Schiit Asgard 2

You may have compared the specs and saw that the Asgard 2 outputs less power at lower impedance but costs more. How can that be?

Asgard 2 is a Class A amplifier

Class A operation is considered the gold standard for audio quality. However, there is one important drawback to these designs: efficiency. The requirement of Class A designs to have all output devices conducting at all times results in significant amounts of wasted power.

Do you need Class A amplification? Probably not.

Is it a nice thing to have? Yup absolutely.

When should you get this?

You think the Magni 3 isn't big enough and there's enough free space on your desk.

Technical Information:

Input Connections:

• Digital: n/a
• Analog: RCA

Output Connections:

• Headphone output: 6.3mm TRS
• Pre output: RCA
• Digital output: n/a

Power Source: External

Output Power

• 1000mW into 32 Ohm / 5.66Vrms
• 1000mW into 50 Ohm / 5.66Vrms
• 380mW into 300 Ohm / 10.68Vrms
• 190mW into 600 Ohm / 10.68Vrms

Output Impedance: <2 Ohm

Pro Tip:

With an operating temperature around 45C/113F you can use the Asgard 2 as room heater when its cold outside.