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*Official Schiit Magni/Modi 2 ( Uber ) Thread*
Oct 6, 2015 at 11:20 AM Post #1,156 of 2,577
chesteryonany said:
   
really?
i think i saw a comparison between the modi, ODAC and the STX and the guy couldnt tell the difference.
 
are you using LOW gain with the HD600?
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Still fiddling around with it, its currently on High gain.
 
I don't know about that comparison but i have been reading on the net that the STX DAC is actually quite good, the DAC used in the Modi seems inferior on paper. I do know however that its not just the DAC chip that makes good/bad sound-quality, other components used definitely make it or break it as well. I have read several reviews/comments that it's not worth it going from the DAC on the STX to a Modi. I have even read that the DAC on the STX is better.
 
Oct 11, 2015 at 5:14 PM Post #1,158 of 2,577
Can I ask what you guys use as a source for the magni modi combo? Toying with the idea of getting these and putting them beside a comfy chair then buying a stand that I can use as a dock for my phone. Will use them with my beyer dt880 pro's. Are you guys using DAPs or just running a USB cable from your computer?
 
Oct 11, 2015 at 5:25 PM Post #1,159 of 2,577
petetheroadie said:
Can I ask what you guys use as a source for the magni modi combo? Toying with the idea of getting these and putting them beside a comfy chair then buying a stand that I can use as a dock for my phone. Will use them with my beyer dt880 pro's. Are you guys using DAPs or just running a USB cable from your computer?
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Of course you can do it any way your prefer. I'm running USB from my computer to the Modi, and a CD player, through a Schiit SYS into my Magni .
 
Oct 11, 2015 at 5:29 PM Post #1,160 of 2,577
petetheroadie said:
Can I ask what you guys use as a source for the magni modi combo? Toying with the idea of getting these and putting them beside a comfy chair then buying a stand that I can use as a dock for my phone. Will use them with my beyer dt880 pro's. Are you guys using DAPs or just running a USB cable from your computer?
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For me: a Mac Mini into a Schiit Wyrd via USB and then USB into the Modi 2U, with analog out into my 2-channel integrated amp + speakers.
 
A fantastic budget DAC, IMO.
 
Oct 11, 2015 at 11:48 PM Post #1,161 of 2,577
petetheroadie said:
Can I ask what you guys use as a source for the magni modi combo? Toying with the idea of getting these and putting them beside a comfy chair then buying a stand that I can use as a dock for my phone. Will use them with my beyer dt880 pro's. Are you guys using DAPs or just running a USB cable from your computer?
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Both. Fiio X3 with coax and laptop usb.
 
Oct 12, 2015 at 5:19 AM Post #1,163 of 2,577
mysticstryk said:
  Is it ok to flip the low/high gain switch on the back of the Magni 2 Uber while listening to music or turning the amp off?
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I did it multiple times while listening to music in order to try out some headphones with different gain settings.
The amp is fully functional as of today. 
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Oct 12, 2015 at 11:34 AM Post #1,165 of 2,577
Hi guys. Are there any Canadian buyers here who can share their actual experience importing into Canada?

It seems straight forward to me....order direct factor in shipping charge, currency conversion and the est broker fee noted by Schiit and the HST. Can any Canadian buyers chime in and confirm if there are any other duties / taxes imposed by border?
 
Oct 13, 2015 at 9:11 AM Post #1,168 of 2,577
chesteryonany said:
  when i turn ON th magni, there is a "click" sound after a few seconds from the right driver. (the headphones are already on my head)
 
is that normal?
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Yes. Not sure about right driver alone but there is a click. I get it in both drivers. I believe its a delay so you don't get a power surge.
 
Oct 13, 2015 at 9:19 AM Post #1,169 of 2,577
anthony lo said:
  Finally got the combos, but what a idiot am I !!! I forget to buy the RCA and usb cables...  >.<"" Need to wait again !!!

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You can use any cables they don't have to be the ones Schiit sells on there site.
 
Oct 13, 2015 at 2:21 PM Post #1,170 of 2,577
chesteryonany said:
  when i turn ON th magni, there is a "click" sound after a few seconds from the right driver. (the headphones are already on my head)
 
is that normal?
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I always turn on the Schiit first (in my case the Asgard 2) and then connect the headphones.
Somehow thats common practice for me. What if something is blown when turning on the amp and you have your phones connected (thats mostly the reason I always connect it after turning on),
 
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