[cspirou]

Nice shoutout to John Broskie! He is a valuable resource for the DIY community and I'm glad you support him.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

How about sticking with the current Asgard 2, but doing an Asgard 2 (or Vali 2) + Modi Multibit bundle (save 10%)?

Dont know if that woukd make sense cost wise, but it would help get folks into a great amp+multibit DAC, but at a slightly better pricepoint (and without all the redesign headaches on your end!)

A package deal? Interesting. Bundles. Do you think that might get negative feedback from the fringe customers that accuse Schiit of “making deals”.

 

[433521]

Having a class A headphone amplifier at the price point of the Asgard, being that it's the first product Schitt produced, why erase your history without a compelling reason?

I would get the Asgard but every time I want to pull the trigger I remember that for now, I live in Florida. So no class A for me. So I save my pennies for a bit.

 

[madwolfa]

With their emission controls?

With their platform names.

 

[rlow]

Asgard pairs best with Bifrost, though. As far as chassis. Bundling might be a good idea, but Jason's not a huge fan of promos and discounts...

From a looks perspective yes, but from a entry-level amp+multibit pricepoint perspective (if this is a strategy), no.

This would not be a promo, it's simply a bundle - buy both at the same time and it's a bit cheaper. But it still may not fall within Jason's pricing philosophy (nor make sense from a margin perspective).

 

[Rensek]

At the risk of product creep would it make sense to leave Asgard 2 alone, but release a completely new model that includes the A/AB you mentioned today and the ability to insert modules? Call it Vanaheim or Vanir or something.

 

[ksorota]

I went the Modi Mult

I chose the ModiMultibit option. I’m surprised by the negative feedback I received over at another forum. If you’re willing to take a leap of faith, this could be an option for you...
Hang on can’t you install a Multibit expansion card into your Bifrost, and reinstall your Loki between your Bifrost & AMP?
Are you able to slip in another card?

You are correct, I could upgrade my bifrost for the same cost, but having not heard the MB sound on a Bifrost I am hesitant to upgrade (I really like the 4490 sound). Maybe my best option would be to pick up a modi-MB. In any case, I look forward to the reviews...if they are positive enough I might be willing to part with the Bifrost and Loki and go with the simpler setup.

 

[madwolfa]

At the risk of product creep would it make sense to leave Asgard 2 alone, but release a completely new model that includes the A/AB you mentioned today and the ability to insert modules? Call it Vanaheim or Vanir or something.

Not sure how it would be much different to Jotunheim?

 

[ProfFalkin]

@Jason Stoddard - This was going to come up eventually, so I might as well ask it now. Tube rolling the Lyr 3. Which 6sn7 variants are good, or more to the point, which to avoid?

I have some nice 6BL7 and 6BX7's, but wouldn't want to stick them in there unless I saw something on the site or from you saying which ones won't explodify the Lyr 3.

Thanks!

Not sure how it would be much different to Jotunheim?

Topology / architecture and price.

 

[RickB]

If Schiit were Apple, the Valhalla 2 and Asgard 2 would already be killed. Maybe that's a good reason to keep them around. Just sayin'.

 

[madwolfa]

Topology / architecture and price.

Different topology doesn't necessarily warrant a completely new product.. Price can't be that different unless there's a huge variation in production cost, which is unlikely.

 

[ProfFalkin]

Different topology doesn't necessarily warrant a completely new product.. Price can't be that different unless there's a huge variation in production cost, which is unlikely.

I think you need to go re-read Jason's post. Near the end you'll see the Asgard 3 bit.

 

[madwolfa]

I think you need to go re-read Jason's post. Near the end you'll see the Asgard 3 bit.

OK, now I get it.

So it's going to be a cheaper, simplified (single-ended) Jotunheim with an updated topology, basically.

Not opposed to this. Still not sure I would replace Asgard 2 with it.

 

[leeperry]

kinda TLDR but Jotunheim Multibit is long overdue so kudos

 

[sup27606]

For those (including me) who own a Jot with the balanced DAC, it would be great to have an option to upgrade to the multibit DAC at a discount by exchanging the existing module.