Headphones amplifiers — Schiit Audio Jotunheim 3

The Jotunheim 3 is a comprehensive headphone amplifier from Schiit Audio, an updated version of the JOTUNHEIM with dual balanced-and-single-ended output specifications. The Jotunheim 3 represents Schiit's most ambitious current statement in headphone amplifier engineering.

Key specs that matter

Maximum power is a staggering 6,000mW balanced or 2,000mW single-ended into 32 ohms, scaling similarly across 50, 300, and 600 ohms. Total harmonic distortion is under an exceptionally low 0.0002% balanced or 0.0003% single-ended at 1V RMS into 300 ohms. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds an exceptional 128dB balanced or 124dB single-ended - among the most outstanding figures available in any headphone amplifier. Output impedance is under 0.8 ohms balanced or 0.4 ohms single-ended - a remarkable figure ensuring minimal interaction with headphone impedance curves. At 228.6 x 152.4 x 50.8mm and 3.18kg, the Jotunheim 3 represents Schiit's absolute current flagship headphone amplifier engineering ambition.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, dynamically effortless headphone amplification reflecting the exceptional over-128dB balanced signal-to-noise figure combined with the remarkably low sub-0.8-ohm output impedance, representing Schiit's most accomplished current headphone amplifier engineering.

Pairing

The remarkably low output impedance ensures minimal interaction with headphone impedance curves, and the staggering balanced power output drives virtually any headphone to its full potential.

Alternatives

Schiit's own original JOTUNHEIM offers a more accessible, single-ended-only alternative within the same broader catalogue.