Hey all, my first DAC/Amp combo I purchased was the iBasso D-Zero and it has given me noble service. I am moving away from portable audio into desktop audio now that I am not on the go as much so instead of being used as an Amp, my D-Zero is being used strictly as a DAC. It seems to sound great...

Fulla or Magni/Modi combo for SQ? Or is Fulla mainly for portability?

Hello im a complete newbie to audio area for PC so I came to ask... I have an overall good PC, but desperately need an audio upgrade I was able to fish out 600$ total to spend and I already have decided to buy  AKG Q701 and Titanium HD The question here is: Will getting an external amp...

Hi!   I'm looking for a new headphones; they should be closed and I would like neutral/balanced ones, just because I'm that kind of person :-) Also they should be comfortable enough to wear them for say 4-5 hours without significant discomfort (more is better). Price limit is $400.  ...

For the past few weeks I was really intent on getting one of the higher end more "refined" headphones.  After a lot of pondering, I decided that I may be getting ahead of myself.  Maybe I don't want one refined, technically superior headphone.  I think since this is my first step info the...

Hi   My new AKG550 get static from my onboard RealTek soundcard, and people advised me to buy a DAC, which should also increase sound quality significantly. I've been looking for a good DAC for these headphones, and there's a few recurring names. Could someone shed some light on which would be...

I currently have the magni+modi. What would be a good next step within the 1000 budget?

Ok, I'm new here so please bear with me.  I know a lot about computers and I'm pretty knowledgeable on home theatre equipment but I'm totally new to the ins and outs of high quality audio.  I currently own a pair of Tritton AX Pros that I use for Xbox and PC, but mostly PC.  My AX Pros just plug...

Hi   I realise there's probably quite a few threads around talking about this, but I still seem to be undecided what I should go for I think mainly because a lot of the suggestions were not based on experience (i.e people who had actually owned the 701s and the DAC/AMP they were...

Hey all,   As of right now I am using HD555s with the foam mod and just my motherboard's integrated sound. I bought the Titanium HD the other day (when it was $110 on amazon) and have been playing around with it today. Performed several blind tests with various quality songs (from 120kbps to...

Just got my AKG Q701's today (black) I am currently using them off my ipod 5th gen until my Schiit Magni comes (Thursday)   If this is what I have to look forward too, Woohoo. Although I have read a lot about burning in (yes it makes a difference, no it doesn't)  i will be running some pink...

I have owned my pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80's for about a year now, however I have been using them un-amped up until yesterday. I recently received my first amp and DAC combo (I bought a Schiit Magni and a Topping D20), and I have noticed a bit of a strange issue. At particular volume...

If I were to use a Modi/Magni combo with my Laptop would I be getting optimal audio versus my desktop where I have an DX/Modi/Magni combo?   How exactly does an audio processor effect sound quality (or is it a manufacturer way of rating an overall processor/DAC/Amp setup)? I thought all it did...

I wonder if there's any interference?

I have no idea where I'm supposed to post this thread. I looked around in forums and couldn't find one that seemed, relevant so I just decided to post here.   I just got my Schiit Magni in the mail and I'm ready to set up. However I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.   My set up is...

    Pros: Environmentally conscious, wood housings, great isolation, removable cable, lightweight, clean sound, good instrument separation, good level of detail. Cons: Soundstage can seem congested at times, can come off sibilant with Magni, mid-bass can come off as pushy. Style: Full-sized...

Hello Everyone,    My Father recently got a set of Stax SR Lamdba Pro and a SRM-1/ MK-2 connected to a Primaluna tube amp that is the best, most detailed, sound I have ever heard. After going home and listening to my Sennheiser RS 170, it made me reevaluate my life and now the hunt for a new...

I mainly listen to my MS2i's through a Magni/Modi stack. They don't handle really low frequencies very well. Sometimes even at low to medium volume levels certain bass frequencies will garble them up a bit....like a strong climax at the end of a drum crescendo in classical music, or a big bass...

I was just wondering. Pairing with the Modi dac and HD600 headphones is it necessary to get the Magni as well? Or should one just get the Bravo v2 amp? As to someone trying to save money.

Howdy all; first post on Head-fi.   I'm looking to purchase a DAC/amp combo for my K701, and I've narrowed it down to the ones mentioned in the title. Which would be the better choice?

Hi all,   Recently after much research I bought myself a pair of hifiman HE400's. I listened to them thoroughly and read a lot of reviews and threads concerning these headphones and amps to drive them. I am actually very pleased with these headphones though I feel like they could use a touch...

Hi all,   I'm still deciding between a sound card and an external dac like the Modi, but for now, I just wanted to make sure I had the amp section figured out.   I have desktop speakers, which are my primary listening device at my desk.  If I get the Modi, I'll have to manually switch on/off...

Alright, so I broke my Magni. Long story short, I plugged the wrong power cord into it, flicked it on, and it died. On the inside, there's no popped capacitors or visible signs of components being fried. I have desoldered and removed the power jack, and will be replacing it, because I'm hoping...

How good do the magni/modi combo pair with the HE400? Should i get this or an e12? I would appreciate the portability, but quality is first

So, I have an old E11 that I used to use when at school and such. No longer at school it hasnt been used for a while.    Want to use it so I can use headphones w/ TV but that would require me to charge it then un plug it all the time. Would rather just be able to plug it into a USB port on my...