[TK16]

These D-getter Hamburg 6201 are freaking incredible sounding despite the under minimum 2,500 gm. Probably doesn't have much life left in them but as often as I roll should be ok.

 

[M-83]

Happy Friday!

Well I ordered LCD-4 from a UK reseller lol.

This review is what sealed it for me and the guy could be me in terms of what he looks for in a headphone - https://soundnews.net/headphones/full-size/audeze-lcd-4-review-emotional-triggers/

Only thing is, due to current stock levels, there is a 9-week (October) wait until they come into stock. Gonna have to be patient.

Edit - stock arrived today so should receive LCD-4 on Monday

 

[TK16]

Is anyone still waiting on your Langrex CV455 initial purchase or on your replacement tubes? Still have not received my replacement.

 

[Guidostrunk]

Never got my first batch. Still waiting on the second batch. I'm emailing them tomorrow for a refund or dispute with PayPal. Won't be shopping there anymore.

 

[M-83]

Anyone know the MJ2 power output at 200 ohms?

 

[TK16]

Never got my first batch. Still waiting on the second batch. I'm emailing them tomorrow for a refund or dispute with PayPal. Won't be shopping there anymore.

Give them a deadline to respond and then a dispute. Went from getting a reply in 3 days til a full week. Definitely not buying from them again.

 

[roman410]

Anyone know the MJ2 power output at 200 ohms?

This info it is from MJ2 manual
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 8.0W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 5.0W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 850mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 600 ohms: 425mW RMS per channel

I am guess round 1.0W.

 

[M-83]

This info it is from MJ2 manual
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 8.0W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 5.0W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 850mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 600 ohms: 425mW RMS per channel

I am guess round 1.0W.

Thanks.

Yeah I'm guessing between 1W and 2W

 

[M-83]

Anyone picking up the new DCA Stealth?

https://danclarkaudio.com/dcastealth.html

 

[omkazn]

I have a pretty decent solid state amp and wanted to get a tube amp that has enough of the Tubey sound signature without being a full tube amp, could I reasonably achieve that with mjolnir 2 through tube rolling?

 

[M-83]

End game reached, time to enjoy my rig from here on out:

 

[jonathan c]

I have a pretty decent solid state amp and wanted to get a tube amp that has enough of the Tubey sound signature without being a full tube amp, could I reasonably achieve that with mjolnir 2 through tube rolling?

~ Yes, if you can find a Mjolnir II. If not, I recommend the Schiit Valhalla II output transformer-less hpa. ($349+taxes etc). It is a tube hpa that is not full-blown “tubey”. It has some of the ‘snap’ of solid-state.
~ You can roll the front tubes (6DJ8/6922 type, experiment with others+adapters). The back tubes are 6N6Ps. To upgrade, go with Foton or NEVZ.
~ The Valhalla II can drive various low impedance hps besides high impedance hps. I use the Valhalla II with Audeze LCD-X (20 ohms) and Gjallarhorn JM Edition (33 ohms). Wonderful!

 

[omkazn]

~ Yes, if you can find a Mjolnir II. If not, I recommend the Schiit Valhalla II output transformer-less hpa. ($349+taxes etc). It is a tube hpa that is not full-blown “tubey”. It has some of the ‘snap’ of solid-state.
~ You can roll the front tubes (6DJ8/6922 type, experiment with others+adapters). The back tubes are 6N6Ps. To upgrade, go with Foton or NEVZ.
~ The Valhalla II can drive various low impedance hps besides high impedance hps. I use the Valhalla II with Audeze LCD-X (20 ohms) and Gjallarhorn JM Edition (33 ohms). Wonderful!

Thanks for the detailed feedback. I do have an option on a mjolnir II, would you pick a mjolnir II over a Valhalla II?

 

[M-83]

Thanks for the detailed feedback. I do have an option on a mjolnir II, would you pick a mjolnir II over a Valhalla II?

I have no personal experience with Valhalla 2, but I can confirm that MJ2 is fantastic with low/high impedance and planar/dynamic HPs.

I've tried LCD-X, Gjallarhorn GH50, ZMF Verite Open, ZMF Verite Closed, Mrspeakers Alpha Prime and Audio Technica ATH-AWAS with MJ2 and synergy is great.

Another option, is something like Feliks Echo, Elise or Euforia and/or BH Crack (with or without speedball) as alternatives to Valhalla 2. From what I've read, the Valhalla will be less warm sounding than Echo.

FWIW I have had no hum/interference with Echo even when positioned within one foot distance from a router and a PC. I've heard about issues with hum/interference using some tubes with Valhalla. YMMV though in either case.

I own an Echo Mk1 and it's awesome with ZMF HPs and other low impedance dynamics like Gjallarhorn and ATH-AWAS.

HTH.

(Edit: I personally would pick MJ2 over Valhalla)

 

[Guidostrunk]

Thanks for the detailed feedback. I do have an option on a mjolnir II, would you pick a mjolnir II over a Valhalla II?

Me personally would definitely choose the MJ2 over the Valhalla. Unless you're running high impedance headphones then I recommend the Valhalla.

Edit: personal preference for me even if I had an hd800s I'd still choose MJ2