[senorx12562]

I have a vali 2 (not plus) and it has more than enough power to drive the 6xx, although the 6xx impedance peaks at 500ohms at about 100hz, not 700. But notwithstanding the sufficiency of the power output, I didn't think the combo sounded great. Not bad, but certainly not special. The Jot 1 driving the 6xx was special though, to my ears at least. I hope the 2 has the same synergy, as I intend to pick one up in a month or two.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I have a vali 2 (not plus) and it has more than enough power to drive the 6xx, although the 6xx impedance peaks at 500ohms at about 100hz, not 700. But notwithstanding the sufficiency of the power output, I didn't think the combo sounded great. Not bad, but certainly not special. The Jot 1 driving the 6xx was special though, to my ears at least. I hope the 2 has the same synergy, as I intend to pick one up in a month or two.

The Jot 2 with the 6XX is phenomenal. New life brought to the 6XX.

 

[senorx12562]

It'd be nice if Schiit made a Valius or better yet, a Valtunheim to be like a tube hybrid version of the Jotunheim, balanced config included.

My understanding is that the Lyr 3 is pretty much this.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

My understanding is that the Lyr 3 is pretty much this.

Lyr 3 isn't balanced. Hence the wishful thinking. That being said, I'm eying the Lyr 3 for my SE power plant needs. Just wish I could afford it.

 

[senorx12562]

Lyr 3 isn't balanced. Hence the wishful thinking.

I was thinking of sound sig, not whether it was balanced, but I get it. Maybe your wish will become a Mjolnir replacement. Doubling the componentry of the Lyr would get close to that price point anyway.

 

[In1unison]

It'd be nice if Schiit made a Valius or better yet, a Valtunheim to be like a tube hybrid version of the Jotunheim, balanced config included.

But they do, see?

 

[joseG86]

But they do, see?

What is that thing on top of the Valhalla? lol

My Jotunheim 2 is black as well and a silver Bifrost 2 incoming, holy Schiit Can't wait!

 

[Smoothstereo]

Until there is a Valius or Saga 2 with Balance ins and outs for my tube preamp/buffer needs, I will be content with my triple combo.

 

[Soundmancan]

What is that thing on top of the Valhalla? lol

My Jotunheim 2 is black as well and a silver Bifrost 2 incoming, holy Schiit Can't wait!

Im not sure but some kind a dampner to prevent the tubes from ringing would be my guess.

 

[JES]

Until there is a Valius or Saga 2 with Balance ins and outs for my tube preamp/buffer needs, I will be content with my triple combo.

Can you provide any details on the adapter going from your headphone cable into balanced XLR jack on the Jot 2? What it is and source possibly?

 

[Smoothstereo]

Can you provide any details on the adapter going from your headphone cable into balanced XLR jack on the Jot 2? What it is and source possibly?

My headphone cable is a Double Helix Cable Molecule Elite terminated with a Pentaconn 4.4mm TRRRS connector on the amp end. I had to buy a 4.4mm to 4 pin XLR adapter from Plussound Audio. Its their Micro Series adapter.

 

[JES]

My headphone cable is a Double Helix Cable Molecule Elite terminated with a Pentaconn 4.4mm TRRRS connector on the amp end. I had to buy a 4.4mm to 4 pin XLR adapter from Plussound Audio. Its their Micro Series adapter.

Great answer, thanks. And a very nice cable! I'm looking for this type of setup for my LCD-2Cs. Balanced cable terminated to 4.4 mm for portable use, with something compact to adapt to the Jot 2 XLR.

 

[HanselPA]

Until there is a Valius or Saga 2 with Balance ins and outs for my tube preamp/buffer needs, I will be content with my triple combo.

Can you provide more details about that Frankenstein you have on Vali 2?? Looks awesome !!!

 

[HanselPA]

Anyone have either of the HD800 variants with the Jot2? I'll be receiving the Drop 8XX on Monday for quick 2 day impressions, but I don't have a balanced cable for those and they're stupid expensive, so it'll have to be through the Jot 2's SE input.

I was just wondering if I'm really going to limit the 8XX this way. I know the SE input is a bit smoother and analog sounding in comparison which may actually benefit the 8XX, but I worry about the power output not being enough for the impedance spikes.

You’ll he fine. I used to drive both, my HD800 and HD650 from the old Vali 2, the one that only put 270 or 280 mw at 300 Ohms, and was fine. Both Sennheiser are actually easy to drive due to their high sensitivity.

 

[In1unison]

What is that thing on top of the Valhalla? lol

My Jotunheim 2 is black as well and a silver Bifrost 2 incoming, holy Schiit Can't wait!

It is a simple door stopper weight. Loads vibration pods under Valhalla and stops the amp from moving when I use one hand to plug in/out the headphone jack.