[atbglenn]

I've been very pleased with my Asgard for the past year. Using Denon D2000's and BeyerDynamic DT770 Pro's (250 ohm) I wonder if it's worth upgrading?
 
 

 

[MattTCG]

Just wait on the reviews for the A2. If the new features are something that are important to you (gain switch, pre-amp out) then it would certainly be worth considering. 

 

[atbglenn]

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Just wait on the reviews for the A2. If the new features are something that are important to you (gain switch, pre-amp out) then it would certainly be worth considering. 

I only care about a sound quality improvement. As nice as the Pre-Amp outs and gain switch are, I have no use for either with my setup. I will read the reviews when they are posted. If the reviews say it sounds better, I'm there

 

[MattTCG]

^^ Honestly, if you don't plan to change hp from the d2k and dt770, I'd stick with the A1. My 2c...

 

[atbglenn]

I appreciate your opinion. I'm not sure what I'm buying next as far as headphones. I already owned  Sennheiser HD650's and AKG 701's in the distant past. I've been out of touch with Head-Fi for over a year. I really need to get up to speed again.. 
 
P.S. Love your avatar I'm a big Soundgarden fan.  

 

[MattTCG]

The MD's and Hifiman he400 have made quite a splash around here as of late. You should check them out. They are both planar magnetic and a big change over your current hp's. Both are great hp's. 

 

[atbglenn]

The Asgard will drive them no problem? And what are MD's?? See,? I have no idea what's up in the headphone world theses days

 

[hodgjy]

Modified Fostex 
 
https://www.mrspeakers.com/
 
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The Asgard will drive them no problem? And what are MD's?? See,? I have no idea what's up in the headphone world theses days

 

[MattTCG]

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The Asgard will drive them no problem? And what are MD's?? See,? I have no idea what's up in the headphone world theses days

 
The Asgard you have will drive them fine. You'll get a much more significant and appreciable improvement in sound by changing the hp rather than the amp which would be small by comparison. 
 
Then turn around and sell off a pair of your least preferred hp's on what you currently have and you don't even have to spend much money after the sale. 

 The d2k is fetching good money right now as they are d/c. 

 

[atbglenn]

Thanks hodgjy and Matt

 

[atbglenn]

wow, I really need to read what I write before I hit the submit button  "theses"  lol! 
 
Edit: I've had a few cocktails. I refuse to take responsibility for my bad typing lol! 

 

[KG Jag]

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wow, I really need to read what I write before I hit the submit button  "theses"  lol! 
 
Edit: I've had a few cocktails. I refuse to take responsibility for my bad typing lol! 

Instead you might get more bang for the buck (even if it's a few more of them) by going to a tube or hybrid amp to sit next to your Asgard.  Schiit alone has two from which to chose.

 

[atbglenn]

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Instead you might get more bang for the buck (even if it's a few more of them) by going to a tube or hybrid amp to sit next to your Asgard.  Schiit alone has two from which to chose.

I have a Woo Audio WA6 I purchased a few years ago. Truthfully, I haven't listened to it in well over a year. The Asgard has been fitting the bill for me. I love the amp, and if the updated model sounds better, I'm going to upgrade. Simple as that. I'll read the reviews before I decide.

 

[hodgjy]

I took the plunge to upgrade my A1 to A2 sight unseen.  The extra voltage swing should theoretically help drive my DT990/600s better, which I thought the A1 already drove very well!
 
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I have a Woo Audio WA6 I purchased a few years ago. Truthfully, I haven't listened to it in well over a year. The Asgard has been fitting the bill for me. I love the amp, and if the updated model sounds better, I'm going to upgrade. Simple as that. I'll read the reviews before I decide.

 

[atbglenn]

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I took the plunge to upgrade my A1 to A2 sight unseen.  The extra voltage swing should theoretically help drive my DT990/600s better, which I thought the A1 already drove very well!
 

Please let me know how you like it compared to your original one. I've got an itchy finger ready to order from Audio Adviser (free shipping and no tax) if you and others think it's a winner..