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post #31 of 1609
12/12/12 at 7:16pm

Subbed. Looks great and is affordable.

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post #32 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:00pm
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Originally Posted by FraGGleR View Post

 

I wouldn't immediately dismiss the O2/ODAC combo quite yet.  It is a stack that gives you incredibly clear and competent sound for a really good price.  I still like my HDP over the O2/ODAC stack, especially now with the Sigma 11, but the HDP/S11 is twice the price.  This stack certainly has looks and raw power, but I really want to see what else they can bring to the table.


You're right. Until reviews come in, it's hard to make any generalizations about how good the Magni is.  But judging on how popular Schiit is, I'd say this will really do well.  I still like the O2 because it offers the option of being battery powered. 

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post #33 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:07pm

Been saving up for the O2+ODAC but this would be a better save. mmph the O2+ODAC is still transportable compared to it but with almost $100 dollar difference. What to do?

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post #34 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:09pm
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Originally Posted by KamijoIsMyHero View Post

Been saving up for the O2+ODAC but this would be a better save. mmph the O2+ODAC is still transportable compared to it but with almost $100 dollar difference. What to do?

Just wait for someone to demo the Schiit mini stack and then sell it. You'll easily pick it up for $50,

if ya suck up to the seller a bit. biggrin.gif

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post #35 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:10pm
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Just wait for someone to demo the Schiit mini stack and then sell it. You'll easily pick it up for $50,
if ya suck up to the seller a bit. biggrin.gif

I doubt it would be $50. More around $70-75 Shipped.
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post #36 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:10pm
Why! Why couldn't he have announced this before thanksgiving):
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post #37 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:15pm
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I doubt it would be $50. More around $70-75 Shipped.

Hence the suckin' up! Sheesh. Do I gotta show ya how it's done...

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post #38 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:22pm
This has RCA inputs right?
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post #39 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by Prakhar View Post

This has RCA inputs right?

Yes Sir it does.
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Originally Posted by paradoxper View Post

Hence the suckin' up! Sheesh. Do I gotta show ya how it's done...

Yeah! Then i'll offer a dollar over you and snatch it!
Edited by cssarrow - 12/12/12 at 8:28pm
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post #40 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by wolfetan44 View Post

Why! Why couldn't he have announced this before thanksgiving):

agreed :P

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post #41 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:30pm
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Yeah! Then i'll offer a dollar over you and snatch it!

I won't be having any of that, Timothy! tongue.gif

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post #42 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:30pm

if the reviews on this stack are good, I might pull the trigger on it instead of waiting (patiently) for the ODA to come out

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post #43 of 1609
12/12/12 at 8:48pm

The modi is; "USB Powered, No Drivers Modi plugs into virtually any computer—Windows or Mac—and requires no drivers to deliver great sound, up to 24/96 sampling rates. It features asynchronous transfer with individual crystal oscillators for the 44.1 and 48k sampling rates, and uses the USB Audio 1.0 standard over USB 2.0, and is powered by the USB port."

 

Sub optimal in my opinion. PC power is flaky and dirty and better results are usually obtained by a dac that has it's own power supply. If you use this I would at least use an external powered USB hub instead of plugging it straight into a computer. That makes a night and day difference for my HRT MSII.

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post #44 of 1609
12/12/12 at 9:12pm
I'm the guy who got to take the photos of the Magni and got to spend some extended listening time with serial#0001. I can tell you that the Magni is an impressive sounding amp for $399...except that its only $99! It was a crazy good match for my Grados, sounded fantastic with my LCD2's and even drove HE-4's to credible levels, tho that last pairing wasn't one I'd say was the best. The size is fantastic as is the build quality...no surprise there.

I would describe the sound as fast, clean and very dynamic. Bass is tight rather than bloated. You won't mistake it for a SE tube amp...it's Solid State is all its glory. I was shocked at how impact full the snare drums sounded. I'm not used to that nice sharp crack coming from Amos at this price point.

Needless to say, a Modi/Magni stack will grace the desk in my studio for some time to come.

Highly recommended!
Edited by leesure - 12/12/12 at 9:20pm
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post #45 of 1609
12/12/12 at 9:29pm

They should get an award for their faq, it is great.

 

http://schiit.com/schiit-faq/about-modi/

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