e09k or spring for the magni modi stack?

[Yaksha25]

Just purchased a new set of Beyerdynamic DT-880 600 ohms and up until this point I havent had a need for a high impedance amp. Ive been getting by on the E17
 
After a little bit of research I have seen that adding the E09K to my setup would solve my problem and give me enough power for the Beyers but I am very interested in the Schiit stack too. Will I noticed a major difference between the E09K//E17 combo vs the Schiit Magni//Modi combo? 
 
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[disastermouse]

I don't have the E9k, just the vanilla E9, but the Magni by itself is much better than the E9, IMHO.

 

[Yaksha25]

do you use a DAC with the magni?
 
ok dumb question i just saw your signature.
 
would i get by with a UCA202 as my DAC for a magni? I already have one for my cheap desktop setup and not sure if it would be worth upgrading at this time

 

[disastermouse]

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do you use a DAC with the magni?
 
ok dumb question i just saw your signature.
 
would i get by with a UCA202 as my DAC for a magni? I already have one for my cheap desktop setup and not sure if it would be worth upgrading at this time

I have no idea what a UCA202 is - is it a sound card?  I'd just go for the Schiit Stack - some people who've owned the MSii (not +) prefer the Modi, which makes me think it'll easily do until you want to upgrade.  I can't believe the quality I'm hearing in the Magni....I wasn't expecting much after the O2 debacle - I just suspected that I needed more money for an amp that would drive my HE-500.  I was pleasantly surprised.

 

[Yaksha25]

the UCA202 is a poor mans usb DAC made by Behringer. heres an Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UCA202-Audio-Interface/dp/B000KW2YEI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1366070945&sr=1-1&keywords=uca202
 
its rated well for its price range but im sure you are correct in that i should just splurge for the magni/modi stack and call it good.