[MacMan31]

This works well for me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G05A2MU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have one of those fans on my Marantz HD-DAC1. That thing gets surprisingly warm. Would this fan fit nicely on top of the Valhalla 2? Where can I find tube risers?

 

[Lvivske]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZDQM6G...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I use one of those as a bidet, which, yes, is also part of my audio setup (re: end game)

 

[jonathan c]

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[Guidostrunk]

Bored so tried risers under the adapters today, was curious if it would help with heat or how wacky it could look >< (Is there a level where I should actually be concerned about the unit being too hot?)

Not really. My MJ2 runs really hot as well. Upwards of 110° on the thermal gun.
I suppose if it's hot to the point where you can't physically touch it longer than say 10 seconds. That wouldn't seem normal to me.

 

[jonathan c]

~ Just a quick note to say that I am really enjoying my Sennheiser HD600 (Custom Cans UK mod) via the Schiit Valhalla II.
~ Also, to examine Ripper’s OCD about front tubes being taller than rear tubes, I put the 6N6Ps in Tubemonger socket savers. Rear tube height > front tube height.
~ There is a benefit from this (besides Ripper relief!). The Valhalla II seems to run cooler.

 

[GumbyDammit223]

I was thinking of attaching a water pump to my case

Just remember: water + high voltage = excitement!

 

[Lvivske]

Just remember: water + high voltage = excitement!

If you don't look like this then don't talk to me about the endgame

 

[Ripper2860]

You could always immerse your VH2 in a tank of non-conductive mineral oil or one of the new dielectric coolants..

 

[G0rt]

My Valhalla2, with bottles elevated, isn't just warm, it's Friendly.

 

[GumbyDammit223]

You could always immerse you VH2 in a tank of non-conductive mineral oil or one of the new dielectric coolants..

Nah, go old skool and stop by your local power company's storage lot of old pole pigs and siphon off a couple gallons of old pcb-laden transformer oil. It's vintage!

 

[jonathan c]

Lineup for today…:

 

[jonathan c]

I use one of those as a bidet, which, yes, is also part of my audio setup (re: rear end game)

FTFY…[Reg. TM; © bcowen: 2021]

 

[jonathan c]

Nah, go old skool and stop by your local power company's storage lot of old pole pigs and siphon off a couple gallons of old pcb-laden transformer oil. It's vintage!

If one is really old school, any of the leftover pcb-oil can be used to fill the pivot pots for tonearms such as the unipivot JH Hancock or the Mayware Formula IV….

 

[MacMan31]

~ Just a quick note to say that I am really enjoying my Sennheiser HD600 (Custom Cans UK mod) via the Schiit Valhalla II.
~ Also, to examine Ripper’s OCD about front tubes being taller than rear tubes, I put the 6N6Ps in Tubemonger socket savers. Rear tube height > front tube height.
~ There is a benefit from this (besides Ripper relief!). The Valhalla II seems to run cooler.

That's quite the impressive stack you have. What cable are you using with the HD600?

I just received my Valhalla 2. A few days earlier than anticipated. Tried it with the stock tubes and now trying it with the aftermarket tubes. To be honest I don't notice a big difference between them. The amp does get quite toasty. For now I am just using the DAC in my MacBook Pro. But tomorrow or Saturday I will change to the DAC in my Marantz HD-DAC1. Right now it's connected to my two channel stereo setup and I don't feel like unplugging everything. Given how short the front tubes are it was pretty annoying to swap the tubes. So I will be looking for some tube risers/socket savers.

 

[jonathan c]

The blue cable is an ultra-low capacitance one from Custom Cans UK. It accompanied the HD-600 that I ordered with a Custom Cans CNC-milled backweight for the earspeaker drivers.