erics75
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Yes you can use the impedance multiplier for low impedance headphones.
Schiit Valhalla 3 - Impressions Thread
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V3 in the house! Haven't listened enough to form lasting opinions but my initial impressions are very very positive. As much as I like the Vali 3, this is significantly better in many ways. I'll check back in next week with more detailed thoughts. 
Anyone know what brand tubes come stock with the Valhalla 3?
Ripper2860
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Mine came with 2x Sovtek 6N1P, 1x Sovtek 6N6P and 1x Foton 6N6P. I replaced the 6N1Ps with Genalex 6922 and the 6N6Ps with '60s Foton gold grids.
Orange5o
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Posted some impressions on the main threadVery early, initial impression/comparison between Folkvangr and Valhalla 3, screenshots listed of what I used:
This should be a hit. I'm not sure I'd do great in a blind test picking them apart (which is good, that's not really how I compare things, usually a few days on one thing before I rotate and just see how I feel), but figured I would do a little A/B before VH3 goes to the bedside stack.
They have the same sonic signature. If anything I notice a little less precision/ definition on some string plucking and percussion. This is a little more noticeable on high gain. I suspect rolling out the stock tubes may change this further.
I may be an odd duck, in that I almost exclusively use low gain. I did not play with the multiplier as I largely left planars years ago. Similarly, bass and electric guitar felt different on the Fv in a favorable way, though I wouldn't rule out stock tubes there as well. Sub-bass felt more right on Fv but almost impossible to pinpoint in what way. Could be due to smaller footprint but VH3 was putting off noticeably more heat than Fv.
Note, for those needing the details: Source is Pi2AES Mercury V2 streaming local FLAC on ROON Rock to Gungnir 2 via AES, then JPS Labs Superconductor V RCA to Folkvangr and Wireworld Micro-Eclipse AES to RCA. Headphones were ZMF Atrium Closed in Black Limba via their Verite Silver cable. Stock tubes in the Valhalla 3, 1978 Voshkod Rocket Single Wire 6N23P in the Folkvangr.
Moral of the story: If you get VH3, you probably don't need Fv (but good luck prying mine away from me, ever). It's that good.
Agreed, so far while powering my Atrium Open it has more air and wider/deeper staging than the Vali 3, while having some of the slam & grunt of the Mjolnir 3 (a hefty grain of salt here). As you said, more listening is needed.V3 in the house! Haven't listened enough to form lasting opinions but my initial impressions are very very positive. As much as I like the Vali 3, this is significantly better in many ways. I'll check back in next week with more detailed thoughts.
Aside: To those who are looking to do a stack, I would probably skip the Bifrost 2/64 and go for the Mimir if you are not planning to make use of the modular upgrades. It is a great pairing thus far, but again more listening to do.
Orange5o
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Edit: Hadn't thought to look, gonna have to switch my power tubes, don't think I can handle different heights now that I've noticed it lol
j0val
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Agreed, so far while powering my Atrium Open it has more air and wider/deeper staging than the Vali 3, while having some of the slam & grunt of the Mjolnir 3 (a hefty grain of salt here). As you said, more listening is needed.
Aside: To those who are looking to do a stack, I would probably skip the Bifrost 2/64 and go for the Mimir if you are not planning to make use of the modular upgrades. It is a great pairing thus far, but again more listening to do.
Good to hear. Looking forward to my V3 shipping later this week, hopefully. Really hoping that it’s a good match for my AO and that it works well as a pre-amp.
Between the V3 and MJ3, I think I’ll have most options covered.
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cdiaz1069
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Placed an order for one today. Also had to order new cables to go with it. Oh darn. Lol
