[Gamergtx260]

Hello Guys, 
 
I want to buy an amp with balanced output. I was looking on the schitt stack and I liked the way it looks and performs. I can afford the Schiit Mjolnir2 right now but if the ragnarok is worth the price then I will wait and save up for it. My primary usage will only be headphones (HD800 and LCD XC) and I wont ever use them to connect to speakers. So, Is the ragy an overkill? I can get the Mjolnir/Gungnir for almost the same price as the ragy. Will the Mjolnir2/Gungnir good enough for my setup?
 
Thanks much

 

[Me x3]

Bryston BHA-1 seems to be a very good match for HD800

 

[Gamergtx260]

Thank you. I will read about it. But how about the ragnarok? Do I really need it or will I be happy with the Mjolnir2? I can't really listen to them before I buy.

 

[Me x3]

  Thank you. I will read about it. But how about the ragnarok? Do I really need it or will I be happy with the Mjolnir2? I can't really listen to them before I buy.

The thing is HD800 is clearly on the bright / analytical side of things, the Rag should sound very well with HD800 but a relatively warm sounding DAC might be a good partner for the Rag in this case. You should read about the Gungnir MB.
 
Yggy/Rag although very resolving might result in a sound that's too detail happy for Stock HD800. Preferences are key at this point anyway.
It's very risky to buy things blindly at this point since everything sounds very well, and you could find that you prefer the cheaper stuff.

 

[Gamergtx260]

It's very risky to buy things blindly at this point since everything sounds very well, and you could find that you prefer the cheaper stuff.
 
^^ Rightly said. Thank you

 

[lukeap69]

This review might convince you to buy the Ragnarok in an instant
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/740568/top-shelf-solid-state-with-hd800s
 
It will also power your LCD XC very well. And if you do get an Yggy and you don't like it, I am willing to exchange my Audio-gd DAC-19 with it. 

 
 
If you selected Gumby/Mjolnir 2, you will always wonder about the Yggy/Rok combo. So for your peace of mind, get the Yggy/Rok. 

 

[Gamergtx260]

Ok, Now I'm confused
 
It's very risky to buy things blindly at this point since everything sounds very well, and you could find that you prefer the cheaper stuff.
 
OR 
 
If you selected Gumby/Mjolnir 2, you will always wonder about the Yggy/Rok combo. So for your peace of mind, get the Yggy/Rok. 
 
Damn you headfi