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Schiit Vali 3 : Impressions Thread
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Mr Trev
Headphoneus Supremus
Last time I bought firecrackers it had a fuse malfunction. Took 10 min. to get the feeling back in my fingertips.D-S chip DAC / great amp ....
R2R (NOS mode) DAC / great amp ....![]()
…good times
Shane D
"I collect sound signatures"
Did a little re-arrange and a bit of laser engraving on the panel that hides the power garage.

Random question but do you think a wooden knob would be an issue on the Vali 3? I don't see why it would as the knob doesn't really get hot but always good to get a second opinion.
I was thinking about something like this made of African Blackwood:
I was thinking about something like this made of African Blackwood:

Go for it. I have been listening to my Vali3 for most of the day and it really isn't even warm.Random question but do you think a wooden knob would be an issue on the Vali 3? I don't see why it would as the knob doesn't really get hot but always good to get a second opinion.
I was thinking about something like this made of African Blackwood:
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jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
.... a wood knob? .... redundant?Random question but do you think a wooden knob would be an issue on the Vali 3? I don't see why it would as the knob doesn't really get hot but always good to get a second opinion.
I was thinking about something like this made of African Blackwood:
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Well that didn't last long! It just didnt look right. Now they are all top side and the garage is moved up. I figure I can use the lower space for headphone storage.

HWB3
Headphoneus Supremus
Damn, I get my FiiO K11 R2R DAC tomorrow or the next day and now I just can't wait. My Vali 3 is saying bring it on!
Deadwax65
500+ Head-Fier
From Russia with love...
So far so good.
About 4 hours in now....still too early for a comparison to the WE. But knowing it should only get better with more burn-in time, it is sure promising.

So far so good.


About 4 hours in now....still too early for a comparison to the WE. But knowing it should only get better with more burn-in time, it is sure promising.
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I worked in that building for almost 7 years, fun times... It's a great album though!From Ukraine with love...
So far so good.
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DeanoBravo
1000+ Head-Fier
Thanks for the reminder, I must get me one of those...From Ukraine with love...
So far so good.
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jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
.... ?Thanks for the reminder, I must get me one of those...
