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Ragnarok

Ragnarok

ManufacturerSchiit
FunctionAmplifier, Headphone (Single ended (1/4" jack) is limited in power, the 4-pin XLR is basically wired to the speaker terminals), Amplifier, Power (Binding posts are plastic-covered type, for safety.), Amplifier, Pre (5 in, 3 out.)
Produced2015-present
CountryUnited States
Form FactorTabletop
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Dimensions16" W x 12" D x 3.75” H
Frequency Response20Hz-20Khz, -0.25db, 2Hz-110KHz, -3dB
Total Harmonic DistortionLess than 0.006% (20-20kHz 1V RMS)
IMDLess than 0.008% (CCIF at 1V RMS, high gain mode (worst case), lower gain modes have lower distortion)
SNRMore than 103db (unweighted, referenced to 1V RMS, in gain = 1 mode)
CrosstalkLess than -80dB (20-20kHz)
Output Impedance0.03 Ohm
Channels2 Channel
Connections
  • Input 1 · XLR · Stereo, Balanced
  • Input 2 · XLR · Stereo, Balanced
  • Input 3 · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo, Unbalanced
  • Input 4 · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo, Unbalanced
  • Input 5 · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo, Unbalanced
  • Pre 1 · XLR · Stereo, Balanced
  • Pre 2 · RCA (Phono, Cinch) · Stereo, Unbalanced
  • SE Headphone · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Unbalanced, Stereo
  • Balanced Headphone · XLR · Stereo, Balanced
  • Speaker Terminals · Binding Post (Universal) · Stereo, Balanced
Controls
  • Volume · Rotary Encoder · 64 steps from -0dB to -76.8dB plus mute
  • Input select · Momentary Push Switch · 1-5
  • Gain switch · Momentary Push Switch · 1,5,20
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NotesMarketed as a universal amplifier, class A until 6W, class AB from then on. Bias is monitored and adjusted by a micro-controller housed on the main logic board.