Schiit has been building no-nonsense audio gear for over a decade, and the Midgard headphone amp and preamp follows that tradition. It delivers nearly 5 watts into 32 ohms through both the 1/4-inch TRS and 4-pin XLR outputs. That’s enough power to drive demanding planar magnetic headphones without breaking a sweat.

The Halo topology mixed-mode feedback keeps distortion low and measurements clean. You get balanced and single-ended inputs, plus preamp outputs that let you integrate the Midgard into a stereo system. Two gain levels give you flexibility whether you’re using sensitive IEMs or power-hungry over-ears. The frequency response is rated at 20 kHz, which is standard but more than adequate for critical listening.

One thing to note: the Midgard is wired only. There’s no Bluetooth or wireless option here. If you want a clean, powerful analog path with no frills, this amp delivers. The build is solid, the sound is transparent, and it doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is.