SWL Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I'm eyeballing some Schiit amps (the Vidar and Aegir) and was looking for some input here from someone that owns one or has heard one in action......or just a strong opinion on them. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock63 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 The Audiophiliac seems to like most of their Schiit He has a youtube page as well. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-affordable-audiophile-amplifier-wows-the-audiophiliac/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 From some of what I've read, the Aegir might not be enough for my taste.....particularly the bass. So I think I'm leaning towards the Vidar.Hmmm.....Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Ordered the Vidar today.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdlvwdlv Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 @SWL Please post your feedback on the amp, I'd be most curious. I'm not in the market per se but may purchase one in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 A single Aegir sounds stunning on my modded K-horns, best amp I have owned by a long shot. You would probably need two for something like a Cornwall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 FedEx tracking says I should get the Vidar next Thursday. I think I'm excited. [emoji39]Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 A single Aegir sounds stunning on my modded K-horns, best amp I have owned by a long shot.That's a pretty strong statement. I'll be using the Vidar on my modded/upgraded KLF-30's. Originally I was gonna get the Aegir but after reading it seems the Vidar would be a better match with 30's. If I had K-horns I'd most likely go with the Aegir. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 [mention=15340]SWL[/mention] Please post your feedback on the amp, I'd be most curious. I'm not in the market per se but may purchase one in the future.Got the Vidar today.......been listening to it for the last hour and a half. Initial impressions are very good and consistent with what I've read. The bass is tight and solid. The overall fidelity is very good. It's the most refined solid state amp I have in the house. Very clean sounding.I have it paired with a tube pre right now for low level listening but in the near future I'll try some other solid state preamps I have and I'll let er rip.Really enjoying this amp as I type....Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Instead of an Aegir, I might just get another Vidar to power my horn loaded subs and still have the option to do the mono-block thing. Really diggin the tight bass. Mids and highs are very clean but in no way bright or strident sounding. Definitely no grain but I am using a tube pre and a warm sounding Modius DAC. It just works......and works very well.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Or I might just get the matching Freya preamp. Hmmm.....Got a lotta Schiit on my mind.....Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jones Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Careful amplifying with Schiit, as there could be a blowout. No, I obviously could not resist. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Spent a lot of time this afternoon listening to the Vidar. The more I listen to it the more I like it. Rolling tubes in the preamp.....I couldn't stop listening. Almost had to call the fire department to come pry my butt out of the sweet spot. An audio friend of mine is gonna let me borrow his Schiit Saga preamp. Schiit is piling up around here. Their stuff is the real deal.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 7:28 PM, SWL said: Or I might just get the matching Freya preamp I have the Freya + and very happy with it. Put it on your short list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 I have the Freya + and very happy with it. Put it on your short list.Do you know what the difference is from the original Freya/Saga preamps and the 'Plus' models?Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 You mean I could get rid of all of my Mcintosh preamps and just get a bunch of Schiit? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 6 hours ago, SWL said: Do you know what the difference is from the original Freya/Saga preamps and the 'Plus' models? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk I don't really recall much about the Saga. Not 100% sure but from memory there was the original Freya and it was the only "Freya" at the time. I think now there is a S and +. The + has tube option and the S does not. I never heard the original Freya, but I've read that it was slightly noisy...others said that was overblown. I know my Freya + is the quietest 6SN7 preamp I've owned and I've owned several. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 You mean I could get rid of all of my Mcintosh preamps and just get a bunch of Schiit?Good to have you back Jimbo!Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Checkin out my friends Saga today. It's dead quiet. There's a couple tweaks I've made that I'll go into later but needless to say, I ordered a new one from Schiit. Should get it in about a week.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Ordered another Vidar today. Gonna try them as mono-blocks as well as powering my subs.My system has suddenly turned to Schiit.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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