Comments on Profile Post by Merrick

  1. Merrick
    Merrick
    Rest of chain is RPi2 with 502 DAC hat feeding coax out to a Modi Multibit, plugged into a Saga.
    Jan 14, 2018
  2. brencho
    brencho
    are your hd580 modded? the hd580 i know best are bill's pair and they measure pretty flat. so then you can tilt it one way or another depending on taste (e.g., vali 2 for warmer vs. mcth for leaner)
    Jan 14, 2018
  3. Merrick
    Merrick
    @brencho They’re not currently modded but I’ve been in touch with Bill about modding them when he has the time. When you say the MCTH is leaner do you mean it sounds thin?
    Jan 14, 2018
  4. DigMe
    DigMe
    I can confidently say that you can’t go wrong with a Vali 2 OR Magni 3 IMO. I haven’t heard MCTH. I was impressed with Magni 3 way moreso than I thought I would be and I could be happy with it but ultimately I would choose the Vali 2 between them because I prefer it’s character and space. I like warm and laid back. I’m running mine with an Ultron PCC88 currently.
    Jan 14, 2018
  5. Melvillian
    Melvillian
    I think with a stock or only “half” bill-p mod, which only deals with the front of the driver and taking the foam behind the driver out, the Vali 2 would be a good choice. A fully modded 580 is more dampened and sounded similar to an HD650
    Jan 14, 2018
  6. Merrick
    Merrick
    I've had the Vali 2 before and liked it. I never got to try those tubes that require the adapter that people here rave about.
    Jan 14, 2018
  7. Merrick
    Merrick
    Based on re-reading the pertinent threads and my own experience, I’m going to get another Vali 2. Thanks everyone!
    Jan 15, 2018
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  8. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    Good choice. The Vali 2 is just magical with efficient headphones.
    Jan 17, 2018
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