[DrMorbius]

I agree, those feet look just about perfect.

 

[jonathan c]

Just ordered the adapter from Xuling Audio Labs, now just a short 3 week wait for that slow boat from China!

... it hasn't taken that long for me ...

 

[DrMorbius]

I’m not in a huge rush but if it’s faster, I’m not complaining.

 

[RBRIII]

More time to pick out tubes to try with it, already working up a list.

 

[DrMorbius]

Insane, isn’t it? But fun!

 

[jonathan c]

I guess adapter trees are now passé and you're all doing big knob-offs

.... call us Vladimir Knoboff ....

 

[jonathan c]

Love the bigger knob, may try something similar with mine. Got a link for the feet? Been trying to find some that look small and sleek enough for my gear.

From CZH-HIFI seller on Ebay:

[I put the rubber rings face down, set Vali 3 rubber feet atop the flat feet surfaces] .

 

[Brubacca]

I have several 12au7 and a couple 6sn7 tubes. ordered an adapter for each on ebay today from Xuling Audio labs to try them in Vali 3!

 

[jonathan c]

... Vali 3 hitting full stride in full regalia:

 

[jonathan c]

And this one's for @Luckyleo !!

[Does Vali 3 and Grado GS3000x ever make a wondrous pairing !! ]

 

[Luckyleo]

And this one's for @Luckyleo !! [Does Vali 3 and Grado GS3000x ever make a wondrous pairing !! ]

Ja mon! U b Crisp!!!

Leo

 

[bcowen]

I just saw someone selling one with some extra tubes after only 6 weeks. Apparently they just wanted to try other stuff now. I don’t understand, especially for such an economical unit. Just pack it away for a few months until you get bored with the new thing. I’m a little upset I let go of my 5670/6922 adapter when I sold my Orchid. Lesson learned. Keep all adapters. Especially the ones you don’t “think” you’ll ever use again. Reading through this thread, you guys make a pretty compelling case. Can’t have tubes at work or in my bedroom system without some extra protection though. Don’t want to deal with singed cat tail.

No need for a guard with small noval tubes. Mine curl up next to Folkvangr even with eight 6N6P tubes that run much hotter than 5670's. Here's a handy guide my cats developed:

L to R:
6BQ7A: Sniff frequently
6N8S : Sniff occasionally
EL 34: Sniff once (only)
KT-90: Kitty senses intervene before nose->glass contact
845: Probably go ahead and call the vet

 

[bcowen]

Inspiration from Turcoyan post above. Quick toss in & photo... back to the listening! 6CG7 top row - 5670 middle - 12BH7 below. Currently rolling Raytheon CK 5670 in Vali. Cheers!

Ps. I don't keep my wine that close, hidden detail in photo- lack of quality but maybe someone will pick it up...

My Vali 3 tube storage.

 

[Richsvt]

That's a whole lotta tubes. Can you maybe leave some for the rest of us?

 

[rocketron]

My Vali 3 tube storage.

Holy Schiit. That’s a lot of tubes