Schiit Magni Headphone Amplifier - Page 56

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Originally Posted by Shub-Niggurath 

There is a difference: the rear headphone out is specced for 330Ω while the front panel out is specced for 33Ω and has a lower SNR. You should connect your headphones to the back and see if it makes a difference before you buy an amp.

already did this  they sound the same it distorts at the same levels on the front

Sounds more like an "enhancement" or processing option (EQ?) turned on that causes digital clipping.

Trying to get that suppa bass

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Originally Posted by cel4145 


Or he is trying to run those phones really loud

Compromising on a low budget, I've decided to order the magni and hook it up using my E10 as an external DAC (instead of ordering the Modi [for now]). I wonder how this will work out. Any thoughts?

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Originally Posted by vaed 

Compromising on a low budget, I've decided to order the magni and hook it up using my E10 as an external DAC (instead of ordering the Modi [for now]). I wonder how this will work out. Any thoughts?

Should work out great.  I did this with my E17 and Asgard until I could get the funds for a Bifrost.

This Q701 now finally sounds good with the Magni+ODAC. It actually sounds just like how it should.

All the songs i've listened to a million times haven't changed much. It doesn't add any warmth that I can detect, so if you want that, look elsewhere. I don't care.

The Q701 doesn't need any extra warmth IMO. So far I prefer it on my other amp, but that costs 3x as much. I would probably pick the Magni over the E9 though.

Not sure why, but out of the box it sounded awful with the Q701. Burn in? My ears playing tricks on me? Not sure, but now it's OK.

I still can't get the Magni to sound good with a surge protector. Just like with my other amp. Not the amp's fault. It kind of bloats the bass a tad and makes the lower mids rather too forward.

It's barely noticeable on open headphones and mostly with my DJ100 and closed headphones that are somewhat warm or bassy.

It does make the Q701 a bit fuller sounding than it should be, but not in a good way So obviously I hook it straight to the wall.

Here's my favorites for the Magni:

1. HD-650

2. Sextett LP

3. Koss Pro DJ100

Honestly, the Q701 just sounded "off" on day one, but not so much now.

HD-598 sounds just like it should with the Magni too. Now I just need to go back and try the K601 again...

note: I upgraded to a higher quality surge protector from Tripp Lite (ISOBAR), but it made zero difference. Straight to the wall for me.

Is this generally true of most sound card / onboard audio / PC cases?

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Originally Posted by Shub-Niggurath 

There is a difference: the rear headphone out is specced for 330Ω while the front panel out is specced for 33Ω and has a lower SNR. You should connect your headphones to the back and see if it makes a difference before you buy an amp.

Where can I get the Magni in Canada?

If anyone's willing to sell me a used one, I'd gladly buy one.

I'm in the Toronto area and ordered mine directly from Schiit. No problem shipping to Canada.

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Originally Posted by jchu 

Where can I get the Magni in Canada?

 

If anyone's willing to sell me a used one, I'd gladly buy one.

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Originally Posted by MickeyVee 

I'm in the Toronto area and ordered mine directly from Schiit. No problem shipping to Canada.

Roughly how long did it take for it to arrive? I'm in that area and it was shipped out Jan 8th. I'm getting antsy.

Ordered it on Dec 17 and got it on the 31st so about 2 weeks.

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Originally Posted by BrokeStudent 

 

Roughly how long did it take for it to arrive? I'm in that area and it was shipped out Jan 8th. I'm getting antsy.

Hey there,

I tried the wall wart (230V / 50Hz) of my project headbox II - it has exactly the same output specification (16VAC / 500mA) as the wall wart coming with the magni. Works fine for me - maybe a bit less bass body than with the original PSU on a step down converter, but well, still there... :))

Cheers!