jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
After an hour or two of listening via this setup,
the successor was determined like hell not to be outdone!
A Valiant effort! Staggeringly good in direct, fresh comparison! I can only be awash in delight! [Tube is Lansdale 'long-plate' 12AU7.]
Another couple of benefits from using 12AU7 vs 5670. The lower gain (20x vs 35x) provides more 'headroom' to accomodate musical crescendi. Also, the Vali 3 high-gain (front toggle switch) setting can be readily used. Consistent with my experience with other Schiit h/p/a, HG sounds better than LG.
Another couple of benefits from using 12AU7 vs 5670. The lower gain (20x vs 35x) provides more 'headroom' to accomodate musical crescendi. Also, the Vali 3 high-gain (front toggle switch) setting can be readily used. Consistent with my experience with other Schiit h/p/a, HG sounds better than LG.