[Paladin79]

Tom, looking back at my BJC order receipts you should have: All are bi-wired

Thanks, you are so organized!! I was trying to recall the thinner grey cables that I mentioned were twisted pair, I will get with you later.

Got it, thanks.

 

[Paladin79]

I have a tale of woe from my days of HI FI retailing - after weeks of home trial - shop demonstration , and sympathetic installation in a particularly dead sounding room - the client selected his £250.00 loudspeakers that sounded in his words ' truly wonderful ' and 'its the first time my audio has sounded this good - - - -until a week later - - - - HIFI mag in UK gives his speakers a lukewarm review and he wants his money back !!!!

Lol

 

[FLTWS]

I have a tale of woe from my days of HI FI retailing - after weeks of home trial - shop demonstration , and sympathetic installation in a particularly dead sounding room - the client selected his £250.00 loudspeakers that sounded in his words ' truly wonderful ' and 'its the first time my audio has sounded this good - - - -until a week later - - - - HIFI mag in UK gives his speakers a lukewarm review and he wants his money back !!!!

Many just refuse to trust their own ears. Can someone else can tell them what they'll really hear and what they'll like?

 

[kckfor]

Thanks for doing this!

 

[Erratic Gravy]

Many just refuse to trust their own ears. Can someone else can tell them what they'll really hear and what they'll like?

But I always accept that my system is tailored to 'live performances' rather than studio albums and would sound pretty raucous to some tastes and probably downright awful in a different room !! but I love live music !!

 

[Paladin79]

Many just refuse to trust their own ears. Can someone else can tell them what they'll really hear and what they'll like?

Very true. I cannot ever recall being unsure about any audio gear that I heard and liked.

 

[StimpyWan]

DUDE YOU'RE AWESOME. I will try it tomorrow... talk about being a rebel... I'm just a piker compared to you. <G>

Thank you. Plus, I look forward to your findings...! Very curious.

 

[Erratic Gravy]

DUDE YOU'RE AWESOME. I will try it tomorrow... talk about being a rebel... I'm just a piker compared to you. <G>

I tried that on some Bi wire Tannoys a few years ago - I wonder if the impedance changes as you are effectively wiring the two crossovers in series instead of parallel ( could be wrong about this - brains tired today - but it certainly sounded different than with paired links

 

[RCBinTN]

In retirement I will spent more time and money on gear as I work toward my dream system.

Would that be the Harry Bosch design upgraded to current HiFi Standards?

 

[RCBinTN]

Oh, and 1792 full proof, in case you were wondering. You know who you are…

Damn good choice, right there!

 

[Johnnyde94]

Question:. Is val2++ or closeout Val2+ smarter purchase for conversion to 6SN7 duty? I read and (to the best of my ability) understand their motivation for the change, but I have 5 or 6 6sn7 variants sitting in a drawer, but just cannot swing to a Lyr at this point in life. And good reliable converter source would be much appreciated!

Is the vali2+ inherently “better” than the 2++? I see the price of close out 2+ is more expensive then 2++ why is that? I’m tempted to get one just to try out tubes (I may have a few at work have to see they could just be old projector bulbs lol) and I would want whatever one is the better of the two. I have no tubes so I’m starting fresh.

 

[adydula]

I got the little very expensive Schiit Vali 2 ++ here the other day and did a "review" here:

Schiit Vali 2 + + - Reviews | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

Its as plain and "black and white" errr or is that "black and silver" ?
:>)

 

[adydula]

Is the vali2+ inherently “better” than the 2++? I see the price of close out 2+ is more expensive then 2++ why is that? I’m tempted to get one just to try out tubes (I may have a few at work have to see they could just be old projector bulbs lol) and I would want whatever one is the better of the two. I have no tubes so I’m starting fresh.

I think the silver case costs $10 more than the black.
Inherently better?
IMO ...No.
Same amp except for the tube family...
Either one will do just fine....
No tubes then just get the newer Vali 2 ++.
I have seen used Vali + for sale for less than retail.

Alex

 

[33na3rd]

p.s. - who turned me on to Jesse Cook and "Breathing Below Surface". OMG, whomever you are, thank you.

p.p.s. - if you like Jesse, check out Rodrigo and Gabriela...

If you like those, you might want to check out Cande y Paulo.

 

[45longcolt]

Following this thread is always fun and informative, occasionally challenging. Since people are suggesting music, here's something challenging:

Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland, by Shpongle, 2009.