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    Speakers vs Headphones Listening

    I feel like a lot of the difference is that we hear speakers with our whole bodies but only hear phones with our ears. To me, this makes speakers...
    Post by: JanMc, Feb 14, 2023 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Sweet, I LOVE ribbons! I have a pair of Infiniti Quantum 2s in the living room with 3 6" 'emit' ribbon tweeters (and a 12" Watkins woofer)....
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 12, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    I'm using SVS Ultra Bookshelves with an SB2000 sub tucked behind my computer under the desk. It isn't centered but is aimed at the wall under my...
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 10, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    My Lyr 3 gets a lot hotter than my Vidar. I was in the same boat as you but with better speakers and a 9 foot wide desk so I can get them a long...
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 9, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    I use my Lyr 3 as a preamp into a Vidar and think that it sounds better than my Saga+. It has this great 'full' sound and really nice detail and...
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 8, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Saga 2 Ideas from Freya S?

    I love the idea but I would want to keep the switchable tube like the current Saga+ has. Then I would also like to see the same flexibility in a...
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    I've had a Saga+ in the living room for a long time and love it so when I wanted a headphone amp for my office I popped for the Lyr. Then I...
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Got a new Vidar today. Schiit was amazing and sent me a new one as soon as mine hit the FedEx office. New one sounds amazing and plays REALLY...
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Since the Vidar goes into protection with two different preamps, both also from Schiit, that seems unlikely to be the issue.
    Post by: JanMc, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    I put new speaker wires on and it behaves the same. I double checked everything. It's funny, if it got about 5 db louder I would never have has...
    Post by: JanMc, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Thanks for the replies. The Vidar is going into protection mode the moment I turn the volume up. It never gets too warm to hold your hand on. I...
    Post by: JanMc, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Aegir Power Amp Impressions

    So the Vidar thread seems to be pretty dead so I hope it is OK to ask this here. I just bought a Vidar. I have a Modius into a Lyr 3 into the...
    Post by: JanMc, Feb 26, 2021 in forum: Power Amps