Schiit Releases Vali 2 Headphone Amp

[SSL]

 

December 11, 2015, Valencia, CA. Two years ago, Schiit introduced Vali, the least expensive serious tube amp. Now, Schiit announces significant upgrades across the board with the all-new Vali 2. Vali 2 offers higher output power, lower noise, gain switching, preamp outputs, lower distortion, and lower output impedance than the original Vali—making it an even more serious tube hybrid contender.

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This complete redesign led to an amp that is a much more serious tube amp than anything else near its price point. Unlike most tube amps at (or above) Vali 2’s price, Vali 2 is not a low-voltage, starved-plate design; nor does it use switching power supplies.

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At the same time, Vali 2’s specs are class-leading, even when compared to hybrids that cost much more. Delivering a full 1W of power into 32 ohms, with an output impedance of only 1.2 ohms in low gain mode (5.8 ohms in high gain), and impressively low noise, the Vali 2 is suitable for virtually any headphone or IEM.

Vali 2 also offers the convenience of preamp outputs, which can be used to create a desktop system using powered monitors, or to connect to speaker power amplifiers.

Finally, Vali 2’s tube is user-replaceable, which opens up the possibility of “tuning” the sound via using different types of tubes, AKA “tube rolling.” The Vali 2 accepts many popular varieties of tubes, including 6DJ8, 6N23P, ECC88, 6922, and more.

Vali 2 is available now for $169, including a 6BZ7 NOS tube. Matched replacement 6BZ7 tubes are available as singles from Schiit for $10.

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For any ding-dongs who want to try a headphone amplifier with tubes (or in this case a tube), this is probably a good place to start. Backed up by reputable company, made-in-USA, plus solid warranty and customer service.

People often choose tubes for a warmer, smoother sound coloration. Tubes work particularly well with high-impedance headphones due to the large voltage swing. Some enjoy "tube rolling" (switching between different tubes) to dial in a preferred sound signature.

http://schiit.com/news/news/vali-2-is-here
http://schiit.com/products/vali-2

 

EDITED TO ADD: http://www.head-fi.org/t/701900/schiit-happened-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-improbable-start-up/9000#post_12153256

[Sunshine1868]

...looks like a piece of Schiit if you ask me...

[Prysin]

Tube amp amp?

automatically awesome

[Sunshine1868]

...GET IT?!?!?!

 

(somebody had to do it)

[Lays]

That's not a terrible price compared to other tube amps, that's Bravo territory 

[Guest Kloaked]

...looks like a piece of Schiit if you ask me...

 

 

...GET IT?!?!?!

 

(somebody had to do it)

 

[GodSpoon]

That actually seems pretty tight 

 

If I got one I would call it; Nub

 

Cudos to you Schiit

[Fulgrim]

Seeing this, it reminded me of Diglett.

 

[DuckDodgers]

Is that schiit for real?

[MegaDave91]

Schitt, this is awesome.

[Sunshine1868]

Is that schiit for real?

 

can you believe this schiit?

[werto165]

can you believe this schiit?

I'm just so amped for the release .

[SSL]

Seeing this, it reminded me of Diglett.

 

I figured it looked like a penis, but that works too.

[Fluffinator]

This actually seems like a good buy, still prefer the look the Aune T1 Mk2's though in this price range. Tube's for $10 dollar seems reasonable too, wonder if there any good.

[SSL]

This actually seems like a good buy, still prefer the look the Aune T1 Mk2's though in this price range. Tube's for $10 dollar seems reasonable too, wonder if there any good.

 

Based on the reliability issues I've read about with the T1, this seems safer to me.

 

And it can be used as a pre-amp, which could be quite interesting.

[Fulgrim]

I figured it looked like a penis, but that works too.

You must've seen some odd shaped penises in your time then. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[SurvivorNVL]

Wow.  I really like this.  Great way to try out tubes.

[Sunshine1868]

I'm just so amped for the release .

I'm still not sure Watt i would use this for though

[SurvivorNVL]

This should also be compatible with their LISST tubes, right?  Be interesting to compare traditional tubes to their solid-state tubes.

[SSL]

This should also be compatible with their LISST tubes, right?  Be interesting to compare traditional tubes to their solid-state tubes.

 

Not sure. In theory, yes, given it takes the same regular tubes as some of their other amps, with which the LISST are compatible.

[Lays]

This should also be compatible with their LISST tubes, right?  Be interesting to compare traditional tubes to their solid-state tubes.

 

Not sure. In theory, yes, given it takes the same regular tubes as some of their other amps, with which the LISST are compatible.

 

 

If it's anything like my Lyr was, they should have a full list of compatible tubes if you ask them / on the product page.

[MasterJV]

So many of these jokes on this post are schiit if you ask me.

[Sunshine1868]

So many of these jokes on this post are schiit if you ask me.

Hey, we're having fun. we don't need to hear your schiit.

[SurvivorNVL]

If it's anything like my Lyr was, they should have a full list of compatible tubes if you ask them / on the product page.

Well, I think I need to get this amp and try this out.  Good price.  Also @SSL if you ever get a chance to try the Enigma Acoustics Dharma D1000 - do post some impressions!

[Bob Jim]

Not sure. In theory, yes, given it takes the same regular tubes as some of their other amps, with which the LISST are compatible.

Not sure. In theory, yes, given it takes the same regular tubes as some of their other amps, with which the LISST are compatible.

Have I just been to a stupid website, or do these actually cost £2400? Who the actual FUCK would pay over 2 grand for FUCKING SOUND. Anyone who spends more than like £250 in total is wasting money, I mean after the novelty factor wears off you will quickly forget the difference.