Been thinking about getting a Vali 2+ for headphone out and maybe pre-out to my 95X’s energizer. As long as the noise floor is not as high as the old integrated amp I have, I think I can deal with it.
Gotta make my dream of building a 5-high Schiitscraper
Shouldn’t be a problem given you don’t have super sensitive iems or something running off of it
I have heard the Saga+ performs this task better than the Vali 2+ in a way that is well worth the price increase.
From memory the saga did do a better job for sure (but I mean it’s a dedicated preamp so it better lol), also much more flexible for use case too
Saga does sound nice, but can it stack with the Modi and Magni? No. :^)
I gave up on the idea of pursuing “better” so I’ll settle with less if it irrationally makes me happier. This hobby is too expensive for a poor young man lol.
Just want to give more impressions with this amp.
First, since my Spring 2 is presently not hooked up I am simplifying my system. Just the Vali 2+ and the RNHP hooked up to the Bifrost 2. I can say that the experience is wonderful and after a bit of tube rolling… I think Vali 2+ with some tubes sounds like a wider version of the RNHP (Realistic Lifetime tube).
For those that don’t want an RNHP, willing to experiment, and want that level sound that plays REALLY nice with a ZMF Eikon, Klipsch HP-3, and LCD-X I can say this amp is worth a serious look. I don’t have a tube that makes the Vali 2+ that makes it sound “wet” out of my collection, but I can say some of the tubes sound I have sound like what I was searching out with some solid state amps.
I must say again, the stock tube hasn’t come out since I got the Realistic Lifetime and Bugle Boy tube. If you see a Bel/Phillips Tube… keep it for special occasions because after initial burn in it’s tops from what I have touched for a full and holographic sound. I share this mostly because for those that are looking for an amp that gets an RNHP like synergy on the cheap, sounds nearly as accurate (with some tube rolling), about the same power output, and cheaper than $500 that I really have to recommend this tube amp.
And for the Schiit heads out there, if you have an Asgard 3, Jotunheim (2), or Magi 3+/Heresy while wanting to diversify with amps… I this Vali 2+ has a fantastic place in your collection to grab something tonally will separate it from the rest the catalog under $500.
Glad to hear you like it. I plan to add one to my stack along with a loki and sys to make a schiit-scraper. When and where I’ll find that money before being distracted by other stuff… i dunno. 
So… the 6SN7 adapter didn’t fit because of the top. 4 screws later I solved that for the time being. With the BF2 + Eikons… sounds wet and fun.
You could have tried a 6922/ECC88 socket saver to give the 6922 to 6SN7 adapter some clearance.
Yeah but… It would not look nearly as entertaining. Also that socket saver was out of stock at the time.
the stock tube is 6bz7 correct? i just ordered this as a pre amp for the Jot 2 to add some tube to the sound some people have said they tube rolled with this tube RCA 6CG7 / 6FQ7 Audio Tubes - www.thetubestore.com
would this work? im confused about what type of tubes will fit since people are using all different types. maybe a 6sn7 adapter would work but then which adapter type would i need? thanks!
You would need this
But in DagoRed’s post he had some clearance issues so he took the top off.
6CG7 fits in the Vali 2+ without an adapter. @Dezz was ill informed. The 6SN7 is completely different base.
Also, I think this is my current favorite tube:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1502620-REG/telefunken_e88cc_tk_6922_w_balanced_triode_e88cc_tk_6922_with_balanced.html
i will check it out. never got a non NOS tube before.
Good for you?
what do you mean?
Sorry i misread it i thought he was looking for an adapter for the 6SN7 i misread this post. You are correct sir.
All good. Just little details.
This review is spot on. But I can say, rolling tubes in that amp can make it sound better than an MZ2.