Hey guys,   So I recently got my first real DAC (the TEAC-UDH01). Right now I'm using it's built in headphone amplifier but before I go off to school next year I want to get a standalone amp for it. I'm expecting this amp to last for at least 6-7 years and drive everything I have now. I...

Hi folks, just wondering if someone could clear this up for me. I currently have an integrated amp which has starting acting up and was going to replace it with a Schitt Asgard 2 for use with HE-400's. With my current amp I run a 3.5mm to RCA into the back of the amp from my PC  soundcard and...

I have looked at a lot of amps and think I have narrowed it down pretty close to what I want. I need a good all-around amp that will do well with both high and low impedance phones. I tend to like tube amps better than solid state, but that could be just because I haven't heard the 'right' solid...

Hey guys,   So I just purchased the Fidelio's (pretty stoked!) but I need some advice on which amp/dac combo to get. Headfonia stated that the ALO Pan Am sounded the best with these cans out of their tests, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much just yet. In fact, I'm not even sure where I...

I've recently purchased  fostex th600 headphones and am seeking advice on an amp to go with it.  I presently use TubeDAC-11 and am considering Asgard-2, soloist SL, A100. your thoughts/experiences  are appreciated

Hi guys, Im going to upgrade my home speakers (from logitech Z-5500), going with th focal chorus 714 (due to price).   I need an amp for it and so far ive been looking at things like marantz PM6004 and Harman and Kardon 3490.   As my headphones  i Own Hifiman HE-400 with Schiit asgard as...

I just received a brand new Asgard 2, Modi and Adam Audio F5s. For some strange reason, the left channel speaker cuts out intermittently.... Is this normal for burn in or a common issue? Does anyone know whats going on here?

Which would pair better with a set of Sennheiser HD 700's? Bifrost/Lyr     vs     Bifrost/Valhalla      vs      Bifrost/Asgrad 2     vs Woo Audio 7

About a month.. well I guess in November I ordered the Schiit Asgard 2.   One time it gets backordered when it was supposed to be sent, fine   Then it gets backordered a 2nd time when it was supposed to be sent after the 1st backdoor, ok. Fine.   Then 18/12/13 shipping was meant to...

Pros: Beautiful aesthetics, great build quality, multi-gain settings, large volume potentiometer, clean sound, RCA output, clean output. Cons: Comes off a bit bassy and not as lively compared to the Schiit Magni at times Headphones Used: JAYS a-JAYS Five, TDK BA200, Mr. Speakers Mad Dogs...

After harvesting this forum for a week (so much info on here ;) ), I currently narrowed my choice to two options for driving my DT880s (Manufaktur 250 Ohm): - shiit bifrost + asgard 2 - Audiolab M-DAC I already auditioned the m-dac and liked what I heared, although I would still characterize...

Hello,   Just purchased the HiFi Man HE-500 and looking to pair it with a amp that would compliment mainly r&b, jazz, downtempo, lounge & acoustic types of music.   Would the Schiit Asgard or Valhalla be a good pairing ?     Also, I am currently using a Titanium HD sound card in my...

Hi guys, I just got double charged for the payment of Asgard 2 from Schiit Audio Has this ever happened to anyone? I live in Bangkok, Thailand and my brother used my debit card to order the Asgard 2 on 16 of May. I got charged once that day. Then I got charged again on 31 of May (in...

I'm looking for a combination Preamp/Headphone amp.  It will be used with DT990s (600 Ohm) and a few IEMs and easy to drive headphones.  I'm also hoping to replace the Preamp in my speaker setup.  Budget is flexible, cheaper is better, but lets say $500 for now.  Also I want something that looks...

I purchased a Magni/Modi stack for my Senn HD 650 and am not as impressed as I hope to be. I would like a more pronounced emphasis on vocals.    I'm thinking of upgrading either the Magni or the Modi to either the Asgard 2 (amp) or Loki (DAC), respectively.   Which one would you guys...

I currently use a Xonar STX to drive my Sennheiser HD 650's from my computer, but I'm considering upgrading to a dedicated amp and DAC setup, and the Schiit products in particular caught my eye. I'm trying to decide if I want the Bifrost/Asgard 2 combo, or if I should wait a few months and save...

Hello All,   I've done myself in and purchased an LCD2 from Audeze this Black Friday. For the past 3 days I've been searching on HF and Google regarding what is the best pairing for the LCD2 and an amplifier. I want to choose an amp that will give me the most optimal bass quality, quantity...

I currently have a Schiit Asgard 2/Bifrost combo being run from the optical out of my computer's soundcard.   Will adding a second amplifier from the soundcard's 3.5 mm jack (soundcard------>3.5mm to RCA cable -------->Schiit Magni) have any negative affect (i.e. signal drop) if they are both...

I play wav files from Windows 7 computer with a Vantec UGT-S110 soundcard. I'm using Toslink to a Yamaha RX-V800 AV receiver. The receiver is setup in 2 channel stereo mode and sounded fantastic playing on my speakers, until the cops came. After that I figured I had better get some headphones...

How will they sound? I have the FiiO E07K right now and there just not enough for me. I know the HD 598 are low impedance headphones meaning they don't need to be driven and are easily. I'm looking for very Clear Highs and powerful (Not earbleeding), and Some pretty warm and detailed Mids. I'd...

Hi, i just want upgrade my portable amp(arrow 4g) to a desktop amp, i have tohugh about these three. -Schiit Asgard2 -Matrix M-stage -Ifi iCan I wan a warm amp, neutral but the bass needs to be present. The headphones im going to use it are Denon D2000 and Fidelio x1, and Sony mdr1r, but this...

Would it make sense to pair the higher end Asgard with the Modi? I don't have the budget to go any higher than the Modi but I am able to go one tier above the Magni. I'm just wondering if the Modi would "degrade" the chain making the Asgard pointless.    I'm currently using a Fiio E7. Would...

Right now I have the fiio E17+E9 and thinking about upgrading to Schiit Asgard 2 and Uber Bifrost for my HD600 and Beyer DT 880 250 ohm headphones.  Is the jump from E17+E9 to Schiit Asgard 2 and Uber Bifrost huge and very noticeable in sound quality?  Would I need to upgrade again?  Is it worth...

Hey guys I'd like opinions,impressions and suggestions from anyone who owns these devices...I'm intetioned to buy Modi + Asgard 2 but I've not really decided because of lack of personal impressions about essence one.thanks to anyone will answer.

Just got myself a Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro today. I've never owned any set of headphones except gaming ones. I'm using a Razer Megalodon right now, merely because I have nothing to drive the DT 990. I do have a Sound Blaster Zx coming on the mail, though (but this is obviously for another...