[Paladin79]

I still contend that Gandalf should be used as a Schiit amp name.

Gandalf (Gandálfr) is a Dvergr (Norse dwarf) in Norse mythology, appearing in the so-called 'Tally of the Dwarves' within the poem Völuspá from the Poetic Edda, as well as in the Prose Edda. The name derives from the Old Norse words gandr (magic staff) and álfr (elf), thus a protective spirit who wields a magical wand.

Heck there are Tolkien followers who would buy it just for the name. Put it in a grey case and I would most likely buy one no matter what it does.

Same with Valkyrie, name an amp that and they could tap into the Wagner and Apocalypse Now crowd. I would consider buying two of those just by the name alone lol.

Selecting among half of those who die in battle (the other half go to the goddess Freyja's afterlife field Fólkvangr), the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin.

 

[Ableza]

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Was any special precaution taken to reduce noise from that switching power supply (assuming that's what it is, of course.)

 

[Paladin79]

Was any special precaution taken to reduce noise from that switching power supply (assuming that's what it is, of course.)

If you follow this link there is a video where the designer of the amp takes you through it starting with the power supply.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/pass-diy-headphone-amp-whammy.877569/page-2#post-14209066

Out of courtesy to those not interested and because it is off topic we should probably be discussing it there.

 

[Ableza]

OK thank you. By the way I used their B1 JFET buffer for my little integrated amp design and found it to be clean and to sound good.

 

[Paladin79]

Very cool, I probably should have paid more attention to the circuitry but last weekend was hectic for me and I mainly just stuffed the board and fired it up. My biggest problem was not scratching up the Hammond case, I was fortunate to find time to cook beef fillets over the firepit and enjoy some French wine.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

With permission I can say I built this for Pietro as a favor, I showed him a couple drab colors knowing full well he would go for the purple, more of a royal color, a flamboyant color. It shines well under certain light yet is more subdued in normal ambient light.

I'm building my reputation as a Freeloading Old Geezer.
Doctor Who?
Makes me feel young again, like a millennial.
It also makes me very happy to be able to try out so much.
Tomorrow it's to the food bank on my new bike.

 

[RCBinTN]

This forum is full of old geezers like you and me, Pietro. Makes it enjoyable.
Where else can you learn about the Norse mythology and elves like Gandalf?

 

[Paladin79]

Being a member of the trade I am not allowed to sell products through here but I have given a few things away which is acceptable as I recall. Generally I only send free cables to people who live in the Netherlands and who have a cat named Constanza though.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

Constanza will write a review.

 

[Odin412]

Totally off-topic, I was summoned by my sister-in-law on Sunday because her stereo didn't work. Initial diagnostics revealed that the power cord to the amp was missing. Not just unplugged - missing. After locating a replacement power cord (thank heavens that the IEC plug makes power cables easy to find) only the right speaker made sound. Further investigation of the left speaker revealed that the speaker cable had been inserted so deeply into the binding posts that the insulation was the only thing in contact with the binding post. After having rectified that everything worked beautifully and family tranquility was reestablished.

Ah, the joys of being the family tech support!

 

[US Blues]

I still contend that Gandalf should be used as a Schiit amp name.

Gandalf (Gandálfr) is a Dvergr (Norse dwarf) in Norse mythology, appearing in the so-called 'Tally of the Dwarves' within the poem Völuspá from the Poetic Edda, as well as in the Prose Edda. The name derives from the Old Norse words gandr (magic staff) and álfr (elf), thus a protective spirit who wields a magical wand.

Heck there are Tolkien followers who would buy it just for the name. Put it in a grey case and I would most likely buy one no matter what it does.

Same with Valkyrie, name an amp that and they could tap into the Wagner and Apocalypse Now crowd. I would consider buying two of those just by the name alone lol.

Selecting among half of those who die in battle (the other half go to the goddess Freyja's afterlife field Fólkvangr), the valkyries bring their chosen to the afterlife hall of the slain, Valhalla, ruled over by the god Odin.

"And he that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom."

- Gandalf The White

 

[Paladin79]

One only has to look at the time frame in which The Lord of the Rings was written to understand the analogies to WW2. There was also a basis in mythology and lore for many of Tolkien's characters and cities.

 

[mourip]

"And he that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom."

- Gandalf The White

Oh well, so much for DIY I guess

 

[audio philestine]

"And he that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom."

- Gandalf The White

Gandalf might have been a great wizard (or a dwarf), but was obviously no electrical engineer.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

What we all keep forgetting here is Jason's announcement of something where not expecting very soon.
Is that another surprise like the Loki Mini was?
I wonder.
Uh.. Jason... I can always test appareil for you in this hostile European environment.
I've no money but I have extremely good ears.