Does the Schiit Asgard 3 drive the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X?
Computed from rated specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 32 Ω
Verdict
AmpleThe Schiit Asgard 3 drives the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X with ample headroom (~25.4 dB headroom at 32 ohms; needs ~10.0 mW, delivers 3500 mW).
Headroom
25.4 dB
25.4 dB
Required (110 dB SPL)
10.0 mW
10.0 mW
Delivered (@ 32 Ω)
3500 mW
3500 mW
Required voltage
0.62 Vrms
0.62 Vrms
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
Dynamic · over-ear
| Impedance | 38.0 Ω rated |
| Sensitivity | 100.0 dB/mW rated |
| Driver | Dynamic |
| Spec basis | Rated |
Rated: Audio-Technica official spec (38 Ω, 100 dB/mW). RAA has no measurement page for this model.
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Schiit Asgard 3
Desktop Ss · Single Ended
| Output impedance manufacturer | 0.2 Ω |
| Power @ 16 Ω | 5000 mW |
| Power @ 32 Ω | 3500 mW |
| Power @ 50 Ω | 2500 mW |
| Power @ 300 Ω | 600 mW |
| Power @ 600 Ω | 300 mW |
| Power source | Manufacturer |
Schiit Asgard 3 manufacturer spec: 5000/3500/2500/600/300 mW at 16/32/50/300/600 Ω. Output impedance <0.2 Ω from spec.
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|---|---|
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| Headphone | Headroom |
|---|---|
| Grado SR80x | Ample 30.7 dB |
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| Sennheiser HD 800 S | Ample 19.4 dB |
| Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 | Ample 12.2 dB |
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro | Ample 11.1 dB |