Roon Remote (Android & Mac OS) Yep, that's the entire system. Click to expand... @hifiandrun I've just made my way through 27 pages of this amazing thread...talk about information! Evan Parker Rando. Sp Amps: Schiit Ragnorak, CHT Gizmo; Desk Sp: KEF LS50, CHT WAF-1, Emotiva Airmotiv 4S ; LH Labs 2014 orders not received: Geek Wave 64, Source 4T fi, Pulse Infinity DAC x2 w/ LS USB 2Gx2, GPA S100 w/sub out This music moves gracefully with Keith Jarrett on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. Please Login or Register.
Highly regarded. Monarchy Audio. "The Aegir struck me as a design that will withstand and even rejoice in the scrutiny of time—much like the affordable Wharfedale, KEF, Harbeth, and Magnepan loudspeakers I tested it with. Mid-centric (compared to the others). Please note that the LS50 impedance dips down to 3.2 ohm. ( Log Out / The Aegir is closer in spirit to a Class A amplifier offering (according to Schiit) 20wpc into 8 Ohms, 40 wpc into 4 Ohms and 80wpc into 8 Ohms when a pair are run as monoblocks. Hey guys, thanks for keeping this one alive, and greetings from California. I'd recommend bi-amping rather than monoblocks if that's an option with your speakers.
Bob Latino and Will Vincent. Some are very low power. Class A for Everyman? Link: Schiit Aegir Class A Amplifier. Side note, I’m running the Freya S in 1x mode as it sounds more natural on these speakers. Discussion in 'Power Amps' started by rlow, Oct 16, 2018. Select Post; Deselect Post; Link to Post; Back to Top; Post by garbulky on Apr 5, 2019 17:37:15 GMT -5. Both make improved versions of the Dynaco ST70. Priidik and rlow like this. Least Expensive Class A Rated Amplifier, "Fueled by the Aegir, the LS50's sound took on a burnished glow, with the tone richer and sweeter than I'm used to. Marchand Electronics. For my dual-mono setup, I used a JBL nano patch as passive volume control (Mogami 2549 wires and Neutrik connectors). Thus I prefer two Aegirs dual-mono for KEF LS50.
I’ll continue to try both modes and see how they work with in the mono setup. Schiit Aegir Thiel CS1.2 Sennheiser HD600 Desktop: Tidal to Schiit Modi 3 Schiit Magni 3 Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 & Grado SR-60 Davids, Oct 6, 2020 #722. A healthy approach to understanding measurements, After being asked for the 308th time, Merv lists top 5 headphones, $1000 to the first to design a headamp using discrete components with better measurements than Magni 3+, https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/new-members-introduce-yourself.17/, https://cse.google.ca/cse/publicurl?cx=004591128378908713207:ltjjeypmqz4, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. These come in kit form. The evolution of the original irreverent and irrelevant and non-authoritative site for headphone measurements, i.e. He makes nice crossovers and amps. Add its spectacularly affordable price and it becomes a ‘must-have.’ My hat is off to the folks at Schiit Audio for this stunning service to passionate music-lovers. garbulky Lounge Lizard. Dynamics were excellent, so the music had real visceral power, and that's a rare occurrence with amps in the Aegir's price class. ", SchiitrMeet: Power Amp Thunderdome Impressions. Lots of options. Too objective for subjectivists; too subjective for objectivsts. The Aegir has got 10 watts of class A. $4900.
I should clarify that I'm currently using the Bryston 4B3 with the Elacs. I think you can get a stereo amp for about $800 with shipping. Personally, if a low power amp is suitable for me, I'm going with a tube amp and not solid state. He makes mono blocks too.. Been in business quite a while but not a big company. Thus I prefer two Aegirs dual-mono for KEF LS50. COPYRIGHT © SCHIIT AUDIO. Upside: A specialist amp that does wonders for efficient wide-banders or moderate volume listening.
But I've heard that before. I really enjoyed the pairing with LS50's nearfield on my desktop but please keep in mind that my desk is 8' wide and placement is important with these guys in my opinion. Front end is Yggdrasil DAC and Freya+ preamp. ", "Upfront soundstage placement, but better layering. This bench tested over 60W and sounds incredible. frequency response graphs, CSD waterfall plots, subjective gear reviews. I almost bought one but went with Schiit after Stereophile said it would do 80% of what the XA25 would do. I was thinking of a small tube amp as a swapper just to see what it sounded like. Resolving of microdetail, incredible microdynamics, and highly engaging. Transport: Sony UBP-X700 UHD-Blu ray player spdif. Downside: 20W into 8-ohms. Fueled by the Aegir, the LS50’s sound took on a burnished glow, with the tone richer and sweeter than I’m used to. "The Aegir struck me as a design that will withstand and even rejoice in the scrutiny of time—much like the affordable Wharfedale, KEF, Harbeth, and Magnepan loudspeakers I tested it with. Posts: 14,939 Another Schiity Amplifier: The Schiit Aegir (Class A) Apr 5, 2019 17:37:15 GMT -5 novisnick likes this. "You always think you have more time than you do, but you really don't" - Mrs. Leonard Nimoy, Another Schiity Amplifier: The Schiit Aegir (Class A), RESOURCES (Manuals, Firmware, Drivers, Codes, and Advice), PT-7020a / PT-7020C4 / SR-120 Firmware (legacy product), Setup, Configuration, and Compatibility Tips, Emotiva XPA-1L Class A Monaural Amplifier, Stereo Preamplifiers (General Discussion), Emotiva XSP-1 (X-Series) Stereo Preamplifier, Emotiva PT-100 (BasX) Stereo Preamplifier / Tuner, Surround Sound Processors and Pre / Pros (General Discussion), Emotiva XMC-1 (X-Series) Surround Sound Pre / Pro, XMC-1 Remote Control and Remote Configuration Apps, Emotiva MC-700 (BasX) Surround Sound Pre / Pro, Receivers and Tuner Amplifiers (General Discussion), Legacy Emotiva Receivers and Tuner / Amplifiers, Emotiva Airmotiv Powered Monitors and Speakers, Emotiva Stealth Professional Powered Monitors, Headphone Amplifiers (General Discussion), The Great Emotiva Raspberry Pi Fight of 2019, Playing Audio on Different Kinds of Computers, High Resolution Audio Files (sources and reviews), DACs - Digital to Analog Converters (General Discussion), Digital Audio Media, Formats, and Technologies, Digital Audio Streamers and Streaming Clients, Digital Audio Player Programs and Audio Software, Digital Disc Players (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4k UHD), Digital Disc Players (General Discussion), Legacy Emotiva Disc Players (ERC1 & ERC-2), Complete Systems and Rooms (Making It All Work Together), DIY (Do-It-Yourself Equipment and Speakers), Ask Us Questions (About Designing and Building Stuff), Forums, Discussion Groups, Magazines, and Review Sites. For the single Aegir setup, I used a Schiit Saga with tube (Mogami 2549 wire and Amphenol Gold RCA connectors). They make a 25W Class A SS amp with zero feedback. ", "The Schiit Aegir amplifier shows every sign of being a break-through product: one that combines exceptional music-making and rhythmic sophistication with the purity, natural-ness, detail, and timbral accuracy associated with the highest quality amplifiers. Yes, indeed. ", Stereophile: Schiit Audio Aegir Power Amplifier, Schiit’s little amplifier punches way above its weight, "With the easier to drive Klipsch Forte III speakers, the Aegir played louder with ease, and the sound was much livelier with saxophonist Charles Lloyd's iconic Forest Flower LP. Thus when used as dual-mono amps, each Aegir sees a minimum impedance of 1.6 ohm (3.2 ohm / 2). Unless you need more power or have an uncontrollable urge to spend more money, I can think of no arguments against Schiit's innovative Aegir." You may want to take a serious look at the Schiit Ragnarok 2 if you are converging on building a system around KEF LS50's. ", Stereophile Class A Rated Welcome Guest. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Super immediate, emotionally involved, could hear the smoke from Ella Fitzgerald's throat. But I guess it is a personal choice as to which sounds best in a particular system. Thanks. Unless you need more power or have an uncontrollable urge to spend more money, I can think of no arguments against Schiit's innovative Aegir. You can DIY as well. Decware, and Dennis Had were some I found and highly regarded as well. ), Pass Labs INT 25.
Looking for a sweeter musical sound. Nexus mode made the treble a touch edgy and also seemed to have reduced the bass, which seems odd. One would need to use RCA instead of XLR cabling from the preamp then, right? The crossover I have has 1985 stamped on the boards and works great.
This would blow the windows out of your house. Then try adding a second Aegir. Stereo imaging was superb, that's what the LS50 is known for, but paired with the Aegir there's more depth and body to the sound of vocalists and instruments on acoustic music. When I tried the Aegir(s) on a pair of KEF LS50, the dual-mono two Aegirs was better then single Aegir - the sound was at least very different. Quote. You can also get some used ones. Thank you very much for posting your impressions as they … It has a new topology which "is as good" according to them past 10 watts. This is where the boutique amps come into play. My plan is currently to start with one Aegir and a Freya +.
KEF LS50 Wireless Roon R.O.C.K. about $7K Just came out, Pass Labs XA25 A powerful 25W amp. Nice guy, been around a long time and I would trust anything he makes but only have his crossover. Wondering if the monoblock Aegirs will still give me a big/powerful sound yet sweet and musical in a 10x11' space. This is my biggest question that went unresolved in the 25 pages of posts. Joined: Oct 6, 2020 Likes Received: 4 Dislikes Received: 0 Trophy Points: 3 Location: Morro Bay, CA.