Well that’s two very good and may I say very revenant audio equipment reviews! A great starter audiophile set up just using what you have reviewed so far!🤓.
@@hifihometheater - I am looking at getting this exact setup, likely add a Volumio Primo or perhaps go with a MiniDSP SHD Studio and amp combo instead. I would like to have some sort of Room Correction such as Dirac Live 2.0. If going with the Shiit combo, any ideas for adding a great and economical solution, perhaps a standalone Dirac Live unit of some sort? The NAD C 658 (+ a power amp) looks good too, but a bit more dollars.
Nice and built in the USA. Thinking of buy them an pairing with Buchardt S400 speakers. Thanks for the excellent review your always straight to the point.
Hi. I am thinking of upgrading my old receiver to a 2020 Denon X2700H or X3700. Can I run the Denon preamp stereo outputs to the Schiit Vidar and run a pair of Magnepan LRS loudspeakers and use the Denon remote to control the volume as normal ? Also, in the same way could I integrate the Maggies and the Vidar into a 7.1 system that the Denons are built for ??
Lol, I have the same Raspberry Pi case. I’ll be using it with Volumio and setting it up as an Airplay receiver. I’m also a big fan of Schiit. My only recommendation would be to go for their higher end DACs.
@@joeslacker1020 I mean, its glass so it can break but i would be more concerned with breaking the socket its plugged into than breaking the actual tube as far as bumping into it goes. thanks for watching
I am looking to get the Freya +, and some Martin Logan ESLs, and was wondering what a good amp would be. I was thinking of a PS Audio Stellar S300. But the Vidar looks very appealing, esp if I eventually pick up a second one later.
Is there a sound difference between the Old and the New Sagas? I am looking to pick one and need to decide between the Saga and the Saga S. Don't fancy the tube much.
Exactly what im looking for. Im starting to build a nice speaker setup. Thinking of getting the klipsch rp-600m or the kef ls50 if budget permits and i got in touch with the schiit guys on what they recommend for my setup and they recommended exactly this except just get the non tubed saga. So it'll really drive the klipsch rp600m or the kef ls50 with these gear? Totally new to these btw
I've been going back and forth trying to build up an American Made audio setup and the prices for American Made/Built are crazy. So I've been looking heavily on the Schiit side of things. Do you still run this setup and what changes have you made?
Hai .. its a pleasure watchinh ur revoews .. am looking to upgrade ma system.. schii vidar n saga + am gonna connect to topping d50s dac .. i hope its gonna be great combo.. just wanna confirm from ur side .. how is the tonality .. is it warm.. becoz i like sound to be slightly on the warmer side
Thanks for the video! How warm would you say thr vidar gets? Wonder how this would integrate with a home theater for front left/right Channels. Just concerned about how it will fair in a media cabinet or if my kids touch it. I have an ac infinity fan on my receiver, but I don't think that will work on the vidar the way its shaped
The Vidar doesn't get too hot. Warm but not hot. My 5wpc Nelson Pass class a solid state amp, Parks Audio 3wpc class a SET tube amp, and even my Schiit Asgard 2 get much hotter.
Nice review! I love the Schiit line of audio equipment and want to buy more. I currently have two Schiit Mani preamps for the two turntables and use a Schiit SYS to switch between the turntables. I chose the SYS for switching since I can use it to control the recording level when recording my albums. I currently use the Creative Sound Blaster ZXR soundcard in my computer, but I eventually want to move away from it and use some sort of Schiit DAC and headphone amp combo. Problem is my budget and the best way to do this. I also use a USB interface from the SYS to the interface to my computer.
I have a Jotunheim Multibit and I love it. I highy recommend it. 😁👍 Sometimes you can get a deal on eBay. I paid like $400, but Schiit charges like $600 for that configuration.
@@sbrazenor2 I ordered and will get my Schiit Modi and Magni 3 this coming Saturday. I'm also hoping in the next year buying their Sol turntable, but I'll probably have to sell one or two of my three turntables. The Jotunheim is more than I would want to spend and the balanced connections would be of no use to me.
I like seeing the three items stacked together - I'm looking at a similar setup for the $1.1k that you mentioned. But you never stacked the Modi on top of the Saga S, does it fit up there? Or will it need it's own shelf? Does the power switch being on the back of the pre-amp bug you? If you leave it on all the time, will it burn up the tube life quickly?
Tubes usually last 5000 to 10000 hours. Honestly they start losing something after about a year. I'd plan on replacing them every year or two depending on how much you use it. Leaving it in will shorten it's life.
Yeah it’s my favorite raspberry pi case by far. This is just the case. You still need the raspberry pi and memory card. I may do a video on Roon endpoints in the future if there is interest. Thanks for checking out the video! Flirc Raspberry Pi Case Gen2 (New Model) www.amazon.com/dp/B07349HT26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a.g.Cb1Z3WNP6
I've seen elsewhere that Schiit offer a module called the Loki which is a four band EQ, though I've also read that most audiophiles would just bypass it anyway as amending the true organic mix ruins the original mastering of the audio.
The Vidar looks like an amp you hid in your car twenty years ago when building a car audio system. Yeah, I know, who gives a “Schiit” about what a product looks like, as long as it sounds good....I DO. Two vids in six months, Brian? You’re to good of a reviewer, more content? Thanks
I know. I know. It’s been way too long. Been busy with life stuff and also my setup and room is going through a huge revision. More content soon. I have something I want to talk about
A/V Home Cool cool. I really liked your first two efforts. They were well done-no pun intended. How about a third vid on the Forte lll’s? I owned an original oiled oak pair from ‘85. I should have held on to them, with what, the new ones sell for! I really enjoyed them until I got into the Focal sound with the detailed, “extended” (not bright) metal dome tweeters. I’m into tubes so it helps mellow-out the tweets. Anyway, good luck and many of us hope to see some new vids and help build up your channel with another new “sub” here. Thanks
Hey great video. I love schiit audio. You can check out my schiit setup in a video I uploaded explaining my setup. I want to get a vidar eventually as well. I think I see a loki in the background? I'm going to be adding a loki to my set up soon as well how do you like yours? Also I sub'ed.
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Well that’s two very good and may I say very revenant audio equipment reviews! A great starter audiophile set up just using what you have reviewed so far!🤓.
This combo and The Buchardt’s are great together and very hard to beat for the price. Thanks for the comment !
@@hifihometheater - I am looking at getting this exact setup, likely add a Volumio Primo or perhaps go with a MiniDSP SHD Studio and amp combo instead. I would like to have some sort of Room Correction such as Dirac Live 2.0. If going with the Shiit combo, any ideas for adding a great and economical solution, perhaps a standalone Dirac Live unit of some sort? The NAD C 658 (+ a power amp) looks good too, but a bit more dollars.
Nice and built in the USA. Thinking of buy them an pairing with Buchardt S400 speakers. Thanks for the excellent review your always straight to the point.
I'm thinking of doing the same: 2 Schiit Vidar 2 amps, 1 Schiit Freya+, and a DAC. Teetering between the Schiit Bifrost DAC and the GESHELLI J2.
lovelovelove Schitt!!
Power Output:
Stereo, 8 Ohms: 100W RMS per channel
Stereo, 4 Ohms: 200W RMS per channel
Mono, 8 ohms: 400W RMS
1:32 Hmm. It says right on their website that the Saga can be run in active or passive mode, with the tube buffer being the active.
I believe I’m buying the Vidar and Saga + to drive a set of Klipsch 600M with a sub woofer. We shall see how it all works out!
Me to bro
Did you? Are you happy? Thanks!
I’m thinking the same. Anyone get it yet? Lol
I'll be buying the same setup but with the Saga S.
Hi. I am thinking of upgrading my old receiver to a 2020 Denon X2700H or X3700. Can I run the Denon preamp stereo outputs to the Schiit Vidar and run a pair of Magnepan LRS loudspeakers and use the Denon remote to control the volume as normal ? Also, in the same way could I integrate the Maggies and the Vidar into a 7.1 system that the Denons are built for ??
Lol, I have the same Raspberry Pi case. I’ll be using it with Volumio and setting it up as an Airplay receiver. I’m also a big fan of Schiit. My only recommendation would be to go for their higher end DACs.
I have a Freya+ and a Gungnir MB in my main system. I love the combination!
@@hifihometheater Is this tube cylinder at the top, fragile at all? I feel like I would bump something on it and ruin it
@@joeslacker1020 I mean, its glass so it can break but i would be more concerned with breaking the socket its plugged into than breaking the actual tube as far as bumping into it goes. thanks for watching
Good, informative video. Please keep your videos coming!
I am looking to get the Freya +, and some Martin Logan ESLs, and was wondering what a good amp would be. I was thinking of a PS Audio Stellar S300. But the Vidar looks very appealing, esp if I eventually pick up a second one later.
Is there a sound difference between the Old and the New Sagas? I am looking to pick one and need to decide between the Saga and the Saga S. Don't fancy the tube much.
would like to see a video on the Rasberry pie purchase and how you use it with roon
Exactly what im looking for. Im starting to build a nice speaker setup. Thinking of getting the klipsch rp-600m or the kef ls50 if budget permits and i got in touch with the schiit guys on what they recommend for my setup and they recommended exactly this except just get the non tubed saga. So it'll really drive the klipsch rp600m or the kef ls50 with these gear? Totally new to these btw
I've been going back and forth trying to build up an American Made audio setup and the prices for American Made/Built are crazy. So I've been looking heavily on the Schiit side of things. Do you still run this setup and what changes have you made?
Strangely mine went into protect mode constantly running my elac towers. Uf52
Hai .. its a pleasure watchinh ur revoews .. am looking to upgrade ma system.. schii vidar n saga + am gonna connect to topping d50s dac .. i hope its gonna be great combo.. just wanna confirm from ur side .. how is the tonality .. is it warm.. becoz i like sound to be slightly on the warmer side
Thanks for the video! How warm would you say thr vidar gets? Wonder how this would integrate with a home theater for front left/right Channels. Just concerned about how it will fair in a media cabinet or if my kids touch it. I have an ac infinity fan on my receiver, but I don't think that will work on the vidar the way its shaped
The Vidar doesn't get too hot. Warm but not hot. My 5wpc Nelson Pass class a solid state amp, Parks Audio 3wpc class a SET tube amp, and even my Schiit Asgard 2 get much hotter.
Wish Schiit would make a preamp with bass and treble.
They have Loki. Having Loki functionality built in would be nice
@@hifihometheater Have you gotten a hum noises from the Vidar? Lots of complaints
Nice review! I love the Schiit line of audio equipment and want to buy more. I currently have two Schiit Mani preamps for the two turntables and use a Schiit SYS to switch between the turntables. I chose the SYS for switching since I can use it to control the recording level when recording my albums. I currently use the Creative Sound Blaster ZXR soundcard in my computer, but I eventually want to move away from it and use some sort of Schiit DAC and headphone amp combo. Problem is my budget and the best way to do this. I also use a USB interface from the SYS to the interface to my computer.
I have a Jotunheim Multibit and I love it. I highy recommend it. 😁👍
Sometimes you can get a deal on eBay. I paid like $400, but Schiit charges like $600 for that configuration.
@@sbrazenor2 I ordered and will get my Schiit Modi and Magni 3 this coming Saturday. I'm also hoping in the next year buying their Sol turntable, but I'll probably have to sell one or two of my three turntables. The Jotunheim is more than I would want to spend and the balanced connections would be of no use to me.
I've heard DACS north of $1000 that try to massage the sound, and end up with a boutique voicing, and less desirable than the MODI.
I like seeing the three items stacked together - I'm looking at a similar setup for the $1.1k that you mentioned. But you never stacked the Modi on top of the Saga S, does it fit up there? Or will it need it's own shelf? Does the power switch being on the back of the pre-amp bug you? If you leave it on all the time, will it burn up the tube life quickly?
Tubes usually last 5000 to 10000 hours. Honestly they start losing something after about a year. I'd plan on replacing them every year or two depending on how much you use it. Leaving it in will shorten it's life.
Did you get a hum and buzz with the Vidar?
I subbed. PLease do more HiFi reviews!
What would be the best way to run a powered subwoofer in this setup?
The pre-amp has two pair of rca outputs. Use the second set to run a L/R to your powered sub or subs and set your crossover/gain to your liking.
The best way is if your subwoofer has speaker level input/outputs, use those
Awesome review! Can you share a link for the Roon endpoint? I really like the case.
Yeah it’s my favorite raspberry pi case by far. This is just the case. You still need the raspberry pi and memory card. I may do a video on Roon endpoints in the future if there is interest. Thanks for checking out the video!
Flirc Raspberry Pi Case Gen2 (New Model) www.amazon.com/dp/B07349HT26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a.g.Cb1Z3WNP6
@@hifihometheater Please do. This would be a great tutorial for people getting into home audio streaming as myself.
I know I don’t understand. Why not hook the DAC directly to the Amplifier? Why the pre-amp? Thanks
The dac doesn’t have volume control.
If i dont have xlr outputs and i whant to of thise to use as monoblocks can i use a xlr to rca adaptet ?
melvin canales I don’t think this would work. I’d shoot an email to Schiit to be sure.
So if i want to use two vidar/aegir i should get the freya?
It's the schiit
nice company how do you set the bass volume on these machines for pasive speakers
I've seen elsewhere that Schiit offer a module called the Loki which is a four band EQ, though I've also read that most audiophiles would just bypass it anyway as amending the true organic mix ruins the original mastering of the audio.
The Vidar looks like an amp you hid in your car twenty years ago when building a car audio system. Yeah, I know, who gives a “Schiit” about what a product looks like, as long as it sounds good....I DO.
Two vids in six months, Brian? You’re to good of a reviewer, more content?
Thanks
I know. I know. It’s been way too long. Been busy with life stuff and also my setup and room is going through a huge revision.
More content soon. I have something I want to talk about
A/V Home Cool cool. I really liked your first two efforts. They were well done-no pun intended. How about a third vid on the Forte lll’s? I owned an original oiled oak pair from ‘85. I should have held on to them, with what, the new ones sell for!
I really enjoyed them until I got into the Focal sound with the detailed, “extended” (not bright) metal dome tweeters. I’m into tubes so it helps mellow-out the tweets.
Anyway, good luck and many of us hope to see some new vids and help build up your channel with another new “sub” here.
Thanks
I just stumbled into an odd world.. a company called shit and a thingy with a glass tube coming out if it.
Hey great video. I love schiit audio. You can check out my schiit setup in a video I uploaded explaining my setup. I want to get a vidar eventually as well. I think I see a loki in the background? I'm going to be adding a loki to my set up soon as well how do you like yours? Also I sub'ed.
Wattage of power amps has nothing to do with volume, buddy!
Talk about a waste of money lol
Nicolas Melia Please share your vast wisdom with us.
Nicolas Melia Please share your vast wisdom with us.
Maybe you can steal some money from your mom's purse.
Can you speak up
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.