[h2rulz]

Stop me if I'm crazy..
 
Is stacking the Valhalla 2 on top of an Asgard 2 a bad idea?

 

[Rudiger]

IMO it's ok
 
 
Edit : shiit's response about this in this post

 

[superjawes]

Stop me if I'm crazy..

Is stacking the Valhalla 2 on top of an Asgard 2 a bad idea?

Both use their chassis as a heatsink, and both are class A. You're probably fine as long as you A) only use one amp at a time, or B) make sure to use feet to create some separation between each chassis.

 

[h2rulz]

Both use their chassis as a heatsink, and both are class A. You're probably fine as long as you A) only use one amp at a time, or B) make sure to use feet to create some separation between each chassis.

Thanks for the inputs!
Good to know I wasn't too crazy

Would the feets schiit provides create enough space, or would you recommend using something else with more height?
Say 3/8" or 1/2"?

 

[oAmadeuso]

Thanks for the inputs!
Good to know I wasn't too crazy

Would the feets schiit provides create enough space, or would you recommend using something else with more height?
Say 3/8" or 1/2"?

Make of it what you will but I stack a Lyr 2 on top of the Bifrost using the supplied feet and have had no issues and that lyr gets pretty toasty.

 

[h2rulz]

 Make of it what you will but I stack a Lyr 2 on top of the Bifrost using the supplied feet and have had no issues and that lyr gets pretty toasty.

 
Yeah, if it were the Bifrost, I'd be less concerned.
The Valhalla 2 and Asgard 2 are known to get pretty toasty, it's even stated in the Schiit website.
 
But, it seems like I'm being overly concerned. I'll just get a little taller feet for the stack than what Schiit ships with.

 

[MarcelE]

Are the standard feet resistant to the heat?
Wouldn't they melt?
I have an Modi2Uber and an Asgard 2 and till now I've put the dac next to the amp, but would be nicer to put on top.
But am afraid the plastic feet would melt.

 

[JohnBal]

  Stop me if I'm crazy..
 
Is stacking the Valhalla 2 on top of an Asgard 2 a bad idea?

I would not stack anything on my Asgard 2. No way. Too warm. But that's just me...

 

[rgmffn]

  I would not stack anything on my Asgard 2. No way. Too warm. But that's just me...

I wouldn't either. That A2 gets really hot.  It needs more air space on top than that I'd say. At least more than with the included little rubber feet.  At the minimum I'd like to have at least an inch spacing on top. The best thing to do might be to ask Schiit though. 

 

[Billheiser]

DAC on bottom, amp on top. All good

 

[rgmffn]

DAC on bottom, amp on top. All good

Agreed, but there's not a DAC in the stack.  He wants to put it under a Valhalla 2. Schiit has always claimed that the heat is not a problem, but I think the case has to have room to breathe.

 

[Rudiger]

Just ask schiit...

 

[h2rulz]

Right, I should ask Schiit.

 

[h2rulz]

That was quick!
 
Well, it's not recommended to stack the two if both will be powered at the same time.
However, Nick did remind me that the Asgard can be used vertically. So that gives me a bit more option to play around with on my desk.
As for the Valhalla, he didn't recommend using it vertically because of the risk for tube damage, which obviously won't be covered under warranty.

 

[Axiomatik]

So as of yesterday I purchased a modi 2/magni 2 uber off the head-fi classifieds. I'm excited to officially join the club!