Cooler SCHIIT! The AEGIR 2!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yes, if you need more power/current, the Vidar delivers 200 W per channel into 4 ohms for $799. two Aegir 2's deliver 100 W into 4 ohms for $1800 for the pair. OR, just stop messing around and buy the Tyr for $3,200 and get 350 watts/4 ohms!! Or, back where we started, one Vidar gets you 200 watts/4 ohms. Sorry, I'm not on board with the theoretical advantages of running balanced cables for reduced noise, UNLESS you're running VERY long cables, 50+ feet. OG Aegirs are apparently sold out.

[@fascinatedbyeverything]

I think the Aegir 2 is 100 watts in mono into 8 ohms, not 4 ohms. In theory it's even more with 4 ohm but you run a chance of hitting the thermal protection circuitry. It'd be cool if you'd get Schitt to give you a 2nd Aegir 2 to test mono because 100 watts should power most anything. So you could test the world's first quasi-Class A Magnepan setup. 🙂 (Also curious how these work with the Zu DW6.)

[@aiyimaaudio8133]

we want to cooperate with you .Can i have your email please?🥰🥰

[@ZoomZoomBippityBop]

Regarding the Tyrs, have you had a chance to test them out? I’m curious how they compare in sound quality to the Aegir and Vidar.

[@tckoppang]

@@ZoomZoomBippityBop Yes, me too. I'm especially curious about two Vidar 2s as monoblocks vs. the Tyrs.

[@griffith4830]

I’ve just realised why I’ve always enjoyed your work Steve - you present content in a respectful way. That’s it

[@tototronic2]

I love affordable, domestically manufactured HiFi equipment that makes no excuses!

[@Pete.across.the.street]

Only domestic if you live in that country. Always domestic for someone

[@tototronic2]

@@Pete.across.the.street I hope you are fortunate enough to live in a country with lots of thriving Hi-Fi manufacturers! It's nice to support your local community when you can.

[@Nearest_Neighbor]

For us in Europe it's quite a bit more expensive. But with what they offer and if you don't compare it to the super mass produced devices (which there's nothing wrong with them) theirs still are absolutely worth it I think.

[@richardpena6201]

Great review. BTW -- In a forum, Schiit's Jason Stoddard stated the damping factor in mono-block mode is 100. Halo is the factor for a low damping factor in stereo. It allows the bass to be rather prodigious and controlled (in spite of the low damping factor) by including the speaker drivers in the feedback loop. Halo is not implemented in mono-block mode. As an owner of a single Aegir 2, I can confirm that there's some magic going on with regards to Halo and bass output/control.

[@fascinatedbyeverything]

Hi - would you mind posting the link? (If it's hard for you to find don't worry about it)

[@ChicagoRob2]

Damping factor is only 10 in stereo. Strangely enough, reviewers have said the bass is controlled and powerful.

[@richardpena6201]

@@fascinatedbyeverything I did but it seems to be getting deleted. Seems they don't allow posts with links to other sites. :(

[@fascinatedbyeverything]

@@richardpena6201 No worries. Can you tell me what forum the post was on? (Head-Fi, Audiogon, etc?)

[@richardpena6201]

@@fascinatedbyeverything The first. #138071

[@OrganNLou]

I owned the original amp and it was WONDERFUL sounding!! I had Goldenear speakers at the time, and I was very pleased with the sound.

[@chrish.4067]

Thanks Steve for another good review. Keep on keeping on!

[@timothyfreeseha4056]

The viewer system is impressive, all the more so with the included dog!

[@ThePgkessler]

Great review as always Steve, the horns don’t take away from the presentation. They add NYC authenticity 😊.

[@johnjones5676]

no complaints on the sound floor in this upload, Steve. Good Schiit.

[@fascinatedbyeverything]

Did you try it with your Zu Audio DW6 Superfly? I could see that being a combo your viewers would be interested in (myself included) and realistically buy

[@robk5745]

Wondering the same

[@johnpischedda6951]

Paul is no slouch ! Serious viewer system !

[@stimpy1226]

Well thought out system of the day

[@dizzle1119]

I was compelled to comment on the viewer system, too. It's a great lookin' setup. It'd be fun to drag my own record collection into that room & be left alone for about 3 days.

[@Chris.from.1950]

@@dizzle1119 With room service! 👍👍

[@noahman27]

Steve, I love all your videos. Your enthusiasm and joy is soooo contagious! And of course, I cannot afford to listen to your channel, but I do anyway :)

[@ChuckCelticCarNut]

Aegir 2 is a simi class A amp, the Vidar is an class A/B amp. I have the aegir OG, I run it in mono mode. I recently bought them, I chose them over the Aegir 2 because of price. I chose them over Vidar 2 because it has way more power than want or need in 2 channel mode and even more in mono. To be honest the Aegir in mono is more than I need. I am run Zu DWX speakers, they don't need 80 watts of power. The cool thing is that in mono I use XLR cables which mean long runs of cables between preamp and amp are not problem. This allows me to have 3 foot speaker cable. Since, my entire system runs in balance with XLR I pick almost no noise from cables.

[@herrtrigger7220]

OG Aegir shuts down at 32 watts in BTL. Can't recall the voltage but it doesn't exceed 32 W. They listed it as making 80 W.

[@worshiphisshadow9392]

im doing exactly same. using 3foot xlr pre to power amp and using 3foot speaker cables. my power amps are locate behind speakers

[@deanfisher1656]

Had an LTA MZ3 Headphone amp…and decided to throw an Aegir 2 behind it after listening to this review. They run through my Dali Minuet SE speakers…..whoa….Sounds great and drives fine at levels I like. You can really hear the resolution and depth in the Aegir2 and bass is great. Nice review and you nailed it Steve.

[@DwightStark]

Interesting Schiit Steve. Thanks

[@louiesipes2257]

Been contemplating my next 20 year amp. Mine are getting old in the tooth. Van Alstine is coming out with a nested feedback amp this month. Hope you review that one too Steve

[@lamarw9901]

If you could talk Schitt into it, I'd love to hear the same review but with a second amp to see if running them in mono would be the Schitt. Thank you for including the Maggies.

[@dizzle1119]

Paul from Warsaw Poland's setup is an absolute thing of beauty. The phono cartridge & turntable alone make me jealous. I'm over here w/ a Music Hall Stealth, Ortofon Quintet Black & Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2, thinkin' I'm doin' somethin'. ...but I ain't doin' nuthin'. :(

[@Chris.from.1950]

C’mon, D. cut yourself some slack! The grass is ALWAYS greener on the other side. In support of that asset, I offer into evidence my own envy of Your Gear! 😂

[@dizzle1119]

@@Chris.from.1950 all jokes aside, I'm happy w/ my phono stage, too. EDIT: ...and to go a step further. I started with a Fluance RT85, 2M Bronze and Pro-Ject Phono Box S2. That also sounded great. Honest. I only upgraded to my current situation because I came into some $$$.

[@chuopskivlog]

Hi thanks, It took a long way to get to this setup, and the road isn't so smooth, I believe that in audio there is also Uncanny valley where things are starting to sound somewhat realistic but not quite which results in lowering satisfaction and it takes a lot of effort in room treatment and equipment matching to get out of this pitfall. If you're happy with your setup beware of the risk before you go any further :D For example I was disappointed with cadenza black at the beginning but switching from RB880 to RB3000 tonearm was a total game changer for this cartridge.

[@dizzle1119]

@@chuopskivlog If I'm being honest, my income would have to double before I'd even consider some of the gear you're currently running. I'm just not in a position where I can "easily" spend that level of money....on anything. Too many other things I've got to take care of financially. ....but, if I could.......I would. That's about all I can say. You know my phono stage, but I might as well mention my other sources & gear. Streamer/DAC: Eversolo DMP A6 Master Edition (with on-board linear PSU & 2TB Samsung 990 SSD) CD transport: Shanling EC3 (connected via coax to the Eversolo. The D.A.C. in that Eversolo unit is a-ok with me...and it now has a parametric equalizer as well) Stereo Preamp: Black Ice Audio Fusion360 Main Speakers: Arendal 1723THX floor standing units Power Amp: Emotiva XPA-TWO Subwoofers: four Emotiva Airmotiv XS12s I came from car audio, where I was a bass head for 30+ years...so even though I know I should switch subwoofers for "SQ" purposes....I ain't gonna. I like the boom.

[@Chris.from.1950]

@@chuopskivlog Yeah. Room treatment is my current challenge of choice. Near field listening is the only thing that works for me in either of the rooms available.

[@trudimcleod5042]

I think the main upgrade from the Aegir 1 is the power supply. I own 2 Aegir's running in mono mode. The second amp only boosts the output by ~25%. One of the Aegir has a hum in the power supply that could be partially relieved by loosening the nut on the base of the amp. Apparently this is a common problem with these amps. I am very curious to see a comparison of mono/stereo for the Aegir 2, just like the Audiophiliac did awhile back for the first version.

[@HulkSmash86]

I was also hoping he would have a 2nd to run them as mono blocks.

[@razisn]

Damping factor is just the ratio of 8ohm over the amp's output impedance at 1kHz. The rest is conjecture.

[@peterlarkin762]

Depends where the output impedance is measured. Do they measure it at the amplifier PCB, or the binding posts, or include the resistance of the speaker cable/speaker posts/ speaker internal wiring etc? In real life damping factors are considerably higher than the amp spec sheet dictates.

[@razisn]

@@peterlarkin762 Usually and as expected manufacturers measure at the point where impedance is lower, which is before the output terminals.

[@simonbrook6185]

Review very much appreciated & thank you for continuing to share your experienced ears with us. Unfortunately I feel the most important comparison should have been with Aegir 1. Surely someone in your audio circle (or Schiit) could have loaned you one. I own & very much like the Aegir 1 & your description of it's sound signature are bang on. For that reason I was awaiting your description of the (likely) small differences between the two. Unfortunately then, at least for me, I'll have to wait for some others to directly compare 1 & 2.

[@TheLondonsBurning]

I agree, I love Steve's work, but this is really disappointing not hearing about an A-B comparison between the new and old. Please do a follow up!

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Nice review. Any comment on using this on mono? Think it could drive the ls50 meta louder. How about the LRS plus still a no no when used mono?

[@newgunguy4176]

I'm going to be putting together a system. Schiit DAC and amp into Klipsch speakers.

[@Chris.from.1950]

Go for it! 👍👍I've got a Wiim Mini streamer, Modi 3E DAC, Vidar amp, and a pair of early 90s Klipsch KG3.2 speakers. It's a system that makes me happy whenever I spend time with it. ❤ There may be a pair of Forte IVs in my future, but I'm not holding my breath. 😉

[@pnichols6500]

@@Chris.from.1950 Just in case you eventually get the Fortes, I've had mine a few weeks now, check the speaker wire terminals for being snug, I use banana jacks, and didn't check the tightness. Because they have the metal bar jumpers to connect the upper and lower section, it's important. These need breaking in, takes a few hours to loosen up the drivers, you can hear them open up suddenly. I have Heresy IV'S and moved those to my second system for the bigger sound of the Fortes, my Heresy's are well broken in and sound sweet and after a few days the Fortes weren't even in the same ballpark, was seriously considering sending them back when I decided to try my upgraded OFC jumpers off the Heresy's, that's when I discovered the loose connectors. Put on the jumpers, properly tightened and turned on the amp. The change was dramatic, the Fortes now sounded like I expected and then some. So if you can swing it, they are worth it, just don't judge them for a few days as they loosen up.

[@Chris.from.1950]

@@pnichols6500 Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ThePgkessler]

The noise brings Brooklyn authenticity to the presentation, leave it in Steve 😊.

[@scottyo64]

Viewer System of the Day: WOW!

[@janulik9535]

Fela Kuti is brutal :O, thank you :)

[@Chris.from.1950]

Hmm. This must be some new definition of “brutal,” that I haven’t heard before! 😊 Could you explain the usage, please? 🙏

[@janulik9535]

@@Chris.from.1950 I see you are very inteligent so I belive you can guess,

[@Chris.from.1950]

@@janulik9535 I’m guessing that it is a way more positive use of the word than the way I’ve heard it before!

[@clasvirhodes4969]

I play most of my music loud. Even Bread, Cat Stevens and Jim Croce.

[@FOH3663]

Three wonderful 70's artists.

[@dizzle1119]

Jim Croce should be played loudly, and often.

[@jonathanmoore8886]

Youre wild. You should sleep late. It's much easier on your constitution.

[@Pete.across.the.street]

So last century

[@joergwittenberg2178]

Thank you, Steve 👍

[@RICHIE87622]

A quick search and Fela kuti has an album called expensive shit! I prefer the back ground sounds of few horns and shouting! Lovely review.

[@nasieribrahim3777]

Like your review of the Aegir 2. Will Schiit be upgrading the Vidar with a toroidal transformer as well? And do you think this will have a similar improvement as you’ve noticed with the Aegir 2?

[@georget3790]

“Doing the deed!” Giggity

[@johnnyr7791]

Great review! Would it be better to have two Aegir 2 in Mono or one Vidar 2 with Klipsch Heresy IV speakers?

[@Dirtweed]

How would the Aegir 2 work with the Lintons 85th? I like schitts stuff and would be interested in this new one. Currently running B&K ST260s in Mono

[@troy5220]

I have the first gen Aegir mono in my main system with Forte III's and the Freya+, nos tubes sounds amazing! My system is 4 years old and fully broken in. In my second system I have Lintons 85th speakers. In comparison to my main system the Aegir is not enough power to drive the Lintons . FYI, I have a Parasound Halo A23+ Stereo Amplifier driving the Lintons.

[@s.daniel9224]

I’m running vidar 2’s in mono with the Lintons. Plenty of power, more then the Lintons can handle, but I crank it sometimes. My only complaint is that they sound clinical/detailed on certain recordings. I run g’horns in mono in my second system with q acoustic 3030i’s. Warmer and more enjoyable for longer listening. The 3030i’s have secret sauce in them….

[@Pete.across.the.street]

Wouldn't work

[@ronnyangell665]

Great review! Should've paired it with the Zu DW6 tho!

[@bertoray5497]

Sure wish you could opine on a pair of Aegir 2's monoblocked.

[@jackstraw1756]

I’m very curious as to the sound difference when you run Aegir 2 in mono.

[@ethimself5064]

Listening to Fela brought something up I never could understand. When I am in a chair or the couch and listening to music from about 7 feet from my monitor with bookshelf speakers about 9 feet apart I have heard many times - in this case - the vocals, brass etc coming directly from the monitor both as center and height, very well centered and the rest nicely balanced left and right blending towards the center somewhat. What baffles me is why do I hear the sound in the center at my monitor and lead level well above the speakers?

[@chrislj2890]

Darn, I thought you would use the Zu Audio DW6 speakers since they are so sensitive. Paul's system looks nice; also nice and pricey, lol.

[@chuopskivlog]

It wasn't cheap but not crazy expensive :] (I have probably distorted view on this though lol). Fortunately I've found outlet Gamut RS7 in Italy for 1/3 of original retail price + free shipping. Few other components were also bought used

[@JJ-no2ob]

“Schiit sells there shit “ you are too funny Steve 😅

[@jan9]

Thanks! Your review of Fela had me revisiting the album :) Btw, the "i" in Vidar is pronounced like the "i" in video

[@Chris.from.1950]

Is that another Norse god’s name? (Damn! Am I too lazy to search the web? Frickin’ AI has made that harder. 😑)

[@Chris.from.1950]

( “He is the son of Odin, the chief of the Aesir gods, and the giantess Gríðr.”) (Should have known!)

[@michaelsegel8758]

You said that the Agir2 didn't have the power... but you said it sounded better than the Vidar. I'm curious on your thoughts of running the Agir2 as a mono block if you wanted more power. Granted you need two, so double the price... but how would that compare to other amps now at that higher price point?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yes, if you need more power, the Vidar delivers, 200 W per channel into 4 ohms for $799. Or two Aegir 2's deliver 100 W into four ohms for $1800 for the pair. If you're chasing power buy the Vidar.

[@nathanevans6277]

Paul's system looks very tidy with some good room treatment. The Cadenza Black is a phenomenal cartridge but is a couple of millimeters taller than the Rega arm is designed for. The Rega arms don't have height adjustment and the Ortofon's quite sensitive to VTA adjustment. I wonder how Paul overcame this. The Regas are sweet decks.

[@chuopskivlog]

Hi, I've added spacers, however there is still room for improvement, I need to buy a microscope to check the position of the needle, for now tonearm is raised for about 3,25 mm (I don't remember exact number) but there is a space for improvement I believe because in order to pass Ortofon Test record tracking ability I had to go slightly above recommended tracking force (2.65g)

[@s.daniel9224]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@nymarty]

I spent about 3 weeks with the Aegir 2 and thought it was excellent. I agree with just about everything Steve said. But I was able to compare it directly to my Aegir 1. The 2 ran cooler and I thought, at first, that it sounded a lot better. But after a few weeks I realized that the sound was similar with maybe the 2 having a hair more detail. My problem with it, though, was that when I pushed it hard - 98db peak at listening seat, it went into protection mode. The Aegir 1 went a couple of db more before doing the same thing. I don’t often play at those levels but didn’t expect the 1 to go louder than the 2. I couldn’t get a response from Schiit customer service so returned it. I decided to get another Aegir 1 because Steve said monoblocks were better. Worth a try! Either way, the Aegir amps sound great!

[@jamesschneider3828]

They have the worst customer service of any audio company I've ever dealt with.

[@dizzle1119]

@@jamesschneider3828 Good to know. Thanks...

[@gtrguyinaz]

Well this was a great review Steve and was kind of a unhappily discerning to me to discover that the Vidor does not have a big dampening factor. My Dynaudio confidence fives have a very low SPL of 83 and need big dampening to make the compound woofer 😅 set up sing . I was actually considering a shit sandwich mono block upgrade but that’s now off the table. Again this is a great review and there is lots of information for everyone if you understand exactly what kind of speakers you’re running and you don’t wanna want to change your speakers… Enjoyed our chat earlier in the week..

[@charleshall3973]

The Vidar does have a big damping factor. It’s over 100. It’s the new Agir2 that doesn’t.

[@Harrisongrey19]

@@charleshall3973over 100 isn’t big, look at Hegel’s dampening that’s what you want to see

[@sudipdutt9699]

Aegir 2 vs G'horn in terms of sound signature? As when you find time. Best wishes from Kolkata (India).

[@mikecoffee100]

Your videos are always always good schitt noo schitt

[@herrtrigger7220]

Does the Pass XA25 really only make 25 W? Their XA100.8 makes about 300 watts, only about 100 into class A though. I haven't heard the new Aegir but I'd wager in BTL mode people cannot tell them apart from the Pass XA25 in level matched blind testing. If the Pass XA25 rocks the Maggies, it's making a lot more than 25W.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yes, it is way more powerful than that. When John Atkinson measured it I believe it put out closer to 80 W into eight ohms and 150 W into four ohms. Pass is just being very conservative in his power ratings.

[@CarlosPerez-eb5er]

What preamp?

[@simianinc]

Yes, I was curious about that too

[@jlemaster1157]

Great review Steve, you are first reviewer out of the box on this one. Much question is how the Aegir2 monoblocks perform vs a single Vidar 2, since both are 100 W into 8 ohms. I bet the Aegir 2 monoblocks can handle those Magnepan LRSs!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

I didn't have to, so I can't say. But it's sometime in the past I did try running Schiit monos. And they were not happy with low impedance speakers. Definitely not good with LS.

[@puciohenzap891]

Does it produce any noise/hiss from the tweeter when used on horns?

[@troy5220]

I have Forte III no noise/hiss from the tweeter. Dead quite! Using the Freya + for preamp. Two 1st Gen Aegir in mono. Owned for about 4 years.

[@TriAmpMyFi]

. Fela Kuti..................... I like it. Thanks. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@michaelgreene5703]

how many watts in class A before continuity starts taking over?

[@cpaint69]

Thanks for the review. How would you compare this to the Musical Fidelity A1?

[@ChicagoRob2]

I have the A1 and it is wonderful. You can cook pancakes on the top, if someone else is using the stove. It has all the caveats of pure class-A, but worth it with the right speakers at reasonable loudness levels.

[@pawlowski6132]

Hey Steve by any chance can you recommend one or two go to places in New York City to audition great gear? I'll be there in 2 weekends and would love to spend some time there.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

First stop should be in living stereo, that's the name of the shop. I believe it's by appointment only, so call in advance. Also Park Ave., Audio.

[@pawlowski6132]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac awesome. I'll make the proper arrangements. Thank you so much. Also, hopefully you can do a Klipshorn review at some point

[@jeffcline7689]

Do you have Yellow "One Second"?

[@ecyfoto]

Hmmm. That damping factor is interesting considering most reviews of the original Aegir did mention the bass was a tad sloppy compared the original Vidar. Based on measurements alone one would assume that there won’t be any improvement in bass reproduction over the original. I’m looking forward to one of your colleague’s comparisons of the two versions. Thanks, Steve.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thanks for watching

[@fletchermunson6225]

the Aegir is indeed a nice amp. As I recall its design is some kind of pseudo class A while the Vidar is standard class AB?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yes

[@johngutmanis3580]

Great review Steve! I have been thinking about selling my McIntosh c50 mc352 combo for an all in one solution, I love the blue meters and the look of McIntosh. What I am thinking about going to is the MA 12000. An integrated amp with tubes in the preamp section. Two things keeping me from the jump, price $15000.00 ouch and the weight, 134 lbs! My mc352 is around 105lbs. Then I see the Advanced Paris A10, blue meters, tube preamp stage, 1/5 the cost and 33lbs! Any chance you might review this very cool alternative? Thanks for all you do!

[@dizzle1119]

The A10 Classic is certainly a good lookin' piece of kit. ...and the handful of reviews I've seen for it are very positive. I was going to purchase one myself, but ended up going w/ the Black Ice Audio Fusion360 instead. I wasn't going to use the built-in amplifier in the A10 Classic anyway, and I found an open box Fusion360 from a reputable seller for $800 under MSRP. btw, the face plate on the Advance Paris stuff isn't glass. It's not a big deal to me, but may be to others. To be fair, I would imagine them NOT using a real, thick glass facial on their components is one of the reasons their pricing is lower than brands like McIntosh (...and the fact they don't have an earned reputation or dedicated fan base like McIntosh either).

[@joenovak6393]

Was going to buy this for a Test rig and looking at the Blogs, there are many reports of Noise with this Amp. I wound up buying a WiiM Amp which is dead silent and fits my needs.

[@michaelgreene5703]

schiit told me aegis was 10 watts in class A about half Aegir 2 was only 5 watts in class A is that accurate?

[@ThomasW.Insall]

Wh don't you use full range speakers for our evaluations instead of bass compromised speakers. How do you know how well the amps really performs using spectrum compromised speakers.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

The pure audio project duet 15 has a 15 inch woofer. It's a full range speaker.

[@adrianalexander2651]

Nice review

[@2023C8HTC]

Why didn't you try the Aegir 2 with the Cornwall IV?That would be a better fit especially using them in two mono bloc configuration !

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thanks for watching, the Cornwall went back to the manufacturer years ago.

[@earthoid]

Steve, do you have any recommendations for a suitable preamp for the Aegir 2, other than Schiit's? I want to continue using my Ares II DAC so all I really need is an analog volume control, maybe with a MM phono input for rarely played vinyl.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Check out Van Alstine preamps

[@earthoid]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thanks! The Vision RB with phono looks perfect. I met Frank years ago at a show in the Salk speakers room. I ended up buying the Salks and love them.

[@simianinc]

Presumably you could play louder with a pair of Aegirs. That’s what I’m curious about

[@aa5az423]

I just think if you're willing to buy the Aegir or the Vidar, you might as well buy both at the same time and compare them and send the one you don't want back. The shipping and aggravation will just be the cost of doing business. Might as well buy some Tyrs.

[@vaneast411]

good contrast between the Aegir and Vidar 🙂

[@robh9079]

Could that damping factor be a misprint - ie they forgot a 0 and it's really 100 like the vidar and the aegir 1,,,

[@ChicagoRob2]

Nope, it’s definitely 10.

[@jaredpmoser]

I think Klipsch Heritage and Aegir 2's would be fantastic.

[@careylymanjones]

The Schiit site no longer lists the original Aegir.

[@stevec3526]

Maybe the best set up would be a speaker driven and a separate powered subwoofer.

[@johnvincent4048]

If you like music at whisper levels then buy the Aegir. Any sound above that will clip the amp. I found Fela about 15 years ago and have been addicted since.

[@troy5220]

Two Aegirs in mono had these for about 4 years. These play loud, well for me (median size room) the amps have never clip. My Speakers are Forte III.

[@johnvincent4048]

@@troy5220 I have Forte ii and my Decware 2.3 watt amp blows the Aegir out of the decibel water.

[@troy5220]

@@johnvincent4048 Funny thing, I have a switch to go between amps. My other amp is the Decware SE84UFO2 too! Are you using a preamp or only one Aegir? Volume wise there is no comparison in my system. The Ageir's plays louder with a larger sound stage.

[@Chris.from.1950]

@@johnvincent4048 And the last time I looked, the waitlist for the Decware amp is more than two years long!

[@michaelgreene5703]

please compare with Aegir Steve and do mono blocks for aegir and aegir two

[@mrpmj00]

As much as I love my Parasound 2125v2 for my GoldenEar BRX, I've upgraded to the NAD C298 (similar to NAD M23). My Parasound will be moved to powering the surround L/R speakers in a mixed use music/movies 7.4.4 setup. My video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTadKKmo619p6M My requirements (

[@cnhhnc]

Steve giving Two Schiits about something, lol!

[@seanb3303]

I have found the Van Alstine amps to be the best poor man’s Pass Labs

[@Chris.from.1950]

Interesting! Could you say more?

[@seanb3303]

@@Chris.from.1950 i won’t sell you mine 😉

[@Chris.from.1950]

@@seanb3303 😂😂😂

[@Chris.from.1950]

@@seanb3303 Actually, I was wondering which Van A. hardware you have experience with! I looked at their website and was surprised at the modest prices of their entry level stuff, having looked at some other brands with similar reputation that don’t seem to be interested in the lower end the of high end audio market. 😉

[@clasvirhodes4969]

Anyone on this channel know of a speaker that has accentuated midrange for under $15,000.00 ? Other than the La Scala's.

[@Pok-001]

Sonus Faber is known for there “lifted” or accentuated midrange. I personally don’t have experience with them. But even their lower models are beautiful looking.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

@@Pok-001 Thank you. I will research them.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

@@Pok-001 Unfortunately, the better Sonus Faber models are way above my $13000.00 maximum.

[@Pok-001]

@@clasvirhodes4969 you said something about LaScala. if you don’t mind horns the high end JBL have a much better form factor. If you live in the USA give Mickey at stereo 11 a call. If he doesn’t have something for you I’m sure he has the knowledge of brands to point in the right direction.

[@crisjr6478]

Good Schiit

[@maximburgman]

Car horns are okay, but I prefer car planar-magnetics.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

I find it frustrating that most, if not all, speaker manufacturers design all their floor standing speakers to emphasize bass at the detriment to the midrange. I want to buy my last pair of speakers. I am not a "bass" guy.

[@davidsykes2825]

You might look at a pair of Spacial Audio Lab open baffles if you have the space. They need space from the back wall but do reward you with some pretty incredible sound if you give it to them. I’m not sure how easy it would be to get bloated bass from them if you were trying. Also, all their speakers are under $15k. Good customer service as well

[@mikechristensen1285]

Also Zu Audio, they favor the midrange. Floor standers. Steve has several reviews of their offerings.

[@puciohenzap891]

It's mostly had acoustics, bass is extremely hard to control

[@clasvirhodes4969]

@@mikechristensen1285 I may have forgot to mention that I like to play music loudly. Zu's are not designed for that. The great Steve Guttenburg lives in a apartment building thus cannot listen to speakers loudly.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

@@mikechristensen1285 Thank you for trying to help. You are very kind.

[@michaelaskew6025]

Not first but I have a thirst for this channel and Steve.🥰💚🌱

[@cpodurnell3701]

Would not kill them to toss a VU meter on the front. Know how killer that would be?

[@Shozimus]

Only sąd thing i EU Schiit is not as competitive price wise. And worst part U buy IT blind... In Poland for example there is not one shop that will ofer their stuff for an audition😢

[@bentleygt3716]

i have a hard time saying the name of this Brand. honestly. out of ALLLLL the names on the planet. couldn't they find a better one ??!! thanks Steve.

[@sixergixer]

They coulda named themselves Fux and really thrown you for a loop. ;)

[@dougg1075]

Reminds me of Robocop’s armor

[@pongyang8705]

Not a big fan of the messy twisted wiring. Make them straight and use zip ties to keep them in order. Aiyah! Emotional damage..

[@puciohenzap891]

The twisted wiring is not messy, it's done on purpose...

[@s.daniel9224]

Never zip tie audio cables…. Noise.

[@pongyang8705]

Yes.. it’s pretty messy. Ask any electrician. Look at the insides of D’gostino and Constellation amplifiers, some of the best in the industry, and you’ll see neat and clean wiring, with zip ties.

[@Corndog642]

Schiit pronounces it A-jer.

[@markmaloof2984]

Schiit is the shit! (certainly at its price point). As usual, enjoy your varied and interesting music tastes!

[@geevee1045]

I imagine the new Aegir2 must run cool because the bias is set lower, effectively more class AB than class A. It would have been great to hear Steve's sound quality comparison between the Aegir and new Aegir2.

[@jamesschneider3828]

They sell direct but have very poor customer service as far as I'm concerned.

[@crate718]

it is A B amp not A.. amps that produce over 30 watts is A B

[@michaelgreene5703]

aegir

[@stevenkoski228]

At its price point, you’d get more performance out of a ChiFi unit🙈.

[@ChicagoRob2]

Which ChiFi unit would that be?

[@zenguitar65]

Steve. I've been a faithful viewer of your channel for years and respect your opinion on most things. However you keep referencing "loud" listening vs. "non-loud" listening over and over again in your product recommendations. Those are both completely subjective and therefore meaningless to us viewers. Can you please define the difference between the two in a measurable way such as decibels? Much appreciate being able to make sense of this. -PH

[@DrNoahBoddy004]

I just can’t stand pronouncing their name like fecal material. I actually prefer the comedic slang pronunciation of “shyte” That original way just sends me (nails on a blackboard crazy).

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

FIRST! 🎉

[@Harrisongrey19]

You are the worst

[@boscodooley8561]

First to be second

[@Simplyveej]

Second to be first :) But seriously, I don’t get the desire to be first.