Really? I had (just sold them) the HE400i & with my iphone voume cranked all the way up the Asgard2 I needed the gain switched up, the volume knob was turned all the way to 3 o'clock & it still seemed starved. I don't know I guess I just thought with a desktop amp like that you would just barely...

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier! I would say about 60% of my music library was burned from CD's, then from about 2007 on I've been buying my music at normal mp3 quality. I'm definitely going to hang on to the Asgard until I give it a fair once around with several different headphones. It...

From what I've read on multiple posts is that the iPhone's internal DAC is not that bad at all so I feel like what may be the deciding factor if I keep the Asgard 2 is trying out a few different headphones with it.    I think I'm going to pick up a pair of Fidelio X2, used pair of HD700's &...

Interesting, so I may have to bi-pass the iPhone's internal DAC & go with an external? After a solid 4-5 hours of listening I am starting to hear some differences. I noticed the vocals on several songs sound much more enveloping & spacious, although not with ALL songs. So I guess I may have to...

Just opened up my Christmas gift & YESSSSSS I finally got the Asgard 2. So pretty, so clean!!!   Now I want to just say I'm not technically sophisticated at all about my audio gear. I just love music & I want to enjoy it at it's most optimum.    But I do have a few questions for the seasoned...

Awesome clarification thank you so much for explaining!!! Quote:

This part of the "science" kind of confuses me being a newbie. If I listen primarily through an iPad or iPhone they already have a built in DAC correct? So would having the JDS with it's own DAC not work? Or would it work & the DAC not be of any use or any sound difference? I presently use a...

LMAO!!!  My wife says, "Men will buy anything with shiny buttons & glowing or flashing lights".

Hmmmm? I'm kind of torn. Shiit Asgard 2 or the new JDS?? But the JDS has a DAC which I don't think the Asgard 2 has right?

Great! Thanks for replying I appreciate your input!

I apologize. Yes the Asgard 2. Thanks for replying.

Hey guys, I'm running a Fiio Mont Blanc to my recently purchased HiFiMan HE400i & although it sounds good, I really don't have another amp to compare it to.   The A2 is in my price range so would I really be stepping up in quality of sound? Or are they too similar?   Sorry I'm still a newbie...

Hey guys, I'm running a Fiio Mont Blanc to my recently purchased HiFiMan HE400i & although it sounds good, I really don't have another amp to compare it to.   The A2 is in my price range so would I really be stepping up in quality of sound? Or are they too similar?   Sorry I'm still a newbie...

Got it! Thanks for the reply! 

Writerhead,   May I ask you, I notice you are connecting directly to your ipod with the 30 pin connector instead of a 3.5mm jack. I've seen this a few times with other members. Is this a personal preference or is there a sound quality difference connecting this way? If I'm not mistaken I think...

Writerhead,   May I ask you, I notice you are connecting directly to your ipod with the 30 pin connector instead of a 3.5mm jack. I've seen this a few times with other members. Is this a personal preference or is there a sound quality difference connecting this way? If I'm not mistaken I think...

Okay I just wasn't reading all he way through. Thanks for the clarification. 

Hey swspies, I checked out the Schiit site & reviewed the Asgard but from at least their photo's it doesn't appear to be 3.5mm jack compatible. All inputs look like RCA inputs. AM I missing something?

Mine was an open box. Got them for $395.

  Great! Thanks for the suggestion I'll check'em out!

I hear ya on the 400i doing so much right! I can't wait to listen to almost everything I have! LOL Next attack is the amp. I think the Mont Blanc is awesome but I know that as I step up in headphones I can also maybe take one or 2 steps up on my amp as well. But what I've noticed so far about...