Happy as a Pig in Schiit: Introducing Modi Multibit

[CarlosUnchained]

  math is easier in the morning

 
So that was the real problem...

 

[Guidostrunk]

I get those same "ah-ha" moments recently described in the thread. I attribute it to state of mind , at that moment.

For me, in a completely relaxed mood(a few drinks &...), it's easier for a better mental connection to the music giving me them "HOLY FEK" moments.

I do believe that the brain has a huge role to play in our audio experiences. Some days are better connected, some not so much.

Just my $0.02

 

[Wyd4]

LOL I come here for some information, just thought I would start with the last couple of pages, didnt get a whole lot of info, but I did get a good laugh

 

[Argo Duck]

Yep. We post, so you can be amused

 

[Wyd4]

Hehe. And I thank you all

 

[CarlosUnchained]

Does anybody have an Apple TV?
 
I'd like to know if you can use airplay with the optical out into the Mimby.

 

[bigro]

  Does anybody have an Apple TV?
 
I'd like to know if you can use airplay with the optical out into the Mimby.

I have Had Success with the Optical Out on a Modi 2 U. I may Be wrong but I do not think the S/PDIF portion differs much The Schiit Website has them listed as the same.
 
Input Receiver: 
USB: C-Media CM6631A
SPDIF: AKM 4113

 

[CarlosUnchained]

 
I have Had Success with the Optical Out on a Modi 2 U. I may Be wrong but I do not think the S/PDIF portion differs much The Schiit Website has them listed as the same.
 

 
So no fancy stuff, just a toslink wire between the two, right?
 
What about the bitrate? Does airplay keep the original bitrate?

 

[2bxfile]

Hello: 
 
Looking to buy a Mimby soon.  Noticed in the thread that some owners were concerned that their units ran "hot" while others said that theirs just ran warm. 
 
Can someone tell me why the divergence in experience with the same model? 
 
Can these units vary greatly in their operating temperatures one from another with all things being equal?
 
Do the Bimby; Yiggy and the other one run hot as well?
 
Also, it was my understanding that electronics as it regards longevity, despise heat.   Could this limit life expectancy?
 
Thanks

 

[Defiant00]

  Hello: 
 
Looking to buy a Mimby soon.  Noticed in the thread that some owners were concerned that their units ran "hot" while others said that theirs just ran warm. 
 
Can someone tell me why the divergence in experience with the same model? 
 
Can these units vary greatly in their operating temperatures one from another with all things being equal?
 
Do the Bimby; Yiggy and the other one run hot as well?
 
Also, it was my understanding that electronics as it regards longevity, despise heat.   Could this limit life expectancy?
 
Thanks

 
 
I suspect it depends on your point of reference and how hot/cool you keep your room. My point of reference for "hot" is my Asgard 2, and I keep my room fairly cool, so all the other Schiit I've ever tried (including my Bimby and the Jotunheim I tried) have never gone beyond a bit warm.
 
Electronics dislike high heat, but apparently (I'm no engineer) even the hot-running Asgard 2 is well within thermal tolerances for its various parts, which is why it's got a 5 year warranty and apparently minuscule failure rate (I don't remember the number, but I think Jason has said it has their lowest failure rate). So, if their hottest-running amp has the lowest failure rate then I'd say that heat is probably not a big concern for their other cooler-running stuff.
 
Anyways, I realize that's no real specifics or numbers, but hopefully it helps. Their stuff is well-engineered, and unless you plan on putting it in an oven you're probably fine.

 

[bigro]

   
So no fancy stuff, just a toslink wire between the two, right?
 
What about the bitrate? Does airplay keep the original bitrate?

I may have had to go into audio setting and switch the output settings to point to optical and that it is set to PCM and not Dolby . It's been a while since I set it up, I will have to take a quick Look When I get home. But other than that yes, its just a toslink cable. I never checked the Bitrate, as it was used for a secondary TV that I wanted better audio from.

 

[2bxfile]

Thanks Defiant00. Your feed back has helped.

 

[2bxfile]

I've heard some posters mention that the Mimby's external power supply isn't the best.  Can someone give me a couple of suggestions that would better the one its comes with?
 
Thanks

 

[bigro]

  I've heard some posters mention that the Mimby's external power supply isn't the best.  Can someone give me a couple of suggestions that would better the one its comes with?
 
Thanks

From the Modi Product Page:
Modi 2 Uber and Modi Multibit: Included 16VAC wall-wart with 100% linear power supply
 
 
Without spending some a lot more$$ I don't know how much better you can get. 

 

[2bxfile]

Thank you:
 
Maybe Schiit upgraded or poster's concerns were unwarranted when they voiced their thoughts.  Either way, if you believe it to be of good quality that helps.