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Designed & Made
in the USA
Ideal for
Indoor Use
Connect With
RCA
2.4W RMS @ 32Ω
Power Output
PAIRS WELL WITH THESE ACCESSORIES
NOT JUST ANY BEGINNER'S AMP
Experience the power, performance, low noise and versatility that brings out the best in any headphone with the Schiit Magni 3+/ Magni Heresy. From sensitive IEMs to power-hungry headphones, these Schiit amps can handle them all. With 2400mW into 32Ω, switchable gain & an exceptionally low noise floor, you get a high-performance amp.
CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO POWERFUL VARIANTS
Schiit gives you a choice between a very powerful amp and an extremely powerful amp. The Magni 3+ is an affordable mini speaker amp with a Vbe multiplier and driver stage. It's the ultimate all-discrete current-feedback headphone amp. The Magni Heresy is an all-op-amp based headphone amp. It includes a multiple paralleled output stage with feedforward that offers some really awesome measurements.
DESIGNED & BUILT IN THE USA
Both amps have been designed and built in the United States. The Magni 3+ features the traditional silver and grey chassis while the Magni Heresy sports a fancy black and red chassis. They include preamp outputs, letting you connect to desktop powered monitors as well as speaker power amps. Thanks to built-in instant shut-down and time-delayed start-up, say goodbye to glitches or pops.
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.04dB |
| MAXIMUM POWER | Maximum Power, 16 ohms: 2.8W RMS per channel Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 2.4W RMS per channel Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 1.6W RMS per channel Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 410 mW RMS per channel Maximum Power, 600 ohms: 215mW RMS per channel |
| THD | High Gain: Less than 0.0013% (-98dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms Low Gain: Less than 0.0005% (-106 dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms |
| IMD | High Gain: Less than 0.01% (-80dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms, CCIF Low Gain: Less than 0.002% (-95dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms, CCIF |
| SNR | High Gain: Greater than 104 dB, A weighted, referenced to 1V RMS Low Gain: Greater than 115dB, A weighted, referenced to 1V RMS |
| CROSSTALK | Less than -70dB, 20 Hz-20 kHz in either gain |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Less than 0.2 ohms at either gain |
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 25k ohms |
| GAIN | 1 (0db) or 5.5 (15db), selectable via rear switch |
| TOPOLOGY | Fully discrete, fully complementary all-bipolar, symmetrical current-feedback design with driver stage and Vbe multiplier, no capacitors in the signal path and DC servo |
| PROTECTION | Standard failsafe DC power input and muting relay |
| POWER SUPPLY | “Wall wart” style 24VA 14VAC transformer, regulated +/- 16V rails with over 6,000uF filter capacitance |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 6W |
| SIZE | 5 x 3.5 x 1.25” |
| WEIGHT | 1 lb |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. Schiit Magni 3+
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2. Wall-Wart
15VAC, 1.5A |
Magni Heresy
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.04dB |
| MAXIMUM POWER | Maximum Power, 16 ohms: 2.8W RMS per channel Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 2.4W RMS per channel Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 1.6W RMS per channel Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 410 mW RMS per channel Maximum Power, 600 ohms: 215mW RMS per channel |
| THD | High Gain: Less than 0.0014% (-97dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms Low Gain: Less than 0.0002% (-113dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms |
| IMD | High Gain: Less than 0.002% (-95dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms, CCIF Less than 0.0006% (-105 dB) at 1V RMS into 32 ohms, CCIF |
| SNR | High Gain: Greater than 104 dB, A weighted, referenced to 1V RMS Low Gain: Greater than 115dB, A weighted, referenced to 1V RMS |
| CROSSTALK | Less than -70dB, 20 Hz-20 kHz in either gain |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Less than 0.25 ohms at either gain |
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 25k ohms |
| GAIN | 1 (0db) or 5.5 (15db), selectable via rear switch |
| TOPOLOGY | OPA1662 op-amp for voltage gain with local feedback, OPA1688 (8 stages) as output buffers with local loops, no overall loop feedback. |
| PROTECTION | Standard failsafe DC power input and muting relay |
| POWER SUPPLY | “Wall wart” style 24VA 15VAC transformer, regulated +/- 16V rails with over 6,000uF filter capacitance |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 6W |
| SIZE | 5 x 3.5 x 1.25” |
| WEIGHT | 1 lb |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. Schiit Magni Heresy
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2. Wall-Wart
15VAC, 1.5A |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | USA |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
The Schiit Story
The story of Schiit Audio begins with two veteran audiophiles Jason Stoddard, formerly of Sumo, and Mike Moffat, formerly of Theta coming together to shake things up a bit. Both of them have extensive experience in developing lots of audio and A/V products including the Andromeda III, Cobalt 307, DS Pre and Angstrom 200. From power amplifiers, I/V conversion stages, D/A converters, relay-switched stepped attenuator volume controls in preamps to developing the first DTS home theatre surround processor on the market, Schiit Audio has developed a lot of audio products over the years.
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Getting into Designing Headphones
Headphones are the need of the hour everyone who likes music uses a headphone. Therefore Schiit Audio moved to develop personal audio equipment while continuing to design a speaker-based system which includes the industry-leading preamps, amps and DACs. So right now Schiit Audio has a plethora of audio products ranging from personal audio to speaker-based systems. Schiit designs affordable audio products that bring happiness in your lives.
True Multibit DACs and Unique Digital Filter
Unlike ordinary DACs that use delta-sigma, NOS (new old stock) D/A chips, multibit chips, high-cost R2R ladders, Schiit uses unique DSP-based closed-form digital filter which improves the sonic performance of the multibit DAC. Therefore the Schiit's multibit technology brings all of it together using the current-production, medical/military grade D/A converters.
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Innovation in Analog
Schiit has opted for an innovative approach for the analog side as well. Even the most affordable Schiit headphone amplifier is a miniature, fully discrete, DC coupled, current-feedback power amplifier. Schiit is credited for introducing Continuity output stage to solve the issue of transconductance droop which was common in Class AB amplifier design. Schiit has also developed balanced topologies like Nexus in Ragnarok 2 and a perfect combination of tube and solid-state with Coherence in Lyr 3.
Designed with High-End Materials for Durability
All the Schiit products are designed for solidity and durability. Even the smallest of the products are made of aluminium and steel while the larger products are made of high-end C core transformers, power supply filtering and low-noise control. All the products have to go through severe testing procedures including the latest APx555 audio analyzer and Avermetrics analyzers. Every product from Asgard and up goes through burn-in to address the issues faced during the initial period of usage. Schiit takes care of all the service and support requirements so that you can concentrate on great sound.
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Handcrafted in the USA
Schiit believes that local control of all the aspects of production improves the delivering of the product. Therefore all the Schiit products are designed and made in the USA and most of the cost of the components are going to the US-based companies. Assembled in the USA means that Schiit's chassis guys are from San Fernando Valley, Schiit transformers are made in California, Schiit boards come from the east coast of the USA and all the designing, assembling and testing of Schiit products happen in Valencia, California.
„Ź Magni 3+: choose this one if you want an all-discrete headphone amp. Discrete means its made up of lots of individual transistors (well, actually a lot of paired matched transistors now). It's essentially a mini speaker amp. In fact, the topology is exactly that of a 2-stage speaker amp now, since we added a driver stage and Vbe multiplier for biasing. The driver reduces distortion and the Vbe multiplier means the bias is more stable. It's a super-advanced amp, and we're very proud of it.
„Ź Magni Heresy: choose this one if you want a 100% op-amp-based headphone amp that delivers spectacular measurements. Thank the high-quality op-amps used: OPA1662 for gain, OPA1688 for outputóîeight (8) OPA1688 stages per channel, for low output impedance and very high current capability. With these advanced parts (the OPA1688 even uses feedforward in its topology), we're getting 6-8dB lower THD+N than Magni 3+, which is already 10-15dB lower THD+N than Magni 3.
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"By that fact alone, I think my ears pick up more clarity through the Magni than they have with any portable amplifier I have ever heard."
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Opens up a lot of possibilities. Pair with different headphones - vary the gain - and enjoy. Fed the Magni 3+ from iFi Zen DAC (also bought from HPZ) - pre-outs to Denon PMA 520 AE. Then tested Grado SR 80E, Sennheiser HD 599 and Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro on three outputs - iFi Zen Dac, Magni 3+ and Denon. Findings - Zen DAC in third position but by no means a bad or average output - just not as good as the other two. Magni 3+ delivers best performance with the HD 599. Grado felt a little too much on the bright side; and I'm a guy who leans towards bright so me complaining about being bit too bright - you get the idea. DT 990 Pro sounder almost similar on both Magni 3+ and Denon outputs. Plan to get some planars to test out. Vary the gain per song to suit your taste - that way you can get the most out of the Magni
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I bought the Magni3 from HPZ (good people they are!) to replace my 5 year old O2 which is still an excellent amp. But Magni3 is better than O2, I must say. Magni3 has much more power, SQ is a shade better. It looks good too. Being Class AB (which is good), it generates a little heat. At 12 to 1 o'clock position, Magni3 drives the LCD-2C extremely well. With HD650, maybe I can go upto 2 o'clock position. That's all I need, I don't want to damage my ears. I would readily and strongly recommend Magni3 as the last desktop solidstate amp you need to buy.
Good experience buying pre-owned magni 3 from Headphonezone. They helped with courier delivery problems and I got it ahead of schedule.
Unboxing: Package contained the pre-owned Magni-3 and plug, original invoice and manual. A tiny qualm, one of the pins on the plug was deformed, but it managed to connect with power socket.
Experience: Had an initial hiccup. Sound was very low than my expectation. Listening HD 598SE from Redmi Note 4 trough magni 3. Tried HI-gain. Poor volume even at 3 O'clock. My previous set up of RedmiNote 4 + Behringer HA400 amp had sounded louder. Then realised the volume on Redmi Note, set at 50%, was the culprit. Pushed it to 95%. Now Magni 3 came to life. Decent output at 10 O'clock. It was a refreshing change from the boomy bass and sennheiser veil. Bass tightened, less veil, spacious soundstage with more detail.
Tried DT770 32ohm. For me, DT770 is a hard hitting, very engaging can with DragonFly Black. RedmiNote 4 + Magni 3 totally changed the character of DT770 on its head. Most noticeable is the smooth treble. wider, taller soundstage. Low noise floor, more detail. thinner note presentation (than DF black). Bass is relaxed. Seems like I will shift from Rock/Metal to Melody/Carnatic music with DT770 + magni 3.
Realtek ALC892 onboard Z270M-D3H-CF Gigabyte motherboard on PC: has even lower noise floor, bigger soundstage and has an appealing darker signature when compared to Magni 3 + Redmi Note 4. Onboard sound is slowly improving. However Magni 3 sounds more musical and has more detail.
Wish Modi 3 or Modi multibit arrives soon in stock
Thank you, Headphonezone, keep up the good work!!
Hey Manu, we're so glad to know that you loved the product so much. Thank you so much for your amazing detailed review. Your appreciation means a lot to us. Customers like you who have been a part of our growth means a lot to us.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and helping us grow. We hope to have you in our family always.
It’s quite obvious there are tons of reviews about the Schiit Magni and mine is no exception. It produces perfect clarity output for the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro - 80 ohm version and provides amazing details on the same headphones I’ve been owning for more than 3 years. Hands down get this.
Aside from magni 3 being a clean and powerful amp for your mid tier audiophile needs, buying it from headphone zone is also very convenient. This website is listed on schiit.com as distributor so you can be assured that you are getting a genuine product. 9999 ₹ is actually a pretty good price in india considering you are not paying for international shipping, custom duties and also wait time is significantly lower.
It’s a good amp had paired with Dragon fly Red. Delivers good music.
Would restrict my review only to the buying experience for now as it’s been only few days since I bought the Schitt stack
The experience was smooth as the HPZ site provides all the information required for you to make the buying decision. The delivery was fast and did not require any follow ups. Would buy from them again