[superultramega]

Asgard 3 with ES9028 DAC module and Magni+ incoming. I will try to compare different combinations including my current Schiit pile (Modius and Valhalla 2).

 

[cdacosta]

Asgard 3 with ES9028 DAC module and Magni+ incoming. I will try to compare different combinations including my current Schiit pile (Modius and Valhalla 2).

Might also want to try pairing the Modius with the Asgard 3. I thought they sounded good together. Even though I do not use either now, I could easily recommend the pairing for a excellent sub $500 stack.

 

[superultramega]

Might also want to try pairing the Modius with the Asgard 3. I thought they sounded good together. Even though I do not use either now, I could easily recommend the pairing for a excellent sub $500 stack.

That will definitely be one combination I'll try.

 

[technisummer]

Might also want to try pairing the Modius with the Asgard 3. I thought they sounded good together. Even though I do not use either now, I could easily recommend the pairing for a excellent sub $500 stack.

That's my current setup, can only say great things about it. Although I haven't tested any planars on it yet...

 

[Plautus001]

My one of setups too

 

[artur9]

Jot 2 IMHO is a better amp

Did you already list somewhere the ways that Jot2 is better than Asgard 3? Even if both are used SE?

 

[cdacosta]

Did you already list somewhere the ways that Jot2 is better than Asgard 3? Even if both are used SE?

Not that I can remember. Asgard 3 came first. After Jot 2 was burned in, I listened to the amp in SE mode. The way I EQ, power which allows for ample headroom kind of prohibits the use of Jot 2 SE for me. Balanced is more resolving than SE and Asgard 3. One thing that has absolutely elevated the Jot 2 in my setup is passive signal filtering. Just stunning results. I have not tried this filtering on the Asgard 3 yet.

My recommendation is if using SE only go with the Asgard 3. If wanting to go balanced, Jot 2 is a great amp for the money.

 

[Neweymatt]

My recommendation is if using SE only go with the Asgard 3. If wanting to go balanced, Jot 2 is a great amp for the money.

Yep, and it’s also worth considering what headphones or IEMs you have or plan to use.

Since getting my Jot2 I’ve kept my A3 and mainly use it on my nightstand while lying in bed reading, listening to IEMs. For this, the A3’s SE on it is just fine, especially for the all-BA ones.

But the Jot2 balanced is quite a significant upgrade for planar & dynamic headphones, IEMs with DDs, and as I’ve also recently found for high-impedance buds. So in this sense, the extra couple hundred bucks for the Jot2 has given me an across-the-board upgrade for quite a lot of my gear.

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

I hadn't used my Asgard 3 in a while so I hooked it up to my Modi multibit, original with the firmware update, and I had forgotten how good these two sound together. I also tried the Asgard with a couple of NOS DACs and there was good synergy with those too. All in all a very worthwhile purchase for $200. I'd say it's still an excellent amp for the $250 asking price.

 

[GarageBoy]

I picked up a used Asgard 3 and it was distorting funny in the left channel when using the analog inputs - tried swapping RCA cables, high and low gains - nothing.

Played with the input selector switch a few times and it went away. Is there something for me to clean? I plan on gifting this to someone and don't want this to come back

 

[Plautus001]

I picked up a used Asgard 3 and it was distorting funny in the left channel when using the analog inputs - tried swapping RCA cables, high and low gains - nothing.

Played with the input selector switch a few times and it went away. Is there something for me to clean? I plan on gifting this to someone and don't want this to come back

The controls may need to be cleaned with spray air... most likely dust.

 

[gefski]

I picked up a used Asgard 3 and it was distorting funny in the left channel when using the analog inputs - tried swapping RCA cables, high and low gains - nothing.

Played with the input selector switch a few times and it went away. Is there something for me to clean? I plan on gifting this to someone and don't want this to come back

Cleaning all cables, tube pins, and contacts with DeOx is routine for me. For problems with switches, volume controls, etc. I open it up and use a safe solvent like electrosolve, turning the switch or control many times.

 

[GarageBoy]

Can I just spray contact cleaner into these switches or are they sealed? Thanks

 

[Plautus001]

Can I just spray contact cleaner into these switches or are they sealed? Thanks

When we used to clean/repair old units we would apply only a small amount with a Q-tip and clean the area and then rotate the switch several times.

 

[BS5711]

Asgard 3 with ES9028 DAC module and Magni+ incoming. I will try to compare different combinations including my current Schiit pile (Modius and Valhalla 2).

Just be aware that despite the Asgard being wall powered the DAC module draws power from the connected device, it doesn't take power internally.

That means that if the source is batter powered, say an iPad, it will drain the battery faster than you might expect.

The DAC module requires sufficient power than an iPhone will give the message "requires to much power" and won't work.