Headphone Amp Comparison
Schiit Magni Heresy vs FiiO K5PRO
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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