Schiit Launches Magni 6 Amplifier at $99
The sixth-generation Magni desktop headphone amplifier starts at $99 and is available from Schiit's website.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
Schiit Audio released the Magni 6 desktop headphone amplifier starting at $99, the sixth-generation installment of its Magni line. The company also lowered the starting price of the Magni line from $119 to $99.
Why it matters
The lower entry price makes the Magni line more accessible to listeners seeking a desktop headphone amplifier. The Magni 6 adds a switchable preamp output that lets users move between headphones and a powered desktop speaker system.
The Magni 6 uses a current-feedback discrete design with full DC coupling and a 100-percent linear power supply, outputting 3 watts per channel. Independent measurements of its output and noise performance are not yet available in the source material.
The players
Schiit Audio
Schiit Audio is a headphone and audio equipment manufacturer based in Texas known for budget-friendly desktop amplifiers and DACs.
The details
The Magni 6 has no built-in DAC by default and is designed to pair with Schiit's Modi 5 DAC, which costs $164. Buyers can also configure it with a built-in DAC for $169, and it comes in a single black finish available from Schiit's website.
Timeline
Magni Unity was released in 2025 starting at $119.
The Magni 6 was announced on November 3, 2026.
Product Lineage
The Magni 6 is the sixth generation of Schiit's Magni desktop amplifier line, following the Magni Unity, which started at $119. The lower $99 starting price extends the line's emphasis on affordable desktop headphone amplification.
Buyers who want a desktop headphone amplifier can start at $99 for the Magni 6, or $169 with a built-in DAC. Listeners with a powered desktop speaker system can use the switchable preamp output to change between headphones and speakers without fully unplugging their headphones.
The takeaway
Budget-conscious listeners now have a lower entry point into the Magni line, and the Magni 6's preamp switching adds flexibility for shared desktop setups.
Further reading
Explore more Consumer Electronics coverage for context on desktop audio gear.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Gear Patrol.
