Does the Schiit Asgard 3 drive the HiFiMan Sundara?
Computed from measured specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 32 Ω
Verdict
AmpleThe Schiit Asgard 3 drives the HiFiMan Sundara with ample headroom (~18.1 dB headroom at 32 ohms; needs ~54.3 mW, delivers 3500 mW).
18.1 dB
54.3 mW
3500 mW
1.46 Vrms
| Impedance (rated) | 37 Ω |
| Impedance (measured) Source: reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/r… | 39.25 Ω measured |
| Sensitivity (rated) | 94.0 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (measured) | 92.65 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 Sundara
| Amplifier | Headroom |
|---|---|
| Schiit Lyr 3 | Ample 20.4 dB |
| JDS Labs Atom Amp 2 | Ample 16.9 dB |
| Topping DX3 Pro+ | Ample 15.2 dB |
| FiiO K7 | Ample 13.5 dB |
| Little Dot MkII | Marginal 2.7 dB |
| Apple USB-C to 3.5mm | Insufficient -2.4 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 |