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Headphones amplifiers — Schiit Audio JOTUNHEIM
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Schiit Audio JOTUNHEIM
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The JOTUNHEIM is a powerful headphone amplifier from Schiit Audio, built with staggering power output and exceptional measured performance. The JOTUNHEIM brings Schiit's considered engineering to serious dedicated headphone amplification.
Key specs that matter
Maximum power is a staggering 6,000mW into 32 ohms, 4,000mW into 50 ohms, 1,200mW into 300 ohms, or 600mW into 600 ohms - among the highest power figures available in any headphone amplifier. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Gain is selectable at 2 or 8dBu. Total harmonic distortion is under an exceptionally low 0.00015% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds an exceptional 123dB. Crosstalk exceeds 85dB across the full 20Hz-20kHz range at 300 ohms. At 229 x 152 x 51mm and 2.7kg, the JOTUNHEIM represents a serious headphone amplifier commitment reflecting Schiit's more accomplished current engineering.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, dynamically effortless headphone amplification reflecting the staggering 6,000mW output combined with the exceptional 123dB signal-to-noise figure, capable of driving virtually any headphone to its full potential.
Pairing
The staggering power output drives virtually any headphone, including the most demanding high-impedance planar-magnetic designs, to their full dynamic potential.
Alternatives
Schiit's own Jotunheim 3 offers an updated version with comprehensive balanced output within the same broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Maximum power is a staggering 6,000mW into 32 ohms, 4,000mW into 50 ohms, 1,200mW into 300 ohms, or 600mW into 600 ohms - among the highest power figures available in any headphone amplifier. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Gain is selectable at 2 or 8dBu. Total harmonic distortion is under an exceptionally low 0.00015% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds an exceptional 123dB. Crosstalk exceeds 85dB across the full 20Hz-20kHz range at 300 ohms. At 229 x 152 x 51mm and 2.7kg, the JOTUNHEIM represents a serious headphone amplifier commitment reflecting Schiit's more accomplished current engineering.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, dynamically effortless headphone amplification reflecting the staggering 6,000mW output combined with the exceptional 123dB signal-to-noise figure, capable of driving virtually any headphone to its full potential.
Pairing
The staggering power output drives virtually any headphone, including the most demanding high-impedance planar-magnetic designs, to their full dynamic potential.
Alternatives
Schiit's own Jotunheim 3 offers an updated version with comprehensive balanced output within the same broader catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
JOTUNHEIM
Maximum Power, 32 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
6000
Maximum Power, 50 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
4000
Maximum Power, 300 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
1200
Maximum Power, 600 Ohms (mW RMS per channel)
600
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20 000
Gain (dBu)
2 or 8
THD (% at 1V RMS, 300 ohms)
<0.00015
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>123
IMD (%, CCIR, 300 Ohms)
<0.0002
Crosstalk (dB, 20Hz-20KHz, 300 Ohms)
>85
Output Impedance (Ohms)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
229 x 152 x 51
Weight (kg)
2.7
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