[macdonjh]

I'm torn about upgrading my Gumby's USB as I'm trying to downsize...

Having upgraded mine I can assure you your Gungnir multi-bit will be exactly the same size.

I'm a new grandpa of a 5lb one month early preemie, so my $2.50 a day (and more) is allocated to spoiling her rotten for the foreseeable future.

Of course you could start a GoFundMe campaign on my behalf. I've seen much worse causes.

She won't appreciate spoiling for a couple of years at least. True story: before our daughter's first birthday, I told everyone we should get her a couple of empty boxes and maybe a stick. She'd be all set. Instead, our daughter got several presents, including a little Fisher Price shopping cart for her first birthday. Once she tore the paper off the box and we got the shopping cart out she proceeded to play with

the box.

For two hours. Dad was right. After the box fell apart, though, we had a ball for several years (well after her little brother was born) loading a kid in the shopping cart and racing top speed around the house. Kind of like that old Stainmaster carpet commercial with that little kid in the walker...

Schiit's support is truly the worst.

A week or two ago, I received an Asgard 3 with a metallic noise in the left channel.
This morning I finally had the time to contact Schiit about the issue.
Half an hour later, at 6:45am no less, I received the first reply with some trouble shooting advice.
A few hours and two emails later, I had a paid-for-by-Schiit return label in my inbox with a replacement A3 ready to be sent my way the moment the faulty one has been dropped off.

I am a white male American elder millennial with German roots. As such, my genetic makeup requires me to feel overly entitled and to complain about everything and everything!
But once again, the people at Schiit refuse to give me an opportunity to exercise my self-given right to make a big fuss about nothing.

The worst in the business, I tell you. The WORST!

And I'd almost bet real money no one from Gen Z would understand the irony in how this post is written.

 

[33na3rd]

My vinyl source for about 40 years. Currently with a Sumiko Blue Point which has been there for 25 years and still sounds new. Should tell that use is low so stuff lasts. I am still surprised that the cantilever rubber is still fine.

Like @bcowen said, that's a pretty sweet setup. It's nice to have something that's well built, and can still be serviced if needed.

I believe that your Sumiko BP was built by Excel Audio. Excel has a reputation for long lasting suspensions in their MC models.

 

[adias]

Like @bcowen said, that's a pretty sweet setup. It's nice to have something that's well built, and can still be serviced if needed.

I believe that your Sumiko BP was built by Excel Audio. Excel has a reputation for long lasting suspensions in their MC models.

Excel Audio? Isn't that a store? Its original box says Imported by Sumiko; I thought the cartridge was made in Japan.

 

[Ripper2860]

Most Atlanta residents are relocating to North Carolina to escape the congestion, government, and taxes of Atlanta. I relocated from the Orlando, FL area to South GA because of wife desires. Not a good move for many reasons, a good move for some. Enjoy!

Bill's never been one to follow the crowd. No matter how right they are.

 

[bcowen]

Where are you relocating to?

Just up the street from you, Sam. Apologies in advance.

 

[theeclone]

Just up the street from you, Sam. Apologies in advance.

Schiitr was full!

 

[Ripper2860]

Bill has gone to great lengths to find the best residential location in ATL. Just far enough so stray and ricocheting bullets will not reach and deviously located in a cul de sac to confound any potential drive-byers.

 

[ImagesbyMurray]

Bill has gone to great lengths to find the best residential location in ATL. Just far enough so stray and ricocheting bullets will not reach and deviously located in a cul de sac to confound any potential drive-byers.

Not to mention fencing

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

Here's my honest advice to anyone who owns a Folkvangr:
Unplug the thing and put it on a shelve shelf.* No, seriously; put it somewhere out of sight and out of mind.

Then—two, three months later—put it back into rotation ……… and have your mind blown all over again just as it did the first time you listened to it.

I said it before and I will say it again:
For me, there's no such thing as "endgame" Schiit.
Doesn't matter if it's something as crazy as a Folkvangr, as unique as a Piety, as unwieldy as a Mjolnir, or as "mundane" as an Asgard. Much of the joy that can be had in this hobby comes from all those different flavors that we can pick and choose from.
Seriously; roll your Schiit as you roll your tubes. Go and spice things up every once in a while. Makes the entire hobby ten times more enjoyable.

* I'll never get this one right on the first try…

 

[SuperRoo]

We are very happy living intown Atlanta. Traffic is not an issue for us. We do frequent Cashiers NC and love it there too.

 

[cakewalk101]

Here's my honest advice to anyone who owns a Folkvangr:
Unplug the thing and put it on a shelve shelf.* No, seriously; put it somewhere out of sight and out of mind.

Then—two, three months later—put it back into rotation ……… and have your mind blown all over again just as it did the first time you listened to it.

I said it before and I will say it again:
For me, there's no such thing as "endgame" Schiit.
Doesn't matter if it's something as crazy as a Folkvangr, as unique as a Piety, as unwieldy as a Mjolnir, or as "mundane" as an Asgard. Much of the joy that can be had in this hobby comes from all those different flavors that we can pick and choose from.
Seriously; roll your Schiit as you roll your tubes. Go and spice things up every once in a while. Makes the entire hobby ten times more enjoyable.

* I'll never get this one right on the first try…

Love the Folkvangr. Wish I made more time to sit back and actively enjoy it, but you’re right - coming back to it after a while… love.

PS: was that “unwiedly” intentional?

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

PS: was that “unwiedly” intentional?

Yes, that was intentional. Why do you ask? It's not exactly light or compact by any stretch of the imagination, especially not when compared to most other headphone amps.

(…types I while sitting at a desk that has on it an Yggy OG sitting on it, with a Folkvangr stacked on top of that… )

 

[Verde And Black]

North Jersey peeps are Giants fans. Southern NJ (where I am and probably SpazPlayzz if he is near the base) is all Eagles. I'm neither. Becasue of a Christmas gift mistake, I'm a Cowboys fan.

 

[SpazPlayzz]

Has anyone bought Snake Oil cables or have any experience with them good or bad? I know the whole cable thing can get out of hand but I'm just curious about them in particular. Thanks.

 

[JLoud]

Here's my honest advice to anyone who owns a Folkvangr:
Unplug the thing and put it on a shelve shelf.* No, seriously; put it somewhere out of sight and out of mind.

Then—two, three months later—put it back into rotation ……… and have your mind blown all over again just as it did the first time you listened to it.

I said it before and I will say it again:
For me, there's no such thing as "endgame" Schiit.
Doesn't matter if it's something as crazy as a Folkvangr, as unique as a Piety, as unwieldy as a Mjolnir, or as "mundane" as an Asgard. Much of the joy that can be had in this hobby comes from all those different flavors that we can pick and choose from.
Seriously; roll your Schiit as you roll your tubes. Go and spice things up every once in a while. Makes the entire hobby ten times more enjoyable.

* I'll never get this one right on the first try…

This is the very reason I have so many headphones. Rotating through them is like hearing them for the first time. Variety is the spice of life.