*Official Schiit Magni/Modi 2 ( Uber ) Thread*

[JuanseAmador]

 
Hello guys.

I'm going to order a [COLOR=000000]MAGNI 2 UBER[/COLOR] or a [COLOR=000000]MAGNI 2[/COLOR] for my senns 700HDs.

what is the difference in these AMPs?

The uber has more treble and a clearer sounding. I had both.

Don't give false advice, they sound the same, one has speaker outputs, the other one doesn't.

 

[bigro]

Don't give false advice, they sound the same, one has speaker outputs, the other one doesn't.

The RCA output is not the only difference, The Uber Has More Power and a Different Gain stage than the standard Magni 2.

 

[tamleo]

 
Did you A/B compare them, volume matched, using a switch?

Yes. I a/b with the modi2u and the lcd-2 r2. Besides a/b, i also listened to each amp carefuly for many weeks. I wish I could have chosen the magni2 standard because it is cheaper but I chose the Uber after all. It was all about sound quality.

 

[StanD]

  Yes. I a/b with the modi2u and the lcd-2 r2. Besides a/b, i also listened to each amp carefuly for many weeks. I wish I could have chosen the magni2 standard because it is cheaper but I chose the Uber after all. It was all about sound quality.

Which A/B switch did you use?

 

[Bugge]

Hi, I have just recently bought the hd 600, a decent upgrade over my previous dt 770's. I altso have untill today only had a steinberg ci1 soundcard to power them with. The Steinberg soundcard did power them pretty well, but i heard some muddyness in the bass on some tracks. And from what i have read, the hd 600 have a bump in ohm at about 100hz. So i thought buying the magni 2 to power them would make a good improvement.
 
After a/b testing using the steinberg as a dac into the magni 2 vs the headphone out on the steinberg, i can't really hear any difference. Does that mean that the steinberg soundcard's dac and headphone amp is just fine, or does it mean that i would hear a bigger difference if i bought a different dac for my magni 2?

 

[Andy-Pa]

The culprit was my breaking power connector power supply unit, which is made in China.

 

[bigro]

  Hi, I have just recently bought the hd 600, a decent upgrade over my previous dt 770's. I altso have untill today only had a steinberg ci1 soundcard to power them with. The Steinberg soundcard did power them pretty well, but i heard some muddyness in the bass on some tracks. And from what i have read, the hd 600 have a bump in ohm at about 100hz. So i thought buying the magni 2 to power them would make a good improvement.
 
After a/b testing using the steinberg as a dac into the magni 2 vs the headphone out on the steinberg, i can't really hear any difference. Does that mean that the steinberg soundcard's dac and headphone amp is just fine, or does it mean that i would hear a bigger difference if i bought a different dac for my magni 2?

I am not Familiar with the Steinberg except from the website. There is not a lot of info about whats in there so I am guessing nothing special. From my trials and errors. I found Transducers, Then DACS make a more overall difference in SQ. However, "Muddyness" in Bass could, maybe, possibly be not enough power in the amp but I doubt that, I have a Magni 2 Uber and I never needed all of its power. You have very good pair of headphones and good amp. If it were me I would try a different Dac, even better if you have a friends with ones you can try before you buy.

 

[Bacon Bits]

I have a quick question. Will the modi 2(normal) and the magni 2 uber's different chassis have a noticeable color difference since I don't need the modi 2 uber's extra inputs and want to save a little bit of cash.

 

[Letmebefrank]

I have a quick question. Will the modi 2(normal) and the magni 2 uber's different chassis have a noticeable color difference since I don't need the modi 2 uber's extra inputs and want to save a little bit of cash.

To me, yes it's very noticeable, but it doesn't bother me that much. I had the modi 2 Uber and the magni 2.

 

[fanglekai]

Just ordered the Magni 2 Uber and Modi 2 Uber for use with my Sennheiser HD 600. I didn't have an amp previously so I'm excited to hear the difference.

 

[BluePotato]

Just ordered the Magni 2 Uber and Modi 2 Uber for use with my Sennheiser HD 600. I didn't have an amp previously so I'm excited to hear the difference.

I look forward to reading your impressions.

 

[hy931208]

I've recently learned that magni 2 falls a little more on the bright side as far as amps go?

 

[U-3C]

I've recently learned that magni 2 falls a little more on the bright side as far as amps go?

I believe it's pretty neutral, which for many means very very very bright, especially if they are used to tubes.

 

[StanD]

  I've recently learned that magni 2 falls a little more on the bright side as far as amps go?

The FR is as flat as can be so I don't see how it can sound bright. Although some say the LED is a bit on the bright side.

 

 

[U-3C]

The FR is as flat as can be so I don't see how it can sound bright. Although some say the LED is a bit on the bright side.  

I'm sure some duct tape over it will tame them and make the amp darker/sweeter.