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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #40 on: October 09, 2013, 10:45:21 PM »
Given the demand for Schiitt products at our meet last year I am sure it will be a huge seller!  I am thinking of picking this up for my girlfriend to use with the modded t50rps I "made for her".  headbang
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #41 on: October 09, 2013, 11:08:51 PM »
Not thin and blonde enough, hard to be deeply invested with interest. Unless Schiit considers including a wavy blonde wig with the amp, then I could be... I could give a second to care.
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #42 on: October 10, 2013, 12:52:44 AM »
FR and distortion taken on Paradox ~80db.


Objective2 amp -> Paradox measurements included for reference.
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #43 on: October 10, 2013, 01:42:44 AM »
Me and purrin tend to use 'warm' a bit differently.  His is more bass specific, mine is more overall tone.  For me the Magni overall is a warmer amp, while the Vali is brighter and more analytical.  In a way, the Magni has more of that forgiving tube type sound people associate w/ it and the Vali is the more 'solid state' sounding w/o the 'solid state'.  That's tubes done right.  Unless my phone had more severe severe issues in the treble, I'd go Vali in every way.  It's not remotely a sidegrade to me, Magni is blown out the water assuming nothing changes.
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #44 on: October 10, 2013, 01:44:14 AM »
Been waiting for this since it was first posted :)
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #45 on: October 10, 2013, 01:45:05 AM »
Quote from: purrin on October 10, 2013, 12:52:44 AM
FR and distortion taken on Paradox ~80db.


Objective2 amp -> Paradox measurements included for reference.

Oh those measures clearly indicate the inferiority of tubes.   :)p8 :)p13
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #46 on: October 10, 2013, 02:00:53 AM »
Quote from: Analixus on October 10, 2013, 01:42:44 AM
Me and purrin tend to use 'warm' a bit differently.  His is more bass specific, mine is more overall tone.  For me the Magni overall is a warmer amp, while the Vali is brighter and more analytical.  In a way, the Magni has more of that forgiving tube type sound people associate w/ it and the Vali is the more 'solid state' sounding w/o the 'solid state'.  That's tubes done right.  Unless my phone had more severe severe issues in the treble, I'd go Vali in every way.  It's not remotely a sidegrade to me, Magni is blown out the water assuming nothing changes.

I already think Magni could be considered a pretty bright amp regardless.  To have something be bright next to the Magni, yet its treble not sound as splashy as the Magni, sounds kind of weird.

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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #47 on: October 10, 2013, 02:35:55 AM »
Reading through this thread I'm confused involving the description of the Vali? Is the Vali an overly bright amp? I heard the Magni awhile back at a head-fi meet and I thought it sounded borderline analytical. If it's brighter I don't know if I'd risk a buy considering I need an amp for the UERM, Q701 and the Paradox. Still, better then any amp under 1650? That's a rather bold statement that's has me thinking. So, you guys think it's worth the risk?
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #48 on: October 10, 2013, 02:37:16 AM »
Quote from: TMRaven on October 10, 2013, 02:00:53 AM
Quote from: Analixus on October 10, 2013, 01:42:44 AM
Me and purrin tend to use 'warm' a bit differently.  His is more bass specific, mine is more overall tone.  For me the Magni overall is a warmer amp, while the Vali is brighter and more analytical.  In a way, the Magni has more of that forgiving tube type sound people associate w/ it and the Vali is the more 'solid state' sounding w/o the 'solid state'.  That's tubes done right.  Unless my phone had more severe severe issues in the treble, I'd go Vali in every way.  It's not remotely a sidegrade to me, Magni is blown out the water assuming nothing changes.

I already think Magni could be considered a pretty bright amp regardless.  To have something be bright next to the Magni, yet its treble not sound as splashy as the Magni, sounds kind of weird.

Which Magni do you have?  I have an updated one and it is not bright.  I did a quick power on and A/B last night.  I'll let it warm up and see how it sounds later tonight.  Don't let my Magni impressions throw you off.  Vali is bright if your phones are bright.  Forget the terminology.  It extends both ways and isn't harsh so just stop freaking out about it.  I know most SS amps have you guys all paranoid as hell about the treble bite and digititus.  If anyone thinks I can remotely stand the Benchmark DAC1 sound think again.
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Re: World Exclusive: SCHIIT VALI - The triode hybrid amp that could.
« Reply #49 on: October 10, 2013, 02:58:33 AM »
I have Magni #356.  When comparing it to the O2 it's a little brighter and more aggressive.  The difference wasn't huge to me though.  A couple of members on head-fi say their Magni has brighter treble than O2 as well.

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