[immtbiker]

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Well my Asgard just shipped (!) and I will be sure to report back if it burns down my dorm 

I'm sure we would see it on CNN, because they are unfair and unbalanced.

 

[immtbiker]

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Regarding the amp running cooler with a headphone attached; is the same true if you just have a 1/4 adapter in it instead of headphones plugged in?

If a load cools down the amp (which Jason and Kevin says it doesn't), an adapter wouldn't help because it offers minimum resistance. 
 

 

[jschristian44]

where can i read a review of this amp with the hd650's?

 

[mmayer167]

per your request...
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/511804/schiit-asgard-hd650-new-guy-s-opinion
 
might not be exactly what your looking for but it should give you some answers.
 
I have an asgard and an hd600 and the pair is very, i repeat "very" enjoyable.
 
cheers, M

 

[jschristian44]

yes ive read that post.  you have that setup i would really like to hear it.  do you by chance live near southern PA?

 

[jschristian44]

and how is that setup with movies.  does it make you feel like your in the movie?

 

[mmayer167]

nope i live in Duluth, MN haha.
 
 I am currently evaluating a valhalla and so far prefer the asgard over the valhalla due to its non fatigue presentation amongst other things. The tube sound of the valhalla doesnt give it enough edge over the asgard and how perfect it is with the hd6xx hp.
 
The hd600 plus an asgard with bluejeans lc1 cable is to-date the best headphone-amp "synergy" i have heard.
 
Yes it does movies well, provided you have a good player to plug into the asgard, remember just because you have a good amp doesnt mean it will automatically make everything better. Schiit in Schiit out

 
 
If your on the fence just go with the Asgard it really is a great amp to build around.
 
Cheers, M

 

[Caphead78]

I'm listening to my Asgard right now, and while it will take a while for a full review the Asgard drives my 650s (as well as my SRH840s) quite well.

 

[jschristian44]

by the source, can just hooking it up to my 42" inch hdtv be good enough and playing a dvd through my ps2 and then connecting the asgard to the mic in port and then my phones into teh asgard.  would that sound decent or do i need a full fledged 400 dollar blu ray for it to sound decent.  how about my desktop computer?

 

[mmayer167]

for movies just use the rca output from either your tv or dvd player, it will sound fine that way. The asgard sounds good with the supplied monoprice mini to rca cable out of my computer jack, but it really helps to have a dac that runs off your usb like the uDAC i have.

 

[jschristian44]

something like this paired up with teh asgrad and a pair of hd600's.  am i in for a treat upgrading from the ad700s with this setup?

 

[mmayer167]

haha i dont want to convince you into buying something. i haven't heard the ad700, i have heard the ad500 and loved the mids but it lacked bass for me. i cant tell you what you will enjoy

   this hobby is very subjective....    Yes the hd600+Asgard is a great combo for me, will you like it? that's up to you. 
 
cheers, M

 

[kite7]

I'd say upgrading from AD700 to HD600 is totally worth it. The only thing you really lose is the sound stage width, other than that there's no aspect the HD600 is weaker than the AD700 at.

 

[sampson_smith]

I am glad to report that I finally pulled the trigger on a B-stock Asgard. Very excited to try it out with my HD600's and, later, HF-2's when I can finally afford a used pair. I will be waiting by the mailbox, anxiously...

 
YES. You heard me correctly. B-stock Asgards and Valhallas are now available on the Schiit site.

 

[jschristian44]

please do a review sampson with the hd600.