I haven't heard Vali 2+, but I remember really liking Liquid Spark back when I was really in the budget game. Thought it was always an underrated amp - remember preferring it to Magni 3+, JDS Atom, and Asgard 3. Nice warm tonality with great dynamics.
I’m an admitted Cavalli fanboy so I was leaning towards it. This would be for testing loaners that wouldn’t be good fits for my main amps (SW51+, LP), and to have a throw in a bag amp for taking to an office or on a trip.
No exp with vali 2+. But I'd take magni 3+ over spark any day (I'm only meaning monoprice version spark). When I ab magni 3 (not +) and spark, wasn't quite happy with spark's details albeit more pleasing tone. With efficient headphones, magni 3+ is super solid.
@Skyline I recently consolidated my two systems into one, and sold off my Jot 2 and BF2. I only own DD headphones so SW51+ and LP work just fine, but if I get a loaner that’s a low ohm planar or IEM, I want something to test it on. Plus something I could travel with if need be.
After reading the LS thread I think it’s not a great candidate as an all rounder. Sounds like the Vali 2+ is currently the favorite. That works for me as I have a WE tube and adapter that I never used.
@Cspirou Do you have a specific one in mind? I’m open to suggestions. Geshelli Archel 2.5 Pro? I’m trying to avoid balanced because that usually raises the cost and most headphones don’t have a balanced cable out of the box.
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