shultzee
1000+ Head-Fier
My Mjolnir 2 arrived today. Signal chain is PC > Wyrd > Gungnir Multi Bit > Mjolnir 2
I won't say too much just yet because it's only been running for about 2 hours. Started off using it as a balanced pre-amp to my EVE SC205 monitors. It was harsh initially, but is quickly settling down.
The only headphones I've tried so far are HD800's. Very lightly Anax modded (only the foam trapezoid has been applied). Normally I use some form of EQ with the GMB > Valhalla 2 > HD800's, but for comparisons sake I've turned off all EQ.
The MJ2 is engaging as hell, for sure - I finally understand what people mean when they say that about the Mjolnir. This thing is so dynamic and lively. With the stock tubes, you can actually use stock HD800's and have a listenable experience. It's not perfect, the HD800's are still inherently bright and have that 6k peak, but it's not so ******* grating that I immediately have to turn EQ on. I'm still enjoying the sound immensely. My immediate reaction is that it's certainly an upgrade from the Val2 for the HD800's.
It'll be interesting to see how this combo drives the LCD-X's in comparison to the Senn's.
Eventually I'll get around to properly comparing it with the Valhalla 2 for the HD800's/HD650's.
Congrats. It seriously gets better after some burn in time on the tubes/amp.