[Nick727]

Hey guys. I have the HD600s but I'm running them without an amp right now. Would the Magni 2 be a good pair for the headphones? How about the Vali? I did some research but I can't seem to find many people with these two paired together. Thanks in advance everyone!

 

[Music Alchemist]

You won't be disappointed! There are many happy Magni/Magni 2/Magni 2 Uber owners, including myself!
 
Read through this thread for impressions: http://www.head-fi.org/t/746128/the-schiitstorm-next-gen-magni-2-and-modi-2-family

 

[Nick727]

Thanks for the response. Question, If my computer gets the headphones loud enough as it is right now, will an amp like the Magni make a noticeable difference?

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Thanks for the response. Question, If my computer gets the headphones loud enough as it is right now, will an amp like the Magni make a noticeable difference?

 
Yes, absolutely - with the HD 600, which are 300 ohm headphones that need an amplifier to sound their best. If you had lower-end headphones, this may not be the case. Amplification is more about driving certain headphones with authority than it is about merely achieving sufficient volume.

 

[Music Alchemist]

Oh, and you'll need a DAC too. I use the Modi 2. (In case you didn't know, all you need to do is connect your computer to the DAC via a USB cable, then connect the DAC to the amp via two RCA cables.)

 

[Nick727]

Thanks again! I think I might hold off on the DAC right now, I don't want to drop over $200 just yet. Plus it'll give me something to look forward to down the road

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[Music Alchemist]

  Thanks again! I think I might hold off on the DAC right now, I don't want to drop over $200 just yet. Plus it'll give me something to look forward to down the road

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Yeah, you can get the amp by itself and connect to your computer with the right adapters. It just won't sound as good. =D