SLT Tech 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) VALHALLA SINGLE ENDED CLASS A TRIODE OTL HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER ZERO FEEDBACK | NON-INVERTING Valhalla is a Class A, single-ended triode headphone amplifier with no overall feedback and noninverting circuit topology. It provides classic tube sound and can drive headphones with impedances as low as 32 ohms. Yes, we know that all you got out of the preceding paragraph is probably, “Classic tube sound.” And if you’re not a tube junkie, you might not even know what that means. Well, let us explain. Tube sound is a smoky nightclub with a hot chick in a red dress, it’s a warm swimming pool in summer, glowing green against the purple twilight, it’s a . . . well, hell, you can’t really explain tube sound. Think “smooth, fluid, liquid, alive.” But not in a SF-movie-gonna-eat-you kinda way. Valhalla delivers warm, magical sound for most headphones, as long as they aren’t less than 32 ohms. 5-Year Warranty Most of Valhalla is covered by a limited warranty that covers parts and labor for five years. That’s 5 years. Yes. FIVE. Compare that to the competition. The parts that aren’t covered by a 5-year warranty: the tubes. Tubes are covered by a 90-day warranty. They should last between 3,000 and 5,000 hours, but they do wear out. They will need replaced. Do not panic. Humans lived for many decades with this technology. Specifications Headphone Impedance: 32-600 ohms Frequency Response: 10Hz-200KHz, -3dB Maximum Output: 30V P-P THD: Less than 0.1%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 1V Topology: Class-A single-ended triode, zero feedback, noninverting, single voltage gain stage Tube Complement: 6N1P dual triode input, 6N6P dual triode output, 1 each per channel Power Consumption: 40W Size: 9 x 6.75 x 3.25” Weight: 7 lbs Website: Schiit Valhalla User Reviews: Head-fi.com Stock available NOW at AUDIO ICONIC, #B1-15 The Adelphi (Tel: 63362362) @ S$599 promo price. And do bring along your favourite pair of headphones/IEMs to audition - you aren't gonna believe how good this Schiit sounds! Update 11 Oct 2010: A recent REVIEW of Schiit Valhalla at Head-Fi.Org, check it out! Update 11 Oct 2010: New stock just arrived today. For all the bros who've been waiting patiently, now's the time! Update 14 Oct 2010: Another REVIEW of Schiit Valhalla at The Audiophiliac, check it out! Edited October 14, 2010 by SLT Tech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
