ConteZero
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From my experience you can get rid of power-induced noises simply removing / insulating ground on PC's power plug.
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I can have this running at the same time.
1. PC > USB > Modi2u > RCA > Magni2u > Headset
2. PC > USB > Modi2u > RCA > Magni2u > Audio engine A2+ or A5+ (wouldn't this be double amped then? )
3. Sonos > Optical > Modi2u > RCA > Magni2u > Audio Engine ( Same question would this be a double amped issue? )
Would I have issues with the Audio engine being double amped? I game with headset and speakers. usually headset when baby is sleeping. I would if this set up will produce good sound for gaming.
No it's not double amped. Magni only provides a line level output. The Audio Engine itself has a built in amplifier. Magni's output is enough for headsets. Speakers require much more power (and in your case the amp is built into the audio engine). This is a pretty standard setup. I would set the volume on the audio engine to max and use the volume control on the magni as that should be better quality. But you can test around (maybe 50/50) to see what gives you the better volume control flexibility and quality. Needless to say, start with lower volumes so you don't blow out anything.
I have the bose companion 2 right now for my desktop speakers actually. Was considering grabbing the A2+ form audio engine since they are small, but is it worth the jump to the A5+?
Also since I am bypassing the motherboard for sound will it effect gaming sound. Or will I have a bump in gaming sound performance because of the Dac/Amp combo. I am sure I loose the surround effect.
Thanks for the help.
How well does the modi/magni 2 uber drive IEM's like the shure se846 and headphones like the Audeze LCD-2 and Hifiman he400i?
How well does the modi/magni 2 uber drive IEM's like the shure se846 and headphones like the Audeze LCD-2 and Hifiman he400i?
How well does the modi/magni 2 uber drive IEM's like the shure se846 and headphones like the Audeze LCD-2 and Hifiman he400i?
Well my magni 2 must be really messed up or something because they have had it for over a week.
I've got a bit of money to burn so thinking about upgrading my setup.
I currently run a Fiio e11k from the line out of a xonar dx.
Will a schiiit stack be a decent improvement? Just the magni perhaps?
Worth going ultra on both or either?
Headphones are: soundmagic hp200, Beyerdynamic dt990 pro and ue6000.
It's also new years (and christmas) vacation time so it's just bad timing too.
I agree it was bad timing. I just miss the sweet smooth sound of my magni 2/ modi 2U!