Schiit Audio Syn Universal Surround DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp

Schiit Audio Syn Universal Surround DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp

Name: Schiit Audio Syn Universal Surround DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amp
Brand: Schiit Audio
SKU: SA.SYN
Price: 999.0 NZD
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Imagine surround sound that’s easy, fun, and works with everything. That’s Syn. Well, Syn is also a DAC, remote control preamp, and headphone amp as well. Oh yeah, and it won’t become a paperweight when standards change. Head exploded? That’s OK. We’ll break it down.

Surround Set Free

Forget worrying about whether your surround works with the latest standards or if you’ve spent enough Sundays tweaking umpteen 31-band EQs and uploading the latest room correction files because you moved a chair. Plug Syn into the optical output of any smart TV, twist a couple of knobs, and then sit back and enjoy great surround. Or plug in via USB, or use the analog input—Syn provides surround from any stereo source.

Gaming Unleashed

Whether you’re using speakers or headphones, Syn adds another dimension to your gaming. Immerse yourself by adding surround speakers. Or focus in on the tiniest details with crossfeed-like headphone processing. Or move gaming to the living room or media room. We’re not gonna stop you!

Stereo Redefined

Just want stereo? Syn is an exceptional remote control DAC/preamp. With USB, optical, and analog inputs, as well as a fully discrete main stage for the stereo channels and motorized Alps potentiometer for volume control, it delivers amazing quality. Want to try surround? Syn allows you to simply add the surround, sub, and center channels—without touching the mains at all. Try it—it’s pretty amazing!

All On Your Head

Syn also includes a powerful (1000mW) fully discrete headphone amp, as well as a frequency-dependent, crossfeed-like soundstage mixing capability that help combat the “in your head” feeling from headphone listening. Whether you’re looking for a good headphone DAC/amp, or

want the headphone output for late-night movie watching, Syn delivers.

Developed Through Listening

Syn isn’t like any other surround processor. It’s not digital. It supports no standard. Its all-analog processing doesn’t use any steering. It was developed by producing a simple matrix prototype, then tweaking it with analog computing techniques until it provided enjoyable, realistic results. This meant the development of two exclusive controls—Width and Presence—as well as specific headphone shaping and matrix cross-mixing.

Designed and Built in Texas

By "designed and built in Texas," this is what we mean: the vast majority of the total production cost of Syn—chassis, boards, assembly, etc—goes to US companies manufacturing in the US. Our chassis are made in California. Our PCBs are made in Utah or Nevada, and it all comes together in Texas.

2-Year Warranty, Easy Returns

Syn is also covered by a 2-year limited warranty that covers parts and labor. And if you don’t like your Syn, you can send it back for a refund, minus 15% restocking fee, within 15 days of receiving it.

Designed and Built in Texas
Add Surround Processing to any System
Configurable Levels for Surround Channels
ESS USB DAC with Microphone Input and Headphone Amplifier

Main L/R
Frequency Response	20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db
THD	<0.0005%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS
IMD	<0.0005%, CCIR
SNR	>118dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS
Crosstalk	>-80dB, 20Hz-20KHz
Topology	fully discrete voltage feedback, high current/high power output for headphone amp
Gain	0dB
Output Impedance	75 ohms
Headphone Out (from Main L/R)
Maximum Power, 16 Ohms	1000mW RMS
Maximum power, 32 Ohms	1000mW RMS
Maximum power, 50 Ohms	700mW RMS
Maximum power, 300 Ohms	180mW RMS
Output Impedance	0.1 Ohms
<0.0006% @8Ohms 20W
Center
Frequency Response	20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db
THD	<0.0005%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS
IMD	<0.0005%, CCIR
SNR	>118dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS
Crosstalk	>-80dB, 20Hz-20KHz
Topology	based on OPA1656/OPA1678
Gain	0dB in absence of processing, up to 12dB with processing
Output Impedance (line out)	75 ohms
Surround
Frequency Response	20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db
THD	<0.0005%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS
IMD	<0.0005%, CCIR
SNR	>118dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS
Topology	based on OPA1656/OPA1678
Gain	0dB in absence of processing, up to 12dB with processing
Output Impedance (line out)	75 ohms
Subwoofer Out
Frequency Response	20Hz-20Khz, +/-0.02db
THD	<0.0006%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS
IMD	<0.0006%, CCIR
SNR	>114dB, A-weighted, referenced to 2V RMS
Topology	based on OPA1656/OPA1678
Gain	0dB in absence of processing, up to 12dB with processing
Output Impedance (line out)	75 ohms
DAC
USB Reciever	C-Media CM6635
DAC	ESS ES9018 with LM4562 I/V and filter stages
Sample Rates and Bit Depths
USB Playback	16/44.1 to 32/384 supported without drivers on Windows 10, Mac, Linux, Android (any UAC 2 device) with autoswitching to UAC1 for PS4, PS5, and Switch consoles.
Mic Input	48kHz
Optical Input	16/44.1 to 24/192
I/O and Dimensions
Inputs	Digital Optical, Digital USB, Analog RCA
Outputs	Analog Main L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Subwoofer
Volume Control	Analog, motorized Alps RK16812 series potentiometer
Remote Control	16/44.1 to 24/192
Optical Input	Input select, mode select, master volume, mute
Other Control	Center Level, Surround Level, Width, Presence, all done in analog with Alps RK09 or RK097 potentiometers
Power Supply	full linear supply with external power supply, wall-wart, internal filtering and regulation with dual-stage, ultra-quiet main supply and separate logic supply for microprocessor and digital section.
Power Consumption	7W Typical
Size	9” x 6” x 1.5”
Weight	2lbs

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