[gc335]

I'm thinking about picking up a Mj2 to "replace" my Mj1. Can someone compare the two? Worth the upgrade?

 

[UntilThen]

I can't compare but even as I love the Mjolnir 2, I'm thinking of selling it because I've 3 other tube amps which I like more and that's not fair on the MJ2 because it has power and great slam. I am torn between keeping it and letting it go...... plus being a great preamp.

 

[Guidostrunk]

I personally feel that it's worth the upgrade. The tube stage really takes it to a new level. Especially with some nice NOS tubes.
Plus you have a High and Low gain switch now making it more flexible.

I'm thinking about picking up a Mj2 to "replace" my Mj1. Can someone compare the two? Worth the upgrade?

 

[gc335]

I personally feel that it's worth the upgrade. The tube stage really takes it to a new level. Especially with some nice NOS tubes.
Plus you have a High and Low gain switch now making it more flexible.

Thanks! I already have some upgraded tubes from my Echo so I can try those.

 

[UntilThen]

I personally feel that it's worth the upgrade. The tube stage really takes it to a new level. Especially with some nice NOS tubes.
Plus you have a High and Low gain switch now making it more flexible.

Oh yes can't agree more. The tubes are what makes me love the MJ2. Powerful, slam and a nice tube tone input. Not as much 2nd harmonic distortions for a lovely tube tone like a true tube amp but the MJ2 is in a class of it's own with it's tightness and slam as a hybrid.

 

[gc335]

Oh yes can't agree more. The tubes are what makes me love the MJ2. Powerful, slam and a nice tube tone input. Not as much 2nd harmonic distortions for a lovely tube tone like a true tube amp but the MJ2 is in a class of it's own with it's tightness and slam as a hybrid.

Mj2 order is in. Thanks for your input! I'll post this impressions when I receive it.

 

[Randolf711]

I never heard the Mjolnir but the MJ2 is awesome. It made my headphones sound completely different. I just ordered some Hifiman Arya's to try with it next! Hoping that will be a fun pairing! The HD800s sound killer with it as well.

 

[UntilThen]

Arya and HD800S sounds good with Mjolnir 2. I've sampled that. So are the Audeze(s) and ZMF(s).

 

[UntilThen]

I'm changing my mind. Going to keep the MJ2. Just had a listen now with Bifrost 2 and He1000se and it's GOOD.

 

[Randolf711]

I'm changing my mind. Going to keep the MJ2. Just had a listen now with Bifrost 2 and He1000se and it's GOOD.

The Hifimans with the wood are the only ones that I found very enjoyable to look at. Being a fan of design and art, I really wanted something that was pretty. But being a musician, I also wanted it to sound good! If I dig the Arya's, that will be my next step. I LOVE how they look.

 

[UntilThen]

The Hifimans with the wood are the only ones that I found very enjoyable to look at. Being a fan of design and art, I really wanted something that was pretty. But being a musician, I also wanted it to sound good! If I dig the Arya's, that will be my next step. I LOVE how they look.

I've borrowed my son's Arya and did a thorough comparison with my He1000se. He listen as well. We both agree that the He1000se is much better in resolution, control and precision. Bass is tighter and high notes has much more details. YMMV. I know Joshua Valour the reviewer prefers the cheaper Arya and that's ok. Some just prefer a more relax tone. FWIW I am of the opinion that the Arya is a great sounding headphone, especially with MJ2. You could have stop there and be very happy.

These 2 are my current favourite headphones with MJ2 and the rest of my amps, with the LCD-X a close 3rd. But I really want a LCD4 to replace the 3 and X.

 

[Randolf711]

I've borrowed my son's Arya and did a thorough comparison with my He1000se. He listen as well. We both agree that the He1000se is much better in resolution, control and precision. Bass is tighter and high notes has much more details. YMMV. I know Joshua Valour the reviewer prefers the cheaper Arya and that's ok. Some just prefer a more relax tone. FWIW I am of the opinion that the Arya is a great sounding headphone, especially with MJ2. You could have stop there and be very happy.

These 2 are my current favourite headphones with MJ2 and the rest of my amps, with the LCD-X a close 3rd. But I really want a LCD4 to replace the 3 and X.

I think you have exactly where I am heading. I want one pair of closed back and I think the Audeze is where I'm going to land when the time comes. One day I will definitely take those 1000se's for a test drive! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Guidostrunk]

Well , I'm going to see if I can revitalize this thread in the near future. Give some others who own an MJ2 something to think about. I'll be sending mine out to @ksorota probably at the end of this week to have it modded with some Elna Silmic ii caps.
We had a journey last summer with modding the Liquid Platinum and it paid huge dividends for that amp. Really took it to a new level of performance.
I'm going to play guinea pig once again with the MJ2. Lol.
I'll report back to this thread with my findings after the mod.

 

[spacelion2077]

Any chance of a Mjolnir 3 coming out soon? The current model is released 5 years ago.

 

[Guidostrunk]

I'd be curious to see if they follow the Lyr 3 route and use 6sn7 tubes.