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Upgrade from Magni 3 + Modi 3

cirwin2010

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I'm currently using the 2017 version of the Magni 3 (non +) & Modi 3 stack from Schiit. I recently got a pair of Hifiman Edition XS headphones to replace my aging Hifiman HE4xx. The Edition XS feel like an upgrade from he4xx, especially in clarity, but nothing majory revolutionary (dimishing returns and all).

I'm not lacking for power since I have so much headroom for volume even on low gain, but I do wonder if anything is being held back sound quality wise with my current amp and dac?

I imagine I would be looking at the JDS Atom 2 amp and dac stack as a more budget option or some of the Schiit products like the Midgard, Asgard, or Jotunheim for a more premium option. Do I have anything to gain by making a switch?
 
Hi @cirwin2010! Welcome to ASR.

I'm not lacking for power since I have so much headroom for volume even on low gain, but I do wonder if anything is being held back sound quality wise with my current amp and dac?
Nothing is being held back by your Schiit stack. What you have is a case of entirely unfounded FOMO.

The best way to increase the sound quality of your system is to look into frequency response correction and crossfeed.
 
Agree! I'm still using the Modi 3 and Magni 3 as my headphone system, and am now using Equalizer APO/Peace to fine tune headphone FR.
 
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