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!

brimanzappa

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

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.

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.

@jl35 ,   @desperado915 ,

Yes, Odyssey Khartago can be ordered with an xlr input, but it’s simply bridged and not a true balanced input so it’s no different than an rca input. I don't believe any Odyssey amps have any balanced architecture.