ku1185 t1_iy9vlqn wrote on November 29, 2022 at 8:51 PM

Had the original L30 (after they addressed the explodiness) and didn't really see it as a powerful amp. Didn't think the Asgard 3 was either, but no worse.

You sure you're not confusing their sound signature? Going from memory, Asgard is warm, a little soft in the transients, doesn't have much subbass, slightly rolled off treble, slightly emphasized upper-mids, narrower but deeper soundstage. L30 was more neutral, had a slight mid-bass hump, and while the treble was present, I remember thinking something about it felt lacking. Maybe they changed something with the L30 II.

I wouldn't say one is clearly better than the other but I preferred the Asgard 3. L30 felt a bit lifeless whereas I thought the Asgard 3 did a better job of conveying dynamics with more nuance. Better staging too imo.

Then again, I didn't love the X2HR either. To each their own =).

chuchuruchuru t1_iyboul1 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:58 AM

The L30 II is twice as powerful compared to the OG.

_FinalPantasy_ OP t1_iya02ka wrote on November 29, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Indeed. Could be. The bass on this thing is great. I didn’t think it would make that much of a difference with them both being solid state.

I’m looking for an upgrade to my X2HRs. Not sure what direction to go in. Massive soundstage, good punch, okay highs, gets good with EQ. I want more of the same, just better, I guess. Lol. I got some 400ses on sale to test hifimans and then maybe step up to JM edition HER9s.