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Can mW per channel value make a difference? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by edwm_@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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Recently I got an Asgard 2 for my LCD-2f and noticed that recessed highs are not that recessed in comparison to Magni 3. I’m not competent in this area so need an opinion on this:

Is it possible that different mW value per channel could result in slightly different sound? Or this is placebo and I’m trying to justify the purchase?(at least my coffee placed on Asgard is always warm, this one is real)

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[–] AnOldMoth@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Power cannot affect sound, no. More power equals more volume. Discussion of transients and such isn't really a thing for headphones, especially at the frequencies reproduced.

That said, if an amp is being pushed to its limits, there are definitely some that begin to distort as you get close. So an amp with lots of headroom to avoid distortion is going to be very helpful.

[–] edwm_@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

yeah, totally makes sense, thanks!