I have the Vali 2 ++ and the Valhalla 2. In my experience, when using stock tubes that come with your purchase, the Valhalla is superior by a noticeable margin. However, when you put the W396a in the Vali 2++ it is equal to, or even in some situations ,even better than the Vallhalla 2. There are many great tubes for both units, so apples to apples comparisons are difficult. IMHO, YMMV
I'm trying to pin that down, but the ZDT Jr. is at our cabin, so I need to bring it home to do some A/B testing. That said, I was noticing what I thought to be overall better details with the Vali over the last couple days.
I've owned the Vali2++ but for my high impedance headphones the Vahalla 2 kicks them into high gear. I use the JJ 6922 or a pair of Amperex orange globes for tubes.
Hey all, Merry Christmas to all those celebrating today and happy holidays to all.
Am looking to get an OTL to check the connection with my ZMFs, but looking to keep it sub-500 if at all possible. Wondering if the Valhalla 2 or Xduoo TA-26s would give a better flavor? Something tells me it might be the Xduoo but would appreciate any insights. BHC is a no-go so looks for something built and ready to ship. Many thanks in advance!
Hey all, Merry Christmas to all those celebrating today and happy holidays to all.
Am looking to get an OTL to check the connection with my ZMFs, but looking to keep it sub-500 if at all possible. Wondering if the Valhalla 2 or Xduoo TA-26s would give a better flavor? Something tells me it might be the Xduoo but would appreciate any insights. BHC is a no-go so looks for something built and ready to ship. Many thanks in advance!
Happy Holidays! Sorry about the late comment... I have no say regarding the Xduoo, but I have been using the Valhalla 2 for a few years now and I do not think I will look for any replacements any time soon.
I'm not sure if the Xduoo can double as a pre-amp... but for me, it has been one major reason for me to have chosen the Valhalla 2, as it is future proof if you want to use speakers at one point... I am feeding it to an EL34 tube power amp, and it rocks !
Happy Holidays! Sorry about the late comment... I have no say regarding the Xduoo, but I have been using the Valhalla 2 for a few years now and I do not think I will look for any replacements any time soon.
I'm not sure if the Xduoo can double as a pre-amp... but for me, it has been one major reason for me to have chosen the Valhalla 2, as it is future proof if you want to use speakers at one point... I am feeding it to an EL34 tube power amp, and it rocks !
Hey, thanks kindly for the insights- very much appreciated. I'm not sure about the pre-amp function either to be honest- though given my home situation, running to speakers isn't really on the cards... thanks again for the feedback and enjoy the music!
Hey, thanks kindly for the insights- very much appreciated. I'm not sure about the pre-amp function either to be honest- though given my home situation, running to speakers isn't really on the cards... thanks again for the feedback and enjoy the music!
Cool, thanks.
If you end up getting it, the original tubes are pretty good. but if you do want to explore rolling, RFT ECC81 and Mullard CV4024 are incredible tubes.
Back into my Valhalla 2 today, Started getting some nasty sounds out of the left cup. I was using my Grado GH2's. Changed the tubes and wow, so smooth.
Decide to ride my best of 2000's playlist for a few hours. Lifted a bit of weights as part of my new years resolution.
And now back into my best of 2000's playlist. Drawing from my 2000-2009 playlist, I picked my favourite songs of that decade, on that day.
My Vahalla 2 is probably the last headphone amp that I'll buy. I've been using it for several years now and no complaints. I'm using a pair of Amperex orange globes most of the time. If I want to change things up I'll put in a pair of JJ 6922 tubes. My old Modi Multibit with the firmware update still sounds great with the amp. I'm a CD spinner and my Audiolab 6000CDT transport has worked flawlessly since I bought it few years ago. My go to headphones are my old HD600's but I also like my Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm headphones with the Vahalla.
My Vahalla 2 is probably the last headphone amp that I'll buy. I've been using it for several years now and no complaints. I'm using a pair of Amperex orange globes most of the time. If I want to change things up I'll put in a pair of JJ 6922 tubes. My old Modi Multibit with the firmware update still sounds great with the amp. I'm a CD spinner and my Audiolab 6000CDT transport has worked flawlessly since I bought it few years ago. My go to headphones are my old HD600's but I also like my Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm headphones with the Vahalla.
Anyone else react to the absurd price Schiit wanted to have for a rack? 180 euros or something on the Schiit European site. Would have bought one, but that really stuck in my throat. Have magni/modi stack and Valhalla2, so would have been perfect for that, but can't justify those kinds of monies. That's really kind of crazy monies. For four aluminium posts and acrylic shelves.
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but if you do want to explore rolling, RFT ECC81 and Mullard CV4024 are incredible tubes.
