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**Hifiman HE-400 Impressions and Discussion Thread**
Dec 12, 2012 at 3:03 PM Post #2,986 of 22,116
For those who haven't seen it yet, looks Schitt is at it again!! Could be a good one for the he400 and for $99 
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http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=13
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM Post #2,987 of 22,116
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matttcg said:
For those who haven't seen it yet, looks Schitt is at it again!! Could be a good one for the he400 and for $99 
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http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=13
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Um... Am I missing something here or does that have better specs and more wattage than an Asgard?
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 3:13 PM Post #2,988 of 22,116
It looks pretty darn good from where I sit. Can't wait for the reviews to start coming in. I may have to pull the trigger on this one now...
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 3:18 PM Post #2,989 of 22,116
I will get this stack.  It'll actually be a stack instead of my o2/odac combo.  And I won't have to worry about cable mess in the front.  Plus.. future proofing with more power and it matches the looks of my iMac!
 
I hope I can write a comparison and review of the schiit combo vs the objective combo.
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 3:57 PM Post #2,994 of 22,116
I'm going to look into some of the MAGNI reviews and see if i can pair it with my HDP.

HDP only does .28mw at 30ohm, would be great if i can get a 1W more using this MAGNI.
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 4:01 PM Post #2,995 of 22,116
Just ordered them.  Thankfully comparing these dac/amp combos should be easier than previously trying to compare two different amps and dacs because I should be able to toggle the usb sound rather quickly without delay.
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 4:12 PM Post #2,996 of 22,116
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I'm surprised there is no optical option. Schitt has not been fond of USB in the past.
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Schiit's async implementation on the Gungnir is really good. Many say they can't hear the difference between USB and optical. I'm sure they were also trying to keep costs down.
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 4:15 PM Post #2,997 of 22,116
oh my gosh idk if i should buy it!! ahhhh!
 
Dec 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM Post #2,999 of 22,116
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Schiit's async implementation on the Gungnir is really good. Many say they can't hear the difference between USB and optical. I'm sure they were also trying to keep costs down.
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It really is--I haven't done a lot of comparative listening, but if I have to strain to hear a difference, not sure I care.  I mainly pipe in USB to my Gungnir.  The Modi is based on the Bifrost/Gungnir USB board--so that's a good start.  Matt's right though, they're really flippant about USB on their site--but it doesn't play out with the gear as far as I can tell.  Other than USB being glitchier with ports and different systems.
 
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