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Good quality headphone amp, in good condition and comes with the tube and power cable. A little dusty at the moment because I upgraded and haven’t been using it, but I tested recently, and it works great!
This US$80 asking price for a used Schiit Vali 2 is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile of US$98 and nearly half the recent median of US$132 from your database. Even against the current new retail price of US$149 for the Vali 2+, you’re getting a genuine bargain on a well-loved entry-level tube amp.
The Vali 2 is prized for its tube warmth and low output impedance, making it a versatile gateway into tube sound without the bulk or cost of bigger amps. It drives most headphones cleanly, includes a quality linear power supply, and stacks neatly with Schiit’s Modi DACs for a compact desktop setup. At this price, it’s a clear buying opportunity for anyone wanting to try tube audio without overspending.
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Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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