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title: "Schiit Magni Heresy 100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone Amp and Preamp"
brand: "schiit"
price: "€ 367.84"
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# 2400mW power output switchable gain ultra low noise floor Schiit Magni Heresy 100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone Amp and Preamp

**Brand:** schiit
**Price:** € 367.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Amp up your audio game with power, precision, and pure sonic bliss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Schiit Magni Heresy 100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone Amp and Preamp by schiit
- **How much does it cost?** € 367.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/169721950-schiit-magni-heresy-100-op-amp-based-headphone-amp-preamp)

## Best For

- schiit enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted schiit brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal-Clear Audio:** Exceptionally low distortion and noise floor ensure your music stays pure and uncolored.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** Delivers a massive 2400mW into 32Ω for effortless drive of any headphone, from IEMs to planar magnets.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Use as a headphone amp or preamp with outputs for powered monitors or speaker amps—flex your setup.
- • **Built to Last in the USA:** Crafted with premium parts and assembled in Texas, combining quality with American manufacturing pride.
- • **Seamless Listening Experience:** Time-delayed startup and instant shutdown eliminate pops and glitches—because your ears deserve better.

## Overview

The Schiit Magni Heresy is a 100% op-amp-based headphone amplifier and preamp delivering an impressive 2400mW into 32 ohms. Designed and built in Texas with premium components, it offers ultra-low distortion, a noise floor so quiet you’ll forget it’s there, and switchable gain for versatile headphone compatibility. Its preamp outputs expand your audio setup options, while built-in protections ensure glitch-free listening. Perfect for audiophiles seeking powerful, transparent sound in a robust, American-made chassis.

## Description

Magni Heresy raises the bar even higher for affordable headphone amps, with the highest output power in its price class and the cleanest measured performance of any Magni.Not Just a "Starter Amp"Magni Heresy has the power, performance, low noise, and versatility to meet all your headphone's needs. You're set from IEMs to hard-to-drive planar designs. With a full 2400mW into 32 ohms, Magni Heresy has tremendous power reserves. Combined with low distortion, an exceptionally low noise floor, and switchable gain, it performs beyond its price.Even Higher PerformanceMagni 3 Heresy has even higher measured performance from integrated (op amp) designs.It has insanely great measurements from an all-op-amp based headphone amp that uses super high quality parts, including a multiple paralleled output stage with feedforward.Versatility Comes StandardConnect Mangni 3 Heresy to your desktop powered monitors, or to a speaker power amp to use it as a preamp. With its built-in time-delayed start-up and instant shut-down, there'll be no glitches or pops through headphones or speakers.Why the name "Heresy?"When we started developing an all-op-amp Magni, it was 100% counter to everything we've done. We've always done fully discrete designs, so going op-amp was far, far easier, and more typical in today's world, but it was, well, almost anathema. So to us, an op-amp Magni was heresy. But we're happy with the way it turned out!Designed and Built in CaliforniaThe majority of the total production cost of Magni 3 Heresy--chassis, boards, assembly, etc.--goes to US companies manufacturing in the US.2-Year WarrantyMagni 3 Heresy is covered by a limited warranty that covers parts and labor for 2 years.

Review: Great Amp - 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.
Review: Outstanding Performance for Beginning Audiophiles - 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.

## Features

- Magni Heresy is a 100% op-amp-based headphone amp that delivers spectacular measurements with a full 2400mW into 32 ohms, tremendous power reserves, low distortion, an exceptionally low noise floor, and switchable gain.
- Utilizes super high quality parts, including a multiple paralleled output stage with feedforward. Designed and built in Texas.
- From IEMs to hard-to-drive planar designs, Magni Heresy has the power, performance, low noise, and versatility to meet the needs of your headphones.
- Includes preamp outputs that you can connect to your desktop powered monitors for a complete system, or to a speaker power amp and use it as a preamp.
- With its built-in time-delayed start-up and instant shut-down, there’ll be no glitches or pops through either headphones or speakers. Product is supplied with a 110 – 120V US power supply suitable for use in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This power supply will not work in 220 – 240V countries.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B081Y7D7JK |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (561) |
| Date First Available | November 4, 2019 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.12 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Schiit |
| Package Dimensions | 7.95 x 6.02 x 4.65 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Schiit
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** all
- **Material:** Metal
- **Output Wattage:** 2.4 Watts

## Images

![Schiit Magni Heresy 100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone Amp and Preamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rfSxInGCL.jpg)
![Schiit Magni Heresy 100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone Amp and Preamp - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tmTxocMcL.jpg)
![Schiit Magni Heresy 100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone Amp and Preamp - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yMD+cfviL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i use this with ps4 pro?**
A: Yes you can in using 2 methods

1. The more expensive route, connecting it to a DAC like some of the answers here

2. Cheaper method, connect a USB to 3.5mm (Female) cable to the ps4 and get an RCA to 3.5mm (Male) cable and connect it to the Magni. Plug your preferred headphones in and voila. I've done this and can confirm it works.

**Q: Please define the term "op-amp"?**
A: Op-amp = Operational Amplifier
Circuit chips inside the unit which amplify the signal. A more traditional analog circuit design which provides a proven, reliable, usually warmer sounding sound.

**Q: Will thix provide enough power to my 250 ohm beyer dt770 headphones, without the feeling that i need more power?**
A: Yes. For sure. With the high and low gain switch on the back you can power some serious impedance headphones. I have the DT990 Pro 250 ohms and I use the low gain setting and never really go above half on the dial.

**Q: Does it have the same pot as the older magni 3? It was scratchy in a lot of units and drove me crazy.**
A: I had the Magni 3 and I had that same problem, but I have not detected that problem with the Heresy. I have had the Heresy for a couple of weeks with a fair amount of use- no scratchy pots.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Amp
*by F***K on December 25, 2020*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Performance for Beginning Audiophiles
*by B***S on June 2, 2024*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm analog sound and great build quality
*by J***R on June 9, 2022*

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.

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