I would really like, by someone who owns both, what is the sound difference between the Vali 2 ( Or Vali 2 + ++ ) and Vali 3 , in terms of Tube rolling , does the new Vali 3 will reveal more then the Vali 2, the flavor of different tubes ? Does it sounds a little more tubey in general. then the Vali 2 ? Thank you for your answers.
Schiit Vali 3 : Impressions Thread
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HWB3
1000+ Head-Fier
From what I've read the extra voltage going to the tube brings out more in it. Someone that has the Vali 2++ (as I do) said that the Vali 3 sounded better.
Hyde00
Headphoneus Supremus
Oh no! My dream of having Vali 2+++ shattered! 
Anyone who owns Lyr 3 or Lyr+ can confirm how close those 100V rail on Vali 3 gets them?
(Since Jason states that Lyr 3 and Lyr+ are 100V)
Anyone who owns Lyr 3 or Lyr+ can confirm how close those 100V rail on Vali 3 gets them?
(Since Jason states that Lyr 3 and Lyr+ are 100V)
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Condocondor
500+ Head-Fier
I will be comparing with Jotenheim 2 when it gets here next week.
I got my adapter here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/201458214762Or alternatively, I'd advise do the same as Hofy. Buy a 6J5 to 2C51 adapter, then you can use 6J5 x 2 tubes.
@Hofy where did you get your adapter, I can't for the life of me find a 6J5 to 2C51 adapter.
Sorry this is meant for Nick76, I don't know what tube Hofy is getting.
I still do not know what I am populating it with, but I have a few weeks to get that sorted out.
But the Vali 2 as lower voltage then the Vali 2 + , and it seems that the Vali 2 OG as the more color tubey sound and the Vali 2 + sound more like a solid state amp, see at 16:40 min of this video review
So i hope with the Vali 3 they went back with the more color tubey sound like the Vali 2 OG, which tube rolling is more revelant with the OG Vali 2
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Hyde00
Headphoneus Supremus
Oh but this is for 6922 pinout, do you need another 6922 to 5670 adapter?
Anyone using Garage1217 6922<>5670 adapter? Have a few 6CG7 tubes which don't work soley with 'Vali 3'. 6CG7 pinout same as 6922. Curious rolling those...
Quick thoughts; sold Piety--enjoying the brighter clean presentation Vali offers. Recently plugged in GE 5670 5-STAR today-subtle differences. RCA Command 5670 on the way...
Looking at Western Electric 396A... single tube locally could pick up at 95$ USD (1977 or 1982) seems could find a better deal but they're brand new from a Canadian communication company's reserve stock department. Read early production run is supposedly better than later production (Square/ Circle getter).
CFA Supermoon 4hr listening session, beautifully sonic pairing. Played around with (hi/lo) gain top volume range (11/3). Grado RS1X another blissful pairing--musically airy.
Chain... MBP M1 Pro>Gungnir USB 5>Vali 3>Roon (Volume Leveling: Auto, Target Level: -14LUFS.
New Release Friday addiction, 'Figura' by CLARAGUILAR,
"The album dives into the melodic landscapes, merged with orchestral samples and chopped voices containing mysterious messages inside."
Quick thoughts; sold Piety--enjoying the brighter clean presentation Vali offers. Recently plugged in GE 5670 5-STAR today-subtle differences. RCA Command 5670 on the way...
Looking at Western Electric 396A... single tube locally could pick up at 95$ USD (1977 or 1982) seems could find a better deal but they're brand new from a Canadian communication company's reserve stock department. Read early production run is supposedly better than later production (Square/ Circle getter).
CFA Supermoon 4hr listening session, beautifully sonic pairing. Played around with (hi/lo) gain top volume range (11/3). Grado RS1X another blissful pairing--musically airy.
Chain... MBP M1 Pro>Gungnir USB 5>Vali 3>Roon (Volume Leveling: Auto, Target Level: -14LUFS.
New Release Friday addiction, 'Figura' by CLARAGUILAR,
"The album dives into the melodic landscapes, merged with orchestral samples and chopped voices containing mysterious messages inside."
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LobalWarming
500+ Head-Fier
Jeremy makes great adapters - have a few of them and held up to years of rolling madness,
To my ears, the 50s to early 60s 396A are sweeter and more detailed. However, it's not a bad idea to start in the 70s and work your way back to the 50s WE 396A.
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
.... sraey pael piks ....Jeremy makes great adapters - have a few of them and held up to years of rolling madness,
To my ears, the 50s to early 60s 396A are sweeter and more detailed. However, it's not a bad idea to start in the 70s and work your way back to the 50s WE 396A.
LobalWarming
500+ Head-Fier
.... sraey pael piks ....
sedaced roYes, one needs a 6922 to 5670 adapter also. I have one of those on the way from Garage 1217. The reason being I have a 6SN7 to 6922 adapter leftover from my Vali2. Also the 6j5 adapters I found are either 6j5 x2 to 6SN7 or 6j5 x2 to 6922. Nothing for 6j5 x2 to 5670. Even if there was one we would have to use a socket saver to get the big adapter high enough to plug in.
Hyde00
Headphoneus Supremus
Lol yeah makes sense, I just thought there is some magical 6J5 x 2 to 5670 adapter that I didn't know about.
Otherwise I already have:
6J5 x 2 to 6922 adapter
6J5 x 2 to 6SN7 adapter
6SN7 to 6922 adapter
6SN7 socket saver
12AU7 to 6SN7 adapter
I'm slowly building my adapter empire thanks to adapter king @LobalWarming. For every adapter that exists he has another adapter for it.
Oh and yes adapters from Garage 1217 are very good quality, granted a little bit more expensive than the eBay Chinese counter part.
But very good adapter nonetheless.
My first set of 6J5 are on the way. Less than $20 for a matched pair of NOS GE 6J5 that test high.
LobalWarming
500+ Head-Fier
You forgot your FDD20 to 6SN7 adapter. Your empire is already bigger than you think.Lol yeah makes sense, I just thought there is some magical 6J5 x 2 to 5670 adapter that I didn't know about.
Otherwise I already have:
6J5 x 2 to 6922 adapter
6J5 x 2 to 6SN7 adapter
6SN7 to 6922 adapter
6SN7 socket saver
12AU7 to 6SN7 adapter
I'm slowly building my adapter empire thanks to adapter king @LobalWarming. For every adapter that exists he has another adapter for it.
Oh and yes adapters from Garage 1217 are very good quality, granted a little bit more expensive than the eBay Chinese counter part.
But very good adapter nonetheless.
