Comments on Profile Post by Merrick

  1. dematted
    dematted
    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.
    Apr 24, 2021
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  2. Merrick
    Merrick
    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.
    Apr 24, 2021
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  3. penguins
    penguins
    Haven't heard Liquid Spark but between Magni3+ and Vali2+ I prefer the 2+, could see someone going the other way.

    However, if you get a functional but bad sounding tube on the 2+, then the Magni3+ could be better.
    Apr 24, 2021
  4. Vtory
    Vtory
    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.
    Apr 24, 2021
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  5. Woland
    Woland
    I much preferred Vali 2 to Magni 3+. From what I read, the Vali 2+ takes an inaudible noise floor and lowers it, and moves the sound towards Magni.
    Apr 25, 2021
  6. Skyline
    Skyline
    I haven't heard the Vali 2+, but I am still adamant that the Vali 2 is Schiit's best amp.

    Also, I thought the Jot 2 was one of your main amps now?
    Apr 25, 2021
  7. Merrick
    Merrick
    @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.
    Apr 25, 2021
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  8. Merrick
    Merrick
    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.
    Apr 25, 2021
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  9. Cspirou
    Cspirou
    I feel there's another amp that should be in this mix
    Apr 25, 2021
  10. Merrick
    Merrick
    @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.
    Apr 25, 2021
  11. Cspirou
    Cspirou
    It's one I can't quite recall right now. I'll post it when I remember for sure
    Apr 25, 2021
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  12. Claritas
    Claritas
    Leck with the gain lowered 12dB. That's about as versatile as it gets.
    May 2, 2021
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  13. Merrick
    Merrick
    @Claritas I had a Leckerton for a bit. I mainly used it for portable stuff.
    May 2, 2021
  14. Cspirou
    Cspirou
    May 5, 2021
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