Asgard vs Bellari Audio PA550 MK2
The PA550 MK2's signal-to-noise is 94 dB against the Asgard's 102 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.008%, its output impedance 47Ω against 2Ω, and its class A against Solid_state.
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“Schiit Audio Asgard” refers to a discontinued family of US-made desktop headphone amplifiers rather than one single unchanged model. The final conventional version, Asgard 3, is a single-ended, fully discrete headphone amplifier and preamplifier using Schiit’s Continuity™ constant-transconductance output stage. It provides a rear-panel RCA line input, variable RCA preamplifier outputs, a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) headphone output, two selectable gain settings, and an internal linear power supply. Asgard 3 was offered either as an analog-only amplifier or with an optional internal DAC module. Earlier Asgard (original) and Asgard 2 models have materially different circuitry and specifications; the data below identifies the Asgard 3 version, which is normally meant by product listings simply titled “Asgard.” The original Asgard and Asgard 2 are also discontinued. The current successor line is the separately specified Asgard X.
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The PA550 MK2's signal-to-noise is 94 dB against the Asgard's 102 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.008%, its output impedance 47Ω against 2Ω, and its class A against Solid_state.
The AS400's signal-to-noise is 107 dB against the Asgard's 102 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.008%, its class D against Solid_state, and its weight 1.568 kg (3 lbs) against 2.27 kg (5 lbs).
The ha11.1's signal-to-noise is 70 dB against the Asgard's 102 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.008%, and its output impedance 0Ω against 2Ω. Both share class (Solid_state).
The NFB-11.38's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the Asgard's 102 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.008%, and its weight 2.2 kg (5 lbs) against 2.27 kg (5 lbs). Both share output impedance (2Ω).
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