Thread: The Schiit
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July 31, 2013, 02:26 AM #1
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The Schiit
“You won’t believe this Schiit” and so reads the front page of Schiit Audio’s website.
Schiit Audio has my admiration for several reasons: the brilliance and audacity of the name, their products and the founders.
I haven’t yet had the pleasure to try their Schiit, but people I respect highly have and they are raving about the value and performance. *Thier main products, headphone amps, are really supposed to be “the Schiit” and one of the best there is out there. *Great work guys.
Founded by Jason Stoddard of Sumo and Mike Moffat of Theta, these guys are knocking ‘em down designing and selling products of exceptional value and performance. *The industry can use as many companies like this as possible and I, for one, applaud their efforts.
I don’t know Jason but I surely know Mike Moffat and have written of him several times in these Paul’s Post Series. *Mike was the first person to demonstrate to me that cables make a difference, the first person to show me the lighter side of some of our industry’s greats and lunatics, and a very independent and talented audio designer.
If you have a chance, check out their Schiit.
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May 3, 2014, 05:04 PM #2
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I plan to buy their Lyr headphone amp in a few weeks...I'll report back. I have yet to read a bad review, so that bodes well.
B&W803D3; McIntosh MA9000 integrated amp; Esoteric K-03 SACD/CD player; VPI Prime Signature/Ortofon Cadenza Bronze; Sennheiser HD800S and AudezeLCD-XC headphones
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May 3, 2014, 07:03 PM #3
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They seem to be rated in top of Head HiFi. The only problem I have heard is they have delivery problems.
Barry
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May 3, 2014, 07:17 PM #4
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What sort of problems? They claim to have this model in stock, and I live in the same state, so delivery shouldn't take too long!
B&W803D3; McIntosh MA9000 integrated amp; Esoteric K-03 SACD/CD player; VPI Prime Signature/Ortofon Cadenza Bronze; Sennheiser HD800S and AudezeLCD-XC headphones
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May 3, 2014, 09:19 PM #5
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I've had my Bifrost DAC with USB and the Uber analog upgrade for several months. I'm still very impressed. The resolution and palpable imaging were beyond my expectation at the time I bought it. One of my best overall system upgrades, although I haven't owned any really high end DACs.
Service and delivery were great at the time I bought it several months ago; that includes a return to the factory for the Uber analog upgrade.~ Bill
Win10/Foobar2000 => Topping D90 DAC => Sonic Frontiers Line 1 SE+ preamp => VTV Purifi 1ET400A stereo amp with Sparkos SS3602 op amps => Zaph Audio ZRT speakers (DIY) + PSB Subsonic 5 subwoofer
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May 4, 2014, 04:47 AM #6
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May 4, 2014, 04:56 AM #7
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They may have solved their delivery problems. What I remember were long delays between time order and delivery of product. If you say it is in stock then as I said maybe they have solved that issue.
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May 5, 2014, 06:11 PM #8
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I've been wanting to try one of their products for at least a couple of years. Maybe now is the time I get off my butt and "git-er-done".
I'm basically after a headphone amp. I'm trying to decide between the Magni and the Vali. My cans are Sennhiser HD518 and they sound great, but I have wondered if I can make them sound better and have been told that a decent headphone amp would be a better and more cost effective upgrade. The thing I don't know is how to hook it up to my receiver. Once I figure that out, I can get back to deciding which one to order.
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May 6, 2014, 01:49 AM #9
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I have Senns 550, 650 and 800. Don't use the 550 much anymore. I changed the wires on the 650s made a huge difference. I suspect a wire change might make a difference for you too. If you need to check it out I suggest you go to head hifi for any can knowledge.
Barry
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October 10, 2014, 04:30 AM #10
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The new Yggdrasil dac.My blogs Wizard High-End Audio Blog & Wizard Ultimate
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October 12, 2014, 04:02 PM #11
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October 12, 2014, 06:19 PM #12
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Looks like some cool "Schiit".
Seriously, I've seen and listened to their gear at RMAF. Well made and sounds terrific - specially for the money._______________
Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
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Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
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October 25, 2014, 02:22 PM #13
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I've been checking out Schiit myself, considering the Ragnarok combination headphone amp/actual power amp for my main desktop computer, would be a decent nearfield start to go with the high end sound card in the PC cause let's be honest, a nice pair of Polk RTiA3 bookshelf speakers with a small powered sub would be a definite upgrade over the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 I'm currently using...
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October 28, 2014, 03:48 AM #14
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I'm most likely going to be picking up the Ragnorak sometime early next month.
Setup will be OPPO 105D balanced connection to Schitt Ragnorak out to EA MicroOnes.
Will leave impression!
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February 16, 2015, 11:52 AM #15
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I owned their (at the time) top of the line Gungnir DAC. One of the best DACs I have ever owned.
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June 4, 2015, 01:04 PM #16
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I've made two purchases from Schiit. I'd say their name isn't a clever joke, it's an accurate description of their customer service. There were problems with both orders and I've never been treated more rudely by a company.
I've learned to avoid these little boutique manufacturers.
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June 4, 2015, 07:16 PM #17
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That is shocking. You must have talked to the wrong rep or something. I've gotten nothing but good treatment from them (all pre-sales so far). I'm about to order a product from them shortly I think, so I'll feel that area out, but I don't anticipate any issues. (I've talked with several folks there via email, phone and in person, including Jason Stoddard, all nice and all honest).
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June 4, 2015, 10:33 PM #18
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Ridiculously good build quality for the money.
System 1: Matrix Element M -> Sugden A21se -> Klipsch Cornwall 3.
System 2: Matrix Element X -> Exposure 3510 -> Heco Direkt.
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June 4, 2015, 10:54 PM #19
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April 4, 2016, 03:58 PM #21
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I got a Yggdrasil from the first batch that shipped. Really nice piece of gear, have had no issues with it, and it sounds great. It replaced a Meitner in my system.
Antipodes EX…Schiit Yggdrasil...Coda 07x…Peachtree GaN400...Vivid V1.5
Intona Premium USB…Cerious Graphene Extreme XLR...Double Helix Cables Chaperone XLR...Acoustic Revive SPC-PA
Torus RM15...Shunyata Alpha HC…Mad Scientist First...HF Reveal...XLO Ref 3
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May 3, 2016, 05:39 PM #22
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May 4, 2016, 08:20 AM #23
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Yes, the MA-1.
Antipodes EX…Schiit Yggdrasil...Coda 07x…Peachtree GaN400...Vivid V1.5
Intona Premium USB…Cerious Graphene Extreme XLR...Double Helix Cables Chaperone XLR...Acoustic Revive SPC-PA
Torus RM15...Shunyata Alpha HC…Mad Scientist First...HF Reveal...XLO Ref 3
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May 21, 2016, 01:07 PM #24
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May 21, 2016, 02:03 PM #25
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Right away with the Yggdrasil I was hearing things on familiar songs that I hadn't noticed before, so I would say it's more detailed / revealing than the MA-1. (DSD is a non-issue for me, too.)
Antipodes EX…Schiit Yggdrasil...Coda 07x…Peachtree GaN400...Vivid V1.5
Intona Premium USB…Cerious Graphene Extreme XLR...Double Helix Cables Chaperone XLR...Acoustic Revive SPC-PA
Torus RM15...Shunyata Alpha HC…Mad Scientist First...HF Reveal...XLO Ref 3
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May 21, 2016, 03:32 PM #26
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May 21, 2016, 04:47 PM #27
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I enjoy mine.
DPT4ME - Dynamics, Presence & Tone for Musical Engagement; MBP (3) - stripped down for music only; Shunyata Omega & Sigma USBs; ISO REGEN w/short Curious USB links; Berkeley Alpha USB; Aqua La Scala II Optologic DAC; Schiit Yggdrasil - fully updated; Ayre Codex dac - updated; Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amp; Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE-2 preamp, Quicksilver Mono 120 amps w/Tung-Sol KT150s; Quicksilver Mid Mono amps w/Gold Lion KT77s; Fyne Audio 703s; Symposium Svelte Plus & Ultra Platforms; REL S-812 subwoofers; Duelund DCA12GA speaker cables; AV Room Service EVPs, Stein Music Harmonizers, Duelund DCA16GA & 20GA ICs; Shunyata Denali 6000S/V2; Tripp Lite PCs; Wyred 4 Sound power cords; AudioDharma cable cooker; dedicated custom room; various GIK & ASC room treatments; etc.
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June 19, 2016, 09:41 AM #28
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I always enjoy photos of your room, Jim. So beautiful and welcoming...
Speakers: Magico M-Project w/MPods
Amps: CAT Legend -> CAT JL7s
Analog: Kronos Pro Limited Edition / Black Beauty tonearm / Zyx Universe Premium, Ortofon A95
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Cables/Power: Kubala Sosna Elation ICs & SCs / Shunyata Denali 6000T & PC's / Furutech outlets
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