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Ragnarok is the ultimate amplifier—for Schiit, anyway. 
No, we’re not suddenly going to be putting out an even 

more super-duper amp, not after two years of R&D to 

stuff in full microprocessor management of all amplifier 

operational parameters, including bias, offset, and fault 

protection, a 64-level relay switch stepped attenuator 

and three gain levels, a whole new gain stage optimized 

for the Crossfet™ architecture and offering the same 

feedback level and compensation for all gain levels, and 

complete, transparent handling of both balanced and 

single-ended signals. Ragnarok isn’t just overbuilt—it’s 

completely and utterly insane.
Ragnarok isn’t designed to compete with end-game 

amps costing several times as much—it’s designed to 

outperform them, and do much more while doing so. 
From IEMs to speakers, from balanced inputs to  

single-ended headphones, this is Schiit’s real end 

game. Welcome to the end of the world: Ragnarok.

ONE 

 

Ragnarok Universal Managed Amplifier

ONE 

 

Power cord (for, like, well duh)

ZERO

 

Stick-on feet (because the amp already has screw-in 

 

feet—you’ve reached the big leagues now, guys)

ZERO

 

Crystals, cryo-nano-dampers, alien wave absorbers, 

 

or any other magical parts 

As a managed amplifier, Ragnarok may operate differently than  

you expect. Keep these things in mind when using Ragnarok:
1. On turn-on, input select, and gain select, Ragnarok does a system 

check to protect your speakers and headphones. While it is doing 

this, the output will be muted and the LEDs on the front will flash. 
2. The volume control works like a volume control, not an endlessly 

spinning pinwheel. If you turn it all the way up while Ragnarok is 

doing a system check, it could be bad news for your headphones or 

speakers when the system unmutes.
3. It is normal for the volume control to sound as if it mutes and 

unmutes as you turn it up or down—because that’s exactly what it’s 

doing, to prevent pops through the speakers or headphones.

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Summary of Contents for RAGNAROK SCH-09

Page 1: ...ER 100000000 IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY RAGNAROK IS THE END OF THE WORLD NOW DON T GET TECHNICAL WITH US ABOUT WHO SURVIVES OR ABOUT HOW IT S THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS OR IT NOT REALLY BEING THE END OF THE WORLD JUST GO WITH IT WE RE DUMB AMERICANS WHO READ TOO MANY COMIC BOOKS RAGNAROK ragnarok owner s manual indd 1 4 10 14 2 38 PM ...

Page 2: ...acement Route cords away from traffic areas and protect them from being pinched Unplug the cord from the outlet if the apparatus is unused for a long period of time 5 To prevent electric shock do not use the plug with an extension cord receptacle or outlet unless blades can be fully inserted 6 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Service is required when the device has been damaged i...

Page 3: ... of the world Ragnarok ONE Ragnarok Universal Managed Amplifier ONE Power cord for like well duh ZERO Stick on feet because the amp already has screw in feet you ve reached the big leagues now guys ZERO Crystals cryo nano dampers alien wave absorbers or any other magical parts As a managed amplifier Ragnarok may operate differently than you expect Keep these things in mind when using Ragnarok 1 On...

Page 4: ...3 Single Ended Input This is one of three single ended inputs Connect any single ended input here 1 2 3 4 5 4 Another Single Ended Input Just like the first except for the label 5 The Final Single Ended Input You get the picture ITEM 6 7 8 9 11 10 6 Balanced Preamp Output Ragnarok can also be used as a balanced preamp if you want to connect to power amps with even more power Use these outputs for ...

Page 5: ... nor should you ever try to bridge the output this will put Ragnarok in protection mode and that ll be the twilight of your sound for a while 9 Power Switch Up for on down for off Very simple There are no fancy power down modes with Ragnarok just on or off When you first turn on the amp expect up to a 30 second delay as it performs a system check and sets operational levels on the amplifier The LE...

Page 6: ...hree levels of gain 1 5 and 20 Lower gain is better for sensitive headphones and higher gain is better for speakers Use the one that sounds the best and gives you the best range of volume adjustment Ragnarok will perform a self check when gain is switched and the LEDs will flash while this is being performed 5 Volume Turn it up to increase volume turn it down before smoke comes out of your headpho...

Page 7: ...alanced headphones Ragnarok can deliver it s full output power into them SCENE 2 We suggest turning down the volume when plugging or unplugging single ended headphones Sorry we didn t design the 1 4 jack that shorts when you do this With Ragnarok s current capability it s best the music is off SCENE 3 Ragnarok s volume control works just like a real volume control that is it stops at minimum and m...

Page 8: ... and there are no LEDs flashing If any input causes the LEDs to keep flash ing it has a problem have it checked for DC offset and do not use it until it has been repaired 5 Connect your preamp outputs Even the preamp outputs are monitored for faults Turn up the volume If the LEDs flash and the amp cuts out again you have a shorted preamp cable or there is something wrong with the device you re con...

Page 9: ...f there are any shorts or grounds are common it will go into protection Check the cables for shorts and try again Alternately speakers that are a heavy load dipping to 4 ohms or less may trigger the protection when overdriven at high volumes I hear hum from my headphones or speakers what can I do Loud hum is likely caused by a ground loop which can be mitigated with a GFCI or ground loop isolator ...

Page 10: ...n modes Output Impedance balanced headphone output less than 0 1 ohms Output Impedance single ended headphone out 3 3 ohms ITEM SPECS Gain 20 26dB 5 14dB 1 0db via front panel switch Topology Fully discrete Crossfet circlotron style output stage with direct coupled solid state gain stage no DC servo Protection microprocessor monitoring of fault conditions including DC overcurrent and transient phe...

Page 11: ...inquiries WARRANTY LIMITATIONS THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT a IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH b IS DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT UNREASONABLE USE COFFEE OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP OR c HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED DEFACED OR REMOVED ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURP...

Page 12: ...TT PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN THE USA YES PRIMARILY OF US SOURCED COMPONENTS YES IT S PRONOUNCED EXACTLY LIKE YOU THINK NO WE ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK NO WE RE NOT ON TWITTER And no we re not on youtube SCHIIT AUDIO 24900 ANZA DRIVE SUITE A VALENCIA CA 91355 USA INFO SCHIIT COM SCHIIT COM ragnarok owner s manual indd 12 4 10 14 2 38 PM ...

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