Headphone Amp Comparison
Schiit Magnius vs Marantz HD-DAC1
Schiit Magnius The Magnius is an extremely affordable balanced headphone amp and pre-amp that punches way above its weight. At this price point, the Magnius is unrivaled for features. $199.00 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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| Power | AC 115v AC 230v | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A USB-B |
| Outputs | ¼ inch Balanced 3-pin XLR Balanced 4-pin XLR 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 | Joshua ValourRecommended 8/10 HeadfonicsOne thing that I would have wanted more of with the Magnius though is the way it presents soundstage. Audio Science ReviewFor a balanced input and output the Schiit Magnius provides superb performance objectively and subjectively at incredibly low price for this class. | What Hi-Fi?Recommended |
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