[MrFranc]

Today I notice the Modi 2, like the Modi 2 Uber, is using the AK4490 DAC. It's under specs of the Schiit web page. Waiting for the Fulla to make the change.

 

[Bananaheadlin]

Darn, the only reason I got the Modi 2 Uber was because of that chip. Maybe I should consider exchanging it.

 

[StanD]

  Darn, the only reason I got the Modi 2 Uber was because of that chip. Maybe I should consider exchanging it.

I got the Uber (as an extra DAC) because it has its own power supply and for the extra SPIDF inputs.

 

[nickwaz98]

So I've been having feedback issues from my Modi 2. I get this little static click noise every couple minutes. I've isolated it to the Modi 2 (tested different RCAs, USBs, ports, headphones, sources, everything). I contacted Schiit twice, and sent it in for repair. They did nothing about it, and said there was nothing wrong with it. I can clearly hear the issue recurring when I switch from my onboard DAC to the Modi 2. I can't find any solution, and Schiit won't help. What do I do? 
 
My setup is Mac Mini/iPhone 6s-->Modi 2-->Magni 2--> HD600/HD598/SE215 if that helps. Any advice/help is very much appreciated.

 

[StanD]

  So I've been having feedback issues from my Modi 2. I get this little static click noise every couple minutes. I've isolated it to the Modi 2 (tested different RCAs, USBs, ports, headphones, sources, everything). I contacted Schiit twice, and sent it in for repair. They did nothing about it, and said there was nothing wrong with it. I can clearly hear the issue recurring when I switch from my onboard DAC to the Modi 2. I can't find any solution, and Schiit won't help. What do I do? 
 
My setup is Mac Mini/iPhone 6s-->Modi 2-->Magni 2--> HD600/HD598/SE215 if that helps. Any advice/help is very much appreciated.

Did you try a different location and a power line filter? Perhaps it's electrical noise or some form of EMI/RFI. It could be something as simple as an air conditioner or refrigerator turning on or off. 

 

[geoxile]

So I've been having feedback issues from my Modi 2. I get this little static click noise every couple minutes. I've isolated it to the Modi 2 (tested different RCAs, USBs, ports, headphones, sources, everything). I contacted Schiit twice, and sent it in for repair. They did nothing about it, and said there was nothing wrong with it. I can clearly hear the issue recurring when I switch from my onboard DAC to the Modi 2. I can't find any solution, and Schiit won't help. What do I do? 

My setup is Mac Mini/iPhone 6s-->Modi 2-->Magni 2--> HD600/HD598/SE215 if that helps. Any advice/help is very much appreciated.

Does the sound cut? Maybe it's your USB cable? A bad cable would usually manifest in sound dropping out. Or maybe the power delivery from your PC isn't great

 

[nickwaz98]

Yes I've tried multiple USB cables. I've also tried a powered USB hub so it can't be the power delivery. 

 

[geoxile]

 
Yes I've tried multiple USB cables. I've also tried a powered USB hub so it can't be the power delivery. 

Wrap it in foil?

 

[StanD]

 
Yes I've tried multiple USB cables. I've also tried a powered USB hub so it can't be the power delivery. 

Noise on the power line.

 

[nickwaz98]

I don't really think that's it, because the issue didn't occur before, and persists when I use my onboard DAC. 

 

[taetertot]

So I just ordered a SYS to use with my stack so I can more easily switch between speakers and headphones.
 
Order received by Schiit at 9:32AM.
 
Order shipped 9:54AM.
 
!!
 
That's the fastest fulfill ever. Restaurants take longer to bring you your meal.
 
 
 
Also, wow am I loving this uber 2 stack. Paired with Alpha Primes, I just get lost in the music. I can't believe I didn't do this ages ago. I always thought, paying that much makes no sense when onboard audio and phones sound so good these days. Wow was I wrong.

 

[LazyListener]

I just got the Magni 2 and am using it with Audioquest Dragonfly v. 1.2 DAC from the laptop.  Magni 2 sounds good but just a little too bright for my taste.  Is this a known characteristic of this amp?  Can I expect the brightness to calm down with some burn in?  Really good sounding amp, but damn, just too bright.

 

[Scott Branham]

  I just got the modi 2 and am using it with Audioquest Dragonfly v. 1.2 DAC from the laptop.  Modi 2 sounds good but just a little too bright for my taste.  Is this a known characteristic of this amp?  Can I expect the brightness to calm down with some burn in?  Really good sounding amp, but damn, just too bright.

What phones are you using with the Modi 2?

 

[LazyListener]

 
What phones are you using with the Modi 2?

Crap!  I did it again.  I meant "Magni 2" not "Modi 2."  Anyway, I'm using HD 650, but all cans I use with this amp sound brighter than with my e10k or AQ Dragonfly used by itself.

 

[wthefourth]

So, I've decided to step up my DAC/Amp game from an original Micca OriGen to a Modi 2 with a Magni 2 Uber. I assume this should work for me, as I'm only going to be using it on my computer. I need the Magni 2 Uber for the pre-outs on the back, but I should be good with just the vanilla Modi 2, correct?