Schiit Magni Heresy![]() Magni Heresy raises the bar even higher for affordable headphone amps, with by far the highest output power in their price class–at least 200% higher than any competitor. At the same time, they provide the cleanest measured performance of any Magni, ever. $99.00 MSRP | FiiO K5PRO![]() The K5PRO is a compact, desktop DAC/headphone amp combo by FiiO. It features the leading AK4493 DAC chip with a wide variety of inputs and outputs to create a great value proposition. $149.99 MSRP | |
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Physical Dimensions | ||
Mass | 454 gram | |
Power | AC 115v AC 230v | AC 115v AC 230v |
Input/Output | ||
Inputs | RCA | Coaxial S/PDIF RCA TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B |
Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | ¼ inch RCA |
Audio | ||
Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | |
DAC Chip | AKM AK4493 | |
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Reviews | Audio Science ReviewThe Magni 3+ is also very competent amplifier and subjectively kept up with Heresy. | Audio Science ReviewIn that regard, and in the context of a budget product that is designed reasonably well, I am going to recommend the Fiio K5 Pro. |
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