Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

[Mr Rick]

Thanks for the 2018 outlook Jason.

I'm interested in the Vidar sized Class A amp, that you mentioned ( twice ). Pass is introducing a 25 WPC, class A for $4900, so you have something to shoot for.

 

[dmckean44]

I'll be lining up on the sidewalk outside the Schiitr for that Class A amp.

 

[Jason Stoddard]

Thanks for the 2018 outlook Jason.

I'm interested in the Vidar sized Class A amp, that you mentioned ( twice ). Pass is introducing a 25 WPC, class A for $4900, so you have something to shoot for.

We have a lot of different prototypes, so who knows what will come to pass. It'll be determined by feedback from trusted listeners and by impact on production. A Vidar-sized, low-power Class A amp has the advantage of using the same heatsinks and same (basic) chassis as Vidar...and also (I think) uses another big component from another planned product, so it has higher probability on the production side. Still, it's a "it'll happen if it happens."

 

[barondla]

Super update Jason.They are always entertaining. The Sol with 12" tonearm, at an affordable price, is very tempting. The 25 watt class A amp also gets a vote from me. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

 

[Mr Rick]

I see no mention of a tube amp, so I will stop lobbying for one.

 

[Domiran]

We have a lot of different prototypes, so who knows what will come to pass. It'll be determined by feedback from trusted listeners and by impact on production. A Vidar-sized, low-power Class A amp has the advantage of using the same heatsinks and same (basic) chassis as Vidar...and also (I think) uses another big component from another planned product, so it has higher probability on the production side. Still, it's a "it'll happen if it happens."

I just want to say, right now i'm using a Dayton Audio DTA-120 hooked up to a Vali 2 to power my bookshelf speakers. (The Vali 2 sometimes also powers my HD800S.) I'm not fond of the DTA-120 and would set it on fire (in a safe place, of course) if Schiit put out a low-power power amp.

 

[hearditontheX]

Thanks for the update and musings, Jason.

I am very excited about the turntable. As a white engineer, I am lacking in Sol.

 

[dmckean44]

Remember, the basis of Mike’s “megacomboburrito” digital filter was a 1917 paper.

Is there a place online to read this for those of us who like to nerd out?

 

[earnmyturns]

With the Eitr I wouldn't be surprised if it was impossible to blindly identify the latop vs a HiFi Pi or even a $1,000 streaming box!

Haven't done the full set of comparisons, but Eitr really cleans up even a pretty basic Pi USB setup.

 

[AudioBear]

Haven't done the full set of comparisons, but Eitr really cleans up even a pretty basic Pi USB setup.

Do you mean USB straight out of the Pi? If so that might be the case. But most RP3 users add a HAT from one of three vendors that gives them Coax, I2S or Toslink out and that makes it a very different ballgame. I don't use the USB out on my RP3 and if I did, I might add an EITR even though it costs 3x what the RP3 costs.

 

[astromo]

Sounds like 2018 has some good things coming.

Looks like I'll have to wait til then before I get my Freya RMA returned (it's been over a month now). A crackly right channel saw it returned and the replacement board was busted in transit to my local distributor. Life sux sometimes.

On the Freya note, I didn't see mention of 6SN7 LISSTs. Hopefully that one's a side project that gets a prod as well.

Even so, sounds like the Schiit Squad will be plenty busy beavering away. Let's see what new cool thing turns up first. Maybe the 1st 2018 chapter will give us some clue.

Jason, thanks for sharing your insights.

 

[earnmyturns]

Do you mean USB straight out of the Pi? If so that might be the case. But most RP3 users add a HAT from one of three vendors that gives them Coax, I2S or Toslink out and that makes it a very different ballgame. I don't use the USB out on my RP3 and if I did, I might add an EITR even though it costs 3x what the RP3 costs.

Yes, USB straight from the Pi. Just a temporary expedient while waiting for a Pi2 Design 502s hat to drive my DAC with AES.

 

[sublime9]

2017, Chapter 17:
Where We’re Going

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We’ll see. Here’s looking forward to a great 2018!

Great great chapter. Can't wait for an SOL. I have two humbly offered suggestions.

Call the next Schiitr the Schiit Pit. Give each one a unique name.

Solicit guides from this thread. These guys know your products inside out and I have seen some great spread sheets. With no promises and the proper legalese, of course.

 

[earnmyturns]

Call the next Schiitr the Schiit Pit. Give each one a unique name.

Put it in a hurricane-prone area and call it the Schiit Storm?

 

[sublime9]

Put it in a hurricane-prone area and call it the Schiit Storm?

The Florida Schiitr has been named!