ReakingWillow
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I'm looking to buy a new headphone amp that has plenty in power single-ended. I'm leaning towards the JDS El AMP 2 or the Schiit Asgard 3 to power my DT 1990 Pro's, DT 990's HD 660's and to a lesser extent my Momentums.
I really like the look of the Schiit Asgard 3 but the lack of any verified measurements worries me. Don't get me wrong I don't believe that how an amp measures is the be-all and end-all of it but I like to know exactly what I'm getting at least stacks up to the claims of the company! The JDS El AMP 2 is an extremely tempting prospect, so much so that I nearly pulled the trigger, However being a brit means that its priced at well over 300 quid and the Asgard is a full £100 cheaper. Whilst I'd happily pay the money I'd feel aggrieved if id paid out extra for nothing!
I realise that the Atom is way cheaper but the fact that its plastic puts me off, not least because im an audio snob! I would consider the Schiit Magni 3+ or Hersey but the Volume pot puts me off.
At present, I have the topping DX3 Pro V2 which sounds great, but I feel that it lack's the Headroom to Truly power my Cans and the Output impedance also concerns me as I plan on getting some IEM's when I go to Can Jam. I've also had a Mojo but wasn't impressed. At some point in the future, I might get a new DAC but the topping tbh should suffice.
I consider myself an Audiophile and unfortunately, I'm very critical.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I really like the look of the Schiit Asgard 3 but the lack of any verified measurements worries me. Don't get me wrong I don't believe that how an amp measures is the be-all and end-all of it but I like to know exactly what I'm getting at least stacks up to the claims of the company! The JDS El AMP 2 is an extremely tempting prospect, so much so that I nearly pulled the trigger, However being a brit means that its priced at well over 300 quid and the Asgard is a full £100 cheaper. Whilst I'd happily pay the money I'd feel aggrieved if id paid out extra for nothing!
I realise that the Atom is way cheaper but the fact that its plastic puts me off, not least because im an audio snob! I would consider the Schiit Magni 3+ or Hersey but the Volume pot puts me off.
At present, I have the topping DX3 Pro V2 which sounds great, but I feel that it lack's the Headroom to Truly power my Cans and the Output impedance also concerns me as I plan on getting some IEM's when I go to Can Jam. I've also had a Mojo but wasn't impressed. At some point in the future, I might get a new DAC but the topping tbh should suffice.
I consider myself an Audiophile and unfortunately, I'm very critical.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.