[kadinh]

I’ve had my eye on the Jot2 but after reading some reviews it sounds like the Asg3 sounds better and is almost half the price.

 

[holden4th]

I’ve had my eye on the Jot2 but after reading some reviews it sounds like the Asg3 sounds better and is almost half the price.

The Jot2 has the advantage of having balanced connections and at 32 ohm it can generate up to 7.5 watts. However, if you don't have headphones with balanced interconnects this drops to 2w. The Asgard however, which is only single ended will give you 3.5 watts at 32 ohms which is a significant difference. If you don't need a balanced connection then the Asgard is a no brainer. Basically, the A3 will drive just about any headphone you throw at it.

Looking at the headphones listed that you own I can't see the need for the Jotunheim.

 

[kadinh]

The Jot2 has the advantage of having balanced connections and at 32 ohm it can generate up to 7.5 watts. However, if you don't have headphones with balanced interconnects this drops to 2w. The Asgard however, which is only single ended will give you 3.5 watts at 32 ohms which is a significant difference. If you don't need a balanced connection then the Asgard is a no brainer. Basically, the A3 will drive just about any headphone you throw at it.

Looking at the headphones listed that you own I can't see the need for the Jotunheim.

That it’s very good reasoning. At the moment, I use my IEMs with a 4.4mm connection. Hopefully my Indigos come tomorrow. I’m wondering if it would be a side grade from my Topping stack, or if the Asg3 would make my new MMB2 sound even better. I was planning on getting a balanced DAC down the road and get the Jot2 now. I also want to get some full sized headphones again, but that would be down the road too.

 

[Neweymatt]

That it’s very good reasoning. At the moment, I use my IEMs with a 4.4mm connection. Hopefully my Indigos come tomorrow. I’m wondering if it would be a side grade from my Topping stack, or if the Asg3 would make my new MMB2 sound even better. I was planning on getting a balanced DAC down the road and get the Jot2 now. I also want to get some full sized headphones again, but that would be down the road too.

I think I mentioned this in another thread: you have IER-Z1R. Jot2 is a dead-set no brainer to get for that IEM alone for the paltry $150 difference in price. For that and any other IEMs you're using with 4.4, just get one of these and fuggetaboudit:
https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/ddhifi-xlr44b-xlr-4-pin-to-4-4mm-balanced-adapter

 

[kadinh]

I think I mentioned this in another thread: you have IER-Z1R. Jot2 is a dead-set no brainer to get for that IEM alone for the paltry $150 difference in price. For that and any other IEMs you're using with 4.4, just get one of these and fuggetaboudit:
https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/ddhifi-xlr44b-xlr-4-pin-to-4-4mm-balanced-adapter

Definitely going to get the ddHiFi adapter. I have most all of the different termination adapters and they work great.

 

[holden4th]

That it’s very good reasoning. At the moment, I use my IEMs with a 4.4mm connection. Hopefully my Indigos come tomorrow. I’m wondering if it would be a side grade from my Topping stack, or if the Asg3 would make my new MMB2 sound even better. I was planning on getting a balanced DAC down the road and get the Jot2 now. I also want to get some full sized headphones again, but that would be down the road too.

..and that's also very good reasoning. Either the Jot or the A3 will pair with your MMB2 very nicely. I have the A3/Modi3+ combo and it sounds great - especially for the price.

 

[limaaa]

Guys,

Would you rather buy Modi+ for Asgard 3 or AK4490 module?

Thanks!

 

[Neweymatt]

Guys,

Would you rather buy Modi+ for Asgard 3 or AK4490 module?

Thanks!

Not sure you can still get the AK4490 module?

I’ve got the newer ESS module and it is fine as a simple all-in-one unit. However you may prefer to have the option of multiple inputs to the DAC, so Modi+ could be a better choice.

 

[holden4th]

Definitely the AK4490 module and it's still available from a number of places

In Australia

https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/schiit-audio-modi-3-dac-1

I'd grab it but I already have one from the same team.

 

[michael2v]

Would you rather buy Modi+ for Asgard 3 or AK4490 module?

Thanks!

Maybe I just have tin ears, but my Modi 3+ (AKM chip) and ESS module sound pretty much identical through the Asgard 3, so I don't think you can go wrong with either. There have been times when I've been convinced the ESS module sounds better, but I'm pretty sure it's just volume differences. I've tested on both the 6XX, 560S, Aeolus and DT 990 Pro, so depending on headphones YMMV.

 

[ozz]

Still rocking the A3 with multi-bit module playing through the Clears listening to my library in lossless through the MBP this is been the longest I have been satisfied with the sound.

 

[davidfrance]

I may have a preference for my Lyr 3, but sometimes the Lyr 3 is a bit too much. I swapped out the Lyr 3 this morning, and I am listening to the Asgard 3 tonight. It's such a even handed and fine amp, the Asgard 3.

 

[Plautus001]

The Asgard 3 really is a great all-rounder.

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

I may have a preference for my Lyr 3, but sometimes the Lyr 3 is a bit too much. I swapped out the Lyr 3 this morning, and I am listening to the Asgard 3 tonight. It's such a even handed and fine amp, the Asgard 3.

When you write that the Lyr 3 is a bit too much sometimes I'm not sure that I understand what that means. Is the Asgard 3 warmer, maybe more laid back?

 

[morpheus69]

Enjoying the DT880 600Ohm on the BiFrost 2/64 > Asgard 3 tonight. forgot how good they sound.