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  1. ibzrg1570

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    I'd put the Meze 99 (slightly V-shaped, rolled off sub-bass) between the M70X (which feels and sounds like cheap garbage) and the TH-X00. PM3 (very neutral) performs at about the same level as TH-X00, comes down to FR preferences, isolation needs, etc.
     
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    Does the Vali 2 not play well with playnarz like ZMF vibro? I have heard that but it was mainly from head-fi to be honest. I'm trying to choose between the magni 2 uber and the vali 2 for my upcoming ZMF vibro. The main advantage to the magni 2U is it has about double the power at 50 ohms (1.2W vs 650mw).

    Also not sure if this is a real concern, but I play a lot of videogames with my headphones so I'm worried that something like the Vali 2 with tubes would be "slower" sounding and sound sloppy with a lot of stuff going on. This could be nonsense but I'm not sure.
     
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    I'm not a DT990 fan, but if you liked the 600 ohm one with Lyr2, there might be a good chance you will like the 32 ohm version with Fulla2.

    It's been some time since I heard the 600 ohm version out of a Valhalla 1, but there was some synergy there that seemed to make the cans warm enough for me to not drive them to the desert and execute them.

    Since you seem to like the signature of these cans, I think you should give them a try (32 ohms + Fulla 2).
     
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    It's a hybrid design with a solid state output stage, not a "pure" tube amp. It will be fine with planars including the ZMF. Decide if you want the Magni sound or the Vali sound instead. Factor in that you may desire to swap the stock tube out if you go with the Vali 2, there are lots of options for relatively cheap upgrades and many are covered in the Vali 2 thread here.

    Common misconception, that's not a concern.
     
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    Is there such a thing as too much burn-in on any of your gear, if any?
     
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    What's the difference between listening to your gear and burning it in? Is there such thing as listening to your gear too much?

    People on Head-Fi used to claim the Sony NW-ZX2 sounded better after 200 hours, then worse after another 200 hours, like a waxing and waning cycle. Turns out they were just experiencing the unit with the sound enhancement DSP disabled and then accidentally turning it back on. TL;DR there are more important things to worry about in life.
     
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    Well... eventually the tubes burn out etc
     
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    And yet you created a duplicate thread after your original thread was removed. So I will echo @SoupRKnowva and advise you to research the community, not just your specific issue. Because as much as we help each other out, we're trying to be a community first. There are tons of audiophile forums out there where you could get gear recommendations, we want members to invest their time to get to know each other so they'll stick around and enjoy each other's company.
     
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    Don't be afraid. You are welcome here. We are not perfect, and as the forum grows, it will get harder to remember and/or keep track of folks and things.

    To your original question, like I said, if you liked the DT990 600 ohm of the Lyr 2, I think the 32 ohm + Fulla 2 should work out.

    I personally would have bought a Fulla 2 instead of my Monoprice head-amp/DAC/pre-amp if it had been available then. IMO, a wonderful opportunity for not just your DT990 but other cans.

    (EDIT: BTW, be nice to folks around here. I don't think @SoupRKnowva is trying to annoy you.)
     
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    Let's go with "yes". Or no. Or ... well, whatever.

    Apparently it's not just computers - typing, spelling and grammar also seem to be beyond your wit.

    Also, let me recommend the book "Practical [Shift] Keying: 26 Top Typing Tips". In particular, I recommend "Chapter 1: Where IS my [Shift] Key?"

    Somebody probably cares about that. Not anyone around here, mind ... but someone, somewhere ... maybe ...

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    This is similar to the route I went, but have the HD650 and HE-4. Struggling to find an amp/dac/combo that would accommodate both; still haven't :(... Have mostly decided to dedicate the HE-4 for gaming for now, since the games I play are more about the ambient environment (and a little video editing work) rather than a constant stimulus of sound like music. Using the HD650 for the majority of my song listening. Does anyone know of something to bridge the signature gap in one unit or is that asking too much?
     
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    Looking to test the waters outside of usb & clueless. Most CD players have onboard Dacs. Can I bypass the onboard dac if the player has coax outs.
     
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    I believe you do bypass the DAC portion when digital outputs are used.
     
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    If you're receiving the feed from a digital coax out then it presumably hasn't been converted to analog yet.
     
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    A not very wet tube amp might do the trick. Everything I have sounds fine out of my NBM. It's not quite as textured and full of inner detail as my HP8, not quite as fast and slamming as my Jotunheim, but it's a happy medium. It also drives the HD650 nicely, which is a "must have" for me, as those get the most head time.

    That would sort of put you in the "middle tier" tube amp category, the under $1000 stuff. I'll be honest, I'm not massively sure what the HE-4 is like to drive, though. You can probably find some useful discussions of amp options around here.

    On a cheaper note, my HE-560 sounded fantastic out of a Vali 2 with a nice tube (eh6cg7 in my case- cheap and really nice). It really did help with the depth of the sound stage- was fantastic for 3D audio in games, and laid-back music listening. That's small and cheap enough to find space on your desk alongside another amp. I was a little shocked, it's a bit of an "amp who can". A Vali 2 hanging off the pre-outs of a Jotunheim is a weirdly potent combo, giving you two distinct sounds for a sensible price.

    As for DAC, Modi 2 Multibit is the elephantine bargain in the room. Can't be beaten anywhere near its price. Probably one of @schiit's greatest coups.
     
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    Is this generally true across the board for things with Coax output?
     
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    Thanks a lot for the input! Will definitely check out more on those.
    The HE-4, to the best of my recollection ( I may be wrong as some newer stuff had emerged since I dug into info about these), is just under the HE-6 as far as difficulty in driving. A lot of folks on HF suggested to actually go for a good quality receiver/home amp to get the goods out of them. I've painted myself a fine mess it seems, when considering some of the other peripheral issues I have as well...cheers though for the suggestions!
     
  18. Grahad

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    I believe so, since you can't send analogue signals through coax - so the DAC should never be in the signal chain.
     
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    Dude, chill out. Any point to be made by all and sundry, already has...get back in the groove - like this! lol
     
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    The TH900 is higher in quantity, not a huge amount but it is noticeable.
     
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