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The Rekkr is a current-generation compact amplifier rather than an outdated design, so timing is not a concern. At USD 165, it is a fair price: above the USD 150 median from 889 comparable listings, but comfortably below the USD 300 75th percentile. It is not a bargain, though the premium is modest for excellent condition.
Its appeal is its unusually quiet, fully discrete Class A/B design in a tiny chassis, with sensible stereo or mono operation. The USD 165 price makes most sense for a clean unit that includes its original 6VAC wall-wart; the correct supply matters, since ordinary DC adapters are unsuitable. Keep expectations realistic: it delivers only 2 watts per channel into 8 ohms, making it best for efficient speakers, desktop listening, or nearfield use. For that application, this is a worthwhile, enthusiast-friendly buy rather than an overpriced curiosity.
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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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