Schiit MAGNIUS - User Manual

BALANCED HEADPHONE AMP AND PREAMP
IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY, MAGNI IS ONE OF THOR’S SONS.
MAGNIUS IS SOMETHING WE JUST MADE UP.
YES, WE KNOW. IT’S NOT NORSE. IT’S NOT ROMAN.
THAT’S COOL. ROLL WITH IT.
BECAUSE WE THINK YOU’RE REALLY GONNA LIKE MAGNIUS,
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MAGNIUS
OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary

Controls Overview

Input Selection

Selects between balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs for the device.

Gain Adjustment

Adjusts the audio gain level, offering high and low gain settings.

Volume Control

Turn the knob clockwise to increase audio output volume.

Standard Headphone Jack

Connects regular headphones with a 1/4" plug.

Balanced Headphone Jack

Connects balanced headphones using a 4-pin XLR plug.

Operational Notes

Details relay mute behavior and TRRS headphone compatibility.

Connection Guide

Balanced Audio Input

Connect a balanced audio source using good-quality XLR cables.

Single-Ended Audio Input

Connect a standard audio source using RCA cables.

Balanced Preamp Output

Output to powered monitors or speaker amps via XLR cables.

Single-Ended Preamp Output

Output to powered monitors or speaker amps via RCA cables.

Power On-Off Switch

Simple toggle switch to turn the unit on or off.

AC Power Input and Supply Caution

Connects the supplied AC-AC wall-wart; warns about voltage and AC-DC types.

Warranty Information

Package Contents

Schiit MAGNIUS Specifications

General

Frequency Response	20Hz-20kHz, +/-0.1dB
Dimensions	9 x 6 x 1.5 inches
Type	Headphone Amplifier
Inputs	1 x XLR, 1 x RCA
Outputs	1 x 4-pin XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS
THD	<0.0003%, 20Hz-20kHz at 1V RMS
THD+N	<0.0003%, 20Hz-20kHz at 1V RMS
SNR	>120dB, referenced to 2V RMS
Output Impedance	Less than 0.1 ohms
Gain	Low: 0dB
Topology	Fully discrete