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[Camus]

@Polygonhell

The Antipodes isn’t just a streamer, it’s a Music server that can be used as a streamer.
Think of it as a high end PC with custom hardware and software.

Okay, I’m a moron with another bad example.

I will end my price creep question as it seems like we are talking about everything else besides price increases. Thanks

[M0N]

@orrman

I know @M0N had some text written on what you can expect from DACs in different price categories in his shit list at the bottom section but I don’t personally agree with what he considers the high end starting point

Thanks for reminding me, I need to redo this lol

[elementze]

For comparison, and to throw lighter fluid on the value discussion, opticalRendu is at $1,900 if you can get it in stock:

opticalRendu

And that only has USB output and requires an external power supply.

oR + ultraDigital + good power supply will get up to 3k pretty quickly

[Polygonhell]

Wow that really has creeped up in price.
I assume a combination of difficulty sourcing parts, since they’ve been unavailable on and off for a while, and probably operational increases like in the cost of shipping.

[Christof]

I don’t deserve any credit. Asked about it on the Sonic Visions discord server and “Gaz” posted it. But nice to see what’s inside it. Looks alright to me but I’m not a fan of the stamped metal case.

[Christof]

Schiit Kara and Mjolnir 3 were released today. I have an order in for both and am most curious about how the Kara compares to the Serene

Kara (Solid state preamp to replace Freya S)
https://www.schiit.com/products/kara

Mjolnir 3 (Class A headphone amp with a few different modes to alter the sound)
https://www.schiit.com/products/mjolnir-3

[Camus]

You need a new tag name, “In-house Schiit Tester” with three purchase of their last three new releases

[Rhodey]

Interested in your thoughts. Especially on the Mjolnir 3. If it’s solid I may look into it. Don’t really need the bliss power now that the Sus will be leaving. Tho bliss still sounds good as a ss.

[orrman]

@Rhodey

Interested in your thoughts. Especially on the Mjolnir 3. If it’s solid I may look into it. Don’t really need the bliss power now that the Sus will be leaving. Tho bliss still sounds good as a ss.

I see a Pass HPA-1 in your future…

[Rhodey]

Idk about that…maybe.

[Robson]

@Christof

I have an order in for both and am most curious about how the Kara compares to the Serene

Well congrats, I’ll also be quite interested to hear what you think.

I thought about MJ3 as I knew it was coming, but I went in a different direction, plus I don’t have space for a Yggy/Gumby size chassis on my desk. MJ3 will also help keep you warm in winter!

This came yesterday

[Christof]

oh awesome, I think that’s the better choice. I was tempted but the price was a bit too high for me to just buy when I don’t exactly need a small-ish headphone amp.

[Christof]

That would be great . Like instead of “Community Author” it says “Schiit Tester”

[Delta9K]

@Rhodey

Don’t really need the bliss power now that the Sus will be leaving.

[Rhodey]

Maybe I’ll pick up a Mjolnir and see how I like it. It’s not terribly expensive. Looks like a cool product.

Edit: ordered one. Let’s see how it does.

[M.J]

If it sounds like Asgard3 on steroids…

Interesting that its not losing power much:
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 2W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 1W RMS per channel

[hifiDJ]

Gemini $995…

[MacDLaw]

Looks real nice

I mean its a different desing from what we usually see and it could be fire

Also the design and price reminds me of the ATH BHA100 amp which is also a 1000dll hybrid, I wish more people could get that one it doesnt have the best availability.

[Rhodey]

Audeze is being acquired by Sonys gaming division

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230824336695/en/Sony-Interactive-Entertainment-to-Acquire-Audeze-a-Leader-in-Audio-Technology-and-Developer-of-Award-winning-Headphones-for-Gaming

[Souldriver]

Ehhhh. Not my favorite news but the last few audeze products havent been amazing either. Or at least not to my tastes.