Does the Schiit Asgard 3 drive the HiFiMan Edition XS?
Computed from measured specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 16 Ω
Verdict
AmpleThe Schiit Asgard 3 drives the HiFiMan Edition XS with ample headroom (~18.8 dB headroom at 16 ohms; needs ~66.1 mW, delivers 5000 mW).
18.8 dB
66.1 mW
5000 mW
0.98 Vrms
| Impedance (rated) | 18 Ω |
| Impedance (measured) Source: reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/r… | 14.4 Ω measured |
| Sensitivity | 91.8 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 Edition XS
| Amplifier | Headroom |
|---|---|
| Schiit Lyr 3 | Ample 19.6 dB |
| Drop THX AAA 789 | Ample 16.6 dB |
| Topping DX3 Pro+ | Ample 14.4 dB |
| FiiO K7 | Ample 12.7 dB |
| Little Dot MkII | Marginal 1.8 dB |
| Apple USB-C to 3.5mm | Insufficient -3.3 dB |
Other headphones the Schiit Asgard 3 can drive
| Headphone | Headroom |
|---|---|
| Grado SR80x | Ample 30.7 dB |
| AKG K371 | Ample 30.2 dB |
| HiFiMan Arya | Ample 20.4 dB |
| Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 | Ample 20.2 dB |
| Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 | Ample 12.2 dB |
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro | Ample 11.1 dB |