[Deadwax65]

The Vali 3 provides 100 volts to the tube. The Vali 2++ sends 60. So, the Vali 3 is going to make the tube sound better. I have both the Vali 2++ and Vali 3 and the two tubes that you mentioned. There is quite an improvement.

Especially with a WE 396A.

 

[DrMorbius]

Especially with a WE 396A.

And also it seems the 6N3P-E…………………..just sayin!

 

[jonathan c]

 

[Mr Trev]

You ever going to get around to rolling that book your Vali is sitting on?

 

[jonathan c]

You ever going to get around to rolling that book your Vali is sitting on?

... I can rotate it such that the pages face out ...

 

[Mr Trev]

... I can rotate it such that the pages face out ...

You never know… there could be a history of Verve that'll make it sound better

 

[ThEvil0nE]

You never know… there could be a history of Verve that'll make it sound better

Add a few amplifying crystals between the Vali for good measures

 

[jonathan c]

Simply stated: the best value in headphone audio, where phenomenal performance meets great price, is this pairing:

 

[marekm]

If you like this knob, I have a difficulty trusting your judgement regarding the Grados
I did however connect my SR80x to the Vali 3 and enjoyed the sound very much, so I guess the SR325x can only be better

 

[jonathan c]

Well ... I'll say it ... I roll knobs ! When Vali 3 uses a tube with brushed aluminium adapter (@Deyan), silver knob; with gold adapter (Xuling), gold knob; with no adapter, black knob.

 

[JamminVMI]

... I can rotate it such that the pages face out ...

But Vali 3 can sound so mysterious. How about Kazuo Ishiguro, or maybe even Neil Gaiman? China Mieville? Your choice!

 

[JamminVMI]

Will a Vali 3 provide a noticeable upgrade to a Vali 2++ with a GE 5760 5-Star? How about with a WE 396A? I already have a Vali 2++ and 5760 but am intereted in a warmer, more tubey sound either as a standalone amp or as a pre for my Jotenhiem 2.

I know it's not a question, but your comment about wanting a warmer, tubey sound is, I think, what a lot of people look for. Keep in mind that Vali 3 is a tube HYBRID, so it's a little from column A, and a little from column B. BUT, with that said, there's a pretty wide range of detail, warmth, etc., based on tube rolling. Find one you like and rock on. The GE 5-star triple mica and WE 396a (and the multitude of other tubes we've all mentioned in this 275+ page thread) are both great!

Had a typo there "rube rolling" - made me laugh out loud. And I think that's a place we just don't want to go. Fixed, obv.

 

[ThEvil0nE]

Well ... I'll say it ... I roll knobs ! When using a tube with gold adapter (Xuling), gold knob; with brushed aluminium adapter (@Deyan), silver knob; with no adapter, black knob.

Satisfying 3 out of 5 senses is key, satisfy all 5 and you enter nirvana.

 

[marekm]

Well ... I'll say it ... I roll knobs

Level 1 - tube rolling
Level 2 - knob rolling
Level 3 - rubber feat rolling

What we need now, is finding the best sounding tube - knob - rubber feet combination.
When we do, we will have reached the "Bliss Level"

 

[jonathan c]

Level 1 - tube rolling
Level 2 - knob rolling
Level 3 - rubber feat rolling

What we need now, is finding the best sounding tube - knob - rubber feet combination.
When we do, we will have reached the "Bliss Level"

keep going....

Level 4 - audio furniture rolling
Level 5 - electrical circuit rolling
Level 6 - house rolling
Level 7 - ear rolling

Level X - spouse rolling ...