nuforce sta200 vs schiit vidar

Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST) Discussion in 'Power Amps' started by Rotijon, Jul 17, 2017. . In fact, Schiit makes two power amps, the Vidar at $699 and the Ragnarok at $1699. Dedicated Source Components. I'm using a Nuforce STA200 ($500 at Amazon) and it drives the KEF's well. I'm looking to spend less than $1k (no problem buying preowned) and have narrowed my choices down to the Emotiva XPA2 and Schiit Vidar. 80wpc, and sounds very good at moderate volume levels. But Schiit Audio's got you covered for all of these conditions, and a Vidar is smart enough to protect BOTH itself and your checking account. With Kid Koala's sampled and synthesized "12 Bar Blues" CD, the LS50s low-end slam belied their size. . STA200 is available now for $1,299 respectively. Run a pair as monoblocks and the power output rating doubles again: 400wpc into 8 Ohms. The Marantz MM7025 has a power button . NuForce STA200 160-watt Stereo Power-Amplifier, GOLMUND Swiss-design! The other thing would be a very small amount of adjustment via the pre's volume control. The Schiit Audio Vidar ($699 retail price - Class A/B, American made) sounds ALMOST as good (it lacks top-end refinement and air) as the STA200. According to the manufacturer-supplied specifications sheet, we get 100wpc into 8 Ohms, 200wpc into 4 Ohms. NuForceWDC200http://nuforce.optoma.com/product_detail_new.php?psn=14&pid=WDC200STA200http://nuforce.optoma.com/product_detail_new.php . Joined: Apr 23, 2017 Likes Received: 2 Brad1138 Rando. Nephrodoc Forum Resident. Schiit's marketing copy (as precisely engineered as their products, by the way), describes the Vidar as a, "Class-AB, linear . The STA200 has the same wide bandwidth as the job 225, spanning the range from 10Hz to 100kHz. I love the amp though, and went passive. With amplifiers being one of the most susceptible audio products to failure, long warranty is a real value. But if sound quality and solid-state reliability are your . Same occurrence with a ss preamp, in both cases. It also has a mid-bass bump that I would characterize as not-neutral and not reference. 5 Best Schiit Stack Combinations Reviewed + Setup Guide Last week I have purchased the SCHIIT VIDAR (display unit) from addicted to audio in Sydney. This power amp is priced very similarly and it offers just as much, if not more value just like we mentioned in the schiit vidar review. The spec says the signal to noise ratio is 100 dB. The features include both RCA and XLR inputs, DC trigger input / output, flasher input, 4-way posts and a remote control connector. I have more money than brains so I am going to audition both and keep the one I like best taking a loss on one. The Nuforce was $500 delivered and the Chinese was $700 delivered Order the Schiit $49 passive preamp and place between pre and nuforce. Add a set of $500 ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 monitor speakers, and that would be a hell of a system! The two that have caught my eye are the Musical Fidelity V90 ($349) and the NuForce DDA-100 ($549). Equipment Forums. Past: Schiit Lyr 2, ATH-M50, Denon AH-A100, D2000, D5000, Shure E2C, Bose On-Ear, Foxtex Purple Hearts. My question is if it is worth it to upgrade to a schiit modi/magni stack, or to just save up for a bifrost/asgard (year or so from now, college student). Smooth and detailed. $1299. It's those 83-85db speakers with stiff surrounds and 55 piece crossovers including inductors with high DCR that tend to do well with class D. Speakers that are super damped and already kind of dead do best with class D because the downside of class D, the insipidness, is not heard. The Nuforce STA200. Discussion in 'Solid State' started by brad1138, Nov 30, 2018. brad1138 Active Member. The Nuforce was $500 delivered and the Chinese was $700 delivered Adjust the schiit volume to an accepttable level where hum is not heard at sitting position. Location: Southern California. It is on kind loan from a member. And, it is 2-ohm stable, and is bridgeable, and has balanced connections. Another option is the Nuforce STA200. The STA200 will never be accused of looking sexy or especially stylish unless you're into stark minimalism. It is very high gain so you get some electrical noise. The Nuforce STA200 is not a Dual Mono and it is a Class AB 80 watts per channel 8 Ohms. Share May 21, 2017 at 2:18 AM Post #2 of 3 The second option to come from Schiit Audio was the Aegir. The first item out of the gate in the market fight of Vidar vs Aegir was the Schiit Vidar, a solid state class A/B amplifier retailing for $699 (at the time of publishing) with 100 Watts into 8 ohms in stereo and 400 watts in mono. Pretty impressive for a $700 Class AB amp that isn't officially rated at 4 ohm mono! No idea how they would compare to Mark Levinson though. Schiit's Vidar (US$699, intro-d here) is Class A/B. Messages: 349 . After the first listening session at home, with the Vidar still powered with no music playing, my partner and I noticed a humming sound coming from the unit itself, not the speakers. Forums. https://www.amazon.com/NuForce-STA200-160-watt-Power-Amplifier-Swiss-design/dp/B01552AKCU?tag=mfconv. Very transparent and better than attenuators. I needed something quick. Schiit Vidar vs Optoma NuForce STA200 vs (used/like new) Vincent SP-331. It's quite good. With a self-resonant design, the 400 kHz frequency constantly adjusts to the input signal, output current demands and loudspeaker impedance variations. Schiit Bifrost Multibit or Nuforce DAC-80? NuForce STA200. Pair the Vidar with Schiit's smaller tube preamp, the $349 Saga, and that pair together runs just over $1,000. The more Class A bias, the warmer the amplifier runs. This amp drives my speakers much better and this is noticeable especially in the lower mid and bass frequencies (with the limitations of my speakers that remain desktop speakers). I can't comment vs the "TPA" amp, but the Nuforce certainly is a great amp. Add a set of $500 ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 monitor speakers, and that would be a hell of a system!" Read Full Review ->. But in comparison to the Aegir it sounds "electronic" - slightly etched highs and cooler. Both are a combined dac + amp. Intelligent Oversight and Protection Now, comparing STA200 bass to Aegir mono bass, there's a tautness and agility with Aegir that isn't there with the STA200. . Nephrodoc, Feb 14, 2020 #8. zonto likes this. It's a nice amp. The STA200 also extends its high-frequency response up to 900kHz (at 3dB down). The reasoning behind such a wide bandwidth design is to eliminate phase shifts caused by the high-frequency roll-off effects. #1 This is a review and detailed measurements of the Schiit Vidar stereo amplifier. Stereo or Mono Flexibility Combine Vidar with a single-ended preamp like Saga for a complete system with insane, no-compromise performancefor just a little over a grand. rlow, Nov 30, 2018 #538. Originally double the price of the Schiit. The top panel was around 142 F at the Schiit emblem, and the hottest part of the heat sink on the side was 161 F at the rear of the amp. Because of it's high gain, it is a possibility noise can be a problem. If you are looking at the Schiit Vadar for $699, you may want to purchase this one for $499 just to try out or compare. Home. Not knowing if a power amp would make a difference that I would like, I opted to review the lower-priced version. Look at the Schiit Vidar if you can stretch your budget a bit. Compared directly to the NuForce STA200, low bass from the Cayin EL34 integrated was flabby and uncontrolled (worse than just being "wooly"), and slightly rolled off below 30hz, in my system. Pair the Vidar with Schiit's smaller tube preamp, the $349 Saga, and that pair together runs just over $1,000. FLAC as source. The Vidar is a DC-coupled amp, and its microprocessor monitors DC levels at the output and adjusts it down to zero. Add a set of $500 ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 monitor speakers, and that would be a hell of a system!" Read Full Review ->. I'm looking for an amp + dac for under ~$1200. At 9" x 13" x 3.85" it's relatively compact for a power amplifier, but perhaps more importantly the Vidar is longer than it is wide, making it easier to fit two units on a single shelf . The Nuforce STA200 is not a Dual Mono and it is a Class AB 80 watts per channel 8 Ohms. However, it is a JOY to listen to! NuForce's proprietary negative feedback circuitry operates as the basis that produces this amp's exquisite sound quality. I tried attenuators and the sound was slightly smeared. Headphones. adcustom said: Hey all, I'm adding a power amp to my home theater to bring more clarity to my 2-channel listening. Like nearly all of Schiit's audio gear, the Vidar has a simple design, centered around a single sheet of thick, stiff aluminum. The Schiit Audio Vidar ($699 retail price - Class A/B, American made) sounds ALMOST as good (it lacks top-end refinement and air) as the STA200. Ergonomically the Jotunheim edges out based on: - only need to buy 1 power cord - only need to adjust 1 volume knob (although critically the Directstream Jr has excellent volume control built-in) - the se and balanced outputs make it handy to potentially wire into the system full-time as opposed to cable-swapping It would be interesting to see someone compare both franz159 461 Sophomore Member PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell Pre-Amp/DAC Nuforce STA200 power amp As others have stated, I can confirm that there are some nuances to this amp that are not ideal. And, it is 2-ohm stable, and is bridgeable, and has balanced connections. I currently have a Nuforce udac2 hooked up to a topping tp-21, Im using the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250 ohm ,and the AKG K701 as my headphones. Schiit, you got me. Yes, there is less noise at lower power levels but by the time we get to 1 watt, they equalize in performance and at limit, the Topping TP60 (red) actually has less distortion. I have more money than brains so I am going to audition both and keep the one I like best taking a loss on one. Or, run two Vidars from a preamp with balanced outputs (like our Freya) for true monoblock performance and 400 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Donivey, Feb 14, 2020 #7. A Vidar can also experience over-current if the speaker cables are shorted. I bought the STA200 unheard, when it became obvious that my ancient Forte 1A (50W class A) was breaking down - leaking capacitors made the sound flabby and glassy. Pair the Vidar with Schiit's smaller tube preamp, the $349 Saga, and that pair together runs just over $1,000. Thread starter ajreynol; . . I did have a listening session in the store. I know this is a small budget (I'd be fine with spending a little more than these models, however, and I'd also be fine with a separate dac and amp). The noise is not from the amp, as it is dead quiet. Vidar will give you more oomph. I would be using my Denon X3400H with it (rest of my setup in sig). Basic solid-state power amplifiers are not, due to their essential nature (boxes with parts inside), sexy objects that inspire a lot of audiophile lust. My measurements fall somewhat short of that: Likely the mains intrusion is the cause (which would vary from . This amp will be paired with some Harbeth P3ESR speakers. Marantz MM7025 Stereo Power Amplifier. everything sounded good. The Schiit Audio Vidar ($699 retail price - Class A/B, American made) sounds ALMOST as good (it lacks top-end refinement and air) as the STA200. I almost always buy used, so I can turn around and sell it for what I paid for it if I don't . The Schiit website doesn't specify the . With Kid Koala's sampled and synthesized "12 Bar Blues" CD, the LS50s low-end slam belied their size. Setup Need a second opinion. No noticable sound quality reduction with the Schiit. The Vidar costs US $699 and nicely comes with a five (5) year warranty. I have zu 101 db speakers.