[gvl2016]

 
I checked into those and the prices are insane in comparison!
 
I don't think anything else multibit even comes within $300 of the price of the Modi Multibit.

 
You can find some Philips TDA1543 units for under $200, there is a French guy who sells his TDA1543-based design on eBay. I happen to have one, while it is not really a contest against Schiit MB units it does push my buttons.

 

[Jimster480]

   
You can find some Philips TDA1543 units for under $200, there is a French guy who sells his TDA1543-based design on eBay. I happen to have one, while it is not really a contest against Schiit MB units it does push my buttons.

If you don't want to post it here can you PM me the sellers name/store?

 

[gvl2016]

 
If you don't want to post it here can you PM me the sellers name/store?

 
There is a thread for it too
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/709720/starting-point-systems-portable-nos-dac

 

[mks100]

Placed my order for the Mimby today.  Let's do this.

 

[MattRG]

  Placed my order for the Mimby today.  Let's do this.

*internet high five*
 
You will not be disappointed.  I just sat and listened to an hour and a half of wonderful lossless audio through the Mimby and into a Lyr 2 out to my Fostex TH-X00 and have been enjoying every minute of it.

 

[thyname]

So the question becomes: which one is better?
 
1 - Bifrost 4490 (non-Multibit)
 
2 - Modi 2 Multibit
 
thoughts?

 

[Porteroso]

From what people have said, the bimby and the mimby are of equal stature. There is little difference, if any, between the 2. So naturally, something less than the bifrost multibit would be less than the mimby as well.
 
Also to reiterate. Buy the mimby. Do not buy a bimby, unless spending more for the same sound is going to make you happy. 

 

[thyname]

  From what people have said, the bimby and the mimby are of equal stature. There is little difference, if any, between the 2. So naturally, something less than the bifrost multibit would be less than the mimby as well.
 
Also to reiterate. Buy the mimby. Do not buy a bimby, unless spending more for the same sound is going to make you happy. 

Thanks!
 
To be clear, I have Bifrost 4490 (the non-multibit). Really want to try a Multibit DAC. So, in my situation, the question becomes:
 
1 - Do I send the Bifrost 4490 to Schiit for upgrade to Multibit for $250 (plus shipping)? Or,
 
2 - Do I sell the Bifrost 4490 and then buy the Modi 2 Multibit?
 
For the latter, my cost is $0 (a wash after selling the Bifrost 4490 after shipping and fees, then buying a brand new Modi 2 Multibit directly from Schiit.
 
Obviously for the first option, my cost is $250 plus shipping.
 
Basically, since I really want to test Multibit, the choice becomes getting Modi 2 Multibit at $0 cost, vs. Bifrost Multibit at $250 plus shipping.
 
Thoughts? (sorry for sounding redundant)

 

[Jimster480]

  Thanks!
 
To be clear, I have Bifrost 4490 (the non-multibit). Really want to try a Multibit DAC. So, in my situation, the question becomes:
 
1 - Do I send the Bifrost 4490 to Schiit for upgrade to Multibit for $250 (plus shipping)? Or,
 
2 - Do I sell the Bifrost 4490 and then buy the Modi 2 Multibit?
 
For the latter, my cost is $0 (a wash after selling the Bifrost 4490 after shipping and fees, then buying a brand new Modi 2 Multibit directly from Schiit.
 
Obviously for the first option, my cost is $250 plus shipping.
 
Basically, since I really want to test Multibit, the choice becomes getting Modi 2 Multibit at $0 cost, vs. Bifrost Multibit at $250 plus shipping.
 
Thoughts? (sorry for sounding redundant)

Or if you just have the $250 you can buy a Modi Multibit and see if its worth it to replace your Bifrost

 

[RickB]

  So the question becomes: which one is better?
 
1 - Bifrost 4490 (non-Multibit)
 
2 - Modi 2 Multibit
 
thoughts?

I owned both. I prefer the Modi Multibit. I sold the Bifrost.
 
The Modi was just more natural and smooth sounding. 

 

[thyname]

Thanks guys!
 
This is what I just did:
 
1 - I accepted an offer I had pending on my Bifrost 4490 on Audiogon. The guy paid me right away.
 
2 - Ordered Modi 2 Multibit from Schiit.
 
Done!
 
P.S. I can always return it if I don't like it (compared to the Bifrost 4490, hopefully the memory remains, as I have to ship it tomorrow, and will not have them both at the same time).

 

[darkarn]

  Thanks guys!
 
This is what I just did:
 
1 - I accepted an offer I had pending on my Bifrost 4490 on Audiogon. The guy paid me right away.
 
2 - Ordered Modi 2 Multibit from Schiit.
 
Done!
 
P.S. I can always return it if I don't like it (compared to the Bifrost 4490, hopefully the memory remains, as I have to ship it tomorrow, and will not have them both at the same time).

 
Yep, use the 15 days return period if you can. What I really like about Schiit is how they offer this for all customers, including international customers!

 

[gvl2016]

There is a 15% restocking fee on the Modi, so you out of $50-60 after you send your mimby back considering shipping both ways. Not saying it is bad or unfair, just something to be aware of, especially for international customers.

 

[Jimster480]

  There is a 15% restocking fee on the Modi, so you out of $50-60 after you send your mimby back considering shipping both ways. Not saying it is bad or unfair, just something to be aware of, especially for international customers.

For international that shipping cost would be quite high I imagine.

 

[MWSVette]

  Thanks!
 
To be clear, I have Bifrost 4490 (the non-multibit). Really want to try a Multibit DAC. So, in my situation, the question becomes:
 
1 - Do I send the Bifrost 4490 to Schiit for upgrade to Multibit for $250 (plus shipping)? Or,
 
2 - Do I sell the Bifrost 4490 and then buy the Modi 2 Multibit?
 
For the latter, my cost is $0 (a wash after selling the Bifrost 4490 after shipping and fees, then buying a brand new Modi 2 Multibit directly from Schiit.
 
Obviously for the first option, my cost is $250 plus shipping.
 
Basically, since I really want to test Multibit, the choice becomes getting Modi 2 Multibit at $0 cost, vs. Bifrost Multibit at $250 plus shipping.
 
Thoughts? (sorry for sounding redundant)

I would upgrade your Bifrost.  Baldr has stated that the Bifrost platform has at least 5 more years in the Schiit plan.
 
The Mimby is disposable if Schiit comes out with USB 3 or Multibit 2.0 you might need to replace the Mimby instead of upgrading the Bifrost again.   If you spend $250.00 to upgrade the Bifrost its resale value will be higher also I have seen used Bimbys going for around $450.00 to $500.00.  Plus the Bifrost has a better power supply than the Mimby.
 
IMHO, YMMY, yada yada yada