MikeInGA Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Anyone running Schiit pre-amps/amps with their Vandersteens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Never used the preamps, but the amps were pretty good with Vandersteen. Though for the money, the Belles is much better Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInGA Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Belles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Belles amps and preamps. They are a nice combo for our speakers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInGA Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Gotcha. I was able to decipher after doing some searching of your other posts. I knew I had seen them referenced before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Schiit makes very good products at a reasonable price point. But, other brands, like Belles, make a more refined sound. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Mike - I think it’s an interesting company run by two principles that have significant industry experience and pretty good ears… interesting business model and they source USA where possible. Saying that, ive never heard any of their products driving Vandersteen speakers… i did make a pilgrimage several years ago to to The Schittr…… i was not impressed w sonics…. but i bet a pair of VLR or 1Ci would have fixed that…….well..much of it….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 9 hours ago, TomicTime said: The Schittr…… You have to admit, they do like to play with words. BTW, @TomicTime, what speakers were they using? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 KEF LS-50 and the very forgettable floorstanders….. yes they are great wordsmiths…. the book Schitt Happened is a fun read…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I haven't encountered that many articles/discussions on the Schiit amps. Seems like the DACs are their bread and butter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 3 hours ago, stratocaster said: Seems like the DACs are their bread and butter.. Yeah, I owned almost all their DAC's. They are priced well. The Gungnir DAC was darn close to the Ayre Codex. I think their top of the line Yggdrasil probably nailed it. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 5 hours ago, TomicTime said: KEF LS-50 and the very forgettable floorstanders How do those sound, to you? I keep hearing from Steve Guttenberg, and John Darko that they are 'so mahvallus'. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInGA Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 I have a Bifrost 2 DAC and a Valahlla 2 Headphone amp. Great sounding stuff. The Bifrost was my first separate DAC. It was the first time I had heard a significant difference in my system when hooking up a component. The amp is nice and warm. I enjoy Schiit's shi... uh, stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 The VLR are a much better speaker. I do think the Schitt electronics represent good value and with great speakers would make many people happy. It’s a different business model. Hopefully many of you have noticed my preferis to establish a relationship with a Vandersteen dealer and lay out a long term system plan that gets you where you want to be…. 😉 no matter, enjoy the music and the journey… Happy Thanksgiving ALL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Whip Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I have on hand three of the Yggys, the OG, the LIM and now have the MIB in for a formal review. The Yggys are fantastic value. I am listening with my 3A Sigs being fed by a fully upgraded Smc Audio DNA1 and a Smc Audio tLC 2 built from tge ground up, not a mod. The sound is exceptional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olds1959special Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I've owned a lot of Schiit gear over the past few years. I'm still using a Saga S pre-amp. I sold my Bifrost 2/64 and other Schiit gear. I'm not a big fan anymore after I had some technical issues with a few of their products and found better options for cheaper, particularly with DAC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 11/22/2023 at 11:44 AM, stratocaster said: I haven't encountered that many articles/discussions on the Schiit amps. Seems like the DACs are their bread and butter.. Guttenberg references the Schiit from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I have owned many of their DAC's and couple of amps. All their equipment is well made and priced accordingly. Would I call it 'audiophile', perhaps not, but it is well made and they seem to have good service, as well. YMMV bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Whip Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Yes, YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Guys, audio is all about synergy and we all know that. I’ve found that going to the Vandersteen dealer as Jim mentioned. They have auditioned a ton of gear to see what sounds best in their price ranges with each speaker. They know if and when it’s time to upgrade within the line. There are plenty of brands that sound even better than some direct marketed gear for similar cost. DIY is a totally different situation. A few of you are into that route and it’s fun to read up on, but most can’t or won’t go that route. For me, I have done that as a kid, but finally realized that when I wanted the best sound only, I got away from DIY. Plenty of room for all and that’s what’s cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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