Things I like
- Price Point ($199)
- The Power (.75W HG Bal @ 300ohms)
- Relatively small form factor (9x6x1.5in)
- Extremely low HP output impedance
Things I don't like
- External PS
- No silver option
- 1/4in headphone performance
- On/Off switch on rear only
- Pot Channel Imbalance
Things I don't like are very minor IMO, even the 1/4in headphone performance because this is clearly marketed and designed as a fully balanced amp. With that said, what I
really don't like is the post on Head-Fi bragging about how easy it was to develop the Magnius. This is a big advertising "no-no" - the downside far outweighs the upside. Although the price is very very competitive for the features, claiming the Magnius was a breeze to bring to market opens Schiit up to all kinds of nit-picking and criticism that is now very well deserved.