[bixby]

Something isn't right here. I'm not familiar with the specs on HD-558, But I've had my Magni 3 up to 12 o'clock for brief periods with HD-650s and it was louder than anyone should ever listen.

Chili is right, should be way loud. Could be a defective Topping, mine was. And I can tell you the output was much lower than my JDS dacs, which I think are rated at 2 volts out. The topping D30 I had would audibly clip on some bass in a few London Grammar tracks, non of my other dacs did.

 

[Karlmalone1]

Just picked up a Magni 3 to replace my 2 uber. Early impressions are great, seems to be less bright which is exactly what I wanted.

 

[vespenegas]

Mine has performed extremely capably with my HD600s, I don’t even really crave something wildly expensive (yet). A bit bright at times, but powerful and clear.

 

[Tuneslover]

I can't recall from earlier discussions whether or not the Magni 3 makes that annoying pop upon start up. I had both original Magni & Magni 2U and they did this. Got rid of them because of this. My Vali 2 does this as well.

 

[SomeTechNoob]

It's a protection relay circuit. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Tuneslover]

It's a protection relay circuit. Better safe than sorry.

Agreed but that doesn't mean it needs to make that potentially destructive (headphone or powered speakers) popping sound. My other amps don't have this issue.

 

[SomeTechNoob]

Huh, it's never bothered me on my Magni 2. Just tried it with my efficient AKG K553s and wasn't disturbed by it. You can hear it but it isn't really that loud imo.

 

[Renato Fury]

Could anyone make a comparison between Magni 3/Mimby, NFB 11.28 and R2R 11 ?

 

[Tuneslover]

Huh, it's never bothered me on my Magni 2. Just tried it with my efficient AKG K553s and wasn't disturbed by it. You can hear it but it isn't really that loud imo.

Try it with powered speakers when they've been left on (which mine are all the time with volume pre-set).

 

[SomeTechNoob]

Ah I don't have the pre-out since I don't have the M2U. The Fulla 2 handles that for me so I don't have that issue.

 

[luckybaer]

I've listened to the Magni 3 more or less exclusively since receiving it on Friday. I also have a vintage (circa 2006) HeadRoom Micro Amp and DAC that occupies space next to Schiit Power Stack on my desk. I've tried to justify keeping it there, but I plugged the amp into the Modi 2 MB, and it sounded sort of "meh" after several minutes of listening. With its outdated DAC and congested, narrow sound, I'll be packing up the Micro Amp and DAC permanently. Not sure what to do with it, as I doubt it would fetch much on eBay. That being said, the Magni 3 is a huge improvement for me relative to my old gear. I was contemplating getting rid of the old stuff after listening to my Vali 2, but kept it around. The Magni 3 puts the final nail in the coffin.

 

[Renato Fury]

 

[luckybaer]

Did you make that stand for your Schiit PowerStack? It is awesome!

 

[sennsay]

Nice rack How's the Loki going?

 

[volly]

Haha, Schiit's gettin' crazy!

I wonder if Schiit will one day release a all-in-one unit or will we be forever building up and up our schiit stack! LOL