[RoundRound]

Hello,
I'm thinking of getting my young nephew a Schiit stack (Magni 2 or perhaps a Valli and a Modi 2), but his current HP are the AKG Y50 - talented but can they really show the potential of the Schiit?
 
The Y50 impedance is 32 and it's currently being used mainly with a  laptop and an android phone...
 
Your advice is welcome!
 
Thanks!

 

[jodgey4]

A clean DAC is usually much better than what's on a laptop, and an amp with more power can never hurt. Maybe the Fulla would be a better companion? For $200, I think new headphones like M50x's or similar could be a great idea as well and show more improvement.

 

[jodgey4]

A clean DAC is usually much better than what's on a laptop, and an amp with more power can never hurt. Maybe the Fulla would be a better companion? For $200, I think new headphones like M50x's or similar could be a great idea as well and show more improvement.

 

[manbear]

Maybe there would be some improvement but that money would be better spent on new headphones. 

 

[cel4145]

A portable DAC/amp might be something your nephew would enjoy more.

 

[RoundRound]

Thanks Guys,
For various reasons I don't want to bring him headphones, but that would be the next upgrade...
 
I also like the fact you could add active speakers with the Magni Uber at a later stage,
 
Thanks for the help!

 

[cel4145]

Yep. It's nice to have a pre-amp out for speakers.

 

[RoundRound]

For the record,
My nephew (13 y/o) loved the Schiit Stack!
 
Best present ever!