Schiit Vali 3 : Impressions Thread

[XERO1]

Specs:
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 1500mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 1000mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 400mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 600 ohms: 200mW RMS per channel
Note: Maximum power rated at less than 10% THD for tube and tube hybrid amps, as compared to less than 1% for solid state
Input Impedance: 50K ohms
Output Impedance: Low Gain = 0.5 ohms, High Gain = 1.8 ohms
Gain: Low = 1 (0dB), High = 5 (14dB)
Protection: Delayed start and fast shut-down with muting relay
Topology: Coherence™ tube voltage gain with convolved bipolar current mode inverter and discrete bipolar Class A driver and Class AB output stage
Power Supply: Wall-wart with 24VAC and 6VAC outputs, regulated HV and LV rails for tube and bipolar components, 6V AC heater
Power Consumption: 9W
Size: 5 x 3.5 x 2.75”
Weight: 1 lb
Price: $149 (Black) - $159 (Silver)
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https://www.schiit.com/products/vali3

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sch...bable-start-up.701900/page-9551#post-18021762
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The Vali 3 is now available!!

 

[RiflemanFirst]

Very curious to read more about the technical details. Definitely seems to have more tube voltage this time around (100V vs 60V on the 2++).

 

[TinearedOne]

Hmm, so will this be an actual upgrade over my Vali 2, or wait for Valhalla 3? I guess we'll have to wait and see. Very exciting.

 

[saujamhamm]

just ordered my vali 3... can't wait to start plugging stuff into it and see how much she differs from the lyr+ (quite a bit i'd imagine...)

my only other tube amp, besides the lyr, is a tor roger and that thing is as clean as a whistle - looking forward to hearing some actual "distortion"!

 

[michael2v]

my only other tube amp, besides the lyr, is a tor roger and that thing is as clean as a whistle - looking forward to hearing some actual "distortion"!

Surprising take on the Roger given its 70-ohm output impedance, but I get it! At something like 120 ohms, the Bottlehead Crack really kicks it up a notch...

 

[saujamhamm]

Surprising take on the Roger given its 70-ohm output impedance, but I get it! At something like 120 ohms, the Bottlehead Crack really kicks it up a notch...

i have used the roger with my 300 and 600ohm cans. my gear gets cycled a lot and honestly, i can't remember what it sounded like with some of my other units - i've got cd900st, 600s, edition xs and about 10 others i never put it through any paces with.

i got the lyr and the roger around the same time and sadly it's been riding the bench for a while in favor of the schiit amp and a few solid state offerings.

sounds like it's time to put it back into the mix and see what i can hear though. probably do that when the little vali shows up.

but i do remember thinking the roger sounded very well placed - i had a few buddies over when i got it and they agreed... possibly group think but we'll see here in a week or so if what i remember is valid.

 

[HWB3]

I have the Vali 2++ and I'm wondering what the sonic improvement will be with the Vali 3?

 

[Hofy]

The last Vali I had was an original Vali2 in 2017. My Vali3 should be here sometime next week.

 

[TinearedOne]

The last Vali I had was an original Vali2 in 2017. My Vali3 should be here sometime next week.

Nice. Still rocking a Vali 2 here. I do enjoy it, but have to admit that Vali 3 looks interesting. Still, I'm going to wait for the Valhalla 3. I have no idea where I'll put a Valhalla 3, but if I am going to upgrade from the Magni/Vali level, it'll be to something in the Gjallarhorn, Modius size range. Enjoying my Heretic far too much to be tempted by the Vali 3, thankfully. Still eager to hear what you think of yours, though.

 

[HWB3]

I just stepped up to an Asgard 3 from a Magni 3+ and I'm considering getting a Lyr+ as a step up from my Vali 2++. But I would be interested in hearing impressions of the Vali 3.

 

[lemp]

I hope people will compare the Vali 3 with the Lyr+ and Jot2 cuz I really want an excuse to try tubes, WAF allowing.

 

[saujamhamm]

I hope people will compare the Vali 3 with the Lyr+ and Jot2 cuz I really want an excuse to try tubes, WAF allowing.

I have a lyr+ with an apos ray 6sn7 topping it. i don't except a vast sonic gulf, i know differences in this hobby are usually discreet. but i'm happy to offer up what i hear when ABing the two...

 

[Hofy]

Well I never do anything halfassed, I go balls out fullassed! I will be getting a pair of 6J5 with adapter and 6SN7 to 2C51 adapter for mine.

 

[HWB3]

Lol.

 

[Empyah]

Just listening to my modded 6XX on a Lyr+/MM2 combo and enjoying it immensely (finally an amp that can tame the MM2's highs),
hoping that the Vali 3 will come at least somewhat close.

Mine should be here till the end of the week...