. My Auteurs are smoother, but less detailed, holographic, etc. I’d say the Auteurs are slightly warmer and the Clears cooler.

I guess their greatest strength is they image beautifully for a closed headphone.

I concur. Getting a pad pairing to your taste is key. For example, using BE2 pads on VC with a very crisp SS amp can sometimes be too much of a good thing just as pairing one of the warmer pads with a very warm tube amp can be too much in the other direction.

 

[NiGHTS4EVA]

Add me to the family tree!

 

[Kapazza]

Folkvangr in silver on B-stock page, $100 off at $1,749. Also, blacks are now sold out!

EDIT: That was quick, B-stock is gone.

 

[433521]

What's on your Folkvangr?

what do you all place on the roof to keep watch?

me: Vali 2++ with stock tube.

 

[433521]

Folkvangr in silver on B-stock page, $100 off at $1,749. Also, blacks are now sold out!

EDIT: That was quick, B-stock is gone.

Note to Jason
re: new sales strategy
Save on your advertising budget by going direct sale and using the internet to pro .. mo ..t.

never mind

 

[tafens]

What's on your Folkvangr?

what do you all place on the roof to keep watch?

me: Vali 2++ with stock tube.

Nothing, but I have a Lyr3 standing guard to the side..

 

[bokononista]

Folkvangr (silver) at Shiit-Europe!
https://www.schiit-europe.com/product/folkvangr-otl-ocl-triode-headphone-amp/

 

[tafens]

Subject: Folkvangr
Expected tube life: 5000 hours
Daily usage: 6 hours (give or take)
Total tube life: 2 years 3 months (ballpark)

Not too bad!

 

[orkney]

Well, just took the plunge. Been a while since I've owned an OTL but this is an interesting design and, having spoken to Schiit today it looks like they're down to their last few units.

Looking forward to hearing this with my Hd800s, etc. Seems like it should be a solid match.

 

[Grunt66]

Just installed a matching pair of Amperex 6DJ8 / ECC88 tubes and the static noise in the volume pod has disappeared. Enjoying the sound, can't wait to hear what they sound like after the have some time in the FV.

On a side note seen Iron Maiden in tour this past Sunday in Chula Vista, great concert.

 

[DACattack]

Looking forward to hearing this with my Hd800s, etc. Seems like it should be a solid match.

I can confirm that it is an excellent pairing. That's what I'm using with mine while I save up for a pair of ZMFs. Hope you enjoy yours!