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This US$170 asking price for the Schiit Midgard Balanced Headphone Amplifier sits just above the median of US$150 from 379 recent comparable listings, marking it as a fair deal rather than a bargain, though it remains well below the 75th percentile of US$299. With the original retail price hovering around US$219 to US$279 depending on the timeframe, you are paying a modest premium over the typical used median but avoiding the inflated upper tier of the market.
The Midgard is well-regarded for introducing Schiit’s Halo topology in a compact, fully balanced design that delivers serious power—roughly 4.8W into 32Ω and 750mW into 300Ω—making it versatile for both low- and high-impedance headphones. It earns high value scores (95/100) for rendering computer soundcards obsolete and offering a genuine separates upgrade at a sensible entry point. Since the price is fair and the condition is listed as unknown, this represents a solid buying opportunity if the unit is functional, offering a rare chance to own a fully balanced amplifier with modern performance at a price that respects the used market reality.
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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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