Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

[Wes S]

~ One added complicating factor is our ongoing quest for THE holy grail tube: be it driver, power, or rectifier. If we have found our holy grail tube(s), the purchase of backup for such tube(s) is reasonable - it is / they are not being made any more.
~ But noooooo….today’s holy grail tube is often tomorrow’s thermionic outcast…relegated to a life of substitution or of beggary. Why?…because the glass is always clearer on the next tube.
~ Our roving tube eyes lead to our financial outlays (I hope not financial distress); and the acquisition of backup for our new holy grail tube(s) only compounds such outlays.
~ If we cannot convince ourselves that our new holy grail tube(s) is/are THE holy grail tube(s), we should avoid purchasing backup. But we are comically/tragically unable to admit to settling for second best.
~ Just a variant of the Myth of Sisyphus…

Amen!

 

[M-83]

I am still curious what other's have to say, in regards to @billerb1's question about backups. It would be very helpful for me to know, if anyone has ever even had to use a backup or had a tube die on them? From past experience and then the one I had this morning, I am thinking my tube going bad was just a fluke. I am trying to convince myself I don't need backups, and if none of you have ever had to use one, then that's hopefully enough to convince my OCD to stop wasting time and money

You guys have already taught me I don't need to wait 40 minutes between tube rolls, which has been a game changer. So, I am looking forward to what you have to say about the backups. It would be amazing to not have to worry about that too!

I have several decent quality models of tubes, and I've tried lots of different models that aren't totl. The only back up pair is the CV4033 '57 Footscray. I'm glad I have it as a back pocket emergency but I run the risk with my other tubes.

I've "only" had one tube go bad on me (no sound at all) and that was a Sylvania model that was not particularly well regarded so it wasn't a great loss.

 

[M-83]

Today's song share:

 

[Rowethren]

I have had 2 go bad in my Lyr 3, irritatingly they were both Sylvania 3 hole bad boys... Turned out the amp had an issue and it also killed a pair of headphones...

 

[M-83]

I have had 2 go bad in my Lyr 3, irritatingly they were both Sylvania 3 hole bad boys... Turned out the amp had an issue and it also killed a pair of headphones...

Sorry to hear that. I've read stories about Lyr 3 killing HP's. Did Schiit resolve the issue and compensate you for the HP's?

 

[Wes S]

I have had 2 go bad in my Lyr 3, irritatingly they were both Sylvania 3 hole bad boys... Turned out the amp had an issue and it also killed a pair of headphones...

Ouch! That had to be terrible man.

 

[Wes S]

Today's song share:

I love that album cover! Gonna give that song a listen when I get home.

 

[Wes S]

Just read some promising news on the Valhalla thread. Apparently, you have to ask Langrex for a matched pair in the notes/comments section when ordering the CV455, and they will make it happen.

 

[M-83]

I love that album cover! Gonna give that song a listen when I get home.

Yeah it's cool af! I was listening to this back in my school days. It never gets old! Enjoy it later!

 

[M-83]

Just read some promising news on the Valhalla thread. Apparently, you have to ask Langrex for a matched pair in the notes/comments section when ordering the CV455, and they will make it happen.

Langrex in my experience have always been good. I usually email them before a purchase just to clarify what I'm after.

 

[TK16]

Just read some promising news on the Valhalla thread. Apparently, you have to ask Langrex for a matched pair in the notes/comments section when ordering the CV455, and they will make it happen.

That's actually terrible for everyone that bought pairs expecting a matched pair.

 

[Wes S]

That's actually terrible for everyone that bought pairs expecting a matched pair.

I totally agree, and would feel they same way if I needed a matched pair. Just thought it was worth sharing for future orders.

 

[TK16]

I actually lost a 6201 PW recently and just found a replacement cheap about $96. Tube cracked at the base and lost the vacuum. Just snagged this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Valvo-6201...e-011e-42d3-a728-1f27b2ef5613&redirect=mobile

 

[bcowen]

Words that come to mind, when listening with the C455 FSG 56' . . .Cohesive, Detailed, Intense, Textured, Layered, Nuanced, Holographic, Dynamic, Thereness, Insanity and PRAT for days!

So then it's kind of, um, OK? I wish you'd say what you think instead of beating around the bush.

 

[Ripper2860]

I think I might have to have my next order from Langrex sent to one of y'all and then pay yall to have them shipped to me! I am not joking by the way, and for some reason it takes forever to get to Texas from the UK?

It's the Coppell mail disruption center I yell ya. It's like a package black hole!