Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier - Page 69

Concerned to hear about all these Magni issues, attenuators, etc.

I ordered my M/M stack today as a second listening station.

They will be paired with LCD2 R1's

My other stack is a Bifrost and Lyr with LCD2 R2's

Vintage tubes.

I originally went big on the second stack with a Lyr and a backordered Gungnir.

Today, I tired of waiting for the Gungnir and decided to "go small"

I sent back the unused Lyr and cancelled the Gungnir.

My question.

Is anyone using the M/M with LCD2's ?

I am not liking what I am reading in this thread.

I usually subscribe to the "you get what you pay for" philosophy.

anyone use a xonar dx with the magni?

wondering how these 2 would pair up

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Originally Posted by peepr 

He said thr A/B combo was just a little better and didnt need to have two sets around. FWIW i am using magni with a pair of mad dogs and it sounds incredible.

Basically this, and all my testing was with the LCD-2s. As far as Schiit amps go I actually prefer solid state, so Asgard is my favorite (haven't heard the Mjolnir yet) with Magni right behind it, mainly for aesthetic and a better volume control. I like the Lyr too, but its sound signature just wasn't really for me (the tubes I most preferred ended up having it sounding like the Asgard).

I actually think the bigger difference is between the DACs, and honestly with both over USB I'd say even those are 90%+ the same.

The M&M is really quite remarkable for the price, and I like it a lot with my LCD-2s, I just don't have a need for multiple setups so it's been sold.

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Originally Posted by simonpking 

Talking about price - in Australia the retailer here has just listed the magni price... It's the same as the O2 at $189 AUD.
 

Dang, poor Aussies :( Could you see if Jason and co would ship one overseas?

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Originally Posted by Barry S 


I don't think the LCD2.2 is a good match with the Magni and Modi. Keep in mind that my point of reference is the Mjolnir (or Lyr) with the Gungnir. The M&M are clearly limiting factors feeding the LCD2.2--not to say it sounds bad, but it's really held back. Other people are just fine with the M&M/LCD2, so it doesn't hurt to see what you think.

Barry,

Thanks for the opinion.  I'm keeping my expectations at a realistic level and hoping to be pleasantly surprised.  There are tradeoff's and in this case it's cash. Not Johnny, although I will play "When the Man Comes Around".

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Originally Posted by Defiant00 

 

Basically this, and all my testing was with the LCD-2s. As far as Schiit amps go I actually prefer solid state, so Asgard is my favorite (haven't heard the Mjolnir yet) with Magni right behind it, mainly for aesthetic and a better volume control. I like the Lyr too, but its sound signature just wasn't really for me (the tubes I most preferred ended up having it sounding like the Asgard).

 

I actually think the bigger difference is between the DACs, and honestly with both over USB I'd say even those are 90%+ the same.

 

The M&M is really quite remarkable for the price, and I like it a lot with my LCD-2s, I just don't have a need for multiple setups so it's been sold.

Def,

Your's is another opinion I respect.  Makes sense as to why you moved the M&M out.   I'm glad you purchased the set and reviewed them.  Again, while keeping expectations in check, I'm encouraged by your comments about pairing with LDC2's.

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Originally Posted by Iamnothim 

btw:

 

B&H has them for $106

That's a great price.

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?is=REG&Q=&A=details&O=productlist&sku=379136

I like the looks of that one ...  Though I wonder now about stacking -- can the Magni go on top of this, or the other way around?