Headphone Amp Comparison
Schiit Magni Heresy vs Marantz HD-DAC1
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 | Marantz HD-DAC1 The Marantz HD-DAC1 is a stylish compact DAC and headphone amp that comes with USB and analog 3.5mm in. Though it does not have the best specs when it comes to audio decoding capabilities, it's a great sounding device. $799.00 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
Physical Dimensions | ||
| Mass | 454 gram | |
| Power | AC 115v AC 230v | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | RCA | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A USB-B |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | ¼ inch RCA |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 24 bit / 192 kHz | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | |
| DAC Chip | Cirrus Logic CS4398 | |
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| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewThe Magni 3+ is also very competent amplifier and subjectively kept up with Heresy. | What Hi-Fi?Recommended |
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