[TheRH]

Has anyone compared a Magni 3/ Modi 2 , to a Jot? Which sounds better? Noise Floor? Blackness? So on.

 

[clerkpalmer]

If it truly is a line out then it's not double amping. If it's where you plug the headphone in then it's double amping.

Thanks for the help. Just fired up my magni 3 using my topping nx4 as a dedicated DAC. Headphones are nightowls for the time being. Sound is amazing. Big improvement over the topping alone. So, does anyone thing adding a modi in lieu of the topping will provide any meaningful improvement in sq?

 

[Keno18]

Thanks for the help. Just fired up my magni 3 using my topping nx4 as a dedicated DAC. Headphones are nightowls for the time being. Sound is amazing. Big improvement over the topping alone. So, does anyone thing adding a modi in lieu of the topping will provide any meaningful improvement in sq?

Can't speak to that as I use an ifi nano black label. I can say that I've only heard good things about the modi.

 

[Robert Padgett]

Thanks for the help. Just fired up my magni 3 using my topping nx4 as a dedicated DAC. Headphones are nightowls for the time being. Sound is amazing. Big improvement over the topping alone. So, does anyone thing adding a modi in lieu of the topping will provide any meaningful improvement in sq?

I have not done a comparison, but I have found that Schiit gear mates well with other Schiit gear--which makes perfect sense. The same engineering team are working together. My suggestion would be that a Modi would pair better than another DAC, and I have two Schiit stacks--a Modi MB with Vali 2 and a Modi 2 with Magni 3... and both are very good HP rigs.

 

[Logistics]

I've been curious about the sound differences between DAC's, but also between DSP's or other sources. For instance: I use a Delta 410 as my PC's DSP, output over digital coax to the Modi. I'm keen on testing a few other sources including, a Sounblaster Extigy and my Harman Kardon DVD-47.

Keep up the good work, fellas! Its nice to see so many success stories with the Schiit stacks.

 

[clerkpalmer]

I have not done a comparison, but I have found that Schiit gear mates well with other Schiit gear--which makes perfect sense. The same engineering team are working together. My suggestion would be that a Modi would pair better than another DAC, and I have two Schiit stacks--a Modi MB with Vali 2 and a Modi 2 with Magni 3... and both are very good HP rigs.

Any thoughts on whether a modi 3 is a big upgrade over a modi 2? Looks like I can find a 2 for 60 or less.

 

[Robert Padgett]

Any thoughts on whether a modi 3 is a big upgrade over a modi 2? Looks like I can find a 2 for 60 or less.

The biggest advantage the Modi 3 has over the 2 is the ability to use Toslink and SPDIF coaxial interconnects instead of USB, also the power is split off, to a USB-micro port, which you could use an external power supply--either the Wyrd or the iFi iPower 5v. Whether Mike made any changes in the use of AD4490 Delta/sigma DAC chip is not clearly stated, but the other features are certainly valuable.

 

[clerkpalmer]

The biggest advantage the Modi 3 has over the 2 is the ability to use Toslink and SPDIF coaxial interconnects instead of USB, also the power is split off, to a USB-micro port, which you could use an external power supply--either the Wyrd or the iFi iPower 5v. Whether Mike made any changes in the use of AD4490 Delta/sigma DAC chip is not clearly stated, but the other features are certainly valuable.

Yikes. I don't even understand any of that!

 

[SomeTechNoob]

Yikes. I don't even understand any of that!

Basically has inputs other than USB. Can be powered by a seperate USB port.

 

[Robert Padgett]

Basically has inputs other than USB. Can be powered by a seperate USB port.

Some folks say it sounds better than a Modi 2, I don't know. I think it is a Modi Uber with a new name, but you cannot go wrong with a Modi 2 for $60, they were closing them out at $59.

 

[SomeTechNoob]

There have been more than insignificant numbers of failing Modi 2s over the years. They are also known to be extremely susceptible to fluctuations in USB power. The Modi 3 solves a lot of these issues. IMO spend the extra and get the Modi 3 if you're going to go Schiit.

 

[498552]

Does the modi 3 match the finish on the magni 3 or do you have to fork out for the modi multibit?

Thanks

 

[clerkpalmer]

Does the modi 3 match the finish on the magni 3 or do you have to fork out for the modi multibit?

Thanks

Pretty sure it does yes.

 

[JamminVMI]

Pretty sure it does yes.

Mine are the same

 

[498552]

Mine are the same

Thanks.

I didn't want to go to the extra expense or have another power cable with the multibit.