[plus9paradox]

  I'am interested on this question.......

I'am looking for a DAC to pair with my Future CRACK KIT and i'am considering the Schiit Modi.

I am looking at the ODAC right now and it seems to be the business for the money, but the Modi has come to mind as well :/ 

 

[i luvmusic 2]

  I am looking at the ODAC right now and it seems to be the business for the money, but the Modi has come to mind as well :/ 

Same here i've looked at both but i'm in favor of the Modi. 

 

[plus9paradox]

What qualities of the Modi helped make the decision for you?

 

[i luvmusic 2]

  What qualities of the Modi helped make the decision for you?

The looks actually plus the returned policy.

 

[plus9paradox]

Aww the return policy is key I did not think about that at all. Hmm, more food for thought I guess think I might just pull the trigger on the ODAC pcb and put together some sort of enclosure for it.

 

[i luvmusic 2]

  Aww the return policy is key I did not think about that at all. Hmm, more food for thought I guess think I might just pull the trigger on the ODAC pcb and put together some sort of enclosure for it.

Will yeah good Luck on your DIY..........

 

[i luvmusic 2]

IMHO the sound quality/signature of a DAC or AMP is very personal what will sound good for me it might not the same for others. 

 

[plus9paradox]

Hopefully it turns out better than most of my projects  

 

[i luvmusic 2]

  Hopefully it turns out better than most of my projects  

It should if you did something similar.For my self i build some adapters before and now i'am waiting for my CRACK KIT i've never build a AMP before so wish me luck as will.

 

[gibosi]

 
What DAC are you using with your LD I+?

 
I was lucky to stumble across a used Audio-gd Fun (DAC / Preamp / Headphone amplifier combo) and an Audio-gd USB to Coaxial Digital Interface for a good price. Of course, I don't use the amp portion of this unit, but I do use the preamp and DAC. The DAC, an AD1852 with a dual OPA-Earth discrete op amp seems pretty neutral to me and I am quite happy with it.
 
So while I think you cannot go wrong with a Modi or an ODAC, keep in mind that there are lots of options out there....

 

[odinsride]

   
Congratulations on solving the problem! It's a shame that your amp is defective, but it is very fortunate that you decided to roll 408A tubes now, and not a year from now, so you are able to make a strong case for a refund.
 
7.2v is a little high, but that is not surprising. The LD heater voltage is unregulated, so if the AC voltage coming out of the wall is a bit high (not at all uncommon) the heater voltage will also be high. Plus, with no tube plugged in, there is no load on the heater circuit. Typically, with a tube plugged in, the reading at the pins will be a bit lower. Anyway, nothing to worry about.
 
And IMHO, your decision to purchase your next amp directly from LD is a good one. They have one of the best warranties in the business.

 
Finally got my replacement LD I+ today (btw David was great to work with and provided excellent service).  The new I+ unit works as it should on the 408A setting, and I finally get to listen to my WE408A tubes, they sound great! Very happy with my now complete setup! (Modi DAC -> LD I+ (upgrades: WE408A/OPA2107) -> Audio Technica ATH-AD700).  I feel like i'm listening to Led Zeppelin again for the very first time  Thanks again for your help gibosi!

 

[plus9paradox]

   
Finally got my replacement LD I+ today (btw David was great to work with and provided excellent service).  The new I+ unit works as it should on the 408A setting, and I finally get to listen to my WE408A tubes, they sound great! Very happy with my now complete setup! (Modi DAC -> LD I+ (upgrades: WE408A/OPA2107) -> Audio Technica ATH-AD700).  I feel like i'm listening to Led Zeppelin again for the very first time  Thanks again for your help gibosi

Which album/mastering did you give a listen to?

 

[odinsride]

  Which album/mastering did you give a listen to?

III and IV from The Complete Studio Recordings

 

[plus9paradox]

  III and IV from The Complete Studio Recordings

Nice! recently I have been listening to the new 2014 remaster of "Led Zeppelin II" as well as some vinyl copies of "Led Zeppelin I" through my LD I+ and I am loving it 

 

[Brian_the_King]

What is the current LDI+ revision? I have a 2.0 from early 2010 that is starting to s--t the bed. Has anything of substance changed? Considering replacing my LDI+ with a new LDI+...