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PutPineappleOnPizza t1_ityntyr wrote

Reply to comment by Lanky_Ad8574 in Best $500 I’ve ever spent by Succotash78

But is the difference to solid state big? I have the TA-26, rolled tubes and all and I'm wondering what other people experience since I wouldn't day that sound changed by much.

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Shiro_Hayate t1_iu13r67 wrote

No.

I have a SB AE-5 > Modi >Valhalla 2 stack with HD800S, and HD660S.

There is a difference between the combinations (plugging into AE-5 directly vs Valhalla 2), most notably in the bass.

The biggest difference is the HD800S vs the HD660S. The HD800S straight up destroy the 660S. It's like sitting in a concert hall versus wearing headphones. Worth noting I literally grew up playing in concert halls, and have a trained ear (cello.)

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YalamMagic t1_ityyl8o wrote

Difference can be massive depending on which amp you're looking at. I had a Valhalla 2 and an A90 and the difference was like night and day. I actually bought the A90 to replace the Valhalla 2 but just couldn't convince myself it was better; it's just such a different experience.

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