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Old 11-02-2017, 12:38 AM
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Oh, yes, Mike has very impressive credentials as well. I was just referencing Jason as he designed Valhalla 2 as well as Asgard. I think he also did the analog output sections of Gumby while Mike did the digital section and closed-form filter development.

I'm putting your care package together tonight. I've decided I'm going to send Loki, Trickster God of DSD for you to evaluate as well. It's one of Mike's designs and it frickin' kicks ass as far as sound quality is concerned. Especially considering it sold for $149.
Oh fantastic! I’d love to try out the Loki tone control. I love classic rock but don’t have my vinyl and listening to what they call remastered albums on tidal can be less than satisfactory. Have you listened to remastered Nirvana Nevermind album? What an atrocity...
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Oh fantastic! I’d love to try out the Loki tone control. I love classic rock but don’t have my vinyl and listening to what they call remastered albums on tidal can be less than satisfactory. Have you listened to remastered Nirvana Nevermind album? What an atrocity...
No, this is not the new Loki, the tone control, this the original Loki, their DSD-only DAC. It's easy to use as it only needs a USB cable to power it. You can use with it with the USB cables I'm sending you to play with. I'm sending some demo DSD tracks for you to listen to it with. It's rather amazing...
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No, this is not the new Loki, the tone control, this the original Loki, their DSD-only DAC. It's easy to use as it only needs a USB cable to power it. You can use with it with the USB cables I'm sending you to play with. I'm sending some demo DSD tracks for you to listen to it with. It's rather amazing...
Got it! Thanks Stephen, it will be interesting to give it a try!
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Got it! Thanks Stephen, it will be interesting to give it a try!
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Serge, if you can find it on Tidal, try listening to Quizas, Quizas, Quizas by Laura Fygi on the album The Latin Touch.

Speaking of cello, you *have* listen to Asturias from Albeniz' Suite Espanola No.1, Op. 47 done by the Arcis Cello Quartett on Tidal. An entire symphonic piece played by four cellos. Amazing. More later as I delve into Tidal for more hidden treasure to play on Valhalla 2 and the Senns.
Fantastic! Thanks Stephen. Added to "Favorites"
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Fantastic! Thanks Stephen. Added to "Favorites"
Did you like that version of Asturias?
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Did you like that version of Asturias?
Very nice
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Serge, absolutely fabulous!
Your review is not only a most interesting (must-)read for audiophiles (and not only for the ones on a tight budget), it is so well written - you most certainly have a way with words - that it borders real literature that can be enjoyed by even our wives.

Stephen and Serge, gentlemen, Schiit's on my wish list for next year. You guys are to blame.

Keep them coming, also the musical suggestions.
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Serge, absolutely fabulous!
Your review is not only a most interesting (must-)read for audiophiles (and not only for the ones on a tight budget), it is so well written - you most certainly have a way with words - that it borders real literature that can be enjoyed by even our wives.

Stephen and Serge, gentlemen, Schiit's on my wish list for next year. You guys are to blame.

Keep them coming, also the musical suggestions.
Thank you Bart. Why would I be so enthusiastic about these components from Schiit? Not just because they are affordable but because they are proving to be incredible bang for the buck. At these prices, they are within reach of many more audiophiles whether just starting out or looking to add a great headphone system or a great DAC! Bart, at these prices, you can stuff all the Christmas stockings with Schiit for all your family and friends!
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Ha! I am running my Valhalla 2 in low gain as a preamp in to my Conrad-Johnson LP70S power amp from Gungnir Multibit to my loudspeaker system and it sounds GREAT!

A $349 "preamp" (in this case) just has virtually NO right to sound this good.

Pics and a short video clip to follow...

Good grief!
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