Description: Two-channel solid-state integrated amplifier with optional DAC and phono preamp. Analog inputs (as reviewed): 2 pairs balanced line-level (XLR), 1 pair single-ended line-level (RCA), 1 pair MM phono (RCA). Digital inputs (as reviewed): 1 USB. Outputs: 1 pair speaker connectors, 1 single-ended headphone (¼ stereo jack), 1 balanced headphone (XLR). Output power, loudspeakers: 60Wpc into 8 ohms (17.8dBW), 100Wpc into 4 ohms (17dBW). Output power, balanced headphones: 24Wpc into 32 ohms, 15Wpc into 50 ohms, etc. Output power, single-ended headphones: 6Wpc into 32 ohms, 3.75Wpc into 50 ohms, etc. Input impedance: 10k ohms. S/N ratio: >115dB, A-weighted. THD: <0.01%, 20Hz–20kHz, at 100W RMS into 8 ohms.
Dimensions: 13" (330mm) W × 3.89" (98mm) H × 16" (406mm) D. Weight: 32lb (14.5kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 09201165. Designed and assembled in California.
Price: $1799 as reviewed, $1499 without DAC and phono preamp. Approximate number of dealers: Direct-sale only. Warranty: 5 years, 15-day money-back guarantee with 5% restocking fee.
Manufacturer: Schiit Audio, 22508 Market Street, Newhall, CA 91321. Tel: (323) 230-0079. Web: schiit.com.
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COMMENTS
Great review! I'm a big fan of Schiit DACs, and I have no doubt the Rag 2 is a fine piece of gear. But when you say a $2K integrated reproduces Ella better than any amp you've had in house, it really begs the question of what other amps you've had in house. Please advise on some of the amps Rag 2 edged out. Thanks
and a big factor is if he's played that on all the amps because his past reviews have covered some pretty impressive amps: https://www.stereophile.com/writer/160930
Is it a common album he uses when reviewing? Making it: "the best ice cream I've ever had" or is it an album he hasn't used much in the past when reviewing making it: "the best ice cream I've ever had while wearing purple"
... more "solid, generous sound" than the Parasound's Halo Hint 6?
https://www.stereophile.com/content/parasound-halo-hint-6-integrated-amplifier
Would like to see a comparison with the similarly priced Denon PMA-1600NE, which also has a built-in DAC and phono pre-amp.
https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hifi/amplifiers/pma1600ne
The PMA-1600NE won a comparison test conducted by Hi-Fi Choice.
https://files.hifiklubben.com/4a500a/globalassets/tester/denon/2017/pma-1600ne-hfc-group-test-verdict.pdf
https://files.hifiklubben.com/4a500a/globalassets/tester/denon/2017/hfc_427_gt_integrated_amps_reprint_denon.pdf
I wonder why you switched from Forte 3 to DeVore? Was the pairing with the Klipsch lacking somehow?
Thanks!
It still has it's On/Off Switch deep in the back, which seems to be a stubborn obsession of it's designer. ( and a stubborn obsession of mine to complain about )
I've owned a handful of Schiit products. I don't see them as a hair shirt Audiophile outfit but their designs sound good and are reliable. ( they re-sell on eBay for 80% of retail )
These Schiit guys have been around for a looooooong time, ( almost as long as PS Audio ). They've always delivered super high performance gear evidenced by Mr.Micallef jumping to be the "First" to have this one for review.
Mr.MIcallef's review didn't mention the the best thing about this Amplifier : it's made by an Outstanding Audio Company that stands behind it's products and it's customers.
Second Best thing: Price
Tony in Iowa
ps. how about a daring review of a complete Schiit based Audio System?
I am concerned about the comments the author made about the bass. I am primarily a hard rock, metal & electronica kind of person. Bass is my life, while Steve Guttenberg said he loved this amp for rock, I am concerned about the bass sounding wussy. Especially since I have 4 ohm speakers, which would mean an even lower damping factor (40) for this amp. Anyone have any direct experience?
Hey Ken or users of the Rag2, this is somewhat implied in the review since it looks like you used the Rag phono stage with your SUT for all vinyl evaluation. But, can you add a few words about your thoughts on the abilities of the phono with external SUT as compared with one of your reference phono stage(s)? Your review comments on the DAC capability as opposed to external DAC. What about a similar phono evaluation?
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