[Brubacca]

Excellent choice. The Sennheiser HD six hundred series are a great reference to start, and always keep at hand, sailing the high seas of head-fi. Plus these sound good enough out of anything, no amp needed. :-9

I didn't really use my Asgard 2 with 'em 'cos I got it the same time I got my Mjolnir Mk1, which makes them really scale high. But from what I remember the combo works great, plenty of clean power and PRaT.

When you are talking about PRAT that is exactly what I want. I have 2 Naim speaker amps.

I plugged in my Turntable last night with my Kef headphones. My god did it sound glorious.

 

[theMillerdave]

For an aging amp (on an ancient thread), I have to say I still love this beast, and despite moving on to bigger and better, I rely heavily on my Asgard 2 to drive any of my power-hungry, single ended cans - whereas my Liquid Carbon X will crap itself if I crank it past 50% with 300Ω phones.

 

[knorris908]

Ok meant to ask in my last post. Really good headphones for asgard 2 :
Sennheiser HD6XX, HD58X
Dan Clark Audio Aeon Flow RT, Aeon 2.

Am I missing any standouts below $500 like Hifiman Sundara at $350.

Looking for my last best headphones under $500 (I know you are laughing at me saying silly boy and the Aeon2 are $900).

On the variety of amps below, I enjoy EACH of the variety of headphones below the amp photo. Sundaras are my "daily drivers". Argon MkIIs are my FUN headphones, HD650/6xx are jazz/easy listening cans for when intimate and smooth is the right choice, K550s are "just want to hear even representation, but not worry about detail" cans (Sorry - My Siamese cat fell asleep on them and I took the photo before noticing the hair in the earcup/cord joint.) Phantoms (Far left) are a mix of Argon & Sundara's qualities.

 

[Brubacca]

Yes just got the HD6XX and its obvious in less than an album side that it was a fantastic purchase.

Great pairing with Asgard 2. Using my Rega P2 with Hana EL and Lehmann Audio Black Cube Statement Phono Pre. I'll do some Gumby DAC listening later.

I'm spinning Dave Matthews Band Crash and personally I enjoy this vinyl version way more than the original CD.

I really wanted the Dan Clark Aeon RT, but to be honest I can't swing that $500 now. The HD6XX fit my cost structure much better and doesn't disappoint.

 

[Green Golden Retriver]

Still using the Asgard 2 in 2020. Really enjoy it with Sony IER-Z1R more than Dap AK SR15 and Cayin N3Pro. Focal elear sounds great with Asgard 2 too. HD6xx is ok nothing special to my ears but other opinion may differ.

 

[audiobomber]

HD6xx is ok nothing special to my ears but other opinion may differ.

Asgard 2 goes great with Grado. I have the SR60 and GH4, the Asgard warms them up a bit. Not what you want with the overly warm 6XX. The 6XX improved a lot when driven by a Crack, but I still preferred my DT 1990/Asgard 2 combo.

These days, the GH4 is permanently connected to the Asgard 2, the DT 1990 to a Hafler HA15.

 

[wolfwalker78]

Asgard 2 on b-stock/closeout on Schiit site for awhile now, $119 plus the ride is pretty hard to argue with.

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

Still using the Asgard 2 in 2020. Really enjoy it with Sony IER-Z1R more than Dap AK SR15 and Cayin N3Pro. Focal elear sounds great with Asgard 2 too. HD6xx is ok nothing special to my ears but other opinion may differ.

Love the Asgard 2 with the Fostex T50RP MK3 and Hifiman HE4XX. Not as much with the HD600 or 6XX.... It's an incredible deal at $119.

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

I was going to buy a Bifrost 2 but I've been happy with the Modius so I've put that purchase off. I'm looking forward to hearing the Asgard 2 and Modius combo.

The Modius/Asgard2 combo is excellent.... Great value.

 

[Brubacca]

The Modius/Asgard2 combo is excellent.... Great value.

You most likely just cost me $200.

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

You most likely just cost me $200.

$119... Schiit is clearing out their B stock as I write this.

https://www.schiit.com/b-stocks

I just bought a second one last week. At this price, IMHO, the A2 is the best value in headphone amps. The A3 is great too. But tough to find in B stock. Happy New Year!

 

[Brubacca]

$119... Schiit is clearing out their B stock as I write this.

https://www.schiit.com/b-stocks

I just bought a second one last week. At this price, IMHO, the A2 is the best value in headphone amps. The A3 is great too. But tough to find in B stock. Happy New Year!

I just got the Asgard 2 at $140. I was talking about the Modius. You say its an enjoyable combo? I'm using a Meridian Explorer now.

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

I just got the Asgard 2 at $140. I was talking about the Modius. You say its an enjoyable combo? I'm using a Meridian Explorer now.

Misunderstood. B stock Modius are pretty frequent. Got mine awhile back for $179 + tax and shipping.

Great dac for the money.

 

[volly]

Misunderstood. B stock Modius are pretty frequent. Got mine awhile back for $179 + tax and shipping.

Great dac for the money.

I have the Modius paired with a Jot, All-blacked out! One of my favourite combo's! The Modius is a killer DAC!

I still use my silver Asgard 2 with my Bifrost, All-silver combo!

 

[supersonic395]

Is it safe to stack the Asgard 2 directly on a Bifrost 2?