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Are you specifically after a Vidar 2, rather than simply a capable power amp? At US$779, this is clearly ambitious: your seven comparable listings put the median at US$595, with the 75th percentile at US$641. Unless this example is unusually pristine, complete, or backed by meaningful remaining warranty, it is priced above the normal used-market ceiling.
The Vidar 2 remains a strong, no-nonsense amplifier: its discrete Class AB design delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts into 4 ohms, with plenty of current for demanding speakers. It also offers a 400-watt mono mode when paired with a second unit. That performance and solid construction make it a worthwhile buy around the market median, but not at this ask; I’d want it closer to US$600–US$640, with the original accessories and confirmed clean operation.
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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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