Thanks for the kind words about Wotan. When Jason fired it up it was sucking staff away from their jobs to hear the Maggie LRS make magic with Wotan. Lusting for one. Vidar and LRS here.
I was wondering the same thing. I have a Vidar 2 and LRS+ and love the sound but I either need another Vidar 2 or a Wotan because when I play audiophile vinyl my volume is in the 65-75% range, and that's running the gain on my phono preamp 5 dB higher than recommended. I need more power as I have no headroom.
I do like Schiit gear but I definitely had 3 Schitt Karas that all had an issue where eventually the unit would lock up. Volume wouldn’t adjust, input selection wouldn’t select etc until a reboot. I hope they have fixed that issue because I loved the preamp. Appears also that the Tyrs have been discontinued after only a couple of years in the market.
I've BEEN subbed my bro lol side note: I had the same redness under my beard and it happened to be seborrheic dermatitis, and using a shampoo with Zinc pyrithione 2% really helped. Just gotta use it a lot until the skin is back to normal. Yours could be a different issue, obviously. Sorry for playing Doctor! lol I love the way you avoid saying the product name so you wont get demonetized. Smart guy lol Edit: I know you've been doing that for a while lol
Thanks very much for your explanation of these Schitt products. I was confused about 'Forkbeard'. Considering the Saga2 and BasX A3+, in the near future.
Thanks Randy. Just trying to understand - and maybe my question is based on my individual use case with digital sources. Don’t you typically recommend that folks use analog outputs from a streamer/preamp (unless they’re using a separate DAC)? If you use the analog outs from the Cambridge (XLR) or WiiM (rca) to the Schiit preamp don’t you run the risk that the Schiit preamp will color the sound?
You should try out some Bryston amplifiers now that you are not Super Cheap Audio Man! They offer a 20 year parts and labour warranty to the original purchaser.
You need to review the Galineo TS75 Your channel fits the Brand at 1500. Also I am surprised the Emo Blocks sounded better to you compared to the Schiit amp. Except for the Midrange. And of course a sleeper is Monolith which according to you it has a similar sound to the Schiit amp. At a FRACTION OF THE PRICE. Great job!
Speaking of talking shhhh-kit! I'm about to watch this video but before I do, how come no one ever talked about Skoll? Does no one listen to records anymore? 😂 Is no one curious if it is indeed better And worth the price. Bump over the Zen phono or the mani? Could it possibly beat out the slightly more expensive project phono box s you are so fond of? Or are the differences in phono preamps? So negligible only the most resolving systems can show you a difference? Randy, my eyes are old and I don't want to read! Would you please consider taking it out for a spin and letting me know what you think in your own unique ly charming way? I would appreciate it and if you don't have the time I suppose I'll just ask Ron over at new record day (without irony of course) regardless Randy, I think you're a treasure. I've enjoyed your videos for years and years now and will continue into the future as long as you make them. Keep on rockin 🤘
App here, app there. I specifically do not want ANY apps of any audio or TV and/or online accounts. One: never ever found one really working properly, 2: each app comes with security risks of being compromised 3: each app collects your data 4: no phone can hold all the apps if i would install every app every single company is asking you to do (to collect your data and sell that).
Dude at least try watching the video. Everything you've said is refuted in the first 2 minutes. 🙄 I get why you're frustrated. But you know contempt prior to investigation...
I don't buy obscure products that REQUIRE an app to function. Likely, the app is already outdated, and if not, it will be next year. It's not the same as here, where the app is a convenience and doesn't spy on you.
Let’s talk about a lack of magni size speaker amp!? Topping PA3, PA5, PA7! Schiit does not have the best price to performance for balanced. They use DAC chips from akm 2005, ess 2009, akm 2013 and ess 2015… nothing current. The exception being their Ti chips the their $1599, $2299 products. To my ear Ti chips sound better than any other DAC chip. I would love to see a magni with a Ti chip!
I occasionally say it correctly on live streams but not on regular videos. I have young kids and their friends occasionally watch the videos. just one of my things I don't do.
@@cheapaudioman Not really the "entire video" though, was it. Can't you review Schiit, or anything else, on their own merits... without referencing Emotiva?
One of the best things about an app like this is it doesn’t require the internet.
Thanks for the kind words about Wotan. When Jason fired it up it was sucking staff away from their jobs to hear the Maggie LRS make magic with Wotan. Lusting for one. Vidar and LRS here.
I was wondering the same thing. I have a Vidar 2 and LRS+ and love the sound but I either need another Vidar 2 or a Wotan because when I play audiophile vinyl my volume is in the 65-75% range, and that's running the gain on my phono preamp 5 dB higher than recommended. I need more power as I have no headroom.
Powering through the sickness... CheapAudioMan can always be depended on!
Except for reviews of "cheap" audio lol.
My phono pre is complete Schiit. I couldn't be happier.
Bought a whole stack of Schiit just before they released forkbeard 😢
I don’t think you’re missing much. I bought some of their stuff recently and passed on forkbeard. No regrets.
Contact them. Some came ready for forkbeard to plug in.
@@Nickatina7 I'll into it thanks!
So in other words, Schiit has it's sh*t together. That is some expensive Schiit!
Very cool! Looking forward to Forkbearding my Kara and Yggy.
You sound like Schiit. Get some rest.
Love your videos, "Not so Cheap Audioman"!
Cheap is relative
I literally just turned 64 years old. I think I'm going to keep my schiit analog and avoid any more apps on my phone.
Hope you have someone to feed you and someone who needs you.
Any fan of Wagner's operas will pronounce "Wotan" as "voh-tahn."
I have Tyrs and prefer their deeper, less forward sound.
Glad to see you said that. I have the tyrs . I had hesitation on that fan. Mine stay cool but I had reservations on the Wotan
This title is the opposite of clickbait.
we have a lot of common music taste problably both from the early 70s
Bright-sound a.k.a. "midrange-forward" - and detail - go hand in hand! If you're chasing detail, you probably often have a headache...
You should try to review outlaw audio 2200 mono blocks as another compare
That's a handsome pile of Schiit.
I do like Schiit gear but I definitely had 3 Schitt Karas that all had an issue where eventually the unit would lock up. Volume wouldn’t adjust, input selection wouldn’t select etc until a reboot. I hope they have fixed that issue because I loved the preamp. Appears also that the Tyrs have been discontinued after only a couple of years in the market.
The Tyr is back in the line up
Tyrs will be Forkbearded as well later this year.
@@Hi-FiChess nice, yes just saw that..
Nice review of the products mentioned.
Is it me? Or do have a cold!
So basically if you use the Wiim Ultra's DAC stick with Emotiva. If you're using a high end DAC go with the Schiit.
I've BEEN subbed my bro lol side note: I had the same redness under my beard and it happened to be seborrheic dermatitis, and using a shampoo with Zinc pyrithione 2% really helped. Just gotta use it a lot until the skin is back to normal. Yours could be a different issue, obviously. Sorry for playing Doctor! lol I love the way you avoid saying the product name so you wont get demonetized. Smart guy lol Edit: I know you've been doing that for a while lol
ketoconazole cream works well on seborrheic dermatitis. By prescription.
aren't we talking about AdvanceParis prices now?
Thanks very much for your explanation of these Schitt products. I was confused about 'Forkbeard'. Considering the Saga2 and BasX A3+, in the near future.
Aren’t the Cambridge and WiiM units streamer/preamps? Is the $800 preamp needed? Does it add any value or benefit?
technically you don't need it. some people like an all analog preamp though
Thanks Randy. Just trying to understand - and maybe my question is based on my individual use case with digital sources.
Don’t you typically recommend that folks use analog outputs from a streamer/preamp (unless they’re using a separate DAC)? If you use the analog outs from the Cambridge (XLR) or WiiM (rca) to the Schiit preamp don’t you run the risk that the Schiit preamp will color the sound?
So how is your hearing with a head cold
My local audiophile dealer always has tons of schiit he's trying to sell me. It's good schiit tho.
Hey Mr. CheapAudioMan, do a review of the D-sonic class D amps. Massive power on the cheap!
what's that airy [background] intro music?
😂😂😂 I thought you kept saying wu tang
Looks like Schiit to me
Nice trim.
she got a little heavy handed on the beard
You should try out some Bryston amplifiers now that you are not Super Cheap Audio Man! They offer a 20 year parts and labour warranty to the original purchaser.
How does the Wotan compare to the Emotiva DR2?
I’ve been waiting for this review. Considering GigaStack to replace my system. Thanks.
It is so weird hearing things like " forward and attack" . An amplifier should be nothing more than a gain block.
You need to review the Galineo TS75 Your channel fits the Brand at 1500. Also I am surprised the Emo Blocks sounded better to you compared to the Schiit amp. Except for the Midrange. And of course a sleeper is Monolith which according to you it has a similar sound to the Schiit amp. At a FRACTION OF THE PRICE. Great job!
Carver Silver Seven-t monoblock power amplifiers for sale...
rotel 1552/1582 mk2? thanks for this review
As long as there is Purify Eigentakt, buying any amplifier for $1,500-7,000 makes no sense.
Speaking of talking shhhh-kit! I'm about to watch this video but before I do, how come no one ever talked about Skoll? Does no one listen to records anymore? 😂 Is no one curious if it is indeed better And worth the price. Bump over the Zen phono or the mani? Could it possibly beat out the slightly more expensive project phono box s you are so fond of? Or are the differences in phono preamps? So negligible only the most resolving systems can show you a difference? Randy, my eyes are old and I don't want to read! Would you please consider taking it out for a spin and letting me know what you think in your own unique ly charming way? I would appreciate it and if you don't have the time I suppose I'll just ask Ron over at new record day (without irony of course) regardless Randy, I think you're a treasure. I've enjoyed your videos for years and years now and will continue into the future as long as you make them. Keep on rockin 🤘
App here, app there. I specifically do not want ANY apps of any audio or TV and/or online accounts. One: never ever found one really working properly, 2: each app comes with security risks of being compromised 3: each app collects your data 4: no phone can hold all the apps if i would install every app every single company is asking you to do (to collect your data and sell that).
Dude at least try watching the video. Everything you've said is refuted in the first 2 minutes. 🙄 I get why you're frustrated. But you know contempt prior to investigation...
If you don't believe they can gather info off you when you load an app on your phone, you are crazy. Anonymous? No such thing once its on your phone
I don't buy obscure products that REQUIRE an app to function. Likely, the app is already outdated, and if not, it will be next year. It's not the same as here, where the app is a convenience and doesn't spy on you.
The app is OPTIONAL. It is not required for operation.
lol “app phobia”
I love apps they make everything seamless. I use many, avr’s, streamers, tidal
Apps when done right are awesome!
So Randy, allergies acting up? Ok, so whats the dampening factor?
crazy cold. not sure on the dampening factor
this channel is awesome :)....time to go listen to some TALLICA!!!!!!!!!!!
So you’re telling me …..Apps that aren’t Scary because you’ve had bad experiences in the past?…..
Eversolo A8 - XLR - Wotan? Skip the Kara?
Seems expensive when you can get 200 watts into 8 ohms into 7 channels with an Emotive or Monoprice. I get that it's dual mono
hook a cd player up to one of their dacs for some really great sound.
Thanks
How can someone name their company 💩 …
I’ll never understand.
That was wierd
NOT a sh!!ty review!
Let’s talk about a lack of magni size speaker amp!? Topping PA3, PA5, PA7! Schiit does not have the best price to performance for balanced. They use DAC chips from akm 2005, ess 2009, akm 2013 and ess 2015… nothing current. The exception being their Ti chips the their $1599, $2299 products.
To my ear Ti chips sound better than any other DAC chip. I would love to see a magni with a Ti chip!
1st, I think? I haven't been 1st on Schiit in a very long time, LOL
Usually a #2 😂
Just please pronounce the company name correctly. Not sure what the hang up is with saying Schiit.
I occasionally say it correctly on live streams but not on regular videos. I have young kids and their friends occasionally watch the videos. just one of my things I don't do.
Oh... yet another Emotiva promotion 🙄
I'm fairly certain this entire video is about schiit products. I happened to have the emotivas here to compare them to.
@@cheapaudioman Not really the "entire video" though, was it.
Can't you review Schiit, or anything else, on their own merits... without referencing Emotiva?