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RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will......

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MaggiesAndCats

In Reply to: RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... posted by TWB on November 01, 2024 at 07:44:23

I'm assuming you already have headphones you like and are looking for more volume, and possibly something that brings out the qualities you like better than the device you are currently using to power them.

I have HiFiMan planar headphones that take more power than my streamer and DAC provide to reach a sound level I like. I have used the Schiit Magni+ and Jotunheim amps. The Magni+ is a great bargain and works for my headphones, but the Jotunheim has plenty of head room and sounds more effortless at any volume level.

I recommend both of these Schiit amps. My headphones have good bass response and appreciate the extra power of the Jotunheim.

Regards,

Steve

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I've had several Schiit headphone amps - mlsstl 10:14:03 11/20/24 (1)
Lyr 3, Asgard 3, Vali 2++, Fulla, and now a Midgard. The Lyr was the best, but is a bit pricey and runs hot (though I mainly used it as a preamp with its Multibit DAC card.) However, if one wants the best performance for the money, I'd go for the Midgard. At $220 it is a fantastic buy. I use it to power my Hifiman Sundara planar headphones which it does with ease. It also has the interesting "halo" circuit option which I find I slightly prefer, though the effect is very subtle.
- YES on Midgard - pbarach 06:21:58 11/21/24 (0)
  I use a Midgard amp with Sennheiser HD600s, Focal Clear OGs, and occasionally AKG K702. The sound quality is always clear and clean, and there is more than enough power for any of these headphones.
  I didn't notice anything different when using the Halo circuit with the Focals, the only one of these cans for which I have a balanced cable.
  The only negative about the Midgard is that the power switch is on the back. I suppose there is a reason that Schiit does this with many of its products, but it's just plain inconvenient.
RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... - MaggiesAndCats 10:42:24 11/02/24 (1)
I should be clear that I have a Jotunheim 2 amp.
- RE: Suggestions for a headphone amp. that will...... - G Squared 07:08:22 11/04/24 (0)
  I second the Schiit recommendation. Here's my stack.
  Gsquared

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