Yeah that's the truth. I've recorded a few albums in the past and it's wild the difference in how an album can sound based on who's doing the producing/recording/etc.

Yes this is something I've noticed over the years for sure. I remember listening to a song by Vanessa Carlton that up until then, I had never heard on good equipment before, and I remember hearing all this clipping and I was thinking wow that's extremely obvious. But of course it always sounded...

New Found Glory - My Friends over You

AKG K240DF and listening to New Found Glory at the moment....being fed by a very warm original Asgard.

I've found that with YouTube reviews with regards to anything, car parts and stuff too, to take it with a grain of salt almost, like I'll read a bunch about a product I need or am interested in buying. Sometimes the 'glowing' YouTube review actually makes me shy away from a product. But yeah...

That is a beauty.....nothing like old amps like this. Looking forward to impressions some day man

Yes this is true as well. I've heard a few electrified concerts that sound wonderful. I think the venue has much to do with it.

I haven't much DAC experience, but they are something that greatly intrigues me. I will say that I 'believe' I can hear a difference with between the Modi and my old iPod as source, but it could be many things. I want to get a better DAC soon....I find that I'm able to hear computer noise with...

No, I've never used any of those but I have used a Pioneer SX-40 (I know it's not famous lol) and a few other old school stereo receivers as amps for headphones. Except for a newer Onkyo, they all sounded pretty good to me with low and high impedance cans. As far as the A400, I'm not sure, I...

I definitely see where you're going with it, I've played in bands on stage before and I know entirely what a sound guy can do to ruin the sound of the band playing. I also know what the band members can do to ruin the sound of their playing. I always look at say rock or metal shows as more of...

Amps like these always catch my eye. I'm weary though after a purchase of an amp for a good price on eBay and having it fail twice. Doesn't mean this one is like that though of course. I'm also quite the amp skeptic with regards to them affecting sound all that much. But I'm always on the...

Handel's Messiah > Sony TC-399 > Asgard > HD600

^ Lol. I think there might be some very valid and interesting points in here but I am finding it hard to comprehend. Maybe I'm just not that bright (most likely the case). I am trying though. I'll post back if I can get a decent thought together.

Welcome, and good choice with gear. I have an original Asgard that I've had for ten years and still works and sounds great. You'll find a lot of good helpful advice here.

I know I'm not going to be very helpful with this post but, I'd run it by Schiit themselves. They're pretty good with emailing back, I've had good experiences with them. Can't hurt to ask, I reckon.