ronzo56
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Post by ronzo56 on Jan 14, 2013 0:04:12 GMT
I understand that Schiit Audio (yes that's the name) was going to send Mike some of their stuff to review.
The Gungnir is getting some good reviews (some very good). Was wondering if anyone here has had a listen to this DAC, and had any impressions to share.
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Post by pagan on Jan 14, 2013 11:44:52 GMT
I understand that Schiit Audio (yes that's the name) was going to send Mike some of their stuff to review. The Gungnir is getting some good reviews (some very good). Was wondering if anyone here has had a listen to this DAC, and had any impressions to share. So Mike's going to look at their "Schiit" ;D
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Post by mrarroyo on Jan 14, 2013 15:04:30 GMT
I have wanted to buy their newer units but I recall reading a fiasco with one of their headphone amps and have stayed away since.
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Post by ronzo56 on Jan 14, 2013 15:18:03 GMT
I have wanted to buy their newer units but I recall reading a fiasco with one of their headphone amps and have stayed away since. Yes. Early amp, not sure what is was, but I understand they took care of the problem immediately. Haven't heard of any issues since. Ron
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Post by XTRProf on Jan 18, 2013 22:47:42 GMT
Their best shit is their hp amps which give tremendous power at 5w. Can drive practically any hps you can find on this planet whether they are shit or not. For dacs, people are looking at the sabre dac as the best shit. Other shits are compromise unless cost is a factor. But I don't think you give a damn shit on this since you are already in the Schiit area.
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Post by freddypipsqueek on Jan 18, 2013 23:23:30 GMT
I'm going to start a new company making headphone amps.
I've decided to call it "minge".
I don't like the name but I'm banking on the free advertisement.
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Post by oldson on Jan 18, 2013 23:26:25 GMT
you lot are all talking schiit
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2013 23:50:00 GMT
I'm going to start a new company making headphone amps. I've decided to call it "minge". I don't like the name but I'm banking on the free advertisement. Cringe may be better ? ;D
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Post by ronzo56 on Jan 19, 2013 3:01:34 GMT
The great thing about their Schiit is if you don't give a shit about their product within 15 days you can send their Schiit back and get all your shitty money back minus 5% of what you paid for the Schiit. If you guys want I'll let you know if I think the DAC is Schiity or not. Actually I will going to a headphone meet next month and the co-founders will be there with some more Schiit. Hopefully there won't be a sinkers there. Or is it the floaters that are bad. Mike, what is it? Float or sink?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2013 3:06:24 GMT
Do valves float like some other Schiit, or do they sink ? ;D
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Post by ronzo56 on Jan 19, 2013 4:18:07 GMT
Do valves float like some other Schiit, or do they sink ? ;D Oh no. Not going for that debate. But....the Gungnir has no tubes, and I've never listened to one. Maybe next month. Alex, due to their density, tubes due sink in water. How they sound is a multi-variable experience.
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Post by ronzo56 on Jan 26, 2013 2:17:05 GMT
The Gungnir DAC has arrived. Is anyone interested in what Schiit I might have to say about it?
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Post by XTRProf on Jan 26, 2013 2:46:19 GMT
No problem. Constructive free shit is always good for a laugh. Anyway, it's for free even it may be a Schitt. Stinker or not don't apply.
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Post by mrarroyo on Jan 26, 2013 12:40:20 GMT
Would love to hear your impressions of this DAC.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2013 12:45:14 GMT
Indeed, we would love to know your impressions, is it the good-schitt or just an old polished turd.
You are voted in as official judge and jury.
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Post by ronzo56 on Jan 26, 2013 19:32:59 GMT
I'm giving it a good break-in, sounded a little closed in right out of the box, but as of today so far I am impressed. Very black backgrounds. More as I get some time to listen seriously. Look a post without a Schiit joke! Ron
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