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Supposedly those stands go for over $300
I guarantee they aren't doing Schiit out of the goodness of their hearts. They, IMO, employed a solid business strategy from day one...that is, make a solid product and a very fair price...industry leading value...and build a large and happy customer base eager fr your next release. Expand into new categories and expand the base further. THEN, start releasing new better products and slightly higher margins to which some will upgrade and which will appeal to a higher-end clientele. THEN release a 'Statement' line (likely at an even higher margin) for the high end crowd. If they price and market right, each 'tier' will make similar gross profit despite selling radically different volumes all while satisfying all levels of the target market.
Solid business marketing plan. So far, they have delivered in Spades on the 1st phase with the Lyr being considered a giant-killer at <$500 and the Asgard being almost untouchable at $250. The Bifrost DAC is getting (very) early raves. They expect to announce the tier 2 products before the year is out.
I applaud their efforts and would love to see some of the other small amp companies use a similar forward thinking approach.
In other breaking news, "The Olsen Twins' $39,000 Alligator Skin Backpack Is Flying Off Shelves":
Of the hundreds of components at the show a few stood out. For me, the Stello Exima dac / headphone amp/ pre sounded very nice.
Yes I bleive that is the High Violoncello II model with a list price of about $80K best horn system I ever heard in a long time.
On the other hand the BottleHead have tube amp kits starting at $220. It was interesting they were using large open reel as a source.
In other breaking news, "The Olsen Twins' $39,000 Alligator Skin Backpack Is Flying Off Shelves":
I've been waiting for some impressions of the DP1. How did you find the sound? How does it compare with the other high-end DAC / headphone amps in the market? The DP1 seems like an excellent all in one solution and great value to boot.
I have to applaud a company like Schiit. You know they could have asked for more money for the Lyr. They seem down to earth with their pricing. Lets hope it stays that way when their statement amp comes out...
Jason told me the Statement amp will be $750, give or take a few dollars.
Thanks for the W4S pics. Finally.
That's some good lookin' monos there...