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Schiit Audio Syn

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Features

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.

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  • Schiit Audio Syn x 1
  •  Syn Manual x 1
  • Power Cord x 1
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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
    The vast majority of the total production cost of Syn—chassis, boards, assembly, etc—goes to US companies manufacturing in the US. Chassis are made in California. PCBs are made in Utah or Nevada, and it all comes together in Texas.
     

  • 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 (headphones): 0.1 ohms

    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
    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: -3dB at 7kHz
    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

    Subwoofer Out
    Frequency Response: -3dB at 80 Hz
    THD: <0.0008%, 20Hz-20KHz, at 2V RMS
    IMD: <0.0008%, CCIR
    SNR: >112dB referenced to 2V RMS
    Topology: based on OPA1656/OPA1678
    Gain: 10dB referenced to mains
    Output Impedance (line out): 75 ohms

    USB Receiver: 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

    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: input select, mode select, master volume, mute

    Other Controls: 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: 2 lbs

    APx Report for Syn


    United States / Mexico / Taiwan
    USA Plug (Type B) 115V
    Australia / New Zealand / China Australian Plug (Type I) 230V
    UK / Singapore / Malaysia / Hong Kong UK Plug (Type G) 230V
    Europe / India / Korea / Russia / Thailand / Indonesia EU Plug (Type C) 230V
  • • Schiit Audio Syn x 1
    Syn Manual x 1
    • Power Cord x 1