Correct - bridged amps are more sensitive to impedance dips than non-bridged. I wasn't suggesting an Aegir for you, but rather trying to say with your room size and lack of need for high volumes I think a single Vidar 2 would be great. I have no problems with the Aegir running a pair of 88 dB sensitive Ohm 1000s in a room 50% larger than yours with vaulted ceilings. (85 dB is pretty close to my max volume these days.) Note that for new gear, Schiit does have a return policy. You can try it for 15 days with a 5% restocking fee if you send it back. Or you could get a single Vidar 1 used and see how you like it. Schiit gear has a solid resale market if you decide to move on from there.
2 vidar 1’s or 1 vidar 2?
Hey all, I have Kef r300’s I’m driving with a Cronus magnum ii right now. I’m switching to separates with a tube pre and looking at the vidar(s) as a good amp for their sensitivity and power needs. I haven’t heard the vidar 1 or 2 but with the prices being where they are, it’s not much more to get 2 vidar 1’s used than to get a used vidar 2. I have a 12x15’ room and I am not pushing really high volumes ever. I listen to indie rock and indie pop mostly, but folk and everything else in rotation. I’m looking to get the most physicality and palpability out of the speakers I have ( wife does not want a sub) without sacrificing clarity or imaging, so I’m trying to decide which route to go. Is the vidar much better/different and in what ways? Much appreciate your thoughts