MAGNI Headphone AMP/PREAMP User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- MAGNI
Table of Contents
MAGNI Headphone AMP/PREAMP
CONNECTIONS
- Connect your source to the Magni’s “IN” RCA jacks with high-quality RCA cables. “Source” is a fancy word for DAC, phono preamp, or any other device that has audio output on RCA jacks.
- Connect the supplied wall-wart cable to the jack labeled “AC IN.” Do not use any other wall-wart, or Magni will not work.*
- Optional: Connect the preamp outputs to powered monitors or an external power amp. This allows you to use the Magni as a preamp and volume control.
- Turn on the switch. The protection relay will mute the output for about 10 seconds, then it will engage with a click. You can turn Magni on and off as you use it, or leave it on all the time if you’d like.
*Magni’s wall-wart is AC output. Most AC adapters are DC output, and will not work with Magni. Magni works with a 14-16VAC, 1-2A output adapter only.
USING MAGNI
- Connect your headphones to the headphone jack. For smaller headphone plugs, you may need a 1/8″ to 1/4″ adapter (not supplied).
- Turn the knob to control volume to both headphone and preamp outputs.
- Select gain. Magni has three gain settings, +15dB (high), 0dB (low) and -10dB (negative). Low gain and negative gain give you more volume range for sensitive headphones.
Remember, when you plug headphones into Magni, it mutes the preamp output.
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
If your Magni clicks and mutes, clicks and mutes, over and over, it is
protecting itself. This is usually caused by a TRRS headphone plug, shorted
headphone cable, or other system problems.
Check your system, try different headphones and adapters, and learn more about
TRRS problems at schiit.com/trrs
In extreme cases, at very high volume, you may be running into overload, especially if you are using equalization. This is ridiculously loud and dangerous to your hearing.
IN THE BOX
- (1) Magni
- (1) Wall-Wart 16VAC, 1A
(And maybe some stickers, and the appreciation of the production, QC, and engineering staff at Schiit Audio in Texas and California.)
SAFETY
- If you don’t know how to install audio devices, get a qualified professional to help.
- Never use this device near water, do not expose to rain or moisture, and clean only with a dry cloth.
- Assure adequate ventilation, do not block ventilation openings, or place near heat sources.
- Use only the supplied wall-wart or suitable replacement. Route cords away from traffic areas and protect them from being pinched. Unplug the wall-wart from the outlet if the apparatus is unused for a long period of time.
- To prevent electric shock, do not use the plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or outlet unless blades can be fully inserted.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the device has been damaged, including cord or plug damage, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARRANTY
Schiit Audio warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be
free from defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date
of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this period,
Schiit Audio will repair the defective product, free of charge. Date of
purchase will be based on customer receipts, otherwise date of manufacturing
will be used.
If you believe you need warranty service, contact us first. Schiit Audio
products sent back to us without a Return Authorization (RA) will be returned
to the sender without repair. To contact us and obtain an RA, email
info@schiit.com.
Warranty Limitations. This warranty shall not apply if a product: (a) is
modified or tampered with; (b) is damaged by negligence, accident,
unreasonable use, or other causes unrelated to defective materials or
workmanship, or (c) has had the serial number altered or removed.
Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, are hereby limited in duration to the warranty
period of 2 years. In no event shall Schiit Audio be liable for consequential
or incidental damages resulting from the breach of any implied or expressed
warranties. Some states do not allow these limitations, so they may not apply
to you. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or
province to province.
