Schiit Magni Heresy 100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone Amp and Preamp

Paired it with a Modi dac. Sounds great. No distortion when cranking up the volume & no scratchy noise when turning the volume knob. Plenty of power to drive most headphones. Nothing but nice, clean, neutral sound. Build quality is fantastic. There's metal everywhere and it's got a finish that makes fingerprints very hard to see. They should offer a Magni in black+gunmetal grey to match the Modi but that comes down to personal preference. It still looks nice. The first one I ordered broke in less than a week. The power switch in the back seems like it shorted out because I heard something smoldering and it burned my finger when I tried to flip it off. I don't blame Schiit though. You can be the best company in the world, QC test every product you ship out & still have a lemon. For reference, my friend has had his Heresy for about a year now with no issues and has had other Schiit products for much longer. Schiit responded in less than 24 hours. I returned the first unit & order a replacement. The replacement works great. *Update 2 years later: Company still gets 5 stars. I might be quite unlucky because this second Heresy lasted just shy of 2 years before it started making a very loud noise out of the left side of my headphones. I contacted Schiit and they accepted my repair request. They tested it, confirmed the issue, and replaced the faulty part (replaced the "op amp" in case anyone more tech savvy than me is interested). It seems to work now. *2nd update - The same issue came back after only a few days. Schiit repaired it again and gave me a new wall wart. Seems like it was indeed the power supply, as the problem hasn't come back. 5 star customer service.

I recently acquired the Schiit Magni Heresy to power my Audeze LCD-2 Classic headphones, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. Here's why: Impressive Power: The Schiit Magni Heresy delivers an incredible amount of power, effortlessly driving my high-impedance Audeze headphones to their full potential. The sound is clean, dynamic, and full-bodied, with an impressive level of detail and clarity across the entire frequency spectrum. Transparent Sound: One of the standout features of the Magni Heresy is its transparency. It faithfully reproduces the audio signal without adding any coloration or distortion, allowing me to experience my music exactly as the artist intended. Whether I'm listening to intricate classical compositions or bass-heavy electronic tracks, the Magni Heresy delivers a truly transparent sound. Solid Build Quality: The build quality of the Magni Heresy is top-notch, with a robust chassis and high-quality components throughout. The unit feels sturdy and well-built, exuding a sense of durability and reliability that inspires confidence. Perfect Pairing: I paired the Magni Heresy with the Schiit Modi 3+ DAC, and the combination is nothing short of exceptional. The two devices complement each other perfectly, resulting in a high-fidelity audio setup that exceeds my expectations. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the performance of the Schiit Magni Heresy. It's a stellar headphone amplifier that delivers outstanding sound quality and performance, making it an ideal choice for discerning audiophiles looking to elevate their listening experience.

Im loving this lil Schiit Magni Heresy!!! Paired with my AKG headphones and using foobar 2000 and Spotify on my phone. This thing has a very solid build and heavy for it's size. Made in USA! You Can tell its on by the red led glowing up through the heat vents on the top. Switches on the back and volume knob all feel great in use. No static problem for me, I did work the knob and switches many times before using just to break up any oxidation that may be there from manufacturing. If you have a nice pair of headphones (like AKGs) you will really hear an improvement in volume and also Dynamics! Its a joy to have such control over the volume with the classic knob and this lil Schiit rounds off the rough edges of digital music quite nicely. Nice and warm with a big Open soundstage. I'm big into Vinyl and have all retro components in my stereo so I know what warmth in audio means.. Highly recommended, and a bargain at this price.