Schiit stack not registering device9/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Drives the HE-6 (one of the most inefficient headphones there is) to high volume nicely but a few watts short on output power to even start to let the HE6’s bass shine through. This is a smoother sounding amp with very good clarity all around. Sadly, the HE-400 really showcases too much sibilance with the Magni for my ears. 1,200mw into 32ohm is very good for $99 and will drive any Ortho with plenty of volume. However, I would call it an ok amplifier for the Hifiman HE400. The Magni is more well suited for use with the Hifiman HE-500’s sonic qualities than any other Ortho I can think of. I would not call the Magni a great match up for this Hifiman headphone, it just lacks the bass quantity to get the job done by itself. The Magni’s 1.2watt output is generally overkill for use with the HE400. Light amplification is more than enough to get great sonic qualities out of it. The HE400 is a wonderfully bassy and clear Ortho that is extremely efficient. *The Hifiman HE400 is unquestionably the most popular headphone I’ve been asked to talk about. Nodda. Cutting costs seems to be the general theme here, but you don’t hear me complaining. Budget amplification in its rawest form. No bass boost, no gain switch. Unfortunately, all you get is RCA-in, a volume knob, power switch, 1/4 headphone output and a cute tiny power indication light. The headphone output adapter also does not give off a static “pop!” when plugged in or removed. It’s the little things like this that make me happy. The volume knob feels rock solid and shows no sign of wiggle. Construction is marvelous and feels great. Hopefully, Jason will include a nice adapter for other outlets or at least make mention of where you can find a safe converter of some type. This kind of upsets me the more I think about it. Schiit designed the Magni to only work with 115v US-Style wall outlet adapters. Sorry, friends overseas, but you are all Schiit out of luck. It is a great entry level Hi-Fi amplifier that will be adored by anyone who does not want congestion on their desk at work, inside their college dorm room or perhaps even on their bedside table. I can see it working extremely well in these types of situations, but never as a primary home amplifier for Orthos. It doesn’t fit in with portable amplifiers and also does not get along with desktop amplification. Despite that, I think the budget-conscious buyers out there are going to fall in love with this little piece of Schiit. The Magni is that weird kid that sweats a lot and sits in the back of the class, but happens to be exceptionally talented. I feel that the Magni is a “Grey Area” amplifier that is lost in translation somewhere in the void of the Audio Universe. There is no question this $99 Amplifier is Schittastic. A Fiio E10/17, V-Moda M-100, JVC DX-1000, Hifiman HE-400/500/6, Cowon J3, Hisoundaudio Studio V, Clear Tunes Customs CT-200, Kimber GQMini RCA to 3.5mm Interconnect as well as The Atratus by Epiphany Acoustics. The gear used during the testing of the Magni and Modi includes: the Aune T1 USB DAC and amplifier with a Telefunken 6922 tube upgrade, as well as the stock tube. You rock! Also thanks to Nick for the Asgard loaner (Dude, seriously, in the future don’t let your kitten nibble on your high-output electronic devices, unless you want a Kitten kebab named Roasty McFlufficans.)* *”Thank you!” to Jason at Schiit for the Modi loaner. ![]()
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