[Byronb]

Well in that case I would definitely recommend the Magni/Modi combo. It is pretty special at the price point. 

 

[madwolfa]

  Well in that case I would definitely recommend the Magni/Modi combo. It is pretty special at the price point. 

 
It would be slightly more expensive than STX, but I hardly see any point having a dedicated sound card nowadays, if it's not a professional audio interface. There may be some (dubious) benefits for hardcore gamers and that's about it.

 

[Byronb]

   
It would be slightly more expensive than STX, but I hardly see any point having a dedicated sound card nowadays, if it's not a professional audio interface. There may be some (dubious) benefits for hardcore gamers and that's about it.

Totally agree, the dedicated sound card is kinda pointless at this point, unless you are running a surround out of the back of the PC. 

 

[HiFi1972]

Any words yet from owners of the original Valhalla and comparisons with the Valhalla 2?
 
I'm happy with the way the Valhalla/650s sound, I don't have a need for lower Z switch or preamp as I don't use IEMs with it (only my 650s actually) and am satisfied with my current SS pre/amp setup for my speakers. I have noticed a bit of noise from the Valhalla from time to time (I've owned cheaper tube amps and they've all had a degree of noise).
 
I would be interested in upgrading to the Valhalla 2 if the sound hasn't changed and if the noise issue is gone (does it use the same tubes Schiit sells for the Valhalla?)

 

[jimmers]

   
Ha Ha... sorry to be such an American 

 

We get used to it. 

(sorry if this quote is a bit late, I've only just got up

)

 

[Wildcatsare1]

We get used to it. :rolleyes:
(sorry if this quote is a bit late, I've only just got up )

Haha....it gets worse here, New Yorkers and Californians don't remember the rest of us in "Fly over America" don't exist,or do so in an alternate universe

 

[whirlwind]

   
From what I heard, it would rather be a sidestep than a step-up. However, some people claim otherwise.

Listening to the HD800 right now.
 
Put me in the group that claim otherwise 

 
 
Far from a side step.

 

[olegausany]

  
From what I heard, it would rather be a sidestep than a step-up. However, some people claim otherwise.

Listening to the HD800 right now.
 
Put me in the group that claim otherwise 

 
 
Far from a side step.

+1

 

[greenkiwi]

Haha....it gets worse here, New Yorkers and Californians don't remember the rest of us in "Fly over America" don't exist,or do so in an alternate universe

Wait, there is something between the Appalachians and the Rockies?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Wait, there is something between the Appalachians and the Rockies?

Better stop it or we will quit making music in Nashville, then you'll really miss us

 

[TooPoor]

Ordered! Managed to catch a new pair for $404 on Amazon Prime.

HD650 v. HE500 Battle Begins! Not really though, the HD650 will be on office duty.

 

[randy98mtu]

Nice grab.  I got mine in December from Best Buy price matched to Amazon for $425.  I saw them at 404 the other day.  Today I have seen them at 499 and 469.  Such crazy swings with this one!

 

[greenkiwi]

Better stop it or we will quit making music in Nashville, then you'll really miss us

But then I'd get my car back... And my girl... And my dog...


You guys make both kinds of music down there, right?

Country AND western.

 

[jimmers]

Better stop it or we will quit making music in Nashville, then you'll really miss us

No more Country Music

,
I'll miss that like a toothache

 
(apologies to all C&W lovers, and I'm sorry about your the death of your dog/cheating lover/joblessness...)

 
 
EDIT: Damn greenkiwi beat me to it, must speed up my typing

 

[TooPoor]

Newb question: How's the stock cable? I was considering ordering a Norne Audio cable (to match my other two headphones). Does the HD650 benefit from a silver cable due to it's alleged darker signature? How're the aesthetics?