Greeting Head-FI'ers, I got have a decision to make about my next headphone AMP that will need to stay with me for a long while and last through a couple headphone upgrades.   My current setup is, Source which is my on board motherboard DAC (Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC...

I want a usb dac and amp that can drive any headphones High impedance to low impedance. I'm not worried about driving electro statics because i don't plan on ever getting electrostatic headphones, Speakers definetly but not headphones. Also I'd prefer something under $600 but $1000 is okay. A...

Ok I currently own a pair of Sony MDR1R cans, but auditioned my Asgard 2 in a store (yeah....go figure) wih the Momentum over ear cans and found them to sound quite nice. Would it be an upgrade of sorts to grab a pair of Momentum's to go along side my MDR1Rs or is the difference not worth the...

I listen to Stoner Rock/Doom/Sludge and Classical as 95% of my music. I will be using my setup at work. I was thinking of getting a pair of RS1's and pair them up with my Schiit Asgard 2. Would you guys recommend I get a DAC? My source material are v0 and 320 rips and I have a Project Carbon...

Hey all,   Think back to 2010.   When we launched Asgard, the world of headphones was a lot smaller. Desktop audio was really in its infancy. And, to tell the truth, we didn’t really know if we’d be selling a ton of Asgards—or giving our friends headphone amps for Christmas presents...

    Pros: Environmentally conscious, wood housings, great isolation, removable cable, lightweight, clean sound, good instrument separation, good level of detail. Cons: Soundstage can seem congested at times, can come off sibilant with Magni, mid-bass can come off as pushy. Style: Full-sized...

Question: I just got the Schiit Asgard 2.  It literally just arrived and I have used it for 3 hours.   Is there a break in period?   I'm concerned also because it is getting hot..burning hot!  You literally cannot leave your hand on it.  I'm at 3 o'clock on the dial.  Also, just sitting...

For the past 7 years, I have been using a gilmorelight amp paired with my HD650's.  I have not been keeping up with the progression of headphone amp's so I am not up to date with the many new companies/models that have sprung since I have been gone. I am aware of audio GD and a few other new...

Hi all,   I'm still deciding between a sound card and an external dac like the Modi, but for now, I just wanted to make sure I had the amp section figured out.   I have desktop speakers, which are my primary listening device at my desk.  If I get the Modi, I'll have to manually switch on/off...

I just got my LCD-2's and have been experimenting with gain mode on the Asgard 2.   I perceive some dynamic range compression in high gain mode as compared with low gain.   From a technical standpoint, is that possible or just my imagination?

With a fiio x5 and hifiman 400 cans? Also what could a better would amp do. Thx

Hi.  I'm currently in the market for a new DAC/amp combo and have arrived at two choices.  Option 1 is the Naim Dac-V1.  Auditioned at a local dealer and know I like pretty much everything about it but it does have lots of additional inputs I won't ever need.  Option 2 is a Schiit Asgard...

Just got my Asgard 2 in and love it. Here are a few tips if you own one or are getting one. It runs hot and one Head Fier suggested putting a rubber "O" ring on the volume control. Works like a charm and also sets the looks off more. The size of the ring is a #18. Also, if you get a micro size...

Hi Guys,   Long time reader, rarely a poster. I've been reading around for the past few weeks trying to decide which Schiit amp to order for my stock HD 650 (currently using an E7/E9 combo) and the more I read, the more confused I became so here I am posting and asking for help.   Anyway, my...

With the acquisition of my new headphones (Hifiman HE560), I decided I wanted to step up from my Asus xonar essence ST soundcard to some dedicated amplification. Although the HE560 has low impedance, it is inefficient, and I assumed that having some additional headroom might improve dynamics and...

Before I buy the Asgard2 and test it on my own ... just curious.... how important is the dac?   Right now I am listening to Modi/Vali with my HD600. Sounds very, very nice ... biggest benefit I hear is louder volume and clearer recording I guess.   I am just thinking that my HD600 can...

i know this has been asked a million times but im stuck. this will be first real desktop headphone amp. i like the ability with the A1 to power computer and high efficient speakers. my only experience with tubes are high gain metal amps lol. i know the tube is for the preamp not for headhone...

I am posting in this forum as I know it is typically a fairly busy forum here. I am embarrassed to admit this, but I really don't know about the relationship between using my Asgard 2 as a preamp out (with headphones plugged into it) and my NAD M3 integrated. As my NAD  doesn't have a headphone...

Which one should I get to pair with AKG K712's?

I have a Schiit Modi leading to Schiit Asgard 2. I am looking to buy some bookshelf speakers. I am considering three options, but it's hard to know which option is best.   Option 1. Asgard 2 powering passive speakers.   Option 2. Asgard 2 to active speakers.   Option 3. Computer straight...

I am taking my first dive into the world of vinyl and basically know very little, even after some intimidating google sessions.  With this set-up do I need a phono-preamp?  If so, what is a good one you'd recommend? Would I still benefit from my dedicated headphone amp?  Do I need anything else...

Hey guys! I've been reading the forum for about two weeks now, trying to decide which amp to get for a HD800. I've read all kind of recommendations for tube amps and SS amps. My budget is $600 (can't go any further), and I already have the Bifrost Uber DAC. At home, I bought two different very...

I have a sound card(Asus Xonar Essence STX) installed in my PC that can simulate Dolby surround in headphones by a something called Dolby Pro Logic, which gives a good surround effect, nice echo and everything, but is only relevant to movies and computer games, not for music. On the other hand...

I've been researching around for an unexpensive (below 500$) but good amplifier that could work as well with my low-impedance T5ps and my HD650s, which I use less frequently. Main music is classical music. I looked into Woo's Wa3 but it seems it only works to its fullest with high impedance...

First of all, here's my chain: Foobar > Focusrite 18i20 (optical out) > Optical Monster cable > Bifrost > RCA cables > Asgard 2 > HD600's Basically i'm using the 18i20 as a glorified sound card while I'm not recording, but the problem is that I'm not getting any sound. Both the Bifrost and...