[Macmuffin]

I am currently using a Schiit Modi, and was wondering if anyone could lend some advice. This is actually my second time owning a Modi. Sold the first one and a few months later ended up with another one 
 
So anyways, sometimes when using the Modi i feel like the treble can be a bit harsh, and was hoping someone could recommend something different in a similar price range.
 
Thanks

 

[SnackRabbit]

What amp and headphones are you using?
 
-Snack

 

[Macmuffin]

Quote:

  What amp and headphones are you using?
 
-Snack

 
 
Sorry, i should have said that.
 
Magni and DT-880/600

 

[SnackRabbit]

I have heard good things about the Magni. I also use a Modi, and I have some DT-990/600. I haven't noticed harshness in the high end, not that it's not their, I just haven't noticed. Do other headphones/amps still give you harsh highs?
 
-Snack

 

[Macmuffin]

Don't have anything other than an Asus xonar DX
 
I did not notice it as much when using the Xonar.

 

[SnackRabbit]

Looking through some of the reviews on the DT-880, people seem to think the treble is a little harsh.
http://www.head-fi.org/products/beyer-dynamic-dt-880-premium-600-ohm-headphones
 
Maybe the harshness isn't there because the xonar is having a hard time driving them, does is still sound fine with the Magni plugged into your xonar?
 
-Snack
 
 

 

[Macmuffin]

I never tried to plug the headphones straight into the card, just Card to amp.
 
Maybe i'm just being to picky. haha

 

[SnackRabbit]

Oh no, be picky, that's part of the fun! If you don't like it, it doesn't matter if everyone else says it's great. I just don't want you to buy another DAC and still have the issue. Do you have access to some other headphones to try.
 
-Snack

 

[Macmuffin]

The only other headphone i have is AD-700.

 

[SnackRabbit]

Well, I also own a pair of AD-700s, and they are a little bright to me. Does it seem better or worse with the AD-700?
 
-Snack

 

[Macmuffin]

I don't notice it as much with the AD-700. Might have been to quick to blame the DAC.
 
Hmm, Im going to mess with it more tomorrow, I'm about to pass out at my computer.
 
Thanks

 

[SnackRabbit]

Defiantly let me know what you figure out!
 
-Snack

 

[Macmuffin]

Not to sure at this point..
 
I still might want to try a different DAC i mean don't get me wrong i love Schiit, but i'm just not to sure. Then again there is LOTS of stuff i would like to try, but i can't afford any of it. haha
 
 

 

[Macmuffin]

I have decided to not mess with trying a different DAC at this time.
 
Thanks a ton for your help buddy.

 

[SnackRabbit]

My pleasure! Good luck in finding your sound! If you ever want me to check something with my modi just pm me.

-Snack