NEW - Schiit Asgard 2

[Gazny]

Just got a pair of DT 880 600 ohm with my Asgard 2, excellent.

 

[rotaspeed]

Hey there guys, I just purchased a Asgard 2 and im very pleased with it so far. Yes I know that it is slightly dated hardware but as long as it works for me then im happy with my purchase so far. My next goal is to collect a bimby and I think ill be super satisfied with the aesthetic portion of my set up!

 

[volly]

Hey there guys, I just purchased a Asgard 2 and im very pleased with it so far. Yes I know that it is slightly dated hardware but as long as it works for me then im happy with my purchase so far. My next goal is to collect a bimby and I think ill be super satisfied with the aesthetic portion of my set up!

I wouldn't say the Asgard is dated, perhaps battle-tested! Heck of an amp and is a great combo with the Bifrost! Grab some big/tall feet if you want to stack them....the Asgard gets toasty!

Enjoy!

 

[Mightygrey]

Hey there guys, I just purchased a Asgard 2 and im very pleased with it so far. Yes I know that it is slightly dated hardware but as long as it works for me then im happy with my purchase so far. My next goal is to collect a bimby and I think ill be super satisfied with the aesthetic portion of my set up!

Nothing dated about it. Headphone amplification is largely a 'solved problem', and it's a great option to get yourself into the Class-A flavour. Plus, you can keep your coffee warm on top of it...

 

[volly]

Nothing dated about it. Headphone amplification is largely a 'solved problem', and it's a great option to get yourself into the Class-A flavour. Plus, you can keep your coffee warm on top of it...

Buy two and you can make Toastie Toastie's all day long!

Something about the Class A flavour of the Asgard gets me everytime I decide to use it! So sweet, clear and with decent warm bass! Works well with neutral headphones, warms 'em up a touch!

 

[rotaspeed]

Buy two and you can make Toastie Toastie's all day long!

Something about the Class A flavour of the Asgard gets me everytime I decide to use it! So sweet, clear and with decent warm bass! Works well with neutral headphones, warms 'em up a touch!

I think its just schiits stuff that all sound super warm to me. Kinda got me to decide to sell or trade my tube setup lol

 

[rascalion]

Well ... Asgard 2 just went on closeout ...

https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard

And new Asgard is out ...

https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard-1

 

[genck]

Well ... Asgard 2 just went on closeout ...

https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard

And new Asgard is out ...

https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard-1

Damn, that is wayyyy more powerful. 3.5WRMS into 32 ohms, hell yeah

 

[theveterans]

I’m gonna miss that Mosfet smoothness of a pure class A amp. Don’t know why but these new continuity implemented amps from Lyr, etc. sound much brighter than our good old Asgard 2. Definitely keeping my Asgard 2 until it breaks

 

[Wes S]

Well ... Asgard 2 just went on closeout ...

https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard

And new Asgard is out ...

https://www.schiit.com/products/asgard-1

They have it in black finish!

 

[Wes S]

I wonder how this will sound, compared to the Jotunheim, which I love, and use at work?

 

[genck]

The gain switch is on the front with no LED! I'm ordering this.

 

[tamleo]

I wonder how this will sound, compared to the Jotunheim, which I love, and use at work?

The Magni 3 and the Jot have weird treble to my ears. I think that new designed Asgard 3 will sound more "right" (natural ? ) and detailed according to what i read on Schiit website (highly biased into class A topology)

 

[rascalion]

I was going to wait for a Jotunheim 2 (hopefully Nexus), then this came out ...

Just ordered my Asgard 3 in black no DAC. Going to use my Modi 3 for now. May buy a dac if/when the upgrade cards also include the new Unison USB magic.

 

[Wes S]

The Magni 3 and the Jot have weird treble to my ears. I think that new designed Asgard 3 will sound more "right" (natural ? ) and detailed according to what i read on Schiit website (highly biased into class A topology)

Treble on the Jotunheim does not bother me at all, and mine is fairly new, and is the latest silent revision, said to tame the highs a bit. I am super treble sensitive as well. So, I guess we shall see, if the Asgard 3 sounds more right, after some reviews. I do like the balanced option and versatility of the Jotunheim, but don't mind switching if the Asgard sounds more "natural".