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The timing matters only insofar as this is the original Vidar generation, with the newer Vidar 2/2F now available, but US$500 is still a strong deal: it sits below the US$518 25th-percentile comparable and well under the US$550 median. Assuming it is working properly, this is bargain territory rather than merely fair pricing.
The Vidar remains a worthwhile buy for its robust Class AB design, substantial power supply, and genuinely useful output: 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, doubling into 4 ohms. It has the current and control to suit demanding speakers, while protection circuitry and the possibility of adding a second unit for monoblock operation add practical upside. Since the listing gives no condition detail, confirm clean operation, quiet turn-on, intact binding posts, and that the heavy amplifier has not suffered shipping damage; at US$500, a tested example is easy to recommend.
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Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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