ah⌠actually I think you are fine using the E30 for the dac. The multibit with be a bit of a different sound. So I would say get an Asgard without the included dac in your case. Unless you are looking for something different sound wise, wouldnât really suggest it. The E30 with the Asgard is a pretty solid choice.
Edit:
Actually I read that wrong, you âhad the E30â at one point and no longer do I guess? As @Falenkor says, it really comes down to what you prefer in terms of sound.
I mean, I would recommend just sitting down and listening to it for yourself see what you prefer or if you can hear the differences⌠some people can hear a ton of difference while others not at all. I believe I saw you buy the 4490 asgard 3 at like $200? If you prefer it with the E30 you could always sell the 4490 version there and probably make a little more cash flow to just get the regular asgard 3 without the internal dac chip
Uh, the AK4490 module is 200$ but 100$ when you buy it already installed with the A3âŚ
I would not buy the AK4490/4493 afterwards for 200$ when the SMSL Sanskrit 10th has an AK4490 and is 100$, and the 10th MK2 AK4493 is maybe 130$, and allows you to have optical and coaxial inputs and see the Khz (and filters, and a remote)âŚ
Should only be $150 and furthermore only $100 once you select no installation from the drop down menu
Rookie question: Connecting to an Asgard 3 - Focal Elegia (35 Ohm) and Hifiman Edition X V2 (25 Ohm).
Running the Asgard 3 set to low gain, using the Elegia I nominally have the volume on the A3 @ 9 oâclock give or take a slight nudge +/- , to obtain a comfortable satisfactory sound level. Connecting the HEX V2 with the A3 set at low gain, to obtain an equal sound level I am actually turning the volume to 10:30 - 11 oâclock. Why is that, if the HEX V2 is less Ohm and supposedly more efficient, would it need more power?
Experimenting, Iâve found that setting the A3 to high gain and volume to @ 9 oâclock is what perks the HEX V2 up nicely. But as stated previously, I am curious why they require more power when the Elegia donât.
Edit: I should add that I have noticed that the Elegia for me, do sound better at lower volume, and I have two pair and they are consistent. So perhaps it is just a matter of different driver technologies? Also, I am not noticing the discrepancy in volume settings when connecting to JDSL Atom.
Iâm confused.
Planars tend to need more current where dynamics need more voltage. Driving current is the harder one to do. A âcurrent limitedâ amp will often struggle to drive planars. The A3 has more than enough to handle them, though.
I donât know specs of Elegia and Hexv2 off hand but itâs also common for lower impedance headphones with lower sensitivity to be harder to drive than higher impedance with higher sensitivity. I donât know what the difference in sensitivities are here without looking it up but between these two my gut says itâs the planar driver needing more current thatâs making up most of the difference you notice.
OK - that is something I sort of picked up from reading around but, wasnât sure I was interpreting correctly. Iâm good with that.
I also know that perhaps, I am âbabyingâ the A3 in that I try to run low gain higher volume vs. High gain lower volume as I have it in my head from reading around that, that is the thing to do. But I have found that in many instances the reverse actually sounds better - maybe I need to let the A3 stretch itâs legs more oftenâŚ
I think the A3 sounds better on high gain. Itâs more dynamic, more lively, etc. The noise floor is a tad higher but I only really notice that the few times Iâve tried IEMs on it. I doubt you shorten its life at all leaving it on high gain. Schiit pretty much built it to be on round the clock anyhow.
Well with that cleared up then, and knowing that I am not abusing anything, and just providing the current the HEX need from the A3; Then all I have to say is this - the HEX V2 freaken ROCK !
Yep! 
Elegia to Hexv2 is a rather significant performance jump. Glad youâre enjoying!
Anybody have an experience to compare Asgard 3 with beyerdynamic a20 amplifier for beyerdynamic 770/880/990 headphones 250 and 600 ohms?
@WaveTheory I second that. With Asgard set on high gain and at 10 oâclock my Sundaras SING!
Hi Guys, I need help.
I really want an A3 but schiit does not ship to South Africa, what is the best courier service for international packages?
Thanx
I mean, if you really MUST have an Asgard, you can either: buy and send to a forward system, I use myvipbox, for example; or you can look for a used on in e-bay or similar, and try to ship there. That said, some shipping prices are crazy high going out of the USA, so maybe itâs best to wait or look for an alternative.
Schiit have an Asgard 3 â B-Stock, Black, No DAC, 115V â $189
Thanks for this. Just bought it.
I have a set of Beyerdynamic 880 250 ohms and my Asgard 3 powers them effortlessly, at least compared to my BTR5 where they are less detailed and dark sounding vs the Asgard 3 which seemingly has no issue no matter where you have the volume pot set to. Although with headphones like my old AKG q701 this power hungry little gem really likes it if the volume pot is set at 3 oâclock in order to shine at its best so keep in mind this amp isnt perfect but definitely more than enough for my 880s
Which is better for HiFiMan Ananda The RebelAmp or Asgard 3? And which dac would pair well with them? I am considering the Schiit Modious for both.
I know measurement are not everything, but Asgard 3 optional DAC part seems to measure quite poorly - the headphone amp part seems to be good: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/schiit-asgard-3-headphone-amp-dac.14393/
Welcome!
Whatâs your budget, and do you already have the Anandas? Future headphone plans or other gear you already have? Glad youâre already thinking about how your gear will synergize!