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Post by rockman85 on Dec 26, 2019 14:54:21 GMT -5
 Question purely relating to the amp section of the new Schiit Ragnarok. I am currently using a BasX A300, does the Ragnarok do something differently than the A300, why does it cost so much more? Is it really doing something more sophisticated or is it just markup? Another thing I am curious about is they both appear to be the same size, why can the A300 put out more watts? www.schiit.com/products/ragnarok-1 |
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Post by garbulky on Dec 26, 2019 18:54:51 GMT -5
Think of the Ragnarok as a headphone amp that can also drive speakers.... I personally would not spend all that money just to drive speakers. For that price I would much rather buy a pair of Emotiva PA-1 monoblocks which I consider superior to the A-300.
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Post by DYohn on Dec 26, 2019 19:09:24 GMT -5
Ragnarok is an integrated amp, which means it has a high-quality preamp built into it, and like mentioned above is a very powerful head amp that can also drive loudspeakers. It is completely different from "just an amp" like an A300 or a pair of PA-1s. The Ragnarok 2 can also be outfitted with an on-board DAC and phono preamp and employs unique amplifier design that many think makes it sound very different from standard amplifiers. I own an original Ragnarok and I think it was well worth the money; Ragnarok 2 is a step up for less money from Ragnarok 1.
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Dec 26, 2019 20:45:00 GMT -5
What preamp or processor are you using with your current amp?
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Post by rockman85 on Feb 24, 2020 13:03:29 GMT -5
What preamp or processor are you using with your current amp? Sorry to reply to this so late. Currently I am using a Stealth DC-1 from Emotiva as my Dac / Pre. I have heard Steve Guttenberg gush over the Schiit Products so I am just curious to try them out. |
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Feb 24, 2020 14:02:47 GMT -5
Have you considered a separate stereo preamp and letting your DAC be just a DAC? That might be a better route than replacing anything you currently have.
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Post by KeithL on Feb 24, 2020 14:17:47 GMT -5
The preamp section of the DC-1 is simply a gain stage with a Volume control.... It is extremely neutral and quiet... and there is no way to bypass it....
There are only two reasons to use a separate preamp with it: 1) If you want more functionality (like more inputs or tone controls)... 2) If you want use a separate preamp that adds coloration to the sound that you find pleasing (like a tube preamp)... Have you considered a separate stereo preamp and letting your DAC be just a DAC? That might be a better route than replacing anything you currently have. |
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Post by knucklehead on Feb 24, 2020 18:01:57 GMT -5
'Steve Guttenberg'
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