I have zu 101 db speakers. Nephrodoc Forum Resident. . Discussion in 'Solid State' started by brad1138, Nov 30, 2018. brad1138 Active Member. But Schiit Audio's got you covered for all of these conditions, and a Vidar is smart enough to protect BOTH itself and your checking account. Thread starter ajreynol; . Add a set of $500 ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 monitor speakers, and that would be a hell of a system!" Read Full Review ->. This amp drives my speakers much better and this is noticeable especially in the lower mid and bass frequencies (with the limitations of my speakers that remain desktop speakers). With a self-resonant design, the 400 kHz frequency constantly adjusts to the input signal, output current demands and loudspeaker impedance variations. Equipment Forums. The Nuforce STA200. The STA200 also extends its high-frequency response up to 900kHz (at 3dB down). PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell Pre-Amp/DAC Nuforce STA200 power amp As others have stated, I can confirm that there are some nuances to this amp that are not ideal. The spec says the signal to noise ratio is 100 dB. Or, run two Vidars from a preamp with balanced outputs (like our Freya) for true monoblock performance and 400 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The noise is not from the amp, as it is dead quiet. The Nuforce STA200 is not a Dual Mono and it is a Class AB 80 watts per channel 8 Ohms. The Schiit Audio Vidar ($699 retail price - Class A/B, American made) sounds ALMOST as good (it lacks top-end refinement and air) as the STA200. adcustom said: Hey all, I'm adding a power amp to my home theater to bring more clarity to my 2-channel listening. I can't comment vs the "TPA" amp, but the Nuforce certainly is a great amp. NuForce's proprietary negative feedback circuitry operates as the basis that produces this amp's exquisite sound quality. It is very high gain so you get some electrical noise. I know this is a small budget (I'd be fine with spending a little more than these models, however, and I'd also be fine with a separate dac and amp). The top panel was around 142 F at the Schiit emblem, and the hottest part of the heat sink on the side was 161 F at the rear of the amp. But if sound quality and solid-state reliability are your . The Nuforce STA200 is not a Dual Mono and it is a Class AB 80 watts per channel 8 Ohms. I love the amp though, and went passive. The second option to come from Schiit Audio was the Aegir. No noticable sound quality reduction with the Schiit. The Vidar costs US $699 and nicely comes with a five (5) year warranty. Share May 21, 2017 at 2:18 AM Post #2 of 3 It also has a mid-bass bump that I would characterize as not-neutral and not reference. The first item out of the gate in the market fight of Vidar vs Aegir was the Schiit Vidar, a solid state class A/B amplifier retailing for $699 (at the time of publishing) with 100 Watts into 8 ohms in stereo and 400 watts in mono. Schiit's Vidar (US$699, intro-d here) is Class A/B. Basic solid-state power amplifiers are not, due to their essential nature (boxes with parts inside), sexy objects that inspire a lot of audiophile lust. I tried attenuators and the sound was slightly smeared. The Schiit Audio Vidar ($699 retail price - Class A/B, American made) sounds ALMOST as good (it lacks top-end refinement and air) as the STA200. I almost always buy used, so I can turn around and sell it for what I paid for it if I don't . And, it is 2-ohm stable, and is bridgeable, and has balanced connections. rlow, Nov 30, 2018 #538. With Kid Koala's sampled and synthesized "12 Bar Blues" CD, the LS50s low-end slam belied their size. Compared directly to the NuForce STA200, low bass from the Cayin EL34 integrated was flabby and uncontrolled (worse than just being "wooly"), and slightly rolled off below 30hz, in my system. Setup Pretty impressive for a $700 Class AB amp that isn't officially rated at 4 ohm mono! The Nuforce was $500 delivered and the Chinese was $700 delivered The STA200 has the same wide bandwidth as the job 225, spanning the range from 10Hz to 100kHz. Schiit's marketing copy (as precisely engineered as their products, by the way), describes the Vidar as a, "Class-AB, linear . Not knowing if a power amp would make a difference that I would like, I opted to review the lower-priced version. After the first listening session at home, with the Vidar still powered with no music playing, my partner and I noticed a humming sound coming from the unit itself, not the speakers. The Schiit Audio Vidar ($699 retail price - Class A/B, American made) sounds ALMOST as good (it lacks top-end refinement and air) as the STA200. Yes, there is less noise at lower power levels but by the time we get to 1 watt, they equalize in performance and at limit, the Topping TP60 (red) actually has less distortion. Adjust the schiit volume to an accepttable level where hum is not heard at sitting position. STA200 is available now for $1,299 respectively. My measurements fall somewhat short of that: Likely the mains intrusion is the cause (which would vary from . I would be using my Denon X3400H with it (rest of my setup in sig). I'm looking for an amp + dac for under ~$1200. Vidar will give you more oomph. It's quite good. I did have a listening session in the store. Very transparent and better than attenuators. Schiit Vidar vs Optoma NuForce STA200 vs (used/like new) Vincent SP-331. In fact, Schiit makes two power amps, the Vidar at $699 and the Ragnarok at $1699. Originally double the price of the Schiit. Schiit Bifrost Multibit or Nuforce DAC-80? The features include both RCA and XLR inputs, DC trigger input / output, flasher input, 4-way posts and a remote control connector. Forums. . At 9" x 13" x 3.85" it's relatively compact for a power amplifier, but perhaps more importantly the Vidar is longer than it is wide, making it easier to fit two units on a single shelf . According to the manufacturer-supplied specifications sheet, we get 100wpc into 8 Ohms, 200wpc into 4 Ohms. The other thing would be a very small amount of adjustment via the pre's volume control. Pair the Vidar with Schiit's smaller tube preamp, the $349 Saga, and that pair together runs just over $1,000. Stereo or Mono Flexibility Combine Vidar with a single-ended preamp like Saga for a complete system with insane, no-compromise performancefor just a little over a grand. A Vidar can also experience over-current if the speaker cables are shorted. However, it is a JOY to listen to! FLAC as source. If you are looking at the Schiit Vadar for $699, you may want to purchase this one for $499 just to try out or compare. #1 This is a review and detailed measurements of the Schiit Vidar stereo amplifier. The two that have caught my eye are the Musical Fidelity V90 ($349) and the NuForce DDA-100 ($549). Need a second opinion. Nephrodoc, Feb 14, 2020 #8. zonto likes this. Last week I have purchased the SCHIIT VIDAR (display unit) from addicted to audio in Sydney. This power amp is priced very similarly and it offers just as much, if not more value just like we mentioned in the schiit vidar review. $1299. But in comparison to the Aegir it sounds "electronic" - slightly etched highs and cooler. The more Class A bias, the warmer the amplifier runs. Look at the Schiit Vidar if you can stretch your budget a bit. Donivey, Feb 14, 2020 #7. It's a nice amp. The Nuforce was $500 delivered and the Chinese was $700 delivered NuForce STA200 160-watt Stereo Power-Amplifier, GOLMUND Swiss-design! Location: Southern California. Marantz MM7025 Stereo Power Amplifier. It is on kind loan from a member. Smooth and detailed. Past: Schiit Lyr 2, ATH-M50, Denon AH-A100, D2000, D5000, Shure E2C, Bose On-Ear, Foxtex Purple Hearts. My question is if it is worth it to upgrade to a schiit modi/magni stack, or to just save up for a bifrost/asgard (year or so from now, college student). 80wpc, and sounds very good at moderate volume levels. And, it is 2-ohm stable, and is bridgeable, and has balanced connections. With amplifiers being one of the most susceptible audio products to failure, long warranty is a real value. The reasoning behind such a wide bandwidth design is to eliminate phase shifts caused by the high-frequency roll-off effects. Brad1138 Rando. Same occurrence with a ss preamp, in both cases. It's those 83-85db speakers with stiff surrounds and 55 piece crossovers including inductors with high DCR that tend to do well with class D. Speakers that are super damped and already kind of dead do best with class D because the downside of class D, the insipidness, is not heard. everything sounded good. I have more money than brains so I am going to audition both and keep the one I like best taking a loss on one. I currently have a Nuforce udac2 hooked up to a topping tp-21, Im using the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250 ohm ,and the AKG K701 as my headphones. Add a set of $500 ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 monitor speakers, and that would be a hell of a system!" Read Full Review ->. . Run a pair as monoblocks and the power output rating doubles again: 400wpc into 8 Ohms. Because of it's high gain, it is a possibility noise can be a problem. I'm looking to spend less than $1k (no problem buying preowned) and have narrowed my choices down to the Emotiva XPA2 and Schiit Vidar. No idea how they would compare to Mark Levinson though. Intelligent Oversight and Protection I needed something quick. 5 Best Schiit Stack Combinations Reviewed + Setup Guide The STA200 will never be accused of looking sexy or especially stylish unless you're into stark minimalism. Both are a combined dac + amp. NuForceWDC200http://nuforce.optoma.com/product_detail_new.php?psn=14&pid=WDC200STA200http://nuforce.optoma.com/product_detail_new.php . With Kid Koala's sampled and synthesized "12 Bar Blues" CD, the LS50s low-end slam belied their size. I bought the STA200 unheard, when it became obvious that my ancient Forte 1A (50W class A) was breaking down - leaking capacitors made the sound flabby and glassy. The Marantz MM7025 has a power button . Another option is the Nuforce STA200. Messages: 349 . Pair the Vidar with Schiit's smaller tube preamp, the $349 Saga, and that pair together runs just over $1,000. The Vidar is a DC-coupled amp, and its microprocessor monitors DC levels at the output and adjusts it down to zero. Order the Schiit $49 passive preamp and place between pre and nuforce. I have more money than brains so I am going to audition both and keep the one I like best taking a loss on one. The Schiit website doesn't specify the . Add a set of $500 ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 monitor speakers, and that would be a hell of a system! Ergonomically the Jotunheim edges out based on: - only need to buy 1 power cord - only need to adjust 1 volume knob (although critically the Directstream Jr has excellent volume control built-in) - the se and balanced outputs make it handy to potentially wire into the system full-time as opposed to cable-swapping Home. Joined: Apr 23, 2017 Likes Received: 2 Dedicated Source Components. Pair the Vidar with Schiit's smaller tube preamp, the $349 Saga, and that pair together runs just over $1,000. It would be interesting to see someone compare both franz159 461 Sophomore Member I'm using a Nuforce STA200 ($500 at Amazon) and it drives the KEF's well. Like nearly all of Schiit's audio gear, the Vidar has a simple design, centered around a single sheet of thick, stiff aluminum. https://www.amazon.com/NuForce-STA200-160-watt-Power-Amplifier-Swiss-design/dp/B01552AKCU?tag=mfconv. This amp will be paired with some Harbeth P3ESR speakers. Now, comparing STA200 bass to Aegir mono bass, there's a tautness and agility with Aegir that isn't there with the STA200. NuForce STA200. Headphones. Schiit, you got me. Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST) Discussion in 'Power Amps' started by Rotijon, Jul 17, 2017. .