Quick question for anyone using the Vali 2 in hi-gain mode with "harder to drive" cans and speakers/monitors on the preamp out. Can you hear any sound from your speakers/monitors while playing anything with your headphones? I understand that the preamp out jacks are supposed to mute when headphones are plugged in up front. With my Vali 2, I can hear music/audio very faintly through my speakers while headphones plugged in. I practically have to put my ears right next to the speakers to hear it, but sure enough there is still some sound coming from the preamp out jacks to the speakers. I confirmed this with two different sets of speakers. I found this by accident when I was burning in my HD650s a couple nights ago and had them covered up, so it definitely isn't sound leakage from the headphones. I am currently exchanging emails with Schiit's tech support and hopefully working towards a solution.
I found that I can adjust the volume knob on my speakers so it isn't audible. Not really a deal breaker for me, but a minor quirk I wasn't expecting. I would love to know if anyone else can reproduce this.
My sound settings:
Windows - 100% volume, no extra EQ software
Tidal - 100% volume (or your music source of choice)
Vali 2 - Around 50% or 11 to 1 o'clock position and hi-gain mode (currently using Gold Lion E88CC tube)
Speakers - 50% (you may need to adjust this depending on how sensitive your speakers are)