Anavel0
100+ Head-Fier
- Joined
- Aug 4, 2008
- Posts
- 456
- Likes
- 97
Okay, I was a little interested, but now we're really talking!It can, but only with the volume all the way up. Then it works as a switch.
Okay, I was a little interested, but now we're really talking!It can, but only with the volume all the way up. Then it works as a switch.
The Sys sounds great but there's a problem --- most monitors take either XLR or TRS balanced inputs.
I would buy one of those, but an RCA version does me no good, or most people with monitors that are using a balanced DAC.
Do you have plans on making a Sys Balanced anytime soon? This would come in handy for me since I hate that the monitors
have separate volume controls on the rears..... (not that I've had a chance to listen to my system in over a year anyway), but I'd
still want one.
Control Freak has one big advantage: it's available in a balanced version. We recommend them all the time for people who want to run Gungnir output into monitors or directly into amps. Of course, the Control Freak is a single-input device.
Balanced just wouldn't fit into a Modi-sized chassis, I'm afraid (nor would, say, three inputs or outputs.) We'd have to move up to something like Bifrost, which would get very spendy for a passive preamp/switcher for balanced, especially with an Alps RK27114 4-gang pot. Think $150+. Probably not worth it.
Is optical out an apple product thing? I stay far away from those overpriced fashion items.
I think there would be a market for an actual switching box, with say 3 inputs and 1 output. That would be fantastic.
I ordered an optical Modi, it will be hooked up to my Apple TV. I'm already enjoying my SYS!
Before we get into the big 2014 product releases (Ragnarok, Yggdrasil, etc, etc...), I figured I'd let you know about two new things we have available now: Modi Optical and Sys.
Modi Optical is exactly what it says: a Modi with optical input. Now, I know some of you are wondering why we've bothered with this, given the preponderance of USB these days. Well, if you have a CD player with optical out, a computer with optical out, an Apple TV or other streaming player with optical out, or an Airport Express, you're not wondering. There's a lot of optical out there too, and we wanted to give you an inexpensive way to get great sound out of your optical-output products. Hence, Modi Optical. So, now you can choose Modi with a USB input, or Modi with an optical input. Simple.
Modi Optical is $99. Available now.
Front has a 1/4" as well. For $20 with a bunch of interconnects included and a solid build quality, it was a steal. It has been invaluable for quick swap A/B/Xing gear. I wish I had picked up a second one.
Quick Question:
When I use the Asgard connected directly from my laptop, I can hear a strange tizz that gets louder when I love the mice, scroll, and similar. It goes away If I use the Laptop on battery alone.
I was wondering If I use optical Modi if that would go away .