Just recently acquired a 'used' example.
The build quality is very good indeed. Has a good hefty little power-supply inside. Not surprised, as it weighs nearly 4kg.
Runs in Class A....Gets very warm!
Anyone else using the same amp?
S.
Location: Torquay, Devon.
Posts: 5,684
I'm Shane.
Just recently acquired a 'used' example.
The build quality is very good indeed. Has a good hefty little power-supply inside. Not surprised, as it weighs nearly 4kg.
Runs in Class A....Gets very warm!
Anyone else using the same amp?
S.
Not yet.
Tempted by one, or the Valhalla.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
Location: Coventry, England UK
Posts: 534
I'm Simon.
As you know I have the MK1 which is a beast. How are you finding the MK2 compared to other Headphone amps you've tried?
Shane,
I’m using a Schiit Asgard 2 as preamp/headphone amplifier in my desktop system:
It’s an excellent amplifier. In my opinion it works best with headphones with an impedance <= 300 Ω. In my equipment list the Schiit Valhalla, Schiit Lyr and SPL Phonitor provide more power for headphones with a higher impedance.
Werner.
Mac OS X iTunes → Schiit Bifrost DAC → Yamaha AX-592 → Triangle Zays XS Grand Angle | AKG K712 Pro headphones | my last.fm profile
Location: Torquay, Devon.
Posts: 5,684
I'm Shane.
That looks very tidy, Werner.
Must try my AKG K701's with the Asgrad. As they have a fairly low impedance, of slightly over 60 ohms.
S.
Shane,
personally I felt the K701 headphones don’t go that well together with the Schiit Asgard. The Schiit Lyr is much more powerful and makes listening with the K701 really enjoyable (if the weird K701 headband isn’t a problem for you). The AKG K712 and the Schiit Asgard are a good match, but (in my opinion) the K701 sounds a little bit thin and lifeless.
Werner.
Mac OS X iTunes → Schiit Bifrost DAC → Yamaha AX-592 → Triangle Zays XS Grand Angle | AKG K712 Pro headphones | my last.fm profile
Location: Torquay, Devon.
Posts: 5,684
I'm Shane.
Mac OS X iTunes → Schiit Bifrost DAC → Yamaha AX-592 → Triangle Zays XS Grand Angle | AKG K712 Pro headphones | my last.fm profile
Location: Torquay, Devon.
Posts: 5,684
I'm Shane.
Has anyone tried the Schiit Valhalla 2? If yes, any good?
S.
Location: Navan
Posts: 378
I'm Jo.
Lovely looking set up, Werner.