Trying to figure out of it's even possible, because I have to turn off one thing for the other to function. Tried making the output to the Modi, but no luck, because it has to be set to default device. I'm on a laptop btw. 

Hi there. I'm about to receive a Schiit Magni and Modi. I want to use the Modi DAC for both my headphones and for my speakers being fed through a stereo amp. My question is would be preferable to use some cheap y splitters or get a RCA switcher? Obviously only one amp will be on at a time, the...

I want to buy USB DAC under 150$, please help me ! my music: dance, mix, audiophile, rock ballac...   audinst mini? fiio e17 ?   Thanks all !

I recently started to take headphone audio semi seriously so I built my first audiophile-esk set up as follows.   HiFimeDIY Sabre U2 Async DAC --> Little Dot MKIII --> HD650's    Now having never owned a proper dedicated headphone amp before and not really knowing what I was doing I looked...

What DAC would you recommend fot driving monitor speakers? I'm using KRK Rokit 8's. Not sure if I need balanced outputs on the sound card or not, though I would prefer 6.3 TRS or XLR since I already own these cables.   200-300USD with shipping is my budget for the project, second hand is also...

Which DAC/Amp would you suggest? I have looked and haven't really seen anything that compares these two, but I have read great things for both. I was thinking about getting the magni/modi but I am not happy with the return policy they have should I not like it. I was able to get the dragonfly...

I'm thinking about going all out in order to get the best audio experience possible(that my budget allows). I choose the Little Dot I + because it is supposed to pair well with headphones I have,which have a low impedance  the Shure SRH440.   How exactly am I supposed to pair them together...

Right now I am using the Fiio e10 which is fairly new and it is nice although I am getting some static issues only through my macbook air. Not sure what is up there but it works fine on my computer. It can drive my DT 990-250 well and not going past 30% volume on it (Approx 2.5/8 on volume). But...

The magni and modi are much better looking and are cheaper and the 1/4" input is nice. The o2 and odac are don't look very good but are they better? (Approximately $20 more b/c of cheaper shipping and no RCA cables needed)   The magni and modi have a fixed gain and I have heard they are...

I currently have a Schiit Modi that I use between my laptop and a paid of Audioengine A2s, I just received a pair of Beyerdynamics DT 990 250 Ohms that I ordered and I'll be placing an order for a Magni soon. I'd like to be able to use the Modi with both the A2s and the Magni but I'd rather not...

Would this be a good way to go?  I'm still very new to all this, and just want to make sure I'll get my money's worth by adding this combo to my P7s.  I'm willing to go with the Vali instead of there's a good reason to.   I will also be picking up some HD598s this week, so I'll be using them...

Hello, I'm a long-time lurker, first-time poster. In fact, head-fi was the reason I decided to give higher-end headphones a try six years ago. I'm a desktop computer user so my first pair of audiophile-grade cans were the HD555 which were then used in conjunction with the ASUS Xonar DG a couple...

Title says it all. What is better and why?   O2+ODAC 2 in 1 combo is 295 including shipping.   Schiit Magni+Modi is 275 including shipping.   Other recommendations are welcome. To me though, these seem like the two best sub 300$ solutions for a Sennheiser HD 650.

Hey guys,   So I just purchased the Fidelio's (pretty stoked!) but I need some advice on which amp/dac combo to get. Headfonia stated that the ALO Pan Am sounded the best with these cans out of their tests, but I'm not sure I want to spend that much just yet. In fact, I'm not even sure where I...

Amped through a Magni/Modi combo, literally I've had them for about a week and I've gotta be honest I have been playing them pretty loud. But still, what the ****.   In every song I listen too on YouTube now, all I hear is a slight crackling sound in my headphones. In. Every. Song.   What...

Hey guys, I'm not really new here as I've been a member for quite some time but I've recently got reinvigorated in to the headphone space again.  Anyway, I've recently been considering getting a DAC/Amp to use with my mac.  I want to get something somewhat compact and small so that it doesn't...

i'm using my laptop sony vaio with 750GB hard  drive as my source, runs thru a Schiit Modi DAC, and a Valhalla amp, According to the hardrive properties i have about 120 gb of free space.   seems everytime i play music at some point on various songs i get a skip its completely random, I've...

Hello, I'm currently looking for options to power these babies. I'd like to use balanced connections so TRS or XLR with a budget of $200. The following are my options: 1) Tascam us-366 = USB or Optical in to TRS 2) Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 = USB to TRS 3) Get a RCA to TRS or XLR cable and get...

I have a Schiit Vali and Modi on the way and will be connecting these to my MacBook Pro. I have used upgraded cables on other systems, but I don't know much about USB technology as it relates to audio.   1. Is there any sound benefit to using an upgraded, yet cheap USB cable? (must be < $75)...

I've been unhappy with my audio for a while, ever since my auzentech meridian died. I "upgraded" to an Asus Xonar DX and I've disliked it since day one. Awful drivers and the addon features like dolby headphone are mostly useless. I just added a second videocard and started getting tons of EMI...

Hello everyone, I am searching for my first amp/DAC. It's for my grados SR80s, I will upgrade to Alessandro MS2i soon. There is not much information about this ibasso model, but I plan to buy it with Hiflight OPAMP to add some warmth. Or maybe buy the Schiit stack which has very good reputation...

I just received a brand new Asgard 2, Modi and Adam Audio F5s. For some strange reason, the left channel speaker cuts out intermittently.... Is this normal for burn in or a common issue? Does anyone know whats going on here?

I have the HD650 HP.  I'm looking to get the schiit amps and dac.   What do you think is best?  The Lyr + Modi  (total $600)  OR Asgard 2 + Bifrost Uber (total is $670).  Which is best?  I have around $600 to spend.  Also I will be using it with my macbook pro retina 13.  It has the toshilink...

My Headphones: -Maddog T50RP -Senn HD 650 -Monster Copper Turbine Pro   My Amp: Fiio e09k Fiio e11   Sound Card: Creative Titanium HD   So I'm selling my computer and will no longer have a sound card, but I really liked the sound of the titanium HD. What dacs/amp combos are out there...

I'm a newbie when it comes to audiophile and high end equipment, but for the last couple of months I've enjoyed my new stereo system I put together to play vinyl records. My next purchase I'm looking to make is on a DAC. I recently ripped my entire CD collection to flac on my desktop. I'm not...