For me, it took several listening hours for the amp to shine but I'm definitely happy with my purchase. I really like the smooth treble, awesome midrange, and naturally detailed sound. The soundstage and separation are okay though, not great.
For me, it took several listening hours for the amp to shine but I'm definitely happy with my purchase. I really like the smooth treble, awesome midrange, and naturally detailed sound. The soundstage and separation are okay though, not great.
While I was researching the Asgard 3 I read a post from Jason S. from Schiit saying the Asgard 3 will be broken in after 150 hours of signal through the amp. IIRC mine took about 200 hours to fully open up.
While I was researching the Asgard 3 I read a post from Jason S. from Schiit saying the Asgard 3 will be broken in after 150 hours of signal through the amp. IIRC mine took about 200 hours to fully open up.
When I first got the Asgard 3 and Modius I was not that impressed. Sounded closed in and just not right like the timing was off (poor PRAT). At the same time I also got a new pair of Sony MDR-z7m2. I downloaded Burnwave Generator which is freeware designed to burn-in systems. At a medium volume I ran the whole setup on pink noise every day when I was not around. I set a rest period of 30 mins every 120 mins. When I came home I would watch a movie or play songs I knew well in Tidal to see if anything changed. Slowly the system opened up and changed. The whole burn-in process took about two weeks.
Passing current through the amp is enough. Using a pink noise generator is irrelevant. I like to break in equipment using audio loops from pornos. Makes the drivers break in smexy.
When I first got the Asgard 3 and Modius I was not that impressed. Sounded closed in and just not right like the timing was off (poor PRAT). At the same time I also got a new pair of Sony MDR-z7m2. I downloaded Burnwave Generator which is freeware designed to burn-in systems. At a medium volume I ran the whole setup on pink noise every day when I was not around. I set a rest period of 30 mins every 120 mins. When I came home I would watch a movie or play songs I knew well in Tidal to see if anything changed. Slowly the system opened up and changed. The whole burn-in process took about two weeks.
True A3 is a fantastic amp on it's own, but for me I want(ed) two things:
-Tube pre-amp, so I got a Vali2+
-Additional balanced option on my desktop, so I'm looking at getting a Jot2, which didn't exist when I got my A3 a year ago. My A3 will get one of the new ESS DAC cards, and be relocated to another listening station in the house. It will also be very handy to pick up and take on the road...
Dragon chasing. In this hobby it is a thing. I am in this camp. I also am considering an amp upgrade but has to be more than a little better. The cost of an entire upgrade including a good new balanced cable would be $800+.
Dragon chasing. In this hobby it is a thing. I am in this camp. I also am considering an amp upgrade but has to be more than a little better. The cost of an entire upgrade including a good new balanced cable would be $800+.
I spend money on DACs. Nothing fancy, over $600 or so. I use an Audiolab transport so I'm old fashioned. 68 years old. I sold a large record collection before an out of state move 2 years ago. On the Hoffman forums I had regular customers willing to pay.
I bought a pair of Focal Clear Pros last year and that's definitely the most I've spent on headphones. Absolutely worth it.
I spend money on DACs. Nothing fancy, over $600 or so. I use an Audiolab transport so I'm old fashioned. 68 years old. I sold a large record collection before an out of state move 2 years ago. On the Hoffman forums I had regular customers willing to pay.
I bought a pair of Focal Clear Pros last year and that's definitely the most I've spent on headphones. Absolutely worth it.
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