[RedBull]

Yeah, i try to keep it simple, just in SE mode only.

 

[johnjen]

Ok so I wanted to experiment with varying the rate of thermal dissipation.
IOW what would happen if I stuck a fan on The Rok?
 
So I did, and then very shortly thereafter reduced the amount of air flow by ≈ 50% because it REALLY cooled the entire amp WAY down.
And I'm already using a low (≤10) CFM, 500rpm rated fan.
 
So I played around with a couple of different configurations and I could drop the overall temperature by 10º or 15º using the fan I already had.  It didn’t seem to make much difference between blowing air into or sucking air out of The Rok.
 
What is next is to listen to see if there are any sonic differences.
This will be a tall order what with the delay of having to wait for the amp to stabilize at the new thermal conditions.
 
The only immediate downside is the extra noise of the fan itself, which I have sorta handled by adding a readily accessible switch to turn it off when necessary.
 
A note for those who think they might like to try this.
 
Use a low CFM fan, I was amazed at how fast the case temps dropped when I just stuck my fan on top.
A ≤10 CFM is about as low as you'll find and anything that moves more air will be not only be noisier but will remove WAY to much heat WAY to fast.
 
Be prepared to switch it off when the music gets quiet, unless you're either far enough away or are using closed cans.
Using my 800's I can easily hear the whoooosh and it only adds 1-2 dB to the background noise level.

 

[maeveth]

Hey guys - I haven't seen much commentary on the Pre-outs on the Rag.  Can anybody comment on the transparency of the pre-amp outputs?  Currently I use a vintage Bryston 4B to drive my speakers and want to have the option to continue to use a dedicated poweramp for speakers while having what is one of the best headphone amps.  

 

[Chris F]

The pre-amp outs are transparent as far as I can tell.  I have the balanced out hooked up to Event Opal studio monitors with Yggdrasil as source.

 

[Hench]

For those waiting on the second batch of Ragnarok's: Still waiting on boards no new developments according to my last email to Schiit.

 

[Exacoustatowner]

For those waiting on the second batch of Ragnarok's: Still waiting on boards no new developments according to my last email to Schiit.

Thanks!

 

[Exidrion]

For those waiting on the second batch of Ragnarok's: Still waiting on boards no new developments according to my last email to Schiit.

Yes, they are waiting until they get the Yggy's done, they suspect a mid-may shipping date.

 

[Exacoustatowner]

Yes, they are waiting until they get the Yggy's done, they suspect a mid-may shipping date.

They can't build them without the boards.

 

[Exidrion]

Yes, I know. Did noone read my post? lol.
 
Quote:

  An update from Alex in another thread:

"Yggy boards line jumped the Ragnarok boards.  We are waiting on Raganrok mainboards and gain stage boards.  Once Yggy is off the line, Ragnarok will be next up.  I think two weeks is a good safe estimate for those boards to come in.  So, barring any forgotten parts, I figure Ragnarok to resume shipping in mid May."
 

 

[Exacoustatowner]

Thanks

 

[Exidrion]

So I've been reading reviews...does this thing literally burn at the touch after awhile? I was gonna stack it on the Yggy.

 

[johnjen]

It's hottest underneath.
 
Sides     98-105F
Top        98-102F 
Face      98-108F
Bottom  100-125F
 
I've added some extra space between the dac on the bottom and The Rok on top, just because.
 
JJ

 

[ogodei]

  So I've been reading reviews...does this thing literally burn at the touch after awhile? I was gonna stack it on the Yggy.

 
It doesn't burn but it gets toasty when the volume is left up there.  Suggest fans or minimally lifters if your setup is enclosed.

 

[OsminC]

Anyone have any update on the latest batch? I know Alex from Schiit said sometime mid-May. Curious if anyone had emailed Schiit again.

 

[Exidrion]

I was going to, but then I realised I'm not going to be getting it any faster anyway . Besides, mid-May isn't over yet.