Does the Schiit Asgard 3 drive the HiFiMan Arya?
Computed from measured specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 32 Ω
Verdict
AmpleThe Schiit Asgard 3 drives the HiFiMan Arya with ample headroom (~20.4 dB headroom at 32 ohms; needs ~32.0 mW, delivers 3500 mW).
20.4 dB
32.0 mW
3500 mW
0.95 Vrms
| Impedance (rated) | 35 Ω |
| Impedance (measured) Source: reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/r… | 28.2 Ω measured |
| Sensitivity (rated) | 90.0 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (measured) | 94.95 dB/mW measured |
| Driver | Planar |
| Spec basis | Measured |
| 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 |
Planar-magnetic headphones can have high current demands that are not fully captured by the power headroom model. Even with adequate headroom, some solid-state amps may struggle to deliver sufficient peak current for transient dynamics. Prefer amps rated for low-impedance planars.
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Other amplifiers for the HiFiMan Arya
| Amplifier | Headroom |
|---|---|
| Schiit Lyr 3 | Ample 22.7 dB |
| JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 | Ample 19.2 dB |
| Topping DX3 Pro+ | Ample 17.5 dB |
| FiiO K7 | Ample 15.8 dB |
| Little Dot MkII | Adequate 5.0 dB |
| Apple USB-C to 3.5mm | Insufficient -0.1 dB |
Other headphones the Schiit Asgard 3 can drive
| Headphone | Headroom |
|---|---|
| Grado SR80x | Ample 30.7 dB |
| AKG K371 | Ample 30.2 dB |
| Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 | Ample 20.2 dB |
| 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 |