Nothing has gone boom, and no magic smoke has been released. I am still searching for my 12AU7 tube(s). (Cant remember if I have 1 or 2).Lol keep in mind that:
12AU7 = 20 gain factor
12AT7 = 60 gain factor
12AX7 = 100 gain factor
Careful not to blow up anything.
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Schiit Vali 3 : Impressions Thread
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Mr Trev
Headphoneus Supremus
I don't think anybody mentioned it yet, but did Schiit finally get that gawd-awful pop when you turn the amp on sorted out? I know with my V2 I don't dare put my headphones on until after I hear the relay click - probably shouldn't even have the cans plugged in TBH
Mine doesn’t, and I’m happy it’s running fine.
Maybe with certain tubes?
Mr Trev
Headphoneus Supremus
Not a tube issue. I think it has to do with the muting circuit disengaging before the amp fully warms up - something along those lines anyway. I talked with a guy ages ago and he suggested that I could replace one of the internal caps with a bigger value - lengthen the time it takes before the relay kicks. With all the SMD components in the Vali, that's above my pay grade, unfortunatelyMaybe with certain tubes?
LobalWarming
1000+ Head-Fier
Maybe with certain tubes?
Not a tube issue.... from ECC82s thru to 7A4s in my Vali 2+. The hideous turn-on pop-boom is immutable. Plugging in phones after warmup still generates a nasty pop, which makes a cap swap for a larger value a dubious adventure at best. I've learned to never turn off my Vali. Or turn it on when connected to pricey phones.Not a tube issue. I think it has to do with the muting circuit disengaging before the amp fully warms up - something along those lines anyway. I talked with a guy ages ago and he suggested that I could replace one of the internal caps with a bigger value - lengthen the time it takes before the relay kicks. With all the SMD components in the Vali, that's above my pay grade, unfortunately
If Vali 3 resolves this thumping loud issue, might be willing to chance the substantial investment.
Hyde00
Headphoneus Supremus
Never turn off your tube amp?I've learned to never turn off my Vali.
Does it double as a night light.
Now I'm curious which pop you guys are talking about, I think with Lyr 3 and Solstice they both pop a bit when it turns out but it's not super loud......?????? Is it the same thing?
LobalWarming
1000+ Head-Fier
That's why one needs hundreds of backups.Never turn off your tube amp?
Every night, except most nights.Does it double as a night light.
Not the same thing. My Vali 2+ delivers a loud zap of near driver-frying electricity if phones are plugged in at turn on. And makes a cranky, angry pop when plugging in phones after the cranky warm up period. Could be my Vali 2+ is just cranky - to better match its owner's attitude.Now I'm curious which pop you guys are talking about, I think with Lyr 3 and Solstice they both pop a bit when it turns out but it's not super loud......?????? Is it the same thing?
Condocondor
500+ Head-Fier
I tested my Vali 3, turned on the unit, let it warm up, then pluged in my EditionXX--no popping whatsoever. Schitt must have solved that problem.The hideous turn-on pop-boom is immutable. Plugging in phones after warmup still generates a nasty pop
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
I don't have any 'ignition pops' with Vali 3. However, I always wait one/two minutes after 'ignition' on any h/p/a before plugging in headphones. No 'pop' when the headphone is plugged into Vali 3.
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LobalWarming
1000+ Head-Fier
I tested my Vali 3, turned on the unit, let it warm up, then pluged in my EditionXX--no popping whatsoever. Schitt must have solved that problem.
Thanks, guys! That's good, quiet news. Might have to consult with my investment banker about a new schiit investment.I don't have any 'ignition pops' with Vali 3. However, I always wait one/two minutes after 'ignition' on any h/p/a before plugging in headphones. No 'pop' when the headphone is plugged into Vali 3.
Mr Trev
Headphoneus Supremus
<cue Hank Hill> "That amp ain't right"That's why one needs hundreds of backups.
Every night, except most nights.
Not the same thing. My Vali 2+ delivers a loud zap of near driver-frying electricity if phones are plugged in at turn on. And makes a cranky, angry pop when plugging in phones after the cranky warm up period. Could be my Vali 2+ is just cranky - to better match its owner's attitude.
I still get a tiny bit of a pop plugging in my cans after turn on, but nowhere near as loud as if I leave them plugged in in the first place.
Acutally I know what you're talking about... was rolling like a mad man with Garage1217 '6922>5670' adapter-6CG7 tubes and noticed 'ignition pops' only happened when first launching with headphones plugged in. Nothing post listening...Thanks, guys! That's good, quiet news. Might have to consult with my investment banker about a new schiit investment.
In other news, '396A WE Dual Triode' NOS NIB 1977 just lauched an hour ago... Condocondor was correct on saying, "Sound staging & imaging is fantastic. Dynamics & body are fantastic."
Listening to Tourist's new album, 'Memory Morning', -electronic, downbeat, downtempo, indie electronic.
Track #5, 'Ithaca', addicting track- Happy New Release Fridays!
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jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
... or go to a schlock "payday loan" broker [33.9% A.P.R. ]Thanks, guys! That's good, quiet news. Might have to consult with my investment banker about a new schiit investment.
LobalWarming
1000+ Head-Fier
Oh... interesting. Highly interesting. Add the 27% exchange + taxes/duties and it might be the $500 amp of my dreams. To go with my bevy of $500+ dream amps.... or go to a schlock "payday loan" broker [33.9% A.P.R. ]
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