Does the Schiit Magnius drive the HiFiMan Sundara?

Computed from measured specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 32 Ω

Ample

The Schiit Magnius drives the HiFiMan Sundara with ample headroom (~15.7 dB headroom at 32 ohms; needs ~54.3 mW, delivers 2000 mW).

Headroom
15.7 dB
Required (110 dB SPL)
54.3 mW
Delivered (@ 32 Ω)
2000 mW
Required voltage
1.46 Vrms

Power Headroom

Headroom: 15.7 dB 0 · target 15.7 dB below target marginal adequate ample -14 dB +10 +20 +36 dB

Scale shows dB headroom above the 54.3 mW required to reach 110 dB SPL. Amp delivers 2000 mW at 32 Ω (+15.7 dB above target).

HiFiMan Sundara Planar · over-ear
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
Measured by Reference Audio Analyzer (https://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/hp/hifiman-sundara.php) · Source ↗
Schiit Magnius Desktop Ss · Single Ended
Output impedance manufacturer 0.1 Ω
Power @ 32 Ω 2000 mW
Power @ 300 Ω 300 mW
Power @ 600 Ω 150 mW *est.
Power source Manufacturer
* Loads marked "est." are derived from the published voltage ceiling at a lower-impedance load (V = √(P·R) → P_higher = V²/R_higher). All derivations are upward only.
Schiit Magnius SE output: 2000 mW @ 32 Ω, 300 mW @ 300 Ω (both at 1% THD, per Schiit spec). Balanced output is substantially higher. 600 Ω derived from 300 Ω voltage ceiling. · Source ↗
Planar driver note

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.

Where to buy

Schiit Magnius on Amazon ↗ HiFiMan Sundara on Amazon ↗

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