Magni 3 Impressions

[volly]

It is my opinion that for relatively smooth treble, the Vali 2, Asgard 2 and Lyr 2 are the best options for Schiit amps. I own the Vali 2 because it suits my needs(power and preference for smooth treble) and has a price point of under $200. I am curious as to whether the Magni 3 has smooth treble.

This might help:
"the Magni CFA prototype was damn near ideal, especially for an entry-level amp. Subjectively, it was a warmer-than-neutral amplifier with good dynamics and very good detail. I could see a whole heck of a lot of people being happy with it."

I have the Asgard 2 and Vali 2, both, I love with affection. Deciding today whether to buy the Magni 3.

Take it with a grain of salt but I got a really good feeling about this $99 amp and the way it sounds!

This schiit is impressive stuff!

 

[Tim Le]

So much power.. AND a gain switch for my IEMs. Take my money, Schiit. Just put in an order.

 

[alpovs]

Dunno where you would buy such a cable...

Just make one. Or find someone who would make one.

 

[LazyListener]

Sound-wise, the Magni 2 was good, but not great. I really hope the Magni 3 is one of those rare, once in a great while, products that sounds 10x better than anything else near its price.

 

[Nick-s-f]

Dat volume knob.

 

[JimJames]

Does this mean they might be coming up with a modi 3 too? Cause I might be getting a stack soon enough...

 

[CarlosUnchained]

Does this mean they might be coming up with a modi 3 too? Cause I might be getting a stack soon enough...

I don't know if soon, but I don't see why the Modi 2U could become the only Modi for $99 seeing the cost reduction of the Magni with the new chasis.

 

[TjPhysicist]

I don't know if soon, but I don't see why the Modi 2U could become the only Modi for $99 seeing the cost reduction of the Magni with the new chasis.

With the Modi though the option of "no AC power" is actually something that people might want/aim for. Unless they come up with Modi3 which has the ability to run off of USb power OR require being plugged in for high gain mode or something. Else, a lot of people will be buying that extra combined AC adapter thing with their stacks.

 

[CarlosUnchained]

With the Modi though the option of "no AC power" is actually something that people might want/aim for. Unless they come up with Modi3 which has the ability to run off of USb power OR require being plugged in for high gain mode or something. Else, a lot of people will be buying that extra combined AC adapter thing with their stacks.

True that. I'd rather go for the wall powered one just because I can use Toslink with my Apple TV to stream music wirelessly.

 

[BuddhaBruce]

ok guys question: i can swap my M2 for an M3 (I use mrspeakers Aeon so don't REALLY need the extra power). BUT the switch will cost me $50-$70....should i do it?

How do you get the option to switch upgrade? I'd do it for my Magni 2u

 

[decodm]

How do you get the option to switch upgrade? I'd do it for my Magni 2u

I think he probably meant he'll sell his Magni 2 Uber and buy a Magni 3...

EDIT: I'm probably mistaken. Apparently, according to Schiit, people who bought a Magni 2 or Magni 2 Uber in the last 30 days can also get a refund/swap for Magni 3.

 

[manukmanohar]

Any idea when these would start shipping?

 

[HipHopScribe]

Any idea when these would start shipping?

Yesterday

 

[aviduser2]

So i was thinking about magni 3 + modi 2, but wondered if i should hold of and wait for modi 2. What tells me that modi 2 won't get a upgrade is that they changed the modi 2 to brushed alu finish as well which wouldn't make sense if modi 3 was around the corner.

 

[UninMeowtown]

So i was thinking about magni 3 + modi 2, but wondered if i should hold of and wait for modi 2. What tells me that modi 2 won't get a upgrade is that they changed the modi 2 to brushed alu finish as well which wouldn't make sense if modi 3 was around the corner.

Regardless of whether a modi update is coming, visually unifying the modi/magni lines is a good decision. Makes the stack look nice now no matter what flavor of modi you're carrying.