[MusclePharm]

Hey guys,
 
My Modi 2 arrived today, I'm sorry this is a noob question but I just don't want to break anything. I have some older headsets and they have 2 plugs, a green one (headphones) and a pink one (micro). The inputs on modi are stated as "Right" and "Left". So obviously, the headsets won't work without some kind of adapter. Now the question is, what specific adapter would I need?

 

[RickB]

  Hey guys,
 
My Modi 2 arrived today, I'm sorry this is a noob question but I just don't want to break anything. I have some older headsets and they have 2 plugs, a green one (headphones) and a pink one (micro). The inputs on modi are stated as "Right" and "Left". So obviously, the headsets won't work without some kind of adapter. Now the question is, what specific adapter would I need?

 
The Modi is just a DAC-- you need to connect it to an amplifier before you can listen to music; the RCA jacks on the back are for connecting an amp (or preamp).

 

[MusclePharm]

I suspected that. I just thought I read that someone tried it without an Amp, and since mine is still to arrive, just thought of give it a try. Anyway, thank you!

 

[Tunkejazz]

Hi guys,
I am about to press the button to buy one of the Modi 2 versions for my Vali amp. In principle, I can live with just a USB connection, but...the Uber  comes with an external power supply and a different analog section. Has anyone actually tested whether this makes an audible difference?
 
I guess this has been mentioned before in the thread, but I cannot afford to read 55 pages!

 

[riverlethe]

Hi guys,
I am about to press the button to buy one of the Modi 2 versions for my Vali amp. In principle, I can live with just a USB connection, but...the Uber  comes with an external power supply and a different analog section. Has anyone actually tested whether this makes an audible difference?

I guess this has been mentioned before in the thread, but I cannot afford to read 55 pages!

No one has properly tested whether any of these things make an audible difference. What's wrong with your current source?

 

[chococya96]

Just when are they going to re-stock Modi Optical?
 
I've just received an email reply from one of their representatives saying that they will stock them soon though will not give any ETA.

 

[liraop]

Hi guys,
I am about to press the button to buy one of the Modi 2 versions for my Vali amp. In principle, I can live with just a USB connection, but...the Uber  comes with an external power supply and a different analog section. Has anyone actually tested whether this makes an audible difference?

I guess this has been mentioned before in the thread, but I cannot afford to read 55 pages!

I'm pretty sure you won't hear any difference. Get the uber version if you want the extra inputs they're very handy

 

[Tunkejazz]

What's wrong with your current source?

Oh nothing really wrong. I am kind of new-by to headphones and I was using my naim dac at home to listen to music. But I want this amp at work, where I don't really have a source
 
The reason why I don't go straight for the UBER version is that I am just a bit tight on cash at the moment after the renovation of our bathroom, but that is a different story
 
Thanks for the comments anyhow, also to liraop!

 

[charlesluo]

I received my modi 2/magni 2 stack and enjoyed it.
 
 
But there is a small problem. Sometimes it just suddenly pauses or stops the music for 0.5 second or 1 second. It is really annoying. I suppose it has something to do with the USB jitters? Does anyone have the similar issue? 
 
 
I'm using it with the Windows 7 Thinkpad. I've installed the driver and set modi 2 to expert mode. The pause/stop happens with Foobar2000 or spotify or any players.
 
 
Thanks.
 
 
update: problem solved. I disabled the USB power management, no pause any more.
 
Thanks to Nick from Schiit. Really fast customer support. Appreciated. I should refer to the Schiit faq: 
 
http://schiit.com/faq/dac-problems

 

[MusclePharm]

I'm thinking of getting a dedicated power supply for my modi 2 (not uber version). Any recommendation?
I've been looking at http://www.aqvox.de/usb-power_en.html, looks good but it has 2 versions: Type A and Type B, not sure which one to get in this particular case.
 
 
There's also this one, cheaper: http://www.ab-system.hk/index.php?route=product/product&path=73&product_id=64

 

[StanD]

  I'm thinking of getting a dedicated power supply for my modi 2 (not uber version). Any recommendation?
I've been looking at http://www.aqvox.de/usb-power_en.html, looks good but it has 2 versions: Type A and Type B, not sure which one to get in this particular case.
 
 
There's also this one, cheaper: http://www.ab-system.hk/index.php?route=product/product&path=73&product_id=64

Since the Modi2 (Non Uber) gets both power and signal from the same USB connection, you would probably have to rig up a special Y cable. For all the extra money and effort, I would just get the Uber version.

 

[riverlethe]

Why? Do you need it for portable use?

 

[MusclePharm]

  Since the Modi2 (Non Uber) gets both power and signal from the same USB connection, you would probably have to rig up a special Y cable. For all the extra money and effort, I would just get the Uber version.

I see now that the aqvox's one does have an adaptor, if you take a look at this picture you will understand what I mean: http://www.myhifishop.de/images/product_images/info_images/49_0.jpg which means no "special Y cable" would be needed, since the USB-datalines are not interrupted.
 

Why? Do you need it for portable use?

Not really, my current audio setup wouldn't let me anyway.
 
Just wanted to improve sound quality/clarity by removing the known noise from the computer's usb power.

 

[riverlethe]

I see now that the aqvox's one does have an adaptor, if you take a look at this picture you will understand what I mean: http://www.myhifishop.de/images/product_images/info_images/49_0.jpg which means no "special Y cable" would be needed, since the USB-datalines are not interrupted.



Not really, my current audio setup wouldn't let me anyway.

Just wanted to improve sound quality/clarity by removing the known noise from the computer's usb power.

Are you hearing noise at your maximum listening volume with no music playing?

 

[MusclePharm]

Not at all. To be honest, I'm still waiting for the Amp to arrive so I may start using the DAC.
(I know it sounds d*mb, perhaps it is... or it could be just a desperate pre-failed attempt to somehow improve the sound quality while I cry on my knees due to the fact the my amp has not arrived yet 

)
Anyhow, by reading some discussions and reviews I got the idea that it SEEMS to improve the sound's clarity even though if you don't listen to this so called "noise".