And now a breezy stroll down Amazon Warehouse Deals, starting with the Schiit Valhalla 2 Headphone Amplifier going for $311 in “Used – Very Good” condition (minor cosmetic imperfections, damaged original packaging) from Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. The new condition price at Amazon is $379, while at Schiit’s website is $349 plus mandatory shipping (unless you can pick up from SoCal).
Used Schiit Magni Uber 2 Amp for $143
Schiit sells their products through Amazon (fulfilled by Amazon, so Prime eligible) for more than they do on their website, but their website charges shipping and handling based on destination, while Amazon is free shipping for all ($49+ or Prime). With that in mind, the Magni Uber 2 amp, in new condition, goes for $150 plus shipping ($11 to $15 lowest price on West/East coast zipcodes I tried) at the Schiit website and $180 through Amazon.
If you are comfortable with used, there is a “Used – Very Good” cosmetic imperfection, damaged original packaging for $143 by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual. If the price is too close to the new condition, you can keep an eye on the listing in case it drops further down in the future.
PS: if you are not familiar with their line-up, there’s a simple way to remember which one is the DAC and which one is the AMP. The MoDi is a DAC, while the mAgni is an Amp.
PS2: if you are curious about the company’s history, the two co-founders published a 383-page e-book with their story. The chapter titles (36 of them) when you “Look Inside” the book or get a Kindle sample will give you a good idea of what the book covers.
New release: Schiit Modi Multibit DAC for $249 + S&H
Schiit Audio has released a brand new DAC, shaking things up in their Modi line-up with the new Modi Multibit going for $249 plus mandatory shipping. The shipping estimate is currently 2-4 business days from ordering. You can find it on the Modi 2 page, it’s one of the options, see screeshot below:
This is of interest if you are interested in multi-bit DACs, but it’s also of interest if you are not: it may put some price pressure on the used prices of the Modi 2 and Uber.
Details and explanation how this fits in their multibit line-up at their News page.
PS: an easy mnemonic to tell the Modi and Magni apart. The DAC has a D in its name, Modi, while the AMP has an A in its name, Magni.
PS2: yes, I am aware that DAC is an acronym while AMP is short for amplifier, but it creates a disturbance in the uppercase universe when I type DAC and Amp 😉
Used Magni 2 Uber Headphone Amplifier for $124 [was $128]
The Magni 2 Uber Headphone Amplifier goes for $149 in new condition and $139 in Beef Stock condition at the Schiit website. Shipping is additional and mandatory. The new condition price of this at Amazon is $179 with free shipping. With these numbers in mind…
… the Magni 2 Uber is available in “Used – Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections, repackaged) for $124 (was $127.54) with free Prime shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals… Price updated in post on 7/27/16 at 4pm ET…
PS: for some reason I cannot resist writing “B-Stock” as “Beef Stock” 🙂
PS2: if you are Schiiit-curious, the e-book co-authored by the two co-founders is (permanently?) on sale for $5 in Kindle format. It is 380+ pages, but keep in mind, this is the story of the company, not an electrical/audio engineering book.
[DEAD] Used Schiit Valhalla 2 Headphone Amplifier for $331
As of a 7/27/16 4pm ET recheck, the used option sold out… The Valhalla 2 Headphone Amplifier goes for $349 plus mandatory shipping at the Schiit website in new condition. At Amazon, the same products are sold for more in new condition, but they get free shipping. With this trade-off in mind, there is a “Used – Like New” listing for this Viking model going for $331~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals actual, with the description of damaged original packaging.
[DEAD] Used Magni 2 Uber headphone amp for $143
As of late 7/17/16 re-check, the used option for $143 at Amazon Warehouse Deals sold out… The 380 page Story of Schiit ebook continues at $5…
Used Schiit Audio Vali SCH-12 Hybrid Amp for $85 [one left]
Schiit Audio time, their Vali SCH-12 hybrid headphone amp is available in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfection, damaged original packaging) for around $85 by Amazon Warehouse Deals (AWD) by AWD actual, so it is eligible for Prime 2-day shipping. As far as I can tell, there is only one left of this. It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 52 customer reviews.
PS: it may sell out by the time I check the blog again; unfortunately there is no way to automatically update the post if it sells out.
PS2: speaking of Schiit, the book chronicling the company’s story (383 pages, by Stoddard and Moffat) continues to sell for $5 in the Kindle version. The printed version goes at more typical book prices ($15~). The ebook has Text-to-Speech enabled and you can load it on unlimited devices simultaneously (some of the major book publishers place restrictions on how many devices one can download an e-book you purchased).
[DEAD] Used Magni 2 headphone amp for $95~
As of 1/14/16 re-check, all the used units are sold out…
eBook: The story behind Schiit Audio for $5
If you want to find out how Schiit Audio came to be, the two cofounders wrote a 383 page book chronicling their adventures. This book is currently on sale in e-book format for the Kindle for $5. The paperback goes for $15, so you can save big by doing digital. It averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 9 customer reviews, none lower than the 3-stars. So no one found the book …schiiity [sorry, I couldn’t resist!]. The ebook can also be loaned to other Amazon users using the Kindle system infrastructure.
$5 eBook: “Schiit Happened: The Story of the World’s Most Improbable Start-Up”
Schiit Audio has generated a lot of excitement among some audiophiles, and now you can learn more about how it all began. The two co-founders Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat published their story in the 383-page “Schiit Happened: The Story of the World’s Most Improbable Start-Up” book (June 7, 2015 publication). The Kindle version is currently on sale for $5, while the paperback goes for $15. If you have any Amazon digital credits (eg Prime members slow-shipping) you can pay even less out of pocket for the $5 e-book. The book averages 4.6 out of 5 based on 7 customer reviews.
Schiit Modi DAC (first gen) for $80 w/free s&h
If you need the first generation Schiit Modi DAC (the latest model is the “Modi 2”), the first generation, in new condition, is currently going for $80, sold by Schiit Audio with the order fulfilled by Amazon so free shipping. The Schiit website typically charges shipping. The new Modi 2 goes for $100 + shipping and the Modi 2 Uber goes for $150 + shipping. When the sell on Amazon on the other hand, they increase the price but offer free shipping.
Used Schiit Bifrost Uber (USB 2nd Gen Input) DAC for $478
The Schiit Audio Bifrost Uber DAC (USB 2nd generation input) is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (damaged original packaging) for around $478 with free shipping by Amazon Warehouse Deals. In new condition, this goes for $520 + shipping (at least $15 for the slowest shipping method) directly from Schiit.
[DEAD] Used Schiit Magni 2 Uber amp for $143
As of a late 8/9/15 re-check, this sold out at $143…
The Magni 2 Uber headphone amp from Schiit Audio is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged) for around $143 by Amazon Warehouse Deals. There is a detailed list of the differences between the Uber and non-Uber on their website, with preouts being one of the primary ones.
TIP: the names Magni and Modi can be easy to confuse, so here’s an easy mnemonic to quickly tell them apart when reading about them: the Modi is a DAC (it has a D in its name). The Magni is an AMP (it has an A in its name).
Used Schiit BitFrost Uber DAC for $343
The Schiit Audio BitFrost DAC is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition (original, damaged packaging) for $343~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Used Schiit Vali for $106
The Schiit Audio Vali small headphone amplifier is currently available in “Used – Very Good” condition for $106 or “Used – Like New” condition for $113~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals. The new condition price by Schiit directly is $120 plus shipping. You get free shipping at Amazon, but you pay for it at Schiit. Currently Schiit’s own new condition prices at their Amazon store are higher than their own direct website.
Shipping soon: Schiit Audio SYS Passive Preamp for $60
The SYS Passive Preamp from Schiit Audio (yes, I vow not to make any “schiit” jokes in 2015) is expected to re-start shipping very soon, the estimate at Amazon.com is May 10 for $60, sold by Schiit with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping.
Schiit Fulla now available thru Amazon for $90
The Schiit Audio Fulla tiny USB DAC/Amp is now available for purchase at Amazon.com. The seller is the manufacturer, with the order fulfilled by Amazon.com, if you are a Prime member, you get free 2-day shipping. This tiny creature has eight customer reviews so far with an average of 5 out of 5. This is really made in USA per the description.
Shipping soon: Schiit Modi 2 USB DAC for $127 (also: Modi for $90)
The brand new Schiit Modi 2 USB DAC is estimated to be delivered January 23-28, going for $119 plus $7.50 by Schiit Audio thru Amazon.com. It ships from Schiit, so not eligible for Prime benefits.
Meanwhile the first generation Modi, in new condition, is down to $90 with free shipping, fulfilled by Amazon.com (sold by Schiit).
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