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Schiit Stack - Magnius headphone amp with Modius DAC - fully balanced.Perfect working condition. Slight scratch on the Magnius as shown in the photo.Includes short XLR cable to link them together, original Schiit power supply for the Magnius, and a USB-C cable to power the Modius.Located in Glenr...
The Schiit Magnius is widely respected as a top-tier value in balanced desktop amplification, offering robust power and clean 3-pin XLR outputs that many competitors lack. At A$630, this listing is significantly overpriced compared to the typical used market, where the median asking price sits at A$229 and even the 75th percentile only reaches A$414 based on recent AUD listings. This asking price is nearly triple the median and well above the upper quartile, making it an ambitious valuation that lacks market support unless the unit is in pristine original-owner condition with a full suite of rare accessories.
While the Magnius remains a worthwhile buy for its ability to drive high-impedance headphones and deliver true balanced performance, this specific price point removes any sense of value. A fair deal for this model should land near A$229, with strong bargains appearing around A$210. Unless the seller can justify the A$630 tag with verifiable proof of exceptional condition or included high-value extras, a fellow enthusiast should likely wait for a listing that aligns with the established A$210–A$414 range.
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Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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