[crazychile]

I run my HD650s with my Magni 3 on low gain and the knob between 11:00 and 1:00. I haven't seen a need to even try high gain mode yet. I'm quite surprised that you can't get enough power for your HD6XXs.

Same here. '650's on low gain on my office rig. I'm never over 10:00 for medium office friendly levels.

 

[Renato Fury]

I read somewhere that Magni 3 has more power than Asgard 2, is it true ?

 

[callumrd1]

Yes, it is more powerful. The specs are on Schiit’s site.

 

[Renato Fury]

Yes, it is more powerful. The specs are on Schiit’s site.

Yes I had seen it, but if Magni 3 is more powerful then why would someone pay $ 250 for Asgard 2, what does it offer that Magni 3 does not offer to justify this price ?

 

[yangian]

Yes I had seen it, but if Magni 3 is more powerful then why would someone pay $ 250 for Asgard 2, what does it offer that Magni 3 does not offer to justify this price ?

I saw someone sold Asgard 2 claimed A2 is better than M3.

 

[Renato Fury]

I saw someone sold Asgard 2 claimed A2 is better than M3.

Better how ?

 

[yangian]

Better how ?

Don't know

 

[trellus]

I run my HD650s with my Magni 3 on low gain and the knob between 11:00 and 1:00. I haven't seen a need to even try high gain mode yet. I'm quite surprised that you can't get enough power for your HD6XXs.

Wow, I have to use high gain and regularly am at 12:00.

 

[Alcophone]

Yes I had seen it, but if Magni 3 is more powerful then why would someone pay $ 250 for Asgard 2, what does it offer that Magni 3 does not offer to justify this price ?

Asgard 2 is pure class A, which some prefer. It has a bigger case, therefore a bigger volume knob, and doesn't need a wall wart.
Vali 2 also costs more than Magni 3 and has less power, but is a tube hybrid amp, which, again, some prefer.

 

[Renato Fury]

Asgard 2 is pure class A, which some prefer. It has a bigger case, therefore a bigger volume knob, and doesn't need a wall wart.
Vali 2 also costs more than Magni 3 and has less power, but is a tube hybrid amp, which, again, some prefer.

So not worth buying A2.

 

[Alcophone]

So not worth buying A2.

As long as it has enough power, fits where you want to put it, and isn't outside your budget, that's impossible to say without trying it. Good thing Schiit has a rather good return policy.

 

[Renato Fury]

As long as it has enough power, fits where you want to put it, and isn't outside your budget, that's impossible to say without trying it. Good thing Schiit has a rather good return policy.

It's not about money or space, it's a matter of logic, it's stupid to spend 150% more on something that does not treat benefits in sound just because of construction.

 

[Alcophone]

It's not about money or space, it's a matter of logic, it's stupid to spend 150% more on something that does not treat benefits in sound just because of construction.

Maybe so. And how do you know it doesn't "treat benefits in sound", again? What sounds better is subjective. You haven't tried it. So you don't know.

 

[DavidA]

It's not about money or space, it's a matter of logic, it's stupid to spend 150% more on something that does not treat benefits in sound just because of construction.

The sound signature of the Asgard2 and Magni3 are different and how they react to different headphones is also due to the design of the amps. While the Magni3 has more power its not a pure class A amp which along with different output impedance which may or may not make a difference depending on the headphone. The larger case is needed since the A2 gets hot while the Magni3 just gets a little warm. While I didn't compare them directly the Magni3 is the warmer sounding of the two and its easy to notice with the HD650 while the A2 is neutral to slightly bright like a Jot. So for the HD650 I prefer the Asgard2 over the Magni3, but if I wanted to drive a HD700, HD800 or T1 I'd go with the Magni3 over the Asgard2 but the Magni3 is still not a good amp for the HD700, HD800 or T1.

 

[erich6]

Wow, I have to use high gain and regularly am at 12:00.

Me too...and even then it's missing some dynamics (on mine). I sent a note to Schiit and see if there is additional troubleshooting I can do. Otherwise I believe they will have to take a look at my amp and see if it is defective.