[2enty3]

From what I read, the Jotunheim is definitely a step-up from the Magni+modi combo, But I don't really know any other DAC/Amp combos in the lower price range. TBH the jotunheim is at my price limit, so I'm wondering if there are combos out there for less and do equally well.

 

[jodgey4]

What headphones?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

  From what I read, the Jotunheim is definitely a step-up from the Magni+modi combo, But I don't really know any other DAC/Amp combos in the lower price range. TBH the jotunheim is at my price limit, so I'm wondering if there are combos out there for less and do equally well.

 
The Jotunheim undercuts balanced drive AudioGD units and comes with a nicer case, but you give up SPDIF. On the flipside, depending on where you are, it'll be cheaper sending the Jotunheim back to California than an NFB-29 back to China. Depends on what you need more really.

 

[PinkyPowers]

From what folk are saying, the Jotunheim shoots above its price point, so you will never find a cheaper setup that does AS WELL.

Of course, I say go all out and by the NFB-28 by Audio-GD. It's spectacular.

 

[Makiah S]

   
The Jotunheim undercuts balanced drive AudioGD units and comes with a nicer case, but you give up SPDIF. On the flipside, depending on where you are, it'll be cheaper sending the Jotunheim back to California than an NFB-29 back to China. Depends on what you need more really.

 
 

From what folk are saying, the Jotunheim shoots above its price point, so you will never find a cheaper setup that does AS WELL.

Of course, I say go all out and by the NFB-28 by Audio-GD. It's spectacular.

Yea I can stand behind the NFB28 as well it's amazing! Though Audio GDs $350 offering doesn't even compare to the power output of the Jotunheim, so I'd say for US based consumers Jotunheim is going to be the way to go [it's even balanced] though up near the $700 dollar range I'd say go for Audio GD
 
I've had mine for around 3 years now, an It's... well just like new. Super clean, runs the same as it always has! Things built amazingly 

 

[Tamz]

Jotunheim in position while I wait for my balanced cable to arrive.