Does the Schiit Asgard 3 drive the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x?

Computed from rated specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 600 Ω

Ample

The Schiit Asgard 3 drives the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x with ample headroom (~12.8 dB headroom at 600 ohms; needs ~15.8 mW, delivers 300 mW).

Headroom
12.8 dB
Required (110 dB SPL)
15.8 mW
Delivered (@ 600 Ω)
300 mW
Required voltage
2.73 Vrms

Power Headroom

Headroom: 12.8 dB 0 · target 12.8 dB below target marginal adequate ample -14 dB +10 +20 +36 dB

Scale shows dB headroom above the 15.8 mW required to reach 110 dB SPL. Amp delivers 300 mW at 600 Ω (+12.8 dB above target).

Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Dynamic · over-ear
Impedance 470.0 Ω rated
Sensitivity 98.0 dB/mW rated
Driver Dynamic
Spec basis Rated
Rated: Audio-Technica official spec (470 Ω, 98 dB/mW at 1 kHz). RAA has no measurement page. · Source ↗
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. · Source ↗

Where to buy

Schiit Asgard 3 on Amazon ↗ Audio-Technica ATH-R70x on Amazon ↗

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