[blessingx]

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These amps seem like nice products, they might be on my shopping list if I didn't already own a $300-400 headphone amp. But I think the name is horrible. If you are selling the product through a forum like Head-Fi where there you can talk directly to your target customers who have an intimate understanding of the product category, the name doesn't matter. But if you eventually plan to advertise in channels besides Head-Fi announcement threads, then people over 12 might find the name a turn-off. I know I do.

Interesting comment by a person whose profile reads:
 
What I do for a living:Sex God
Interests (non-headphone):Your Mom 
 
What I do for a living:Sex God
Interests (non-headphone):Your Mom 
 
What I do for a living:Sex God
Interests (non-headphone):Your Mom 
 
What I do for a living:Sex God
Interests (non-headphone):Your Mom 

 

[kingtz]

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Say it as 'Sheet' then. Sounds better that way.

Yeah, we can pretend to say it in an "accent" so "crap Ass-guard" becomes "Sheet Ozvaard" or something hi-tech sounding. lol

 

[fzman]

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I requested a review loaner of the Valhalla, and Schiit agreed, but since that amp won't be out until later this summer, it will be a little while. Still, looking foward to putting it through its paces.

perhaps some exlax would expedite the process?

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Looks very nice, and being made in the USA is pretty sweet too.
 
After meandering through this thread, here's an interior photo of the Valahalla:

 
...and the Asgard here:

 
 
For the uninclined like myself

 

[Beefy]

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Looks very nice, and being made in the USA is pretty sweet too. Would be interested to see some pics of the inside.

There are pics in this thread, if you look.
 

 

[HK_sends]

You know, anodizing the main aluminum piece black while keeping the sides, vent piece, and Logo (and printing) grey would look really cool.  I'd be willing to pay some extra coin for that (if it sounds great, of course).
 
Cheers!
-HK sends

 

[Skylab]

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perhaps some exlax would expedite the process?

Couldn't resist, eh my friend? 

 

[Bigrock2150]

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Couldn't resist, eh my friend? 

It's just such a catchy name. It gives us a chance to relax and let loose. 

But on a more serious note, I can't wait for more people to get ahold of these and start giving their impressions!
 
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perhaps some exlax would expedite the process?

 

[Jason Stoddard]

Wow, it's hard to keep up here.
 
One quick comment: I have a friend who painted the Asgard (army green, long story) and it doesn't appear to have suffered on the heat transfer side. I do have to say, though, that we probably wouldn't consider that to be an "under warranty" mod.

 

[revolink24]

It's hard to keep up because the products you've come up with are so damn exciting. Congrats. Hopefully it's not affecting production too much. It would be just terrible if you couldn't keep up with the demand. 

 

[atbglenn]

A friend of mine ordered one and should have it tomorrow. If he likes it, I'm ordering one. 

 

[chesebert]

I would like to the know the following specs:
1. rise time (10-90%, 1Khz square wave @ max voltage swing into 32Ohm);
2. slew rate (1Khz square wave @ max voltage swing into 32Ohm);
3. settling time (1Khz square wave @ max voltage swing into 32Ohm);
4. max Wrms power into 8, 32, and 300 Ohm.
5. input Z
6. output Z
 
I apologize if this has been published elsewhere.

 

[AVALover5498]

I'm really looking forward to hearing what impressions people have of the Valhalla. But, I can't help but comment on how it looks like an Xbox 360? Might just be me.

 

[Leny]

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I would like to the know the following specs:
1. rise time (10-90%, 1Khz square wave @ max voltage swing into 32Ohm);
2. slew rate (1Khz square wave @ max voltage swing into 32Ohm);
3. settling time (1Khz square wave @ max voltage swing into 32Ohm);
 

@chesebert
Why? Have you discovered how square wave response directly relates to sound quality? Please tell.

 

[Zink]

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I'm really looking forward to hearing what impressions people have of the Valhalla. But, I can't help but comment on how it looks like an Xbox 360? Might just be me.

Wow, I just commented on how the Asguard looks like the original 360 in jude's review thread without seeing your comment. I think it's the combination of very clean curving lines, the grids of round holes and the way the sides go under the top and bottom to make it look like an aluminum body with caps on the ends.