[Logistics]

I'm starting to feel that Schiit would do well to offer the option of a stepped attenuator for those who don't want to worry about potentiometer issues.

 

[TJ Max]

I'm starting to feel that Schiit would do well to offer the option of a stepped attenuator for those who don't want to worry about potentiometer issues.

I've arranged for a replacement from Schiit. But to be honest I think I'm going to stick with my Teac HA-501 I reconnected it last night and find its far more nuetral and detailed than the Magni, and actually sounds great with the Modi 3.. So if anyone is looking for a Magni 3...

 

[Logistics]

My Teac HA-501 is far more nuetral and detailed than the Magni.

I hope so, considering it costs about four times as much.

 

[eldus]

The JDS Atom is looking real nice ...

 

[clerkpalmer]

The JDS Atom is looking real nice ...

It does but I’m having a hard time believing my old ears will hear a big difference to justify the swap.

What would be a meaningful upgrade to the magni3 and how much would I have to spend to get it? Using LCD2C now.

 

[yvv]

It does but I’m having a hard time believing my old ears will hear a big difference to justify the swap.

What would be a meaningful upgrade to the magni3 and how much would I have to spend to get it? Using LCD2C now.

Good question. I've just sold the Jotunheim because I like the Magni 3 more with the HD650 and the Aeon Closed.

 

[441879]

It does but I’m having a hard time believing my old ears will hear a big difference to justify the swap.

What would be a meaningful upgrade to the magni3 and how much would I have to spend to get it? Using LCD2C now.

I’m an objectivist in that I accept the research which says people can’t generally tell one amp from another of similar power in blind testing. I also have 53 year old ears. That said, I definitely think my Lyr 3 sounds better than my Magni 3 with my Aeon Flow closed and Aeon Flow open headphones. The difference isn’t as noticable on my 400i or Elex headphones. I don’t know if I’m fooling myself or if the difference is real, but I can tell you the nicer amp does increase my enjoyment. The price difference between the Lyr 3 and the Magni 3 was about $400- a non- trivial amount.

 

[audiobomber]

My volume pot has a little wiggle and the right channel scratches when I rotate the knob. I am not going to bother sending it back. Seems a common problem with the Magni, haven't heard of it causing a failure?

The scratch was getting worse, so I rotated the volume knob quickly several times back and forth. That fixed it, no more ugly sound when it's rotated now.

 

[yvv]

The scratch was getting worse, so I rotated the volume knob quickly several times back and forth. That fixed it, no more ugly sound when it's rotated now.

Sounds like oxidation of the plates inside the pot. How old is your Magni?

 

[audiobomber]

Sounds like oxidation of the plates inside the pot. How old is your Magni?

Purchased new in July. I'm thinking dust in the pot?

 

[yvv]

Purchased new in July. I'm thinking dust in the pot?

Don't think so. A bad batch of post is more likely. Mine is from August and completely silent. I would take it to Schiit while it's still under warranty.

 

[Deaj]

I have a Magni 3 arriving tomorrow. I sold my Jotunheim a short while back when my Lyr 3 arrived. I considered keeping it but with the Lyr 3, Saga, Eitr's, Modi Multibit, Modi 3, LOKI Mini, and modded SYS (level pot removed and replaced with soldered wire jumpers making it strictly a no-load A/B switcher - in my case used to split one of the Saga's outputs to two headphone amps - Lyr 3 and Magni 3) I did't really have room for the Jotunheim.

The Magni 3, though, fits in nicely and, should provide me with a listening experience similar to the Jotunheim - this is something I will definitely use with my custom Grado's on occasion - I really liked the Grado's through the Jot.

Time will tell. Looking forward to giving the Magni 3 a thorough listen!

 

[yvv]

I have a Magni 3 arriving tomorrow. I sold my Jotunheim a short while back when my Lyr 3 arrived. I considered keeping it but with the Lyr 3, Saga, Eitr's, Modi Multibit, Modi 3, LOKI Mini, and modded SYS (level pot removed and replaced with soldered wire jumpers making it strictly a no-load A/B switcher - in my case used to split one of the Saga's outputs to two headphone amps - Lyr 3 and Magni 3) I did't really have room for the Jotunheim.

The Magni 3, though, fits in nicely and, should provide me with a listening experience similar to the Jotunheim - this is something I will definitely use with my custom Grado's on occasion - I really liked the Grado's through the Jot.

Time will tell. Looking forward to giving the Magni 3 a thorough listen!

I think you won't be disappointed. I've sold my Jot because I liked the Magni more.

 

[RickB]

I think you won't be disappointed. I've sold my Jot because I liked the Magni more.

Same here. The Magni has a sweet tone and laid-back quality whereas the Jot is punchy and edgy.

 

[Assimilator702]

I told him to but both times it seem to work with no issues after.

Yeah well one day VERY SOON your buddies amp will let out all the magic smoke and be finished..... maybe even start a fire. Tell him to contact Schiit for a replacement while he still can.