Schiit Aegir 2 Review, Best Buy Class A Amp Under $1K

[@shawnpwatsons1]

I think it's pretty noticable difference. There is more clarity and instrument separation. The original Aegir has like a veil over the sound. Bravo Schitt Audio on the Aegir 2. Seems to have gone from meh, to very good.

[@clarencehoover6748]

The sound samples for comparison between the Aegir and Aegir 2 is very informative and valuable. Thank you for sharing. 💜

[@JMN_ALC]

I’ve been looking forward to your review of the Aegir 2. Thank you for publishing it today. I would very much appreciate your briefly comparing it and the Vidar 2 to the TS A75 here in the comments, as these are my 3 main amp options!

[@Final_Resolution]

Just buy them. If you don’t like them then return them. No need to let other people “hear” things for you. That is silly.

[@Tharbamar]

As of right now, based on your list I would go with Aegir 2 if you don't play super loud like 100db+ range because build quality of Aegir 2 is better especially mechanical noise control which other two is not as good, as always sound subjective. Thanks

[@JMN_ALC]

@@Tharbamar Thank you for your time!

[@johnnyr7791]

Great review! I plan on getting a pair of Aegir 2 to monoblock my Heresy IV's

[@stephencosta6814]

I think you would be fine with just one of them. You have extremely high sensitivity speakers. I don’t think you will ever need all those watts

[@geevee1045]

I looked forward to your review as usual, they're always thorough and detailed, thx. As I'm sure you know, the original Aegir ran hot because it was biased into class A over the first 10 watts, and the remaining 10watts were essentially class B or AB. NOW, with the exact same chassis and heatsink, the new Aegir2 runs much cooler (according to your temperature measurements) and with more power. How is that possible? The only explanation I can think of for this, suggests that this new Aegir2 has less class A bias. That would explain more watts and less heat, don't you think? This new amp seems to be less class A than the original.

[@Tharbamar]

Thank you for very good analyzation.

[@chrislynch8914]

You're new hairstyle looks very nice!

[@robk5745]

Do you prefer aegir 2 or vidar 2 more?

[@Tharbamar]

I like Aegir 2 more for quietness in the background and more refined sound for my taste, thanks

[@robk5745]

@@Tharbamar thank you sir, makes sense 👍

[@dragonstone6594]

Can you compare this to Musical Fidelity A1?

[@Tharbamar]

no plans at this time, thanks

[@hoobsgroove]

what type of op amps has it got in there ? are they socketd? it comes over better with it Aegir one than the two the one has a bit more laid natural sound the number two seems to be a bit restricted like it's been played through a tube. gated slightly. have you moved again it's a different room? with having your rack at the back like that you can use it as a diffuser, I would add a one or two tier shelving for records as well above it would be better, and if it's a bit low what it looks a bit low? you could use a 7 inch box section at the bottom for 7 inches and raise it up a bit. just make sure you put some decent foam 2 in " or felt at the back of the cutouts sections and on your rack as well just make sure there's enough airflow.

[@Tharbamar]

Same room, I have checked what Opamp inside, thanks

[@hoobsgroove]

@@Tharbamar are you going to show it then! what are they then?

[@Tharbamar]

Oh meant to type “I have not”

[@cremersalex]

Ride cymbal might cause fatique after a while.

[@FragBoyStewie]

Appreciate the review! Rookie Q, but how do these compare to the Emotiva BasX A2? I currently have the highly sensitive Klipsch rp8000f mkiis

[@Tharbamar]

Emotiva sound is much brighter for me, thanks

[@valentinvalentin8916]

Hi! It s sounds better than topping pa7 plus?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes If you like Class A sound, rest is depends on the paring components and personal preference.

[@vbabitsful]

Topping b200 is better ? Aegir 2 and a75?

[@Tharbamar]

Depends on the need to each of own.

[@urbenkam]

Awesome review. if i may ask two questions. For near field do you think two of these units will be fine? (got 84db spendor classic speakers). 2nd. if you were to compare these with any other class amplifier for nearfield? with slightly more price is there any other preference of amplifier over these?

[@alexg4284]

Sorry different subject- what’s your opinion on Mogami 3103 vs 3104?

[@Tharbamar]

If you don’t need quad cable for noise protection 3103 is a great option.

[@richardleong3427]

first of all thanks for your sharing I have a question regard to dac which not about the amp hopefully you don't mind. I'm thinking to upgrade the DAC to musiccian pagans 2 with same budget what else do you recommend?

[@Tharbamar]

for the R2R Pegasus 2 my favorite choice for the moment, thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpiac6B4jcSBqbM

[@I-tg4dr]

a best buy till you compare it an old pioneer m22,after that you can bin the Aegir!

[@CarlVanDoren61]

50w@4ohms A? Coda 11 100w A Westminster 200w@4ohms A 😊

[@Tharbamar]

For the money I’ll take two Schitt 😀

[@mrpmj00]

Schiit Ager is too hot, too weak at 30 watts, too old. Not to mention no trigger input, no gain adjustment, no RCA loop out. I have upgraded from my lovable Class A/B Parasound 2125v2 to Class D NAD C298 amp. ----- source=Apple Music lossless

[@Tharbamar]

Class A amp Too Hot and Old? And you like overpriced Class D Amp? 🙊

[@s.daniel9224]

Class d? Too thin.

[@ronnyangell665]

Stereo or mono Aegir 2 for my Epos ES14N? 87 db efficiency, nominal 6ohm and minimum 4,3ohms.. Listening for the most part around 80-90db

[@Tharbamar]

If your room is not too big single amp should be totally fine.

[@ronnyangell665]

@@Tharbamar thanks mate. Will probably order one and compare to my Luxman L-590AXII

[@matytinman]

Good sound but nothing special.

[@johnchan2772]

Please your son music server is very old facility it’s a no use better song not transparent. You know that once you use a 4000 M just now.

[@Tharbamar]

I'm not using the DAC inside of it but please show me any music server with DSD upsampling capability to pair with external DAC. Please read video description before you comment to know how it's been setup. Thanks