The Gjallarhorn F is a stereo power amplifier by Schiit Audio that delivers 10 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, 15 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, and 30 watts into 8 ohms bridged to mono. It was released in 2025. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Bridged to mono it delivers 30 watts mono into 8 ohms, which is the usual way to use a pair of these on a demanding speaker. Speakers connect via binding posts. The Schiit Gjallarhorn F has an MSRP of $299.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Schiit Gjallarhorn F is rated at 10 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Schiit Audio provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.004% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 10 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.004%
- 15 watts into 4-ohms
- 117dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 10 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the Schiit Gjallarhorn F?
10 W into 8 ohms, 15 W into 4.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Schiit Gjallarhorn F is rated at 10 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room.
When pairing the Schiit Gjallarhorn F with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Schiit Gjallarhorn F Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Schiit Gjallarhorn F amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Schiit Gjallarhorn F, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Schiit Gjallarhorn F has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Schiit Gjallarhorn F doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Schiit Gjallarhorn F. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Schiit Gjallarhorn F doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Schiit Gjallarhorn F has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Balanced connections
Schiit Gjallarhorn F has a balanced XLR input. A balanced cable carries the signal twice, on two conductors of opposite polarity. Interference picked up along the way lands on both equally and cancels when the two are recombined at the far end, so the longer the cable run and the noisier the surroundings, the more the connection is worth. Whether a balanced connection also yields more power depends on how the amplifier is built inside - some are balanced end to end, others convert to single-ended internally and deliver the same power either way, so it is worth reading the maker's own wording rather than assuming.
Schiit Gjallarhorn F Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Signal-to-noise ratio of 117dB, so the amplifier itself should be inaudible between tracks.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.004%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓Can be bridged to mono, so a pair can be used as two larger monoblocks.
- ✓Balanced XLR inputs, worth having on a long cable run.
- ✓At 229mm wide it fits where a full-size component will not.
- ✓Made in USA.
- ✗At 10 watts per channel it wants sensitive speakers; below about 87dB sensitivity you may run out of headroom in a large room.
- ✗A power amplifier has no volume control and no input selection - it needs a preamplifier, or a source with a variable output, in front of it.
Schiit Gjallarhorn F External Dimensions and Weight
Schiit Gjallarhorn F has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 2-1/2 x 9 x 6 inch (63.5 x 228.6 x 152.4 mm ). The unit weighs
3.63 kg (8 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Schiit Gjallarhorn F is approximately 348.4cm2 / 54.0inch2.
- Width: 228.6mm (9")
- Height: 63.5mm (2-1/2")
- Depth: 152.4mm (6")
- Weight: 3.63 kg (8 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~348.4cm2 / 54.0inch2
- Volume: ~2.2 liter / 0.6 gallon
Available colors
Schiit Gjallarhorn F is available in Black color options.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Schiit Gjallarhorn F Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Schiit Gjallarhorn F
| General |
| Brand |
Schiit Audio |
| Full Model Name |
Schiit Gjallarhorn F |
| Release Date |
2025 |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
10 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
15 watts |
| Bridged Power per Channel |
Yes, 30 watts mono into 8 ohms |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Damping Factor |
100 |
| THD |
0.004% |
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
117 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
63.5mm (2-1/2") |
| Width |
228.6mm (9") |
| Depth |
152.4mm (6") |
| Weight |
3.63 kg (8 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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How much power does the Schiit Gjallarhorn F have?
The Schiit Gjallarhorn F delivers 10 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, 15 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, and 30 watts into 8 ohms bridged to mono. It increases its output into 4 ohms, so it has some headroom for harder-to-drive speakers.
Does the Schiit Gjallarhorn F use vacuum tubes?
No. The Schiit Gjallarhorn F is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the Schiit Gjallarhorn F?
The Schiit Gjallarhorn F uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Does the Schiit Gjallarhorn F have a built-in DAC?
No. The Schiit Gjallarhorn F has no built-in DAC, so a digital source such as a streamer or CD transport needs its own converter, or you connect it over analogue.
Can I connect a turntable to the Schiit Gjallarhorn F?
No. The Schiit Gjallarhorn F has no phono input, so a turntable needs an external phono preamp (or a deck with one built in) before it can be connected.
Does the Schiit Gjallarhorn F have Bluetooth?
No. The Schiit Gjallarhorn F does not have Bluetooth built in; you would need an external Bluetooth receiver connected to one of its inputs.
Does the Schiit Gjallarhorn F have a headphone output?
No. The Schiit Gjallarhorn F does not have a headphone output, so headphone listening needs a separate headphone amplifier.
How much does the Schiit Gjallarhorn F cost?
The Schiit Gjallarhorn F has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $299.
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