[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

I think they'll have some exchange program for that and there's the send back period.

 

[Ableza]

A wise man once said, "Continually worrying about the Next Big Thing leaves you empty handed."

 

[Zer0.p0int.Zer0]

A wise man once said, "Continually worrying about the Next Big Thing leaves you empty handed."

And how big would the next big thing need to be?? Personally I think the Yggy is the last component in my system that could benefit from an “upgrade.” I would have no hesitation to buy one right now. Might even be able to get a great deal on a used one from the guy waiting for the next big thing.

 

[RickB]

A wise man once said, "Continually worrying about the Next Big Thing leaves you empty handed."

But more money in your bank account!

 

[Ableza]

But more money in your bank account!

You can't listen to music with your bank account.

 

[mp29k]

Do you feel that a single Aegir has insufficient power? I'm looking for a desktop system 2 feet distance from my head. Need best quality at low volume. Ragnarok 2 is another option, but can't find any review yet.

I think it will be incredibly dependent on your loudspeakers efficiency and whether it wakes up with low power. I do feel it is a little underpowered for me, but I have Lores in a big room and definitely not nearfield.

 

[bdemz]

Hi everyone, very new to this forum but have been reading and learning. I received my Rag 2 yesterday and hooked everything up...Forte iii speakers...mobile fidelity ultradeck tt. Sounds great so far, i was using an outlaw 2160. Maybe a simple question...what is better for volume control? Low gain (1st setting) with volume turned to about 3-4:00...or higher gain turned to lower volume

Thx

 

[bluebanshee76]

Hi everyone, very new to this forum but have been reading and learning. I received my Rag 2 yesterday and hooked everything up...Forte iii speakers...mobile fidelity ultradeck tt. Sounds great so far, i was using an outlaw 2160. Maybe a simple question...what is better for volume control? Low gain (1st setting) with volume turned to about 3-4:00...or higher gain turned to lower volume

Thx

Recieved mine today and for my Sennheiser HD600 and 800 I am going with the medium setting so far (somewhere between 12 and 1). I know that my Phono Pre needs a little bit more amplification than the Yggy so I went for the additional headroom in the volume knob. I could not hear differences in sound between both anyway.

 

[Ableza]

Hi everyone, very new to this forum but have been reading and learning. I received my Rag 2 yesterday and hooked everything up...Forte iii speakers...mobile fidelity ultradeck tt. Sounds great so far, i was using an outlaw 2160. Maybe a simple question...what is better for volume control? Low gain (1st setting) with volume turned to about 3-4:00...or higher gain turned to lower volume

Thx

Use the setting that produces the least noise.

 

[Ripper2860]

Now it's time to finally ask the question that is weighing heavily on everyone's mind ...

OK @Jason Stoddard: How does the new Rag2 sound with:

 

[RickB]

Use the setting that produces the least noise.

But what if you're listening to noise rock. Wouldn't this be an undesired result?

 

[leonthebumme]

Did you try Aegir as just one stereo vs 2 monoblocks? Does it still sound the same at low volume?

I only have one Aegir, so just stereo. Low volume sounds great as well to me.

 

[Androxylo]

I only have one Aegir, so just stereo. Low volume sounds great as well to me.

Perfect. The lack of bass is actually good thing for me because my wife hears when I listen from another room and asks me to reduce the volume. Extra mids can improve the sound at the max volume that is still not bothering others. Freya S should be a perfect match.
But I'm still waiting for Rag 2 reviews for better picture.

 

[leonthebumme]

I’m unhappy with my sound right now. The Saga doesn’t give enough bottom end and punch to the Aegir in my experience (into Tekton Lore OG). Agree that’s the highs and upper mids are really spectacular with the Aegir and Saga combo, but at giant expense of the lower mids through sub bass. I had Vidar before. It was a very nice amp. Some transformer noise, but I think they can fix that; not the most refined in the highs, but amazing PRaT, and punch, worked well with the Saga because Vidar has unbelievable, effortless gain. Kind of regret swapping it for the Aegir. My best guess is that Freya S/Freya + is the solution. An actual gain stage (4x for balanced vs Unity gain on Saga). With that move, I could also get a second Aegir down the line if needed for more power (which I expect might be where I'm heading). Bottom line for me, Aegir is unreal in detail and musicality from the upper mids on up, in my setup, but I’m really feeling the lack of gain in the pre stage isn’t doing me any favors.

The loss of the lower end in my system isn't quite as bad as you're finding. It's noticeable for sure but I love the overall sound with Aegir much more than with Vidar. I certainly wouldn't mind getting some of the punch back though. I'll be totally curious to hear what your experience is if you do get a Freya and 2nd Aegir.

 

[leonthebumme]

Perfect. The lack of bass is actually good thing for me because my wife hears when I listen from another room and asks me to reduce the volume. Extra mids can improve the sound at the max volume that is still not bothering others. Freya S should be a perfect match.
But I'm still waiting for Rag 2 reviews for better picture.

It's definitely not completely void of bass, lol. I mean the overall sound feels full to me. Just wish it had a bit more of the fun low-end pep that Vidar had.