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Power amplifiers stereo — Schiit Audio GJALLARHORN F
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Schiit Audio GJALLARHORN F
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The GJALLARHORN F is a distinctive stereo power amplifier from Schiit Audio, built with an exceptionally wide bandwidth and a modest, characterful power output. The GJALLARHORN F brings Schiit's considered engineering to dedicated stereo power amplification.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance is 40,000 ohms balanced or 20,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is a modest 10W into 8 ohms, rising to 15W into 4 ohms - suggesting a characterful, possibly Class A design prioritising sonic character over raw power. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 3Hz to 500,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds a strong 117dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.004% at 100% global feedback. Damping factor exceeds an exceptional 100. At 228.6 x 152.4 x 50.8mm and 3.62kg, the GJALLARHORN F maintains a compact power amplifier chassis given its modest, characterful power output.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean amplification reflecting the strong over-117dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the exceptionally wide 3Hz-500kHz bandwidth, best matched with notably efficient loudspeakers given the modest power output.
Pairing
The modest 15W-into-4-ohms output pairs best with notably efficient loudspeakers to achieve satisfying dynamic headroom.
Alternatives
Schiit's own VIDAR 2F offers a considerably more powerful alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Input impedance is 40,000 ohms balanced or 20,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is a modest 10W into 8 ohms, rising to 15W into 4 ohms - suggesting a characterful, possibly Class A design prioritising sonic character over raw power. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 3Hz to 500,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds a strong 117dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.004% at 100% global feedback. Damping factor exceeds an exceptional 100. At 228.6 x 152.4 x 50.8mm and 3.62kg, the GJALLARHORN F maintains a compact power amplifier chassis given its modest, characterful power output.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean amplification reflecting the strong over-117dB signal-to-noise figure combined with the exceptionally wide 3Hz-500kHz bandwidth, best matched with notably efficient loudspeakers given the modest power output.
Pairing
The modest 15W-into-4-ohms output pairs best with notably efficient loudspeakers to achieve satisfying dynamic headroom.
Alternatives
Schiit's own VIDAR 2F offers a considerably more powerful alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
GJALLARHORN F
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
40 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
20 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
10
Output power (4Ω) (W)
15
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
3
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
500 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>117
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
<0.004
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
>100
Dimensions (mm)
228.6 × 152.4 × 50.8
Weight (kg)
3.62
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