[Voxata]

For me he could buy the HE1 and wreck it with a sledgehammer, but that was wasted money was.

Your contributions are very questionable. Please be open to opinions as the Magni 3 even gave gains on a cheap set of IEMs I have. Its a wickedly cheap amp and the performance is excellent for the price point for any use. Thanks

 

[Renato Fury]

Your contributions are very questionable. Please be open to opinions as the Magni 3 even gave gains on a cheap set of IEMs I have. Its a wickedly cheap amp and the performance is excellent for the price point for any use. Thanks

Not my dear, this is not about Magni 3 because I even intend to buy it, but to drive the HD 598 is an exaggeration, the Fiio E10K or Fulla 2 already has enough power for this task.

 

[GearMe]

Not my dear, this is not about Magni 3 because I even intend to buy it, but to drive the HD 598 is an exaggeration, the Fiio E10K or Fulla 2 already has enough power for this task.

Like so many comments on Head-Fi...the author pre-supposes to know all the background/context for another member's decisions regarding their PERSONAL audio system.

Going forward, we'll make sure to check on our purchasing choices with you!

 

[Renato Fury]

Like so many comments on Head-Fi...the author pre-supposes to know all the background/context for another member's decisions regarding their PERSONAL audio system.

Going forward, we'll make sure to check on our purchasing choices with you!

With all certainty my dear, and before making a purchase that will probably be wasted money remember, come and consult me because I know more than all of you together.

 

[Voxata]

It's not wasted money. When I had a 400i the Asgard 2 was "enough power" yet when trying a Jotunheim balanced I saw improvement. Clear, more punchy layered bass etc. It's not all about being loud, my dear.

 

[Renato Fury]

It's not wasted money. When I had a 400i the Asgard 2 was "enough power" yet when trying a Jotunheim balanced I saw improvement. Clear, more punchy layered bass etc. It's not all about being loud, my dear.

Everyone knows that the HE400i needs an amplifier, the HD598 does not, and i bet the improvements you got were minimal.

 

[wingsounds13]

Right... All amps sound the same, it's just a matter of bow much power you need, and more power than needed is just a waste and has no effect on the sound quality (or control of the driver. Oh well.

J.P.

 

[Renato Fury]

Right... All amps sound the same, it's just a matter of bow much power you need, and more power than needed is just a waste and has no effect on the sound quality (or control of the driver. Oh well.

J.P.

Amen brother, but everyone is already exaggerated, most maybe.

 

[DavidA]

Everyone knows that the HE400i needs an amplifier, the HD598 does not, and i bet the improvements you got were minimal.

I didn't feel the HE400i "needs" an amp to sound good since its not a headphone that scales much but the choice of using an amp is more to tune the sound. Same with the HD598, to me it sounded better with an amp (hybrid) since it made the harsh treble of the HD598 a little easier to listen to for me but for my ex-GF that I gave the HD598 to she loves it from her MBP laptop.

 

[Voxata]

Everyone knows that the HE400i needs an amplifier, the HD598 does not, and i bet the improvements you got were minimal.

Slam was improved, it was also a cleaner amp with a blacker background. I rather enjoyed the improvement. To state no benefit from upgrading or the other assumptions you are making is interesting to me. I'd say each amp has a bit of a signature, at least in my experience. My iDSD is flatter, but has an expansive detailed soundstage. Switching to Magni 3 everything gains height but softens and loses that expanse and sharp detail.

 

[Renato Fury]

I didn't feel the HE400i "needs" an amp to sound good since its not a headphone that scales much but the choice of using an amp is more to tune the sound. Same with the HD598, to me it sounded better with an amp (hybrid) since it made the harsh treble of the HD598 a little easier to listen to for me but for my ex-GF that I gave the HD598 to she loves it from her MBP laptop.

Your comment only reinforces what I said, and why you fill your mouth to talk about your girlfriends, is that called straight pride ?

 

[Renato Fury]

Slam was improved, it was also a cleaner amp with a blacker background. I rather enjoyed the improvement. To state no benefit from upgrading or the other assumptions you are making is interesting to me. I'd say each amp has a bit of a signature, at least in my experience. My iDSD is flatter, but has an expansive detailed soundstage. Switching to Magni 3 everything gains height but softens and loses that expanse and sharp detail.

But the changes remain minimal, and Magni 3 remains a waste of money to match it with the HD 598.

 

[SomeTechNoob]

Lol its his money, chill out. A HD 598 can still benefit from an amp. Whether or not the small improvement is worth it is up to you.

 

[Renato Fury]

Lol its his money, chill out. A HD 598 can still benefit from an amp. Whether or not the small improvement is worth it is up to you.

I know the money is his, so I said that for me he could buy the HE1 and then break it with a mallet or throw it from the roof, but it is still waste of money.

 

[IEMstrong]

Is the Magni 3/Modi 2 combo overkill for the DT 770?