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What would you choose? Schiit Vider 2F, PS Audio S300, or wildcard?

I am in the market for a new amplifier. I have a limited budget of $1500. I would love US build. The Schiit Vider 2F (class A/B) is $900 and the PS Audio S300 (Class D) is $1400. What would you want to bring home. I would love to listen to each side by side but I don’t have any way to do that. What else is there to consider? Thanks!

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stuartk
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@brimanzappa 

Schiit has a return policy, as does the Music Room. You will pay a restock fee in either case, but it's (in my opinion) better than buying "blind" (or is that "deaf"?). 

quincy
474 posts
 

I've had very good luck and experience with Schitt Equipment.  Outstanding company!  My 2 cents!

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brimanzappa OP
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I'm using an Audio Research SP9 MKIII I bought new many years ago. I have Snell Model B (not b minor), KEF Q150, and just got a pair of Vandersteen 2CE that likely need some work. I just made a deal to purchase an Odyssey Khartago +++. I muddled through analysis paralysis and came to the decision that I would prefer a Class A/AB vs D. Wish me luck.

kennyc
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Good luck. Let us know how it goes 

desperado915
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I have an Odyssey Khartago SE with a lot of the upgrade options to include XLR. Totally agree about it being a rare sonic bargain. I admit to being a Schiit fan. The Vidar I had was good, but just not in the same league as the Khartago SE.

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