Recent content by Audio_newb
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New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil
Even though the design might be more conducive, is it fair to assume that for simplicity's sake, Yggdrasil won't be getting a remote either? As beautiful as they both are, they're kind of beastly and it would be nice to tuck it away. Especially as I have a sneaking suspicion that Mr. Yggs will...- Audio_newb
- Post #1,303
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil
Not to get derailed with the technical nitty-gritty, but is there a benefit to hand-stuffed through-hole in this application? Am I wrong to think that machines are ready to put us all out of a job because they are just better (and cheaper) at this stuff, even in small quantities?- Audio_newb
- Post #1,165
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Schiit Owners Unite
These guys look absolutely beastly and I'm eagerly anticipating them both, especially the DAC. Having said that, and at the risk of angering the gods--Schiit, Norse, and otherwise--I'm going to humbly put in a feature request before the buns go into the oven. Since I'm hoping to plonk...- Audio_newb
- Post #2,341
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NEW - Schiit Asgard 2
Thanks for the info on the LEDs, guys. That is cool. Literally. The design is so clean I guess the bling had to go on the inside. :)- Audio_newb
- Post #525
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NEW - Schiit Asgard 2
Had it for a little while now and really enjoying my A2. I'd say equally impressive as a preamp as it is as a headphone amp. As previously stated I don't have much prior headphone amp experience but as both an amp and a preamp I've been impressed by its lower extension, channel separation, and...- Audio_newb
- Post #495
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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NEW - Schiit Asgard 2
Just got my Asgard 2 and couldn't be happier. This is my first real headphone amp so I'm in no rush to jump in with grandiose claims about its sound. I will however, say that I can't imagine better build quality for its class. It really is quite beautiful and solid as a rock. No transformer...- Audio_newb
- Post #392
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.
Don't think any hard info on the statement has come out yet other than stay tuned for a groundbreaking non sigma delta whammie of a DAC. Clearly we are well tuned and eagerly waiting. Here's to hoping for 2x optical. Unfortunately an increasing number of consumer devices only offer hdmi and...- Audio_newb
- Post #2,987
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.
I know Gungnir hasn't even shipped yet, but looking out to the Statement gear I was wondering if there is any chance of getting two optical inputs. For better or worse, optical seems to be the default on a lot of consumer gear, some of which only support audio over hdmi or optical.- Audio_newb
- Post #2,781
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Neck Deep in Schiit: Gungir Balanced DAC and Mjolnir Balanced Amp Announced!
Quote: Now that would be cool and the perfect little desktop setup, although it seems to go against the Schiit motto of less is more. I for one would love a set of binding posts and a switch to go between that and headphone outs. Sometimes you feel like a headphone, and sometimes you...- Audio_newb
- Post #187
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Neck Deep in Schiit: Gungir Balanced DAC and Mjolnir Balanced Amp Announced!
Few more questions for Jason on the Mjolnir. 1. Do the balanced pre outs also follow the same rule of not being able to be converted to single ended? Should I worry about amps that have balanced inputs but might not actually have balanced topology all the way through? 2. If I'm...- Audio_newb
- Post #98
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.
I'm waiting it out for the statement DAC, but I have to say I hope it doesn't use the same relay system. I understand that the clicking issue is "normal," and was likely a design decision based on getting the best sound quality out of the product, but things like this in the audiophile world...- Audio_newb
- Post #2,466
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.
I can't say for sure if the issues are related, but just a note that it might not be the DAC at all. Not sure if you guys are using Lion, but there seem to be some core audio issues in Lion with usb DACs. I've been using a HRT Streamer II for some time now and was also having some strange...- Audio_newb
- Post #2,147
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.
Don't mean to be down on the Schiit marketing strategy here as all of their products appear beautiful and well thought out, but I'm curious whether anyone here is waiting for the mid-level balanced dac? There seem to be a lot of people (myself included) waiting with bated breath for the...- Audio_newb
- Post #2,130
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.
I too would like to see volume control on the statement model, but I can easily see why they wouldn't. Once you start down that road it's not unreasonable to want at least one analog input and a remote control. That's a substantial amount of added complexity. If they really are attempting to...- Audio_newb
- Post #717
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components