Stick with Schiit Magnius for single ended headphones or get Schiit Heresy?

[devopsprodude]

I've posted elsewhere about my new Hifiman Sundara cans, which I really like. I have balanced 3.5mm to 4 pin XLR cable for them, and waiting for Schiit Modius/Magnius stack (they are on backorder until the 31st).

I also was able to procure a pair of AKG K712 headphones. Unfortunately, these are not able to do balanced audio with just a simple cable swap and I'm not willing to do the work necessary to mod them to do balanced.

Anywho, will the Schiit Magnius amp be fine with the AKG K712 headphones in balanced to SE, or does it make sense to add a Heresy for another $100?

Thanks

 

[raif71]

I say schtiick to the Magnius amp which has both balanced and SE headphone jacks.

 

[ScofieldKid]

Are those my only two choices?

 

[devopsprodude]

Are those my only two choices?

I know you did a winky smile, but I'll answer semi-seriously anyhow. The Magnius is a given as it's already on order.

Do you have a better option than the Heresy for $100?

 

[Shazb0t]

Magnius single ended is fine.