Happy as a Pig in Schiit: Introducing Modi Multibit

[cbl117]

I've just replaced (in my IEM setup at least), the Chord Mojo with the Modi MB. 

The DAC section at least, is better in my system, than the Mojo.

The Modi MB is (and this is straight from the box), more organic, dynamic and has more inner detail, there is a slightly glassiness in the upper registers at the moment, but i reckon with burn in it will get better. 

A home run for the people at Schiit. 

Awesome stuff.  

What are you using as an amp?

 

[Sonikku13]

I'm assuming the Modi Multibit should sound close to the Bifrost Multibit, right? If so, I'm debating whether the Bifrost upgrades in the future will be more cost effective than buying new Modis every time a Modi comes out. Initially, the Bifrost Multibit is $217 more expensive (bought it on eBay used) compared to a new-in-box Modi Multibit. Should I return the Bifrost Multibit or keep it?

 

[Netrum]

I'm assuming the Modi Multibit should sound close to the Bifrost Multibit, right? If so, I'm debating whether the Bifrost upgrades in the future will be more cost effective than buying new Modis every time a Modi comes out. Initially, the Bifrost Multibit is $217 more expensive (bought it on eBay used) compared to a new-in-box Modi Multibit. Should I return the Bifrost Multibit or keep it?

Keep it.
Bifrost has a far better powersupply and analog out.
And it is upgradeable.
I am keeping mine.

 

[acguitar84]

It's nice to see all of the positive mimby reviews. I can't wait to get mine, and to see how it compares to the concero. I still plan on looking at the TOTL Yggy at some point but I hope mimby is able to tide me over for awhile.

 

[fjrabon]

What are you using as an amp?

my guess is he was using the Mojo in DAC fixed output mode

 

[amigastar]

It's nice to see all of the positive mimby reviews. I can't wait to get mine, and to see how it compares to the concero. I still plan on looking at the TOTL Yggy at some point but I hope mimby is able to tide me over for awhile.

If you mean Concero HD (which i saw on your profile) so yeah, interested in that too, please.

 

[Letmebefrank]

 
 
 
If letting this DAC sit for 12 hours makes it sound any better then I will be so blown away I might cease to exist.
 
I just plugged it in about an hour ago, and now that the top feels warm I've been listening to a 24/96 vinyl rip (original pressing, first play) of Dark side of the moon.
 
Chain is as follows; W10-64bit Foobar2k > Modi Multibit > Vali 2 (JJ E88CC GP) > Impact audio infinity cable > Senn HD650s
 
A/B with Modi 2 Uber (AK4396)
 
The first thing that jumps out at me is the treble. Holy cow the cymbals sound SO MUCH BETTER. Seriously, its not even a question. A/Bing with the Modi2U, when I switch back to the delta sigma it sounds like I'm listening to 128kb mp3s again. The clocks in the beginning of Time are astoundingly clear. I swear drool started to come out from the corner of my mouth.
 
Next up is the bass. This dac is much warmer than the Modi2U 4396. The low end has more impact, and allot more resolution. 
 
Midrange is the same but with much more resolution. Excellent especially with the HD650s.
 
 
 
This is only after 1-2 hours. If it gets better after a few hours of warm up then I dont even know what to say. I mean come on this thing is insane for $250.

 

[supabayes]

It is that good at 1-2h and it gets better. Enjoy!

 

[luckyeights]

Do you also have the magni 2 there in that stack?  if so how does it sound on it vs the vali 2.  I ordered a magni 2 with my mimby.  I was torn between the two but was a little afraid of going into tubes =/ 

 

[cbl117]

Just curious, but would a mimby and magni2 combo better an ifi micro iDSD or Chord Mojo? Does anyone have a idsd micro or mojo to compare?

 

[Letmebefrank]

  Do you also have the magni 2 there in that stack?  if so how does it sound on it vs the vali 2.  I ordered a magni 2 with my mimby.  I was torn between the two but was a little afraid of going into tubes =/ 

 
The Magni 2 sounds great. I prefer the Vali 2 for music and the Magni 2 for gaming. With the Mimby it sounds great, a little more neutral, not as warm as the Vali 2.

 

[landroni]

Just curious, but would a mimby and magni2 combo better an ifi micro iDSD or Chord Mojo? Does anyone have a idsd micro or mojo to compare?

Here's an impression of Modi MB vs the DAC section of Mojo:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/815397/schiit-modi-multibit-dac/75#post_12761637

 

[commonhorse]

Does the modi multibit sound noticeably different from the bifrost multibit? Although I'd like to save a couple hundred I'd also willingly go the extra mile if I could get something better if you know what I'm saying .

 

[Tuneslover]

I just finished replying to a post on the Vali 2 thread and then read your post here on the Modi MB thread.  I re-posted my reply below as this is precisely the question that I am interested hearing answers to as well.
 
Quote:

  Does the modi multibit sound noticeably different from the bifrost multibit? Although I'd like to save a couple hundred I'd also willingly go the extra mile if I could get something better if you know what I'm saying .

I don't know about the Modi MB but my Bifrost MB and Vali 2 are incredibly good together. I originally had the Bimby connected to my 2 channel speaker system and a short while back decided to try it with the Vali 2. I'm planning on keeping it right where it is. Along with HD650's this setup is incredible sounding. Excellent instrument separation along with a wide holographic soundscape makes music sound detailed and very live-like. Of course tube rolling takes these components to a whole other level.

I too am interested in hearing people's impressions on how the Modi MB sounds with Vali 2. Additionally, I am curious to hear impressions on how close the Modi MB comes to the Bifrost MB. I also have the Bifrost Über, which I upgraded to 4490. I compared the 4490 with the Multibit on my 2 channel speaker setup and found that both of these 2 DAC's sounded very similar, deciding to put the MB with the speaker system and the 4490 with my headphone system. While the 4490 sounded excellent with my headphone setup, once I swapped the DAC's I truly appreciated how much superior the MB sounded. Originally I didn't perceive as noticeable of an audible difference when comparing these DAC's on the 2 channel speaker system, but on a headphone system the difference is quite dramatic.

 

[Tuneslover]

I am currently doing some work on my iMac and have my headphone system pumping SiriusXM music into my Beyerdynamic DT1350's which are being fed by a Modi original (my first ever Schiit purchase) and amplified by a Magni2Ü.  I'm grinning with glee just like the first time I connected these Schiit products to my computer.  This computer and components simply work very well together.  I have had absolutely no noise issues (I'm using an AudioQuest carbon USB cable).
 
I upgraded to the Magni2Ü when it first came out and the difference between it and the original Magni was minimal but the sound is a little bit more authoritative and the bass has a bit more punch but without doubt the Modi is what elevates this computer system the most.  I'm very tempted to upgrade my Modi to the new Modi Multibit but having a tough time pulling the trigger when this system already sounds so damn good.