[xnor]

Sounds more like an "enhancement" or processing option (EQ?) turned on that causes digital clipping.

 

[cel4145]

Sounds more like an "enhancement" or processing option (EQ?) turned on that causes digital clipping.

Or he is trying to run those phones really loud

 

[MARK93]

Trying to get that suppa bass
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Or he is trying to run those phones really loud

 

[vaed]

Compromising on a low budget, I've decided to order the magni and hook it up using my E10 as an external DAC (instead of ordering the Modi [for now]). I wonder how this will work out. Any thoughts?

 

[pelli]

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Compromising on a low budget, I've decided to order the magni and hook it up using my E10 as an external DAC (instead of ordering the Modi [for now]). I wonder how this will work out. Any thoughts?

Should work out great.  I did this with my E17 and Asgard until I could get the funds for a Bifrost.

 

[tdockweiler]

This Q701 now finally sounds good with the Magni+ODAC. It actually sounds just like how it should.
All the songs i've listened to a million times haven't changed much. It doesn't add any warmth that I can detect, so if you want that, look elsewhere. I don't care.
The Q701 doesn't need any extra warmth IMO. So far I prefer it on my other amp, but that costs 3x as much. I would probably pick the Magni over the E9 though.
 
Not sure why, but out of the box it sounded awful with the Q701. Burn in? My ears playing tricks on me? Not sure, but now it's OK.
 
I still can't get the Magni to sound good with a surge protector. Just like with my other amp. Not the amp's fault. It kind of bloats the bass a tad and makes the lower mids rather too forward.
It's barely noticeable on open headphones and mostly with my DJ100 and closed headphones that are somewhat warm or bassy.
It does make the Q701 a bit fuller sounding than it should be, but not in a good way

So obviously I hook it straight to the wall.
 
Here's my favorites for the Magni:
 
1. HD-650
2. Sextett LP
3. Koss Pro DJ100
 
Honestly, the Q701 just sounded "off" on day one, but not so much now.
 
HD-598 sounds just like it should with the Magni too. Now I just need to go back and try the K601 again...
 
note: I upgraded to a higher quality surge protector from Tripp Lite (ISOBAR), but it made zero difference. Straight to the wall for me.

 

[Traum]

Is this generally true of most sound card / onboard audio / PC cases?
 
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There is a difference: the rear headphone out is specced for 330Ω while the front panel out is specced for 33Ω and has a lower SNR. You should connect your headphones to the back and see if it makes a difference before you buy an amp.

 

[Bryman31]

oh man this setup looks great!!! do you suppose they will work well with the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro's i just recently got??

 

[jchu]

Where can I get the Magni in Canada?
 
If anyone's willing to sell me a used one, I'd gladly buy one.

 

[MickeyVee]

I'm in the Toronto area and ordered mine directly from Schiit. No problem shipping to Canada.
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Where can I get the Magni in Canada?
 
If anyone's willing to sell me a used one, I'd gladly buy one.

 

[BrokeStudent]

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I'm in the Toronto area and ordered mine directly from Schiit. No problem shipping to Canada.

 
Roughly how long did it take for it to arrive? I'm in that area and it was shipped out Jan 8th. I'm getting antsy.

 

[MickeyVee]

Ordered it on Dec 17 and got it on the 31st so about 2 weeks.
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Roughly how long did it take for it to arrive? I'm in that area and it was shipped out Jan 8th. I'm getting antsy.

 

[MARK93]

mod is done pads can now be easly put on and removed sewed them.Into the original pad. Now super comfortable but have to go almost to max to fit on head.

 

[waxdoctor]

Hey there,
 
I tried the wall wart (230V / 50Hz) of my project headbox II - it has exactly the same output specification (16VAC / 500mA) as the wall wart coming with the magni. Works fine for me - maybe a bit less bass body than with the original PSU on a step down converter, but well, still there... )
 
Cheers!

 

[adamlr]

could i have some help finding an electrical converter?
 
i emailed schiit asking them what i need and they replied that what i need is this: 
http://www.amazon.com/Goldsource-STU-100-Voltage-Transformer-Converter/dp/B0022TSC5C/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1357745587&sr=8-7&keywords=110%2F220+converter
 
but that one wont ship to my country whereas this one does:
http://www.amazon.com/Goldsource®-STU-300-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B003OPF4M2/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357747463&sr=1-14&keywords=Goldsource+STU-100
 
the latter is 300 watts as opposed to 100 i think? could someone please tell me what this is - i need the name of it so i can research it on wiki. what is it? a rating of some sort? can i use a higher rating then necessary? i basically want to know what to look for in case the 2nd one wont ship either (which happens sometimes, they say they do but then you try to checkout and you get a pop up saying they dont). this is the only thing holding me back from ordering.